India’s political establishment Monday joined the cricket board to slam Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray after he criticised cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar’s "Mumbai belongs to all" comment.

Tourism in India has grown steadily in the past few years despite rise in world crude oil prices and the global meltdown, but it is yet to see its full potential, Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said Tuesday.

The global economic crisis and liquidity crunch in the country are taking a toll on tourism in West Bengal, with private operators and hoteliers complaining of a sharp drop in bookings for the coming festive season in the state.

A group of Buddhist monks are on a hunger strike to demand control over Bodh Gaya’s 1,500-year-old Mahabodhi temple, days after Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan backed the move and sought the amendment of an act relating to the shrine.

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We have decided to release the second half of the lecture as Episode 3, to be posted in the next day or two. Let us know what you think about the shows so far!

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