PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd. back issues from May 2008:
Sehwag leads Daredevils to hand Super Kings first defeat.
May 03, 2008 ... Sehwag leads Daredevils to hand Super Kings first defeat By: R Eswar Chennai, May 2 (PTI) -- Delhi Daredevils skipper Virender Sehwag continued his love affair with Chepauk and smashed a blistering 41-ball 71 to hand Chennai Super Kings an eight wicket defeat and end ...
Ken Livingstone loses in Mayoral election.
May 03, 2008 ... Ken Livingstone loses in Mayoral election London, May 2 (PTI) -- Ruling Labour Party today suffered a devastating set ...
We knew 169 was not enough: Sehwag.
May 03, 2008 ... We knew 169 was not enough: Sehwag Chennai, May 2 (PTI) -- After leading his side to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings here tonight, Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag said he knew a target of 170 was not enough on a flat Chepauk pitch. ...
-- With the IPL fever sweeping the country, an exclusive cricket tournament for the rural folks is underway in Amethi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the host of the tournament is slated to witness the final matches along with his sister Priyanka Vadra in the second week of May.
May 03, 2008 ... CRICKET New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) -- With the IPL fever sweeping the country, an exclusive cricket tournament for the rural folks is underway in Amethi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the host of the tournament is slated to witness the final matches along with his sister Priyanka ...
Labour's worst defeat in 40 years, Ken loses bid for 3rd term.
May 03, 2008 ... Labour's worst defeat in 40 years, Ken loses bid for 3rd term H S Rao London, May 2 (PTI) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown's ruling Labour Party today suffered its worst defeat in local elections in four decades while its candidates for London Mayor Ken ...
Punjab Govt-Tata in JV to set up automotive school.
May 03, 2008 ... Punjab Govt-Tata in JV to set up automotive school Chandigarh, May 2 (PTI) -- In a joint venture with the Tata Motors, the Punjab Government will set up a modern automotive and driving skill institute in Mukatdar district. The State Institute of Automotive and Driving ...
NRI clerk at HSBC bank charged with robbery plan.
May 03, 2008 ... NRI clerk at HSBC bank charged with robbery plan London, May 2 (PTI) -- An NRI clerk at a leading international bank here has been charged with a bid to rob the bank to the tune of 70 million pounds, police said today. 25-year-old Jagmeet Channa, who worked in the ...
Brown under cloud as Labour tries to recover from poll debacle.
May 03, 2008 ... Brown under cloud as Labour tries to recover from poll debacle Prasun Sonwalkar and H S Rao London, May 3 (PTI) -- The Labour party was today trying to recover after Prime Minister Gordon Brown led the party to its worst local electoral performance in four decades ...
US supports dialogue between Chinese government and Dalai Lama.
May 03, 2008 ... US supports dialogue between Chinese government and Dalai Lama Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- The United States has expressed strong support for a dialogue between the Chinese government and the representatives of the Dalai Lama but also said that it is not for Washington to ...
OBAMA-POLLS.
May 03, 2008 ... OBAMA-POLLS Upcoming primaries tough challenge for Obama Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- Democratic front runner Barack Obama is picking up superdelegates one by one but his standing at the national polls has taken a sharp hit and the gap between him and rival ...
Obama, Clinton experience decline in their image, says poll.
May 03, 2008 ... Obama, Clinton experience decline in their image, says poll Meenakshi Ganjoo Silicon Valley, May 3 (PTI) -- The double-digit lead that Senator Barack Obama enjoyed over Sen. Hillary Clinton three weeks ago, has evaporated with both candidates experiencing a decline in ...
Jindal rules out running for VP.
May 03, 2008 ... Jindal rules out running for VP Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- Indian American Bobby Jindal, the Governor of Louisiana, has ruled out possibility of becoming the running mate to the presumptive Republican nominee John McCain, saying that his focus ...
Bush links high food prices to demand in countries like India.
May 03, 2008 ... Bush links high food prices to demand in countries like India Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- Prosperity in countries like India is "good" but it triggers increased demand for "better nutrition" which in turn leads to higher food prices, US President ...
Food crisis a rights issue, govts cannot be passive: UN envoy.
May 03, 2008 ... Food crisis a rights issue, govts cannot be passive: UN envoy Dharam Shourie New York, May 3 (PTI) -- A UN envoy on food has demanded the convening of a special session of the Human Rights Council to consider the issue of "massive violation of right to adequate food" ...
Fights over land, water, road hit Orissa's industrialisation.
May 03, 2008 ... Fights over land, water, road hit Orissa's industrialisation Bhubaneswar, May 3 (PTI) -- The Orissa government has decided to beef up law and order situation in the industrial areas of the state as frequent violences over land, water and roads are affecting the pace of ...
Tendulkar fitness crucial to Mumbai Indians' fortunes.
May 03, 2008 ... Tendulkar fitness crucial to Mumbai Indians' fortunes S S Ramaswamy Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Rampaging Delhi Daredevils, who have shot to the top of the table and are firing on all cylinders, take on the wobbly Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League clash at the D ...
UN mission to visit the Maldives to assess poll process.
May 03, 2008 ... UN mission to visit the Maldives to assess poll process New York, May 3 (PTI) -- An inter-agency United Nations mission will embark on a six-day visit to the Maldives tomorrow to determine whether the world body should provide assistance to forthcoming elections in the Indian ...
Pneumonia kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles.
May 03, 2008 ... Pneumonia kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles New York, May 3 (PTI) -- Pneumonia kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles put together, a new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed. The report released yesterday, calls for ...
Atwal makes cut in South Georgia Classic.
May 03, 2008 ... Atwal makes cut in South Georgia Classic Valdosta (USA), May 3 (PTI) -- Arjun Atwal raised his game just in time and brought home a second round card of one-under 71 to make the cut in the USD 625,000 South Georgia Classic golf tournament here. Atwal's 36-hole total ...
All India volley tourney in Nagpur.
May 03, 2008 ... All India volley tourney in Nagpur Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- The cream of the country's spikers will be seen in action in the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Gold Cup prize money volleyball tournament to be held at Nagpur from May 7-11. Punjab Police, Indian Overseas Bank ...
Maoists get 100 seats under proportionate voting in Nepal.
May 03, 2008 ... Maoists get 100 seats under proportionate voting in Nepal Shirish B Pradhan Kathmandu, May 3 (PTI) -- Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala was elected to Nepal's Constituent Assembly through proportionate representation, while Maoists grabbed nearly a third of the ...
Now, a special diet 'to control fits' in children.
May 03, 2008 ... Now, a special diet 'to control fits' in children London, May 3 (PTI) -- Researchers in Britain have developed a special high-fat diet which they claim can control fits in children with epilepsy. According to them, the "ketogenic" diet alters the body's metabolism by ...
Include freedom of expression in new constitution: UN to Nepal.
May 03, 2008 ... Include freedom of expression in new constitution: UN to Nepal New York, May 3 (PTI) -- A top UN official has asked the Nepal government to enshrine guarantee of freedom of expression and access to information in the new constitution the country would soon write. In ...
UN asks Myanmar to ensure credible May 10 referendum.
May 03, 2008 ... UN asks Myanmar to ensure credible May 10 referendum United Nations, May 3 (PTI) -- The UN Security Council has asked Myanmar's military government to ensure that the May 10 referendum on the constitution drafted by the army is credible, allows full participation of all ...
Weight loss possible 'when self-belief high'.
May 03, 2008 ... Weight loss possible 'when self-belief high' Melbourne, May 3 (PTI) -- If you are what you eat, what you eat has a lot to do with how you think about yourself, for a study has revealed that weight loss is possible when one's self-belief is actually high. Researchers ...
Viral outbreak in China may not peak in two months.
May 03, 2008 ... Viral outbreak in China may not peak in two months New York, May 3 (PTI) -- A fast-spreading viral disease in eastern China, which has claimed the lives of at least 21 children, might not peak for another two months as it thrives in warm weather, the UN warned today. ...
Sensex jumps by 3.0 per cent in week.
May 03, 2008 ... Sensex jumps by 3.0 per cent in week Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Stocks: The markets again discounted inflation concerns even as the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex soared by about 3.0 per cent over the week with global markets showing signs of stability. The ...
Bush too blames India for rising food prices.
May 03, 2008 ... Bush too blames India for rising food prices Sridhar Krishnaswami Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- U S President George W Bush joined U S Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in blaming the rising prosperity of India's huge middle class for the spiralling global food prices ....
Digest of sports news for the week Apr 26 - May 2.
May 03, 2008 ... Digest of sports news for the week Apr 26 - May 2 Saturday Kazan (Russia): Having failed to book a ticket for Beijing, India eves records their biggest win of the Olympic qualification tournament here with a 7-0 mauling of lowly France in their last round robin league ...
Media watch groups concerned over threats to scribes in Nepal.
May 03, 2008 ... Media watch groups concerned over threats to scribes in Nepal Kathmandu, May 3 (PTI) -- Calling press freedom as critical to Nepal's transition to democracy, international media watch groups have expressed concern over increasing threats to journalists in the country. ...
CSE index rises 247 points in week.
May 03, 2008 ... CSE index rises 247 points in week Kolkata, May 3 (PTI) -- The Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) remained buoyant in volatile trading and closed with healthy gain during the week. The CSE-40 gained 247.51 points over the corresponding week. The market during the previous ...
US may send more troops to Afghanistan next year.
May 03, 2008 ... US may send more troops to Afghanistan next year New York, May 3 (PTI) -- The Pentagon is considering sending about 7,000 more US troops to Afghanistan next year to make up for a shortfall in contributions from NATO allies, senior Bush administration officials said. ...
Sugar and wheat rule lower.
May 03, 2008 ... Sugar and wheat rule lower Chennai, May 3 (PTI) -- Sugar and wheat ruled lower in the wholesale foodgrain market during the week under review ended today. However all other commodities ruled steady. Both sugar and wheat edged down by Rs 30 each per quintal ...
Climate change may affect meeting MDG: UN.
May 03, 2008 ... Climate change may affect meeting MDG: UN New York, May 3 (PTI) -- Efforts to achieve the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals could be reversed if climate change is not addressed, the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) chief said. During a discussion aimed ...
Malaysia advocates its SMEs to invest in India.(Conference notes)
May 03, 2008 ... Malaysia advocates its SMEs to invest in India Kuala Lumpur, May 3 (PTI) -- Describing India as "the second darling for international investors" after China, Malaysian SME Council Chairman urged its businessmen to go all out and do business with it. Chua Jui Meng ...
'Mistrust' stymies Indo-Bangla anti-terror cooperation: US.
May 03, 2008 ... 'Mistrust' stymies Indo-Bangla anti-terror cooperation: US Dhaka, May 3 (PTI) -- The US said "mistrust" in Indo-Bangla ties stymied potential counterterrorism cooperation between the two neighbouring countries sharing long porous borders. "Although the caretaker ...
Sarabjit's execution stayed indefinitely.
May 03, 2008 ... Sarabjit's execution stayed indefinitely Lahore, May 2 (PTI) -- Pakistan government has postponed "till further order" the execution of an Indian death row prisoner, his lawyer said tonight. (Senior Interior Ministry official Kamal Shah was quoted by Associated Press ...
Pachauri among 1000 people to join Clinton's initiative.
May 03, 2008 ... Pachauri among 1000 people to join Clinton's initiative New York, May 3 (PTI) -- Former US President Bill Clinton's Global Initiative to improve lives of the world's 200 million poor has drawn nearly 1000 commitments from around the globe, including one from Nobel Peace Prize ...
India, Malaysia hold joint naval exercise.
May 03, 2008 ... India, Malaysia hold joint naval exercise Kuala Lumpur, May 3 (PTI) -- India and Malaysia today held a joint naval exercise here marking the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic ties, with Navy vessels from the two countries staging live-fire drills. Usually live ...
3 thermal stations generating full capacity : NLC.
May 03, 2008 ... 3 thermal stations generating full capacity : NLC Cuddalore, May 3 (PTI) -- The three thermal stations of Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) have been generating its full capacity of 2,490 MW since yesterday and will help in reducing power cuts in Tamil Nadu, a top company ...
Jittery Kings XI cricketers walk the ramp.
May 03, 2008 ... Jittery Kings XI cricketers walk the ramp Chandigarh, May 3 (PTI) -- They can wreck opponents with the ball or set a stadium alight with batting pyrotechnics but the Kings XI Punjab cricketers learnt that walking down the ramp and making a fashion statement is a different ball ...
Musharraf ready to give up power to dissolve parliament:report.
May 03, 2008 ... Musharraf ready to give up power to dissolve parliament:report Islamabad, May 3 (PTI) -- President Pervez Musharraf has agreed to give up his powers to dissolve parliament and dismiss the prime minister following several rounds of secret parleys with the ruling Pakistan People's ...
AGRI-VEGETABLE PRICES.
May 03, 2008 ... AGRI-VEGETABLE PRICES Kolkata, May 3 (PTI) -- Following is the list of wholesale rate of Vegetables at Kolay market here today : (Rates are in Rs per 5 kg unless stated): Potato 380, Onion 575, Garlic 1500-2250, Ginger 2000-3250 (all per quintal), Parble 40, Brinjal 40-50, ...
Ethnic Indians produce Malaysia's first Bhangra album.
May 03, 2008 ... Ethnic Indians produce Malaysia's first Bhangra album Kuala Lumpur, May 3 (PTI) -- Two ethnic Indian Sikhs have entered record books in this multi-ethnic country, by producing the first Malaysian local Bhangra album. Manjit Singh Gill and Sukhjit Singh Gill, popularly ...
Mandela on US terrorist watchlist.
May 03, 2008 ... Mandela on US terrorist watchlist Washington, May 3 (PTI) -- Nobel Peace Prize winner anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela still figures on the US terrorist watchlist and needs special permission to visit America. The requirement applies to Mandela and other members of ...
Pakistan to export 10,000 tonnes cement to Lanka.
May 03, 2008 ... Pakistan to export 10,000 tonnes cement to Lanka Colombo, May 3 (PTI) -- Rising cement demand from India and China and high construction activity in Sri Lanka have led to a rise in cement prices in the island nation, as a result the country is planning to import 10,000 metric ...
Livingstone defeated in his bid to become mayor for 3rd term.
May 03, 2008 ... Livingstone defeated in his bid to become mayor for 3rd term H S Rao London, May 3 (PTI) -- Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Labour Party today suffered its worst local election results in 40 years as the party not only lost over 400 council seats but its high-profile ...
Tata, ArcelorMittal, Essar in race to buy Krakatau.
May 03, 2008 ... Tata, ArcelorMittal, Essar in race to buy Krakatau New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- World's fifth largest steelmaker Tata is likely to join the race to acquire Indonesia's state-run steel mill P T Krakatau alongwith ArcelorMittal and Australia's BlueScope, the country's leading daily ...
JUTE SPOT KOL CLOSE.
May 03, 2008 ... JUTE SPOT KOL CLOSE Kolkata, may 3 (PTI) -- jute spot prices : w-five raw-jute rdy 1400.00 b twills 1020gms rdy 2750.00 may 2750.00 june ...
Indian acquitted of murder charges awaits release.
May 03, 2008 ... Indian acquitted of murder charges awaits release Dubai, May 3 (PTI) -- An Indian, accused of killing a woman in Bahrain is still languishing in jail despite being acquitted by a court in February, pending an appeal in a higher court by the prosecution. Sami Kannu of ...
Zardari non-committal on deadline for restoring judges.
May 03, 2008 ... Zardari non-committal on deadline for restoring judges Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad, May 3 (PTI) -- PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has not committed himself to the May 12 deadline set by his coalition partner PML-N for reinstating judges sacked by Pakistan President ...
Allahabad Bank Q4 net up 35 pc to Rs 169 cr.
May 03, 2008 ... Allahabad Bank Q4 net up 35 pc to Rs 169 cr Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Public sector Allahabad Bank today announced a net profit of Rs 169.51 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 31, a 34.81 per cent jump over the corresponding period a year ago. The bank had a net ...
KOLKATA COMMODITIES CLOSING.
May 03, 2008 ... KOLKATA COMMODITIES CLOSING Kolkata, may 3 (PTI) -- bullion : silver rdy 22350.00 -- kirana prices : black pepper : cochin quality(11.5) 17500/17900, cochin quality(12) 20600/21200 (both per quin), cloves 225/270 (per kg), dry ginger: cochin quality 12000/13500 per quin, ...
Gur up on fresh buying, poor supply.
May 03, 2008 ... Gur up on fresh buying, poor supply New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Gur prices today gained up to Rs 100 per quintal on the wholesale market following less arrivals against increased buying. Marketmen said poor arrivals against increased demand pushed up gur prices. ...
Sugar prices close steady.
May 03, 2008 ... Sugar prices close steady New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Sugar prices today closed on a flat note on the wholesale market following good buying interest against ample arrivals. Marketmen said in spite of increased buying, ample buffer stocks kept prices around last ...
Almond slips on reduced offtake.
May 03, 2008 ... Almond slips on reduced offtake New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of almond today dipped up to Rs 200 per 40 kg here on sluggish demand from retailers amid increased arrivals. Almond gurbandi declined by Rs 200 to Rs 4,800 per 40 kg bag. Almond ...
Freight rates slips on poor demand.
May 03, 2008 ... Freight rates slips on poor demand New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Freight rates for nine metric ton load section showed a downward trend on the local truck transport market here today due to easy availability of trucks against insufficient cargo movements. Delhi to ...
Jeera declines on ample supply.
May 03, 2008 ... Jeera declines on ample supply New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of jeera today plunged Rs 500 per quintal here due to increased arrivals from the producing regions of Rajasthan. Jeera common and jeera dollar prices declined by Rs 500 each at Rs 9,800-10,200 ...
Caustic soda flake up on better offtake.
May 03, 2008 ... Caustic soda flake up on better offtake New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of caustic soda flake today improved by Rs 25 per 50 kg here on restricted arrival against increase buying from consuming units. Caustic soda flake closed at Rs 1,500 per 50 kg. ...
Deadly virus claims another life in China, toll reaches 22.
May 03, 2008 ... Deadly virus claims another life in China, toll reaches 22 Beijing, May 3 (PTI) -- A deadly intestinal virus outbreak in China has claimed another life taking the death toll to 22, prompting the health ministry to order a nation-wide alert as the virus showed signs of spreading ....
Need better policy to boost maize production: Swaminathan.
May 03, 2008 ... Need better policy to boost maize production: Swaminathan New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan today called for a better policy framework to boost production of maize, considered to be the future crop for achieving food and feed security in ...
Palmoline, grondnut oils down up to Rs 100 a qtl.
May 03, 2008 ... Palmoline, grondnut oils down up to Rs 100 a qtl New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of palmoline (RBD) and groundnut oils today fell Rs 100 to Rs 5,450 a quintal on ample supply following increased imports of edible oils by the government. "Ample supply ...
Rice moves down Rs 50 a quintal.
May 03, 2008 ... Rice moves down Rs 50 a quintal New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) -- Wholesale prices of rice today declined by Rs 50 to Rs 1,250-1,380 a quintal due to reduced demand from stockists and retailers. Following are today's quotations per quintal: wheat MP (deshi) 1290-1540, wheat ...
Indian BPO to create 800 jobs in N Ireland Prasun Sonwalkar London, May 3 (PTI) -- Indian BPO major Firstsource has spread cheer by announcing plans to create more than 800 jobs in Northern Island.(Company overview)
May 03, 2008 ... BPO Indian BPO to create 800 jobs in N Ireland Prasun Sonwalkar London, May 3 (PTI) -- Indian BPO major Firstsource has spread cheer by announcing plans to create more than 800 jobs in Northern Island. Firstsource, which operates from two bases in Northern Ireland, is ...
Mahindra to raise Rs 700 crore through FCDs.
May 03, 2008 ... Mahindra to raise Rs 700 crore through FCDs Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) -- Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra is planning to raise Rs 700 crore by issuing fully and compulsorily convertible debentures to an entity owned by Goldman Sachs, the global financial service major. ...