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Monday, June 4, 2012

PM, Sonia don't name Team Anna, but take aim at Congress meet


PM, Sonia don't name Team Anna, but take aim at Congress meet
NDTV
New Delhi: The Prime Minister took on Team Anna again on Monday with a second round of strong remarks against the activists and their allegations of corruption against him and 14 of his senior ministers. "Canards and falsehoods being spread" he said, ...
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Small activist groups feel ignored amid Ramdev-Hazare hoopla

Small activist groups feel ignored amid Ramdev-Hazare hoopla
New York Daily News
New Delhi, June 3 — Small activist groups who were also demonstrating at Jantar Mantar for an unemployment allowance, Sunday blamed the media for not covering them and giving more attention to anti-corruption crusaders Anna Hazare and yoga guru Baba ...
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Tendulkar sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP today


Tendulkar sworn in as Rajya Sabha MP today
Jagran Post
New Delhi: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar was sworn in as member of the Rajya Sabha on Monday while his wife Anjali accompanied him during the ceremony. The mega centurion made his debut in politics by becoming a member of the Upper House of the ...
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On a dream production

On a dream production
Hindustan Times
That is when after completing his graduation from Delhi University, Vikram went to IIM Kolkata and eventually to the US to work. But now the man has given up his high-paying job and turned a film producer. He is producing two films under his production ...
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My choice for captain is me, says Dhoni

My choice for captain is me, says Dhoni
Daily Pioneer
PTI | BARAMULLA (KASHMIR) India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni refuses to speculate on who can be his successor as it's not in his hands but given a choice he would choose himself for the top job. Responding to a question on his successor, Dhoni said he ...
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University of Alabama in Huntsville professor examines effects of technology ...

University of Alabama in Huntsville professor examines effects of technology ...
al.com (blog)
By Budd McLaughlin, The Huntsville Times HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Admitting to spending "lots of time on Facebook," UAH communications professor Dr. Pavica Sheldon can be considered an expert on the social network. In fact, she has published four papers ...
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Apple and Facebook: A place for friends?

Apple and Facebook: A place for friends?
Computerworld (blog)
By Jonny Evans Social networks are buzzing with news of Apple [AAPL] and its upcoming revelations at WWDC next week, well, most social networks are buzzing -- except one. And that's Ping, the network that belongs to Apple.
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Modi versus Rahul


Modi versus Rahul
The News International
No one appears to be in charge in Delhi. Senior ministers are forever working at cross purposes and poor party spokespersons have a hard time explaining the absurd ways of this government. The UPA II is on a hara-kiri mission.
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Why India Wants US Gas


Why India Wants US Gas
Wall Street Journal (India) (blog)
By Rakesh Sharma Gasoline dripped into a container at a Bharat Petroleum Corp. gas station in New Delhi, May 20. Energy-starved India recently asked the US if it was willing to export more liquefied natural gas, a move aimed at bridging its yawning gap ...
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India is in midst of grave eco crisis, key reforms needed:Ficci

India is in midst of grave eco crisis, key reforms needed:Ficci
Business Standard
PTI / New Delhi Jun 04, 2012, 15:57 IST Terming the economic situation as "grave", industry body Ficci today asked the government to go in for bold steps like allowing FDI in multi-brand retail, cut in interest rates and halt funding of welfare ...
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Dubai talents shine in new blockbuster

Dubai talents shine in new blockbuster
New York Daily News
A superhit back home and credited as the first Indian movie to be shot on-location at Burj Khalifa, Diamond Necklace opened doors to film career opportunities for several UAE-based talented youngsters. Directed by Lal Jose, Diamond Necklace is scripted ...
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Falling crude prices, normal monsoon to help Indian economy

Falling crude prices, normal monsoon to help Indian economy
Moneylife Personal Finance site and magazine
New Delhi: Pinning hopes on declining global crude oil prices and normal monsoon, Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday said these positive factors would help in improving growth rate, which slipped to a nine-year low of 6.5% last fiscal, ...
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Pranab Mukherjee Confident of Meeting Indirect Tax Collection Target

Pranab Mukherjee Confident of Meeting Indirect Tax Collection Target
INDOlink
New Delhi: Patting revenue officials for doing "good job" last fiscal, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee exuded confidence that they will be able to meet indirect tax collection target of 5.05 lakh crore for 2012-13. "They have done good job last year.
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