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  • Voting machines to be used in municipal polls
  • Tax consultants' meet on March 19

    • Anantapur

  • Relay fast by BSNL executives

    • Andhra Pradesh

  • Naidu, 35 other TDP MLAs detained
  • Government open to talks with naxals: Sonia
  • SSC exam begins on a smooth note
  • Rajiv's aviation roots in Hyderabad: Sonia
  • State may experience scorching summer
  • Sonia launches Rajiv Gruhakalpa scheme
  • Liquor shop aspirants in a tizzy
  • Policemen demand free hand to deal with naxal violence
  • TDP forces adjournment of Assembly
  • Sonia throws open tourism institute
  • TDP seeks referendum
  • Clearances for irrigation projects promised
  • Robbers strike in Vanasthalipuram
  • CDFD lab case remitted to PCB
  • APSFL to open three regional labs
  • SCR to run summer specials
  • SVU teachers stage dharna
  • Man beats wife to death?
  • Fake job racket busted
  • Postponing civic body polls against Constitution: CPI(M)
  • State has no role: Rosaiah
  • Royal touch
  • Briefly
  • Crime Watch

    • Athletics

  • India bags women's team bronze

    • Bangalore

  • Cash, ornaments looted from house
  • BJP comes out against TDR
  • CET Cell relaxes criteria for students with disability
  • `Rate of rise in crime lowest in Bangalore'
  • Two schoolboys rescued
  • Infant rescued
  • Around the City
  • In Bangalore Today
  • Management programme launched

    • Barometer

  • Bullion rates
  • Exchange rates

    • Briefly

  • YES Bank files prospectus
  • Plan panel revamps website
  • Bharti sponsored ADR
  • BT's investment plans
  • UTI Bank's GDR issue
  • Amara Raja to open more PitStops
  • HDFC MF raises stake in VIP Ind
  • Capco opens development centre
  • TVS Finance to issue preference shares

    • Business

  • India for FDI-focussed ties with Japan
  • Foreign investment approval norms clarified
  • Bosch to source parts from Indian plants
  • CPCL's 3-million tonne refinery on stream
  • Orchid to develop drugs for STADA
  • Maharashtra sops for investors in power sector
  • LG Electronics launches range of notebooks
  • Jaypee group to bring hydel ventures under one umbrella
  • Airport modernisation needs Rs. 15,100 cr.
  • DICGC hikes premium
  • IVRCL to focus on water projects
  • Infrastructure sectors post higher growth
  • Perot Systems sets up new facility in Chennai
  • Restricted deals on BSE
  • Rupee loses further ground

    • Chennai

  • Increasing HIV drug resistance alarms experts
  • Court restores girl baby to its mother
  • Digital cinema poised for big leap
  • Black buck pair found dead
  • BSNL strike hits private subscribers in the city
  • Traffic curbs for temple festival
  • Public hearings in tsunami-hit areas from March 18
  • Schools have a major role in students' development: Barnala
  • Awareness rally against drug addiction
  • Spot interviews for U.S. university
  • Counselling courses
  • Playback singer's son in custody
  • Lawyer assaulted
  • Around the City
  • In Chennai Today

    • Coimbatore

  • A young girl finds a family
  • Unsafe dumping continues at compost yard
  • SSLC application under tatkal scheme
  • Reservation system breaks down
  • Around the City
  • In Coimbatore Today

    • Cricket

  • Tendulkar joins 10,000-club
  • Slew of records for Dravid
  • Champions Trophy: ICC firm on tax exemption
  • Dalmiya issue: Notice served on ICC
  • Air-India flies high
  • Big win for Oxford CC
  • Bucknor felicitated
  • Trial run for Chinnaswamy Stadium's new giant screen
  • Century by Beniwal
  • Munaf scalps seven
  • Unbeaten century by Shoaib Hussain
  • Indian veterans win
  • M.S. Ramaiah Institute takes honours
  • Award for Bevan
  • Western Air Command in final

    • Crossword

  • The Hindu Crossword 8243
  • Solution to puzzle 8242

    • Cuddalore

  • Panguni Uthiram at Neyveli, Manavalanallur
  • Physical aids for differently-abled children

    • Cuddapah

  • Priority for water conservation works under NFFWP urged
  • BJP decries postponement of civic polls

    • Dharwad

  • Fast only to draw people's attention, says Hiremath
  • Water supply schedule in Dharwad

    • Editorials

  • STAND FIRM ON THE IRAN PIPELINE
  • TOWARDS BETTER FISCAL FEDERALISM

    • Erode

  • Kerosene supply to be streamlined
  • Steps taken to plug leak in sewage tank

    • Football

  • Easy for Kerala Postal
  • Emphatic win for Sporting Clube
  • ADE blanks GTRE

    • Front Page

  • U.S. conveys concern on gas project
  • Manmohan calls on Somnath
  • Musharraf coming for Delhi one-dayer
  • Dravid dominates opening day
  • No one should browbeat judiciary, says Bharadwaj
  • Jharkhand NCP merges with BJP
  • 2 killed in grenade attack
  • Bank strike on March 22
  • Nirupam quits Rajya Sabha
  • Petrol price hike ruled out
  • Plane crash
  • Honoured

    • Guntur

  • Sanitation in poor state
  • REPCO Bank branch opened
  • School building remains a dream

    • Haryana

  • Hooda calls on his Deputy
  • Hooda assures help to British entrepreneurs
  • Panel to look into dissolved civic bodies
  • Bid to check illicit drug trade

    • Hassan

  • Naxalites distorting concept of revolution: CPI(M)
  • Hassan CMC approves Rs. 17-lakh surplus budget

    • Himachal Pradesh

  • CITU opposes 100 per cent FDI in construction

    • Hockey

  • `We are moving in the right direction'
  • Confusion as two teams arrive from Bhopal

    • Hubli

  • Community organisations told to work for welfare of society
  • 2,000 cassettes seized in raid
  • Aged man assaulted, dies

    • Hyderabad

  • Student misses exam for want of hall ticket
  • Congress meet throws traffic out of gear
  • Dumping at Jawaharnagar has no clearance, says PCB
  • Warm welcome to Sonia
  • Power shutdown
  • Minister's surprise visit to SSC exam centres
  • Court suspends police top brass order on 7-seaters
  • Around the City
  • In Hyderabad Today

    • India & World

  • Shaukat Aziz calls for more confidence-building measures

    • International

  • Iran may figure in Rice's talks with Pakistan leaders
  • Deadlock, blast overshadow Iraq Parliament meet
  • North Korea vows to expand nuclear arsenal
  • "Diana switched car at the last minute"
  • Historic home turns hotel
  • "Higher" death toll in Darfur
  • Jail for U.S. soldier in Tigris case
  • Italy to pull out of Iraq
  • Jericho handed back with Palestinians

    • Karnataka

  • Belgium keen to invest in utility sectors
  • Appeals against ban on online lottery dismissed
  • Backward classes told to assert their rights
  • `No funds crunch for water supply'
  • Jowar, ragi to be distributed under PDS in northern Karnataka
  • State seeks single window system for approval of water projects
  • State seeking Central aid: Dharam Singh
  • Rs. 387 crores to be released for 10 irrigation projects
  • `Govt. ready to give adequate funds for High Court Benches'
  • Bill on Basavakalyan development passed
  • Special registration number to cost more
  • Symposium on prevention of rabies from tomorrow
  • 667 posts of doctors to be filled
  • Briefly

    • Karnataka - Others

  • Elaborate arrangements for SSLC examination
  • MLA distributes funds to 225 self-help groups
  • `It will take time to remove regional imbalances'
  • BJP members elected to top posts in TMC
  • `Audiences will encourage good films'

    • Kerala

  • Licence fee for toddy shops raised
  • Accept high command's decision: Antony
  • Gangadharan removed as CLP deputy leader
  • Halcyon Castle case: judgment reserved
  • Government to take legal action against culprits
  • `Governance hit by factional feud in Congress'
  • Murali announces new `DCC' in Kollam
  • Sangeeta Nataka Akademi awards announced
  • KPCC chief submits report to Patel
  • Let us see what happens after KPCC rallies: Chandy
  • 35,000 tonnes of paddy procured
  • Padmarajan is Planning Board vice-chairman
  • KSRTC to build six shopping complexes
  • Accept high command decision: Antony
  • Shift to VAT system unavoidable: Vakkom
  • World Mayors' Conference from April 2
  • Today at Sabarimala
  • SBT camp
  • Briefly

    • Kochi

  • Work on GCDA flats gets delayed
  • 8,000 litres of spirit seized
  • Stir hits container movement at port
  • BSNL service centre opened
  • Around the City
  • In Kochi Today
  • Focus on brain diseases

    • Kollam

  • `I' group convention well attended

    • Kottayam

  • Factionalism: Chandy mobilising his forces

    • Kozhikode

  • Focus on community mental healthcare
  • Concern over move to import fish
  • Coins released

    • Kurnool

  • Officials told to meet drinking water needs

    • Leader Page Articles

  • After the Jharkhand mess
  • Future of republicanism

    • Letters to the Editor

  • Confidence vote
  • Legislature vs. judiciary
  • Role of Governor
  • All in a name
  • Proof of age
  • Waste of time

    • Madhya Pradesh

  • Banda firing finds an echo in M.P. Assembly

    • Madikeri

  • `Let urban bodies estimate land value to fix tax'
  • Coffee growers welcome loan interest waiver
  • People asked to help prevent forest fires

    • Madurai

  • Counselling for appointment of `medical consultants' under way
  • Bench seeks reason for not arresting officials involved in tax evasion
  • Funds to strengthen Aavin infrastructure
  • `Summon documents in Mayurini murder case'
  • Railway staff `dedication' hailed
  • EC officials inspect enumeration
  • Demonstration
  • Around the City
  • In Madurai Today

    • Mangalore

  • Kadri Park crying for attention
  • Motorist crashes into wall, dies
  • NITK technical meet from today
  • MESCOM books 35 cases
  • In Mangalore Today

    • Nagapattinam

  • Rs.73 lakhs relief for tsunami-hit paddy

    • National

  • Jain assails Sawant panel report
  • Bush invites Manmohan
  • ``UPA is totally with the Speaker''
  • Musharraf's family arrives
  • Gujarat Congress MLAs tender apology; suspension revoked
  • Full up at a cemetery
  • Aiyar wants Iran to price gas reasonably
  • ``States ruled by non-Congress parties neglected''
  • ``Trade unions ignored''
  • CPI(M) opposes move to build new airport in Hyderabad
  • Dubey's death caused by firearm injury: doctor
  • BJP, TDP walk out
  • A taste of his own medicine
  • Advani, Keshubhai discuss demands of dissidents
  • Sundargarh by-poll on April 21
  • Softening of LoC will transform south Asia: Mufti
  • Supreme Court reserves verdict on common entrance tests
  • J&K legislature welcomes bus service
  • Sardar Sarovar project may be hit
  • Pilots can now fly till they are 61
  • Monsanto clarifies on GM crops
  • ``States can levy entertainment tax on MSOs''
  • Fortune focus on India
  • Bus service a diversionary tactic: separatist leaders
  • West Bengal Congress wants all-party meet
  • Vegetable glut in Manipur
  • Greater attention needed on agriculture: Borlaug
  • "AIIMS has failed to focus on research"
  • Centre plans 10 IPR chairs in universities
  • Kalki's daughter passes away
  • UPA allies hampering women's bill: Arjun Singh
  • Anil Ambani meets Shivraj Patil

    • Nellore

  • CPI seeks funds to tide over water crisis
  • Woman's body found

    • New Delhi

  • Sheila comes to the rescue of bureaucracy
  • CM house a den of corruption, says BJP
  • Five cops hurt in mob clash
  • Court takes umbrage at Centre's submission
  • `Slain militants were in touch with LeT commander'
  • Cong. MLAs pull punches at Govt., Opposition lauds
  • Man held for harassing woman
  • ATM robbery foiled
  • Road rage case
  • Tribals demand CBI probe
  • SHOs transferred
  • Mughal Gardens a mouse click away
  • Ethics panel concerned over RS disruptions
  • 'Seed Bill loaded in favour of industry'
  • Property tax relaxation for many colonies
  • More Indians heading for Australia
  • Fake products destroyed
  • Around the City
  • Briefly
  • In the Capital Today
  • A welcome breather for students

    • News Analysis

  • Rice brings reality check on India-U.S. ties

    • Palakkad

  • Cycle expedition

    • Pathanamthitta

  • Consumer Week fete begins

    • Pondicherry

  • Pondy guidelines for private parties to build houses for tsunami victims
  • Bank finance for 63 women
  • Officer named to oversee setting up medical college
  • MLA seeks action against adulteration
  • Toddy shop owners demand sales tax exemption
  • Rangasamy to present budget on March 28
  • Government urged to subsidise power

    • Racing : Motor

  • Jordan gears up for Malaysian GP

    • Rajasthan

  • `Conversion Bill to harass minorities'

    • Religion

  • Anger, man's sworn enemy

    • Salem

  • Final draft around mid-August
  • Periyar varsity plans eco-friendly clubs

    • Shimoga

  • Govt. thanked for sanctioning bridge

    • Shooting

  • Samresh Jung bags silver

    • Sport

  • Dravid dominates opening day
  • `It's a nice feeling'
  • Advani leads Joshi in final
  • National championship from today

    • Sports : General

  • Vasu, Ramesh win

    • Tamil Nadu

  • Coimbatore, Tiruchi and Madurai airports to be expanded
  • Law varsity to offer new postgraduate courses
  • Three airports to be expanded
  • Provide free, safe education to all children: draft law Loopholes
  • Freeze on government jobs for handicapped lifted
  • Election department armed with safeguards
  • e-governance directorate soon
  • Tsunami relief: DVAC to probe complaints
  • Probe `sale' of Salem children in Kerala auctions: PIL
  • Circular stayed
  • Why turn to private firm for diesel?
  • `Give charge sheet copy to Acharya'
  • Destination award
  • Public hearings in tsunami-hit areas from March 18
  • Summon documents in Mayurini murder case: court
  • More vehicles, posts for men in khaki
  • Building subways without digging up the roads
  • Education must reflect information age needs: Collector
  • Briefly

    • Tamil Nadu - Others

  • Steps to recover Rs. 24.38 crores begin
  • Discrimination in tsunami relief work alleged
  • Guide SHGs to growth with ideas, banks told
  • Bail pleas dismissed

    • Tennis

  • Fass shocks Sunil
  • Taylor Dent upsets Marat Safin
  • Top seeds bow out
  • Prakash on a roll

    • Thanjavur

  • Bio-medical waste disposal system proves a success

    • Thiruvananthapuram

  • Case of Kala Azar reported at MCH
  • Forged cheque: police question Health staff
  • Government neglecting capital: Chamber
  • Call to set up national centre for translation
  • KSRTC bus runs over scooterist
  • Spirit smuggling: three held
  • Around the City
  • In Thiruvananthapuram Today
  • Crackdown on copying

    • This Day That Age

  • dated March 17, 1955: Statute Bill for panel
  • dated March 17, 1955: Communists explain

    • Thrissur

  • Call to enhance quality of dairy products

    • Tiruchi

  • Women SHGs initiated into mat-making from textile wastes
  • Students held for road roko bid
  • Date extended for SSLC applications
  • `Mahasamprokshanam' performed at Tiruvellarai temple
  • Around the City
  • In Tiruchi Today

    • Tirunelveli

  • Teachers' forum to stage State-wide protest
  • Students stage road roko
  • Kumbhabishekam performed
  • Electrocuted
  • Gang kills man, loots valuables

    • Tirupati

  • Rare manuscripts identified as national treasure

    • Udupi

  • Assault case: CPI(M), DYFI stage dharna
  • Komu Sauharda Vedike to hold rally on Saturday
  • `Assault against Indian culture'
  • Ban communal organisations: JD(S)
  • Hindu Sena to take out procession
  • IGP visits Moodabettu

    • Uttar Pradesh

  • BSP not to participate in proceedings
  • Trade Turnover Tax Act passed

    • Uttaranchal

  • Defective power meters irk Doon Valley residents

    • Vellore

  • 'Fill up vocational teacher posts'

    • Vijayawada

  • VMC leaves many a task incomplete
  • SSC exam gets under way
  • Useful tips to students on Legal Metrology
  • LIC staff stir on March 31
  • In Vijayawada Today

    • Visakhapatnam

  • Attack on scribe: Deputy Mayor, five others arrested
  • Teachers petition YSR on pending demands
  • SSC exam begins on peaceful note
  • CBI raids on shipyard offices
  • Around the City
  • In Visakhapatnam Today

    • Weather

  • Weather

    • Weightlifting

  • Chennai lifters dominate

    • Wrestling

  • Delhi State meet from today

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