Strike by Trade Union paralyses life in W Bengal

The 24-hour industrial strike brought the Left-ruled West Bengal to a standstill, disrupting air and rail traffic.
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On the eve of the NSG's plenary meeting to decide on N-commerce with India, the foreign secy will brief the current chair Germany and two other key members of the 45-nation body.
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Vohra puts new peace formula on table
Governor NN Vohra's formula envisages leasing out the land to the Sri Amarnath Shrine Board for the two months during which the yatra is held, reports Arun Joshi. Special Coverage

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Zaheer Khan appeals successfully for the wicket of Mahela Jayawardene during the 2nd ODI cricket match between Sri Lanka and India in Dambulla.

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2nd ODI: India vs Sri Lanka
Lankan lower order falls apart, nine down
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to as Badrinath makes his ODI debut. Spl: Mission Sri Lanka
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Pak paceman Asif's B sample positive
Pacer Mohammad Asif's 'B' sample has tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone, leaving him facing a two-year ban, his lawyer said.

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Lal before the storm
For the first time, an important political leader has suggested that not just the terrorists but all the people of the Kashmir Valley are adversaries — foes of the Motherland, writes Rajmohan Gandhi.
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Indian-American urologic surgeon Ashok Hemal and colleagues have performed more robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery to repair fistulas than any other team in the world.

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Keeping the memory of Rajiv Gandhi alive in the hearts of millions was the sole aim of Harish Chander, Editor, Noida News, when he decided to launch a website dedicated to the late Prime Minister. Parmita Uniyal tells more.

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A timely book on the controlled chaos that is J&K from someone who knows the beleagured state only too well, writes Neelesh Misra.

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