Thanks for your replies Adi and Perry.
Though i consider attaching a database the simplest option to put the database back in action, i gave that option as an alternative.
Few google hits gave a 3rd option. Looks interesting but dangerous too!!
I dont suggest the initiator of this thread to try this out either.. just for informative purposes....
I havent tried it out as yet...
refer to Method Two at the following URL
http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid14_gci824569,00.html