* Gujarat cops hope they have an airtight case
When asked repeatedly why would these militants remain in Gujarat after the bomb blasts, the Gujarat police says, "None of them thought the police will ever catch them. Even if they are caught they thought it will be for political reasons. Blasts after blasts took place in India and nobody was arrested, so they became brazen."He adds, "The media may like to write what they want on the entire issue of Indian terrorism. But for us the lesson is simple. A few people in India are interpreting the Quran wrongly and interpreting the concept of jihad crookedly. We have to be careful and alert against them."
* No NSG decision on waiver; next meet in Sept
India's efforts to get a quick and clean exemption from the Nuclear Suppliers Group for doing nuclear commerce did not materialise on Friday in the face of reservations expressed by some countries that could lead to rewording of the draft waiver.
* Jamaica smash men's 4x100m relay record
The world's fastest man Usain Bolt [Images] collected his third Olympic gold medal when he helped Jamaica smash the World record to win the men's 4x100 meters relay final on Friday.
* India backs Pak
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday threw its weight behind Pakistan and backed the traditional rivals to host the ICC Champions Trophy next month even as many cricket boards are apprehensive of sending their players for the tournament in the violence-hit country.
* Why the Surat bombs didn't explode
The bombs planted in Surat [Images] did not go off as their integrated circuit chips had faulty programme, sources in the forensic laboratory, where the unexploded bombs were examined, said on Friday.
* Relay team fumble ends Jamaica's dream
Jamaica's women sprinters bungled their relay race on Friday to hand gold to Russia [Images] and snuff out the Caribbean island's chance of winning all athletic speed events at the Olympics
* Indian women's relay team disappoints
The Indian women's 4x400m relay quartet failed to qualify for the final after finishing a disappointing seventh in the heats at the Olympics on Friday.
* 'Dahi Handi' offers big this Gokulashtami
Govinda aala re, aala zara matki sambhal Brijbala... the hit film song of the 60s picturised on Shammi Kapoor, is set to reverberate the air as 'Gokulashtami' approaches with 'Dahi Handi' groups gearing up to grab the prize money.The 'Dahi Handi' -- earthen pot filled with yogurt tied on a rope with either side of the buildings at a height -- is broken by groups of youngsters known as Govindas.According to mythology, Lord Krishna, who was fond of yogurt and butter, used to steal them with the help of his friends -- Govindas -- by forming the human pyramid.Similarly, the modern day Govindas form the human pyramid and break these pots not only as a custom, but also for a prize that now runs in lakhs!
* Special
* Handicapped youth first member of Chiru's party
In a moving gesture, Chiranjeevi has given the first membership of his yet to be named political party to a physically challenged person from Hyderabad, who traveled all the way to the capital city to meet the actor-turned-politician.
* 'Tatas' exit to create vacuum in Bengal'
Sharing anguish of Tata Motors [Get Quote] Chairman Ratan Tata, leading industry chambers on Friday asked the West Bengal government to resolve the land issue with the Opposition and ensure that the Tata's dream small car project is not pulled out of the state.The three apex chambers -- CII, FICCI and Assocham -- said West Bengal would be a big loser if the Tatas withdraw from the Singur project out of frustration.
* Railways launches smart card for cashless treatment
To alleviate problems faced by senior railway personnel in availing treatment during emergencies, Railway Board Chairman K C Jena launched a cashless smart card under a pilot project at the Northern Railway Central Hospital in New Delhi on Friday.
* 3 Indians in Singapore's rich list
Three people of India-origin have made their way into the list of Singapore's 40 richest people, compiled by the US business magazine Forbes.Kartar Singh Thakral, who chairs the Indian garment maker Givo, is ranked 30, while Mustaq Ahmad of the 24-hour Mustafa Centre is at the 38th spot.Sunny George Verghese of cashew and cocoa trader Olam International ranks 39.
* Domestic LPG cylinders to have radio tags
LPG cylinders, used for cooking in households, will now come with a radio frequency tag to detect if the heavily subsidised gas was being diverted to commercial establishments like restaurants
* Singur: Industry worried over Tata's comments
City-based industry circles on Friday expressed concern over Ratan Tata's comments that Tata Motors would be forced to withdraw from the Singur project in West Bengal if violence and disruptions continued.
* People of Bengal want Nano project: Minister
The people of West Bengal wanted the Tata Motors small car project at Singur and the state government was hopeful about it, West Bengal Industry Minister Nirupam Sen said on Friday.
He said that the people of the state wanted the Nano car project and Tata also knew it.The industry minister said the small car project could not come up if 400 acre was returned as demanded by Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee
. * Sensex ends up 158 points; Hind Unilever gains 4%
Following Thursday's weakness, the Sensex opened with a negative gap of 91 points at 14,153, and soon touched a low of 14,137. Fresh buying, mainly in metal stocks, at lower levels helped the index recoup losses and rebound into the positive zone.The index gyrated between zones for the first half of the day. Thereafter, buying spread to sectors like - FMCG, banking and power which led the index rally to a high of 14,429 - up 292 points from the day's low.The Sensex finally ended with a gain of 158 points at 14,401
* Airport revamp: Par panel questions govt
A parliamentary panel has said it is at a loss to understand why the government rejected a 2006 proposal of Airports Authority of India to modernise Delhi and Mumbai airports, while questioning the move to privatise these facilities."Had the government agreed to this proposal of the AAI, the (modernisation of) Mumbai and Delhi airports would have been completed by this time," the Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture said in its latest report.
* Govt worried about inflation
The government said on Friday it was concerned that there was no let up in inflation. It blamed part of the surge in wholesale prices on the base year effect.Wholesale Price Index (based inflation) continues to be a matter of concern... (but) without underplaying the seriousness of the concern, we wish to place the matter in perspective," said a finance ministry statement.
* OVL may partner Russian co to counter Sinopec
ONGC Videsh may take a Russian partner to counter Chinese firm Sinopec in the battle for acquisition of UK-listed Imperial Energy, whose promoters may choose a winner in the next few days.
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* Big B's Unforgettable gesture!
* Pooja Gandhi dons a swimsuit!
* Sudeep's double whammy!
* Works -- in parts
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