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August 18, 2011

Top Headlines

Anna Hazare to fast at Ramlila Maidan from tomorrow
"In view of conditions at Ramlila Maidan, Anna Hazare will reach the place tomorrow," activist Arvind Kejriwal said. He will stay the night at Tihar Jail.

US refutes reports of any hand in Anna Hazare agitation
State department spokesperson blamed "inaccurate reporting" in India for creating an impression that US had issued a strong statement on the protests.

CBI launches countrywide raids on Jagan Reddy's properties
The CBI officials launched countrywide searches on Kadapa MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy offices and residences today.

Cities

Techie attempts suicide in front of Secretariat
A 22-year-old engineering graduate on Wednesday attempted suicide in front of Secretariat protesting against Telangana ministers attending cabinet meeting.

280 girls will act as purohits this Ganpati
The 10-day Ganesh festival will, for the first time, have 280 girls from Stds VIII and IX serving as purohits.

Business

BSE Sensex closes below 16,500
Sensex tumbled 371 points to close below the 16,500 mark, nearly 15-month low, on frantic selling in line with as fears of global economic slowdown

Gold rises to Rs 26,840
Riding high on a firming trend in global markets, gold prices today touched an all-time high of Rs 26,840 per 10 grams here on sustained buying by investors.

Sports

Bhutia set to take call on retirement in next 2-3 days
Veteran India striker Baichung Bhutia will take a call on whether to extend his international career or hang up his boots in the next couple of days.

4th Test: England off to a steady start
In-form England openers gave the hosts a good start as they added a steady fifty-run stand against India in the fourth and final Test at the Oval cricket ground.

Entertainment

Salman, Shah Rukh's paths cross again
On August 16 Karan Johar started the shooting of his film Student of the Year with newcomers Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra at Yashraj Studio.

Colin Farrell is obsessed with the gym
Actor Colin Farrell has revealed he has become obsessed with the gym ever since he gave up his hard-partying lifestyle. "I actually like the gym. I find peace in it.

Infotech

Dell: We are still interested in Android
Dell Inc CEO Michael Dell reaffirmed his backing for tablet software made by Google Inc and Microsoft Corp, issuing remarks viewed by analysts as a swipe at rivals.

10 hottest iPhone 5 designs
Network World compiled a collection of these concept designs. We bring you 10 hottest ones from the list.

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