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February 20, 2008

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Chiranjeevi launches names his new political party - Praja Rajyam

W. Bengal Governor hopes for a result on Singur impasse by Monday

Why Sarah Palin is different from other female world leaders

Aquarians and Cancerians make bad drivers

First of its kind Youth Assembly sensitizing youth towards community service and social entrepreneurship to be held in Hyderabad city

Now, Stephanie Rice copies ex by going on a marathon booze bender!

Software that lets a chopper learn aerial tricks by watching another

Mechanism behind how immune cells help tumors grow blood vessels uncovered

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US Senators set May as deadline for Indo-US nuke deal
Urging speedy progress over the India-US civil nuclear deal, US Democrat Senator John Kerry on Wednesday said that New Delhi can take time till May to negotiate the bilateral agreement. ANI

Residents anticipate a heavy rush of devotees during Amarnath pilgrimage
Following heavy snowfall in Pahalgam, Residents anticipate a heavy rush of devotees during the annual Amarnath pilgrimage, benefiting the regions economy ANI

Chin refugees in India celebrate their National Day
Chin students from Myanmar, who are living as refugees in New Delhi, celebrated the 52nd anniversary of Chin National Day on Wednesday. ANI

19 Congress MLA of Chhattisgarh Assembly suspended
Nineteen legislators of the Opposition Congress were suspended from the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Wednesday after they trooped into the well of the House demanding he resignation of State Home and Jail Minister Ram Vichar Netam. ANI

Naxal flag will fly in Delhi if their economic woes are not addressed: Fernandes
Former Defence Minister George Fernandes has warned that if the government of the day does not take steps to relieve the Naxals of their economic woes, soon they may find the Naxal flag on Delhi. ANI

Pakistan Radio propaganda on youth being engaged in terrorism exposed
Propagandist broadcasts in Pakistan Radios Punjabi Durbar programme alleging that youths in Punjab are taking terrorism appear to be far from the truth. ANI

Shutdown affects normal life in Darjeeling
An indefinite shutdown called by the Gorkha Jana Mukti Morcha (GJMM) has affected normal life in the three hill subdivisions of Darjeeling, Kurseong, and Kalimpong. ANI

Goa tense after clash between police and legislators
Goas Taleigao constituency remained tense on Wednesday, hours after police failed to act against goons who had attacked a football player. ANI

When a protesting farmer chained himself to Rajasthan State Assembly gate
By adapting an unusual mode of protest, a farmer seeking compensation for his damaged crops from government created a ruckus earlier this week, as he chained his leg to the front gate of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. ANI

Massive campaign to cleanse polluted water of River Ganges
To prevent the holy River Ganga from further pollution, a massive campaign has been launched from West Bengals Gangasagar, the point from where River Ganga flows into Bay of Bengal. ANI

US Senator John Kerry meets Manmohan Singh
US Senator John Kerry met the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh here today. ANI

President, PM greet nation ahead of Guru Ravidas Jayanti
President Pratibha Patil and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today greeted the nation ahead of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. The event will be celebrated tomorrow. ANI

Clean River Ganges campaign picks up in Varanasi
A campaign to clean the River Ganges has been restarted with vigour by activists of 146 organisations.The campaigners said they wanted people to join the effort to save the river. ANI

Privatization of public utilities angers Punjabis
Residents of Ludhiana blocked railway movement on Tuesday to voice their concerns over a Punjab Government plan to privatise public utilities. ANI

Dhonis hometown celebrates Indian win over Sri Lanka
Ranchi, the hometown of Indian one-day team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, erupted in joy after India narrowly beat Sri Lanka in an Adelaide one-dayer on Tuesday. ANI

Samjhutta blast victims relatives pay tribute
Relatives of victims of the last years Samjhauta Express train blast offered tribute in Haryanas Mehrana village on Tuesday. ANI

New-age therapies and psychic healings popularizing in Chandigarh
With modern lifestyle adding stress to everyones life, more and more individuals in Chandigarh are getting drawn to various new age therapies and psychic healings like hypnosis, tarot reading and even witchcraft. ANI

Bird flu affects badminton
The bird flu epidemic, which resulted in the culling of millions of chickens in the West Bengal, has severely affected the game of Shuttle Cock industry, and consequently the game of badminton. ANI

US Senator John Kerry to meet Manmohan Singh today
Visiting United States Senator John Kerry will meet Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here today. ANI

Indian Defence Research ready to make any weapon within 4-7 years
The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), which is ready to launch underwater missile, is confident of catering to Indias defence requirements and ready to make any weapon in a short time. ANI

Sonia to lay foundation for Rajiv Gandhi Petroleum Institute in Rae Bareli
Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi will lay the foundation stone for the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) at Jais in Rae Bareli today. ANI

Soldiers selection, closer look at personality before entry
To check the growing trend of fratricides and prepare soldiers for asymmetric warfare, the Indian Army is all set to introduce Group Personality Tests for jawans from July 2008. ANI

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OLX.com a Top American Classifieds Adds Hindi Support to its Website
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Cleartrip.com Offers Roundtrip Flights Across India for 'Rs. 599 Only' on all Sectors of Go Air Network
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Finacle from Infosys Unveils Finacle 10 - The Next Generation Solution for Banking Transformation
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The Luxury Trains Appointed as Worldwide Marketing Partner for "THE GOLDEN CHARIOT" New Luxury Train in Karnataka
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Bullion Market / Gold & Silver Prices on February 20, 2008

Mumbai Bullion Market

99.5 Purity Gold: Rs. 12060
99.9 Purity Gold: Rs. 12005
Silver (Kg): Rs. 22135

Chennai Bullion Market

Bar Silver (Kg): Rs. 23375
24 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11930
22 carat gold (10 grams): Rs. 11050

Bullion Rates on February 20, 2008 for All Major Indian Cities

Bullion prices presented here are indicative and are for general information only. Please check with your Gold Merchant or a local bank for latest and correct prices. All prices are in Indian National Rupees only.

Forex Rates on February 20, 2008

1 United States Dollar (USD) = 40.15 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 GBP = 78.26 Indian National Rupees (INR)

1 Euro = 59.06 Indian National Rupees (INR)

100 Japanese Yens = 37.23 Indian National Rupees (INR)

All Forex Rates of February 2008

Forex Rates presented here are historic data and for indicative purpose only. Please contact your Central Bank, Money Changers, Foreign Exchange Agent or Travel Desk for the correct and accurate convertion rates. Rates here are the closing rates in IST.

 

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