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A nasal apology for RD Burman remark
Himesh Reshammiya is baffled by the controversy his statement on the late RD Burman's singing style has created.
Beetles may help curb wildfire risk
The tree-killing bugs in the forests may actually help prevent wildfires rather than fuel them as feared, says study.
Underworld Wide Web: Orkut in dock
Mumbai police has put Orkut under its scanner as Dawood, Salem fan clubs start social networking through it.
Venture Capitalists pump $ in dotcoms
Sequoia MD K P Balaraj sees tremendous level of excitement on the Internet space from investors looking at India.
Progress in talks to avert Fiji coup
Soldiers set up checkpoints in a late-night show of force in Fiji's Capital, hours after leader and military commander ended talks.
ONGC wins oil block in Brazil
ONGC Videsh Ltd was among the host of global energy giants that were awarded six blocks in Brazil.
What's the good word for 2006? You pick!
Merriam-Webster Inc is asking visitors to its website to pick the "one single word that sums up 2006."
Pope Benedict arrives in Turkey
Turkish security teams took up positions around Ankara and Istanbul as Pope Benedict XVI arrived for his first visit to a Muslim country.
Ricky Martin admires Buddhist philosophy
Singer Ricky Martin may be a Christian but when it comes to religion it is the Buddhist philosophy that he admires.
Tell Us: Can Sanjay Dutt bounce back?
The special TADA court in Mumbai has held Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt guilty under the Arms Act.
AIDS to be a burden to the world by 2030
AIDS will become the world’s most burdensome disease by 2030 threatening world population, says study.
Egg-shaped cell for Sanjay Dutt?
If convicted, Sanjay Dutt could be housed in the Unda Cell or an egg-shaped cell at Arthur Road Jail.
China haunted by junk E-mails
China generates about 50 billion junk e-mails annually, or 17.2 junk e-mails per Internet surfer per week, says data.
Ho ho ho! Where are all the Santas?
Berlin is facing a shortage of Santas a month before Christmas, head of a Father Christmas placement agency said.
No kidding, Pam files for divorce
Pamela Anderson has filed for divorce from rap singer Kid Rock after four months of marriage, a celebrity magazine reported.
Blind models light up the ramp
The first fashion show of its kind was staged in an effort to combat stereotypes of disabled people.