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Dispur firm on big dams

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:30:00 +0530

Doctors at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital said the health of KMSS general secretary Akhil Gogoi was stable.

Sonia plea for peace, progress

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:30:00 +0530

"Today is a day of celebration. But we should also pledge to work more for the people who have been solidly behind the Congress which will continue to work for your welfare," she exhorted partymen.

PREPARE TO TIGHTEN THE PURSESTRINGS

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 +0530

New Delhi, May 27 -- The rise in prices is bringing more tears to the common man than what the costly onions or high petrol prices suggest. Consider what Heena Sardana has to say. "Shopping and eating out are the two biggest casualties of inflation. Also, I have started spending less on cosmetics and curtailed visits to beauty parlours as my pocket money is not adequate," says the Delhi college student. ...

Phew! A weight off as mom passes test

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:30:00 +0530

Now that the Mail has taken an interest in Aishwarya, it will be even more interested in another Indian woman much better known to the Brits: Shilpa Shetty, winner of Celebrity Big Brother 2007. Meanwhile, one has to be grateful for small mercies. As far as one knows, Mallika Sherawat is not with a bump.

China's new privatisation plan faces push-back risk

Sat, 26 May 2012 22:43:36 +0530

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's new push to open state controlled industries may look bold after a decade of stuttering privatisation progress, but Beijing faces stiff resistance from vested interests in its effort to extend its World Trade Organisation dividend. Beijing's leaders, its top think-tanks, the World Bank and private sector economists all largely agree that for China to build on reform-fired growth after its first decade of WTO membership, state firms must be more competitive and capital better allocated. ...

Spain's Bankia eyes stake sales after record bailout

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:54:09 +0530

MADRID (Reuters) - Spain's fourth biggest lender, Bankia, on Saturday prepared to sell stakes it holds in companies to meet European competition rules after a state rescue that has so far cost 23.5 billion euros. Bankia's parent company BFA asked for a higher-than-expected 19 billion euros in government help on Friday, in addition to 4.5 billion the state has already pumped in, to cover possible losses on repossessed property, loans and investments. ...

Eating monkeys, apes could cause 'next HIV'

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:58:29 +0530

London, May 26 (IANS) Scientists in Cameroon have warned that eating monkeys and apes could cause the next HIV, it was reported here Saturday.

Saudi Crown Prince flies abroad for medical tests

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:14:21 +0530

RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Nayef has left the kingdom for a holiday and medical tests, the state news agency reported on Saturday, in a country where the health of senior royals is keenly watched. "Crown Prince Nayef ... went abroad for a personal vacation during which some medical tests have been scheduled," Saudi Press Agency reported. Nayef, who is 77 or 78, has been interior minister since 1975 and was made King Abdullah's heir apparent in October after the death of the former crown prince, Sultan. ...

Sans opposition, Congress has a smooth ride in Assam

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:43:29 +0530

Guwahati, May 26 (IANS) With opposition weak and in a shambles and greater thrust on peace and development, the Congress-led government seems to have a smooth ride ahead in Assam as it completes an unbroken run of 11 years in power.

FIFA moves to prevent on-pitch cardiac arrests

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:33:59 +0530

Budapest, May 26 (IANS) World football governing body FIFA 's medical experts said they wanted a defibrillator at every game at FIFA tournaments as well as players to undergo medical exams before games.