September 07 2010

CORRECTED – Woods and rookie Fowler selected for Ryder Cup

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(Corrects 19th paragraph to show Fowler third youngest; PGA corrects their previosuly supplied information)

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CORRECTED – Woods and rookie Fowler selected for Ryder Cup

September 07 2010

India rural web users to grow 30 pct in 2010 – study

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Mumbai (Reuters) – The number of internet users in rural India is forecast to rise 30 percent to 5.4 million in 2010, according to a joint study conducted by the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and market research firm IMRB.

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September 07 2010

Two-time Booker winner Carey tops 2010 shortlist

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LONDON (Reuters Life!) – Two-time Man Booker winner Australian author Peter Carey, Emma Donoghue and Andrea Levy go head to head in a final field of six authors vying for one of the world’s most influential literary prizes.

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September 07 2010

BSE Sensex tests new 31-mth high; cement up

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MUMBAI (Reuters) – The BSE Sensex climbed 0.5 percent on Tuesday and hit its highest level in 31 months for the second day, bolstered by rising foreign investor interest in the fast-expanding economy.

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September 07 2010

It’s up to players to stop spread of corruption – Dhoni

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DURBAN (Reuters) – Cricketers must take more responsibility for their actions to prevent the spread of corruption, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Tuesday.

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September 07 2010

PM warns China wants foothold in South Asia

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) – China is seeking to expand its influence in South Asia at India’s expense, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh warned in rare public criticism of his country’s main rival for regional resources and geopolitical clout.

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September 07 2010

Trade unions lead strike in leftist bastions

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Leftist trade unions led a strike in parts of the country on Tuesday, shutting down transport, schools and shops, disrupting flights and banking services in protest against economic reforms and price rises.

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September 07 2010

FACTBOX – Key facts about India’s infrastructure sector

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HONG KONG (Reuters) – India’s infrastructure has been improving slowly but steadily over recent years, with foreign investors increasingly keen to invest in the sector.

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September 07 2010

Q+A – What’s behind India and China’s diplomatic spats

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SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Trade between India and China is booming but diplomatic ties have become increasingly fraught over an unsettled border, the disputed Kashmir region and the competing global aspirations of the world’s most populous nations.

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September 07 2010

Dengue fever outbreak adds to Delhi fears

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NEW DELHI (Reuters) – An outbreak of dengue fever threatens to add to the headaches of Commonwealth Games officials already struggling with deadlines and a major clean-up of Delhi.

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Dengue fever outbreak adds to Delhi fears