Saturday, February 27, 2010

New-look rupee getting ready

New-look rupee getting ready: "The Union finance ministry has reached very close to selecting a symbol for the Indian currency just like the US dollar, Euro, Pound Sterling, Japanese Yen, and others."

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Son of Hamas co-founder spied for Israel

Son of Hamas co-founder spied for Israel: "The son of one of the founders of Hamas spied from inside the movement for Israel's Shin Bet internal intelligence agency."

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

ASI to restore Mundeshvari temple

ASI to restore Mundeshvari temple: "The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has promised to take up restoration work of Mundeshvari Mandir at Kaimur hills."
Mundeshvari is the oldest living temple in the country where worship has continued for almost 2000 years. The temple is in ruins although the presiding deities Mandaleshvara Mahadeva and Mundeshvari Bhavani are intact.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Bihar’s economic miracle: real, but fragile - S A Aiyar

Bihar’s economic miracle: real, but fragile - S A Aiyar: "Bihar’s economic boom is indeed real. But it is fragile and dependent on chief minister Nitish Kumar getting re-elected in the state assembly elections in October-November. If instead Lalu Prasad wins, all bets on Bihar are off."

Virender Sehwag mulls retirement after 100 Tests

Virender Sehwag mulls retirement after 100 Tests: "'I want to play 100 Tests and then retire,' he said. Given that he has already played 76, the milestone doesn't appear too far away."