The Hindustan Times back issues from Friday, May 5:
FIFTY YEARS OF POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION IN CHEMISTRY
May 05, 2006 ... GUWAHATI, May 05 -- The Department of Chemistry, Gauhati University is celebrating its Golden Jubilee on May 5 and 6, 2006. This is also the Golden Jubilee of postgraduate education in Chemistry for the entire northeastern India. When Gauhati University was established in 1948, it did not have ...
PRAMOD MAHAJAN
May 05, 2006 ... GUWAHATI, May 05 -- Pramod Mahajan, general secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party is no more. He succumbed to bullet injuries, caused by his own younger brother Pravin Mahajan, who shot at him from point-blank range at his Worli residence on April 22. After battling with death for twelve days at ...
Gwalior's Sindhis takes charge of age-old ritual of tonsuring, performing sacred thread ceremonies
May 05, 2006 ... Gwalior, May 5 -- In Hinduism, the sacred thread ceremony has a special importance, especially when it comes to religious occasions like a marriage or performing the last rites. These days, Sindhis have taken on the responsibility of performing this ritual and other relion-related ceremonies ...
Gurmeet Bawa--a synonym for Punjabi folk songs
May 05, 2006 ... Amritsar, May 5 -- "Meri Jugni De dhaghe pakkey, Jugni o de muh nu fabeh, Jinu saht ishq di lagge, Vir mere ya ve Jugni Kehndi hai," (Jugni has solid threads, but Jugni suits only those who have been jilted in love, this is what Jugni says) ... ...as Gurmeet Bawa sings these lines with g passion, ...
Heavy security in Coimbatore as Sonia Gandhi will address an election rally
May 05, 2006 ... Coimbatore, May 5 -- Security has been beefed up in and around the city ahead of the Congress party president Sonia Gandhi's visit to address an election rally at VOC Park grounds here. Massive security arrangements have been made at the venue where she is scheduled to address the ...
A 'pro-plastic surgery' Fonda now endorses L'Oreal's 'anti-ageing' cream
May 05, 2006 ... London, May 5 -- Though legendary actress Jane Fonda once herself succumbed to cosmetic surgery to get rid of bags under her eyes, she has now stood up to warn others not to follow in her footsteps. And, even if that makes her vulnerable or an easy target for cynical journalists, the ...
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to attend ADB meeting in Hyderabad
May 05, 2006 ... Hyderabad, May 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will attend the annual Asian Development Bank Board of Governors' meeting today. Today, several activities are also planned as a part of the 'India Day' where those attending the meeting will project India's multi-faceted growth ...
All India Minorities Front to demonstrate against Vadodra violence
May 05, 2006 ... New Delhi, May 5 -- Members of the All India Minorities Front (AIMF) will today demonstrate in New Delhi to demand imposition of President's rule in Gujarat following the Vadodra communal violence. The AIMF members will be led by National President of the AIMF S M Asif. Besides ...
Zeta-Jones and Guy Pearce may achieve 'Death Defying Acts'!
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones and Guy Pearce are in final talks to star in 'Death Defying Acts,' a biopic of the legendary escapologist Harry Houdini. While the Welsh-born actress will play Harry Houdini's psychic lover in what is being described as a lavish period ...
Ian McKellen's campaigning scares other gay actors!
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- 'The Lord of the Rings' star Sir Ian McKellen thinks that by being an active gay rights campaigner he's stopping other homosexual actors from openly admitting their lifestyle preference. Sir McKellen said that his lifestyle put strain on other actors to not only come ...
Pakistan has no reliable data on number of seminaries
May 05, 2006 ... Islamabad, May 5 -- Pakistan's Religious Affairs Ministry has told a National Assembly Standing Committee here that it does not possess reliable data on the exact numbers of seminaries existing across the country. According to ministry officials,10,482 seminaries have so far been ...
Yoko Ono helps Lindsay Lohan amidst death threats
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Lindsay Lohan, who received death threats after signing on the film about John Lennon's killer, is thankful for the late Beatle's widow, Yoko Ono's support through the shooting of the film, even when her family and friends were against her playing the role. "I ...
This Lahore rickshaw driver now wants to rob!
May 05, 2006 ... Lahore, May 5 -- Muhammad Naeem would like nothing better than to earn a decent and honest living, but this 23-year-old Lahore-based rickshaw driver says he would prefer to be robber rather than drive a rickshaw. "I'd rather begin snatching mobile phones and robbing people than driving a ...
Lindsay Lohan puts her love life on hold!
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Teen queen Lindsay Lohan has revealed that her love life will be taking a back seat to her movie career for a little while. The 'Mean Girls' star, who has had several high-profile relationships with guys like Brett Ratner and Jared Leto, said that she didn't want to ...
Cruise inspires sonogram ban!
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- He may have bought an ultrasound machine to keep a tab on his daughter Suri before her birth, but Hollywood star Tom Cruise's actions have now prompted a Californian politician to introduce legislation to ban the sale of ultrasound machines to anyone but licensed medical ...
British envoy says peace between India and Pakistan must for a prosperous South Asia'
May 05, 2006 ... Islamabad, May 5 -- Britain's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Sir Mark Loyal Grant, has said that prosperity in South Asia is only possible if India and Pakistan take appropriate steps to maintain peace and stability in the region. Addressing the Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and ...
Pak, US decide to enhance intelligence-sharing
May 05, 2006 ... Islamabad, May 5 -- Pakistan and the US have agreed to strengthen their military ties and enhance intelligence sharing for combating terrorist activities. The decision was taken here during a meeting between Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf and visiting US Centcom chief Gen Abizaid ....
Veteran music director Naushad Ali passes away
May 05, 2006 ... Mumbai, May 5 -- Veteran music director Naushad Ali died at Nanawati hospital here today. According to sources, 87-year old Naushad was suffering from cardiac problems for the last few years. Naushad was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1981 for his lifetime contribution to Indian ...
Another Vani case in Pak: Mother, daughter gang-raped
May 05, 2006 ... Lahore, May 5 -- In another gruesome case of Vani in Pakistan, a mother-daughter duo was gang-raped in Bhawalpur district of Punjab province on the night intervening Wednesday and Thursday. The incident occurred at village Kasra Majal, about 20km from Bahawalpur, reported The ...
FATA Jirga sets May 12 deadline for tribal peace
May 05, 2006 ... Islamabad, May 5 -- A grand jirga, consisting of 28 representatives from all tribes in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), has set May 12 as the deadline for the government to meet its demands before negotiating a peaceful solution on the presence of foreign militants in the ...
The Beckhams to host pre-world cup charity auction
May 05, 2006 ... London, May 5 -- Victoria and her English skipper husband David Beckham are to host a pre-world cup charity auction which is expected to raise money for UNICEF. The former Spice Girl has managed to gather donated items worth over 2 million pounds, which will be auctioned off during Full ...
Firing at Gurgaon Sessions Court, two killed
May 05, 2006 ... Gurgaon, May 5 -- A gangster and a criminal have been killed when six unidentified attackers started firing in the premises of Session Court in Gurgaon, this morning. Hardudd, a gangster who was involved in several cases, was to be produced before Additional District Sessions Judge RC ...
US support to Pakistan need-based, but a rocky one, says Guardian
May 05, 2006 ... London, May 5 -- Britain's Guardian newspaper has said that the United States will continue to support Pakistan as long as it needs Islamabad's assistance for the Global War on Terror, and added that five years on, the relationship could take a rocky turn. According to a report filed by ...
Teri Hatcher wants to adopt a baby
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Teri Hatcher is considering following in Angelina Jolie and Meg Ryan's footsteps by adopting a child. Hatcher revealed that she had discussed adoption with her daughter Emerson, who is absolutely thrilled with the thought of being an elder sister. "Emerson ...
Parliamentary secretary thrashes senior Pakistan Finance Ministry official
May 05, 2006 ... Islamabad, May 5 -- A parliamentary secretary thrashed a senior Finance Ministry official here on Thursday after an argument. Official sources said Iftikhar Malik, a joint secretary at the Finance Ministry, was beaten up by Khawaja Shiraz Mehmood, the parliamentary secretary for ...
Pak to soon pass bill making one-dish meal mandatory at weddings
May 05, 2006 ... Islamabad, May 5 -- In a bid to make up the losses recently suffered by the poultry industry due to the bird flu scare, the Pakistan National Assembly yesterday unanimously supported a bill, allowing one-dish meal at wedding parties. NA Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain directed the Standing ...
Anthony Kiedis wants to marry and settle down
May 05, 2006 ... London, May 5 -- Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis has apparently got bored of his bachleorhood, for he has finally decided to get married and settle down. After years of chasing the skirts, the 43-year-old, who is allegedly considered a big womaniser, realised he'd changed ...
'Penniless' Courtney Love forced to sell Cobain legacy
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Kurt Cobain's widow Courtney Love's financial cruch was the reason why she was compelled to sell 25 percent of Nirvana's publishing rights to Larry Mestel of primary Wave Music Publishing. Love, who has a 13-year old daughter Frances Bean, by Cobain, reportedly ...
Joan Collins turns her back on plastic surgery!
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Veteran British actress Joan Collins has revealed that the reason why she reportedly doesn't want to turn to plastic surgery is because she wants to age gracefully. Collins, who is best known for her role as Alexis in the hit 80s TV serial "Dynasty", said that she ...
Railway Minister to inaugurate two-day conference of Zonal Managers
May 05, 2006 ... New Delhi, May 5 -- Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav will today inaugurate a two-day conference of Zonal Managers here to review zone-wise performance of the railways. The conference will also discuss strategies to be adopted to meet the promises made by the Minister in the Rail Budget ...
Some of music director Maushad's famous movies
May 05, 2006 ... Mumbai, May 5 -- Following are some of the famous movies for which the late music director, Naushad, scored many of Bollywood's famous songs: 1. Rattan (1944) 2. Anmol Ghadi (1946) 3. Shahjehan (1946) 4. Dard (1947) 5. Mela (1948) 6. Andaaz ...
Pakistani dies in German jail
May 05, 2006 ... Lahore, May 5 -- A Pakistani, Amir Abdu Rehaman Cheema, has died in police custody in Germany. According to a Geo Television report, Amir was arrested in Berlin for attacking a German newspaper editor for printing the cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad. Amir's father Nazir Cheema ...
Nepal welcomes new government's announcement of truce with Maoists
May 05, 2006 ... Rupandehi (Nepal), May 5 -- Nepalese people have welcomed the ceasefire with the Maoist insurgents announced by the country's new multi-party government. The government announced an indefinite truce on May 3 to match a ceasefire declared by Maoist insurgents and said it would seek the ...
Uttar Pradesh police seize leopard skin, arrest two poachers
May 05, 2006 ... Uttar Pradesh (Najibabad), May 5 -- Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday seized a leopard skin worth thousands of rupees in the international market from two poachers in Bijnore District's Najibabad area. "We have arrested these two with a leopard skin. Possession of the skin is against the ...
Mob attacks and burns Srinagar sex-racket kingpin's house
May 05, 2006 ... Srinagar, May 5 -- Hundreds of people stormed and set fire to the house of Sabina, the alleged kingpin of a sex-racket in Srinagar, in which several senior politicians and security officials were said to be involved. So intense was the public's anger over the exposure of the sex racket, ...
Situation normal in Vadodara, curfew relaxed at several places
May 05, 2006 ... Vadodara, May 5 -- With no fresh incidents of violence in the troubled city of Vadodara, curfew has been relaxed for three hours today for women and children in all the six police station areas. Curfew has been relaxed in Navapura, Vadi and city police station areas from 9:00 a.m. to ...
Nicole Richie admits being skinny
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Simple Life star Nicole Richie has finally confessed she's too skinny, and hence, hates being a role model for young girls. In an interview to Vanity Fair magazine, the daughter of singer Lionel Richie has admitted that she is all skin and bones and desperately wants ...
Inflation drops marginally to 3.54 percent
May 05, 2006 ... New Delhi, May 5 -- Inflation based on Wholesale Price Index (WPI) declined marginally to 3.54 per cent for the week ended April 22 as against 3.55 per cent in the previous week, according to data released by the government. Inflation declined mainly due to lower prices of raw cotton ...
Soccer fever in Kolkata ahead of World Cup
May 05, 2006 ... Kolkata, May 5 -- With the Football World Cup a little more than a month away, Kolkata city is in the grip of soccer fever. Die hard soccer fans here have already started picking their selling and engaging themselves in furous and at time, stressful soccer banter at street ...
George Lucas becomes a limited edition doll
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Star Wars creator George Lucas has become a Storm Trooper action figure after toy firm Hasbro decided to use the movie-maker's likeness for the new doll. According to Contactmusic, the company, which makes all the official Star Wars toys, will release the Lucas ...
Four killed in firecracker explosion in Kerala
May 05, 2006 ... Padukkad (Kerala), May 5 -- A powerful explosion ripped through a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kerala, killing four workers and severely burning nearly a dozen late on Thursday night. The tiny shed at Padukkad was blown to pieces and many homes surrounding the unit were damaged by ...
Manmohan Singh condoles Naushad's demise
May 05, 2006 ... New Delhi, May 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today expressed his grief over the demise of veteran music composer, Naushad Ali. In a message, Dr. Singh said that with Naushad Saheb's departure, an era of melody and virtuosity has come to an end. In his long and ...
Women govt employees in Pak to get postings in home district
May 05, 2006 ... Islamabad, May 5 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has approved a decision to allow women government employees to be posted at the place of residence of their husbands. The decision has been taken in a bid to resolve socio-economic problems and hardships being faced by female ...
India refuses to comment on Nepal ceasefire, rules out troops for Afghanistan
May 05, 2006 ... New Delhi, May 5 -- The Indian Government today refused to comment on the Nepal Government`s announcement of ceasefire with Maoists, but said that major challenges before the Himalayan kingdom should be tackled " through peaceful political means." "We have taken note of the announcements ...
Delhi High Court orders fresh probe into Uphaar fire case
May 05, 2006 ... New Delhi, May 5 -- The Delhi High Court today ordered for fresh investigation into allegations of tampering, mutilation and destruction of evidence against certain accused in the 1997 Uphaar Cinema tragedy case. The High Court asked a special branch of police to probe into the matter to ...
Emraan becomes a costly actor
May 05, 2006 ... Mumbai, May 5 -- "Gangster's" success has turned Mahesh Bhatt's blue-eyed boy Emraan Hashmi into one of the most sought after newcomers. Producers are offering him hefty sums and sources say he has entered the 'million' bracket. Not only that, Bollywood's kissing king is also posing a ...
Tom Cruise to add western spice to his career
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Tom Cruise it seems is tired of playing an action hero, and is all set to get some diversification in his acting career by acting in a western. Crusie, who has concentrated on action films for the past 5 years may soon be seen in '3:10 to Yuma', directed by James ...
UK rules out any civil N-deal with Pakistan
May 05, 2006 ... Faisalabad, May 5 -- The UK has ruled out civil nuclear deal with Pakistan, as was recently entered between India and the US. British High Commissioner, Mark Lyall Grant last evening said that no proposal was under consideration between Pakistan and the UK to transfer nuclear technology ...
SC allows UP Speaker to go ahead on 5 BSP MLAs' disqualification issue
May 05, 2006 ... New Delhi, May 5 -- The Supreme Court today said that the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker can go ahead with the proceedings on a petition seeking disqualification of five MLAs who had returned to the BSP after the Allahabad High Court had quashed the merger of their party with the ruling ...
Leaked songs 'break' Red Hot Chili Peppers' hearts
May 05, 2006 ... London, May 5 -- The Red Hot Chili Peppers have revealed that finding tracks from their new unreleased album 'Stadium Arcadium' on the net has been a heart-breaking experience for them. In a message to fans, Bassist Flea said that anyone who downloaded their music would 'break' the ...
Tom Cruise named Hollywood's most powerful actor
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- 'Mission: Impossible' star, Tom Cruise has been ranked as Hollywood's most powerful star. Premiere magazine which announced its '2006 Power List,' ranked the star at No. 13 on its list. Director Steven Spielberg is No. 4 on the list appearing in the issue that hits ...
Asia enjoys an unprecedented position in the global economy: Chidambaram
May 05, 2006 ... Hyderabad, May 5 -- Finance Minister P Chidambaram said here today that with an impressive growth in the developing economies like India and China, Asia now enjoys an unprecedented position of influence in the global economy. "With decades of rapid growth behind us, and positive ...
India seeks trade pact with China, Japan and South Korea
May 05, 2006 ... Hyderabad, May 5 -- Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said on Friday that India is working on free trade agreements (FTAs) with China, Japan and South Korea as part of a concerted effort to strengthen its ties with the Far East. Speaking at the 39th Annual Meeting of the Board of ...
Incompetent parents want headmasters to set kids' bedtime
May 05, 2006 ... London, May 5 -- It seems parents these days are apparently incompetent at setting basic standards of discipline for children to adhere to, as a new research reveals that four in ten parents in Britain believe schools should stipulate when their youngsters go to bed. The survey of 500 ...
Binge drinking makes men take greater risks
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- A new research has found that that when it comes to alcohol, men tend to be greater risk takers, as binge drinking is more likely to them get into trouble. The study has been conducted by Steve Benton, professor of counselling and educational psychology, Ronald ...
Beijing, Shanghai thirsty for 'baristas'
May 05, 2006 ... Beijing, May 5 -- Youngsters under great pressure to find a job in China now have a new option - serving as baristas in the mushrooming coffee bars in the country's metros. According to a survey by China's ministry of labour and social security, job vacancies for baristas in Beijing and ...
Amitabh magic on Zee Cinema
May 05, 2006 ... Mumbai, May 5 -- Zee Cinema is set to open the third edition of one of the longest running shows on Amitabh Bachchan titled "Shanivaar Ki Raat Amitabh Ke Saath - Relive The Magic" starting May 6. Bharat Ranga, the business head of Zee Cinema, said: "'Shanivaar Ki Raat Amitabh Ke Saath' ...
Eminem's Grandma selling his boom box on eBay!
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Rapper Eminem's grandma is trying to earn a quick buck out by selling a boom-box that the rap superstar is said to have honed his rhyming skills on as a kid, on eBay. Eminem's 64-year old grandma Betty Kresin, is also asking for 5,000 dollars for the old stereo ...
James Bond wants to drive the 'a***' off his Aston Martin!
May 05, 2006 ... London, May 5 -- British actor Daniel Craig has revealed that he can't wait to take the new Bond car, the new Aston Martin DB S, for a spin. Craig, the first blonde Bond on the block, said that he was waiting to get his hands on his new wheels in the movie, and was looking to 'rag the ...
'50 percent construction material in Delhi is smuggled'
May 05, 2006 ... New Delhi, May 5 -- Around 50 percent of the construction material, including sand, supplied in Delhi is illegally brought from neighbouring states, says a senior official of the Delhi government. "Every day around 2,000 trucks carrying construction material come to Delhi from nearby ...
Now, Mickey Mouse goes 3D
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- He'll still be wearing his trademark white gloves, red shorts and yellow shoes, but Mickey Mouse, one of the world's most beloved cartoon characters will now be stepping into the 21st century by going 3D. Rob Gilby, Managing director of Disney Channels UK, said that ...
Breast conservation a good alternative for 'early' DCIS
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- A new study has found that for women diagnosed with a type of non-invasive breast cancer, called ductal carcinoma in situ, or DCIS, removing the breast is not the only treatment option, as breast conserving surgery, long known to be successful at treating the more common ...
Shakira's honing her soccer skills for World Cup final
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Now that Shakira will be performing at the World Cup in Germany next month, she has decided to learn everything there is to know about the game. The Columbian singer will be performing her new hit 'My Hips Don't Lie' before the championship final on 9 July at ...
Tom Cruise to sell Suri's snaps for 1m dollars
May 05, 2006 ... London, May 5 -- 'Mission: Impossible' star, Tom Cruise is allegedly in negotiations to sell his baby girl's snaps for 1m dollars. Tom, whose baby girl Suri was born a couple of weeks ago, has left his aides to negotiate with picture agencies. Britain's The Sun newspaper has reported ...
Gay men don't regret revealing HIV+ status
May 05, 2006 ... Washington, May 5 -- Researchers at Ohio State University claim that gay men who are HIV-positive rarely regret revealing their health status to others. The study, the first of its kind, could be important for clinicians who work with HIV positive men who often face uncertainty over ...