Chandigarhs Abhinav shoots gold http://www.citybeautiful.in/news/frmnewsdetai...
Abhinav has done it. He has not only done shooting, Chandigarh, Punjab and India proud but also carved a name for himself in the history books by becoming the first ever individual to win an Olympic gold for India.
Soul icon Isaac Hayes dies at 65 http://www.citybeautiful.in/news/frmnewsdetai...
songwriter Isaac Hayes has died at his home in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 65, police said. Police were called to Mr Hayes' home after his wife found him unconscious.
Bhiwani flood situation still grim http://www.citybeautiful.in/news/frmnewsdetai...
In view of the slow pace of draining out accumulated rainwater from the city, the district administration has announced that schools and colleges will remain closed till August 12.
Bush chides Beijing over rights http://www.citybeautiful.in/news/frmnewsdetai...
US President George W Bush has expressed "deep concerns" over China's human rights record in a speech on the eve of the Beijing Olympics.
Dhoni awarded Khel Ratna http://citybeautiful.in/news/frmnewsdetail.as...
Indian limited overs captain Mahendra Dhoni was on Monday awarded the nation's highest government sporting prize, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the cricket board said.
Oil surges on gasoline shortfall http://citybeautiful.in/ui/frmnewsdetail.aspx...
Oil prices rallied as much as $5 a barrel Wednesday after a surprise decline in the nation's gasoline stockpile, and a forecast from Goldman Sachs that said crude could hit $149 a barrel by year's end.
Ishmeet was alone in pool: Witnesses http://citybeautiful.in/ui/frmnewsdetail.aspx... “Ishmeet Singh was alone in the swimming pool of a resort in Chaaya Island, Maldives, when he drowned yesterday afternoon. “Two Indians, a 14-year-old boy and a 20-year-old girl, who were witnesses to the drowning, have told the Maldives police and Indian High Commission officials.
Govt faces tight confidence vote http://citybeautiful.in/ui/frmnewsdetail.aspx... India's parliament begins debate on a vote of confidence in the Congress-led government on Monday after its communist allies ended their crucial support in protest at a civilian nuclear deal with the United States.
India enhances standby credit facility to Bhutan http://www.citybeautiful.in/ui/frmnewsdetail.... India today enhanced its standby credit facility for the Himalayan nation to Rs 400 crore and exempted the neighbouring country from the ban on export of essential commodities.
IT raids on education tycoons http://www.citybeautiful.in/ui/frmnewsdetail.... In a major operation to uncover the undeclared wealth, officials of the Income Tax Department today conducted raids on official and residential premises of at least 20 well-known education tycoons (aka Shikshan Samrats) in the tricity and its adjoining areas.
Bush lifts offshore drilling ban http://www.citybeautiful.in/ui/frmnewsdetail.... President George W Bush has lifted an executive ban on drilling for oil in most US coastal waters, and has urged lawmakers to follow suit.
