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July 22, 2008

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Chiranjeevi launches names his new political party - Praja Rajyam

Manmohan Singh calls for quality education to all

Authorities fear outbreak of communicable diseases in flood-hit areas of Nepal

Bollywood flick Tahaan releases across the country

New RBI Governor Subbarao takes charge

Sports Minister Gill hopes India will win more medals at 2012 London Olympics

Hallucinations are caused by a transient form of blindness

Lap-and-shoulder seat belts as safe as child safety seats for kids

International News for July 22, 2008

A day that shamed Indians abroad
As the Indian Parliament debated the trust motion, perhaps many did not realise that the event was being watched live across the world, not just by the Indian Diaspora, but also in the newsrooms of leading international media organisations. ANI

Nude dining and yoga are the latest fads in the Big Apple!
The summer in New York is taking its toll on some city dwellers, who are shedding their clothes to go dining in the nude. ANI

Students to keep Weetabix School warm
Construction work has started on what is due to be the most sustainable school in Scotland. ANI

Brit man claims lottery win - after numbers came in his dreams!
A Brit man has made a fortune after winning 150,000 pounds on the lottery after his magical numbers came to him in a dream. ANI

The Brit grandad with the pounds 1m bum!
Graham Butterfields backside is so sensitive that his bosses have insured it for 1million dollars. ANI

The kinky burglar caught on CCTV raiding a sex shop!
Instead of running away with the goods he had stolen from a sex shop, a kinky burglar decided to try on some of the sexy clothes at the shop itself. ANI

Ticking promotional gift causes hospital clear-out Down Under!
A full-scale emergency clear-out took place in a hospital Down Under after a ticking kitchen timer was mistaken for a bomb. ANI

Super snail Heikka is the worlds fastest!
Super snail Heikka, named after Lewis Hamiltons Formula One teammate Heikki Kovalainen, raced to victory in this years World Snail Racing Championships. ANI

Selfridges to launch £43,000 teddy bear!
Selfridges, the UK department store, is launching a 43,000 pounds teddy bear with eyes made of emerald and diamonds and a nose of solid 24-carat gold. ANI

Brit student asked to pay £800 for going 8p in the red!
A Brit college student has been levied with a charge of 800 pounds for an overdraw of 8 pence. ANI

Ice cream vans jingles too noisy for the Brits!
Traditional ice cream vans in Worcester, Britain, have been banned for playing their jingles for too long, as they are too noisy. ANI

Trashing the dress, brides latest trend to show commitment to hubby!
The dazzling cream, white or ivory wedding dresses supposed to be kept in a locker as a mark of the special day, are being destroyed by brides Down Under - as a part of new trend called Trash the dress. ANI

Archaeologists explore the depths of Scotlands Scone Palace grounds
Scotlands famous Scone Palace grounds have been exposed for the first time in centuries as archaeologists have dug into one of the most influential religious and historic buildings in the world. ANI

Dr. Deaths supporters fear for his safety, predict OJ Simpson style media frenzy
Supporters of Indian origin surgeon Dr Jayant Patel fear for his safety, predicting a OJ Simpson style frenzy from the media and public following his release on bail. ANI

Bob the parrot saves family from fire!
A pet parrot has been credited with saving the lives of a family after it raised the alarm as fire spread through their home. ANI

Tired Dr. Death appeals for privacy
Dr Jayant Patel, who acquired the sobriquet Dr Death for botching up several surgeries, today appealed for privacy after being released on bail after spending five months in custody. ANI

Three injured in Kabul suicide bomb attack
At least three people were injured in a suicide attack when a bomber blew himself up in Kabul early this morning. ANI

When Tescos condom error nearly wrecked a relationship
A Brit woman has accused Tesco for almost ruining her four-year-old relationship with her boyfriend after her account mistakenly included condoms in her online shopping list. ANI

Dr. Death in good spirits after getting bail: Lawyer
A lawyer of Dr Jayant Patel, who acquired the sobriquet Dr Death for botching up several surgeries, has said that his client is in good spirits after bail was granted to him. ANI

Pak tribal areas turning into centre of power for militants: US
US military chief Admiral Mike Mullen has said that Pakistans tribal areas bordering Afghanistan are turning into a centre of power for al Qaeda, Taliban and other foreign militants. ANI

Paks national flag creator, a forgotten hero
Master Afzal Hussain Foundation Trust chairperson, Qamar Sultana has reportedly demanded of the Pakistan Government to remember the death anniversary of Master Afzal Hussain at a national level. ANI

Bosnian Muslims celebrate top war crime fugitive Karadzics arrest
Bosnian Muslims are celebrating in the streets of Sarajevo following news of the arrest of war criminal Radovan Karadzic, the wartime leader of the Bosnian Serbs. ANI

Nandita wants to go for a shopping spree in Karachi
Indian art-film actress Nandita Das has said that Indian directors will soon be able to shoot films in Pakistans scenic locations as cultural relations between the two countries are improving. ANI

PML-N criticises PPP for reconciliation with President Musharraf
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has criticised the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for achieving reconciliation with President Pervez Musharraf, and urged upon the ruling party to impeach the President without any further delay. ANI

Dr AQ Khan to file review petition against Islamabad HC verdict
Pakistan nuclear scientist Dr. AQ Khan last evening said that he would file a review petition against the Islamabad High Court (IHC)s verdict which restricted him from giving interviews to the media. ANI

Oz taxpayers to foot Dr. Deaths bills while he is on bail
Australian taxpayers will have to foot the bill for Indian born surgeon Jayant Patels living costs while he is on bail, Queensland Liberal Leader Mark McArdle has said. ANI

Ethertronics Delivers World's Smallest Ceramic GPS Antennas
Business Wire India

Updated Framework from IT Governance Institute helps Executives Increase Value of IT-related Investments
Business Wire India

DKR Announces Appointment of Daniel G. Rizzuto, CFA as President of DKR Fusion Management, LP
Business Wire India

Goldman Sachs Celebrates the Next Generation of World-Class Leaders
Business Wire India

Invitation to the 3rd Meeting of the Winners of the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel
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Wavion Partners with Three Indian Distributors and Opens a Local Office in India
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