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Dalai accuses China of cultural genocide, India too cautious

The Dalai Lama has on Sunday accused China of unleashing a "cultural genocide" in Tibet and demanded an impartial international probe into the situation in violence-hit Lhasa.

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Education system in India needs reform

Indian education system needs to be reformed so that it could incorporate culture-based education and link the younger generation with the older one, former NCERT director J S Rajput said today.

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Challenges and opportunities in China and India

Multinational firms are increasingly locating their innovation activities in China and India. But what are the challenges and opportunities of managing research and development centres in these countries? More importantly, how will these trends impact on the long term competitiveness of the economies of Western European countries and North America?

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India to Spend Billions of Dollars to Help Farmers

The Indian government says it will spend billions of dollars to help farmers and revive the rural economy. As Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the promise comes ahead of general elections scheduled for next year.

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India's IT Sector Races Ahead While Preparing for New Challenges

India's Information Technology industry is set to post another year of healthy growth. But as Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi, the industry is also confronting new challenges.

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India Refuses Deadline for US Nuclear Deal

Indian officials say they hope to wrap up talks on a landmark civilian nuclear agreement, without succumbing to deadline pressure from the United States.

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India predicts GDP growth at 8.7% for 2007-08

Pushing for reforms, the Economic Survey said inflationary impact of foreign funds flow, a slowdown in the US, an appreciating rupee and sluggish infrastructure sector were major challenges before economy.

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Muslim Scholars in India Denounce Terrorism as 'Un-Islamic'

Leading Muslim groups attending an anti-terrorism conference in northern India have denounced terrorism as "un-Islamic."

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Australia, India both playingcricket hard

Australian cricket coach Tim Nielsen says both the Indian and Australian players should not change the way they play the game.

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Indian Premier League Auction Bidding For Cricket Begins Today

Indian Premier League Auction ( IPL ) franchisees bid for 82 players in landmark auction for cricket games in India. See the IPL bids below.

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Disney wants to be part of India’s Entertainment Industry

Walt Disney Co., the second-largest U.S. media company, offered to buy a controlling stake in India 's UTV Software Communications Ltd. by buying new stock and some shares from minority holders totaling $371 million.

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Illegal Human Kidney Trade Thrives in India

Indian authorities are investigating a large-scale illegal organ transplant ring that involves removing kidneys from poor people and selling them to rich Indians and foreigners. Anjana Pasricha reports from New Delhi that a thriving illegal trade in human kidneys has existed in India for at least a decade.

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