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Saddam etched on the sands of Orissa
A sand sculpture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein on a beach in this Orissa city drew huge crowds on Saturday.
Muslim groups divided on Saddam
The Muslim community seems to be divided on sectarian lines with Sunnis expressing anger while Shias justifying the hanging.
Car bomb explodes at Madrid airport
A car bomb rocked a parking lot at Madrid's airport on Saturday, injuring at least one person, officials said.
Kalyan BJP's choice as UP CM: Joshi
Party will fight all assembly seats in the state with Kalyan Singh as its top candidate, says ex-HRD minister.
No men or fun for Miss USA in rehab
Miss USA 2006 Tara Conner no longer gets to party all night at her new home in a rehab centre in Pennsylvania.
Hutch Essar to bid farewell to India?
Analysts urged company’s shareholders to set a higher price in case it makes an exit from India's vibrant telecom sector.
Haj under way amid tight security
Around two million Muslims are heading from Mecca to Mina as the Haj pilgrimage gets under way in Saudi Arabia amid heavy security.
Eat veggies, keep blood vessels healthy
Nitrates, a chemical found in vegetables may be responsible for keeping blood vessels healthy, says study.
Bharatnatyam dancer claims world record
M Sridharan danced to 1,468 musical tunes continuously for almost five days starting December 20 to set a record.
India attracts record FDI in 2006
Foreign direct investment into India is set to cross $11 billion this fiscal, said Commerce Minister Kamal Nath.
Take care of Mamata, orders PM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh instructed the Central authorities to extend all medical care for Mamata Bannerjee.
Sush's not safe in her own house
Sushmita Sen recently fired eight employees including her driver after discovering they were stealing from her.
Social worker Baba Amte turns 93
Baba Amte, whose real name is Murlidhar Devidas Amte, was born on December 26, 1914, in Maharashtra.
See movie, not prostitute: S Korea
The South Korean government is handing out gifts for office workers who promise not to visit brothels this holiday season.
Nokia leads India's GSM market
According to a study, handset major Nokia has retained the top slot in the Indian GSM market.