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Ballack says he is fit for opener
Klinsmann had said he would wait until the midfielder had fully recovered from his calf strain. Ballack apparently has other ideas.
Volcano erupts in southern Japan
With 108 active volcanos, Japan is among the most seismically active countries in the world.
Jail makes Zaheera computer savvy
Best Bakery witness Zaheera Sheikh learns computer and turns vegetarian while serving her one-year jail term.
Rooney can play after group games
England is relieved as Rooney can play after the WC group games, the only losser will be standby striker Jermain Defoe.
Debate: Quota in research organisations
The Chairman of the National Scheduled Caste Commission, Suraj Bhan, feels ISRO and DRDO should be opened up for reservations.
Heroin, coke traces in Maitra's body
Central Forensic Science Laboratory has confirmed traces of heroin and cocaine in the viscera report of Bibek Maitra.
Benneteau enters French Open QFs
His previous best at a major was a pair of third-round results, at the 2004 French Open and at this year's Australian Open.
Impact of fuel price hike on oil firms
Susanta Mazumdar of global financial firm UBS says that the subsidy burden should not be more than Rs 20,000 crore.
Day IV: Skipper goes, Jaffer excels
India began in a rock steady fashion, with Jaffer scoring his maiden 200 on the fourth day's play in St John's.
BSF DIG's plea rejected in sex scandal
As the Srinagar sex scandal probe picks up momentum, an arrest warrant has been issued against Border Security Force DIG K S Padhi.
SC allows 'toxic' ship to enter India
The SC permitted Norwegian ship Blue Lady, containing 1240 metric tonnes of toxic asbestos, to enter Indian territorial waters.
Mittal sure of winning Arcelor bid
Lakshmi Mittal dismissed the notion that he could take a minority stake alongside the Russian steel magnate Aleksei Mordashov.
Dutch players limp off in final game
Three Dutch players were injured in a 1-1 draw with Australia in a World Cup warm-up on Sunday.
India beat Germany in U-21 hockey
After Raghunath gave India the lead by converting their second penalty corner, the Germans came back with field goals.
Defar breaks 5,000 m world record
She put a grand finishing touch on a wet track at Icahn Stadium by winning the 5,000 in 14 minutes 24.53 seconds.
Bono says piano lessons inspire him
U2 front man Bono says taking piano lessons from his child’s teacher inspires him to write songs.