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China's Yao retires from basketball SHANGHAI, July 20 (Reuters) - Yao Ming, who ignited China's interest in the NBA and became one of Asia's best-known athletes, announced his retirement from basketball on Wednesday. The 30-year-old had... (photo: AP / Eric Gay) The Guardian Basketball China Photos Shanghai Wikipedia: Yao Ming |
Nepal decides to measure up Mount Everest KATMANDU, Nepal - Nepal's government has ordered a new measurement of Mount Everest to determine exactly how high the world's highest mountain is, an official said Wednesday. Nepal has... (photo: Creative Commons / Luca Galuzzi) The State Measurement Nepal Photos Kathmandu Wikipedia: Mount Everest |
Is Hyderabad waiting for another terror strike? Hyderabad, July 20: 3 blasts ravaged through Mumbai last week and 20 lives were lost, while over a hundred were injured, but India has not learnt its lessons. As families of victims cry at the... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Siasat Daily Hyderabad Photos Security Terrorism Wikipedia: Hyderabad, India |
2010-11: Better prices & good monsoon boost grain production to record high NEW DELHI: Spurred by attractive prices, India's farmers produced record grain in the just-concluded 2010-11 farm year, even as the world struggled with shortages. The country produced record 242... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Times of India Agriculture Monsoon Photos Production Wikipedia: Food grain |
Ever dreamt of owning a Mercedes? Now, lease its at 50% of price NEW DELHI: Ever dreamt of owning a Mercedes at half the cost. It is possible now with the German luxury carmaker offering 'individual lease' options to customers who can now get a new car on lease... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Times of India Automobile Business Industry Photos Wikipedia: Mercedes-Benz |