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Aarushi murder case: Talwars move SC for summoning witnesses Dentist couple Rajesh and Nupur Talwar on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Allahabad High Court order refusing their plea to summon 14 witnesses in the Aarushi-Hemraj murder case trial.

US to find way to decide Indian request on Headley India and the US will find an "appropriate" way to decide on New Delhi's request for access to Mumbai attack plotter David Headley, US Undersecretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman said Friday.

In 1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi High Court to hear Sajjan Kumar's plea The Delhi High Court will on Friday hear the plea of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar seeking a quashing of charges of murder and rioting against him, framed by a lower court, in connection with a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which six people were killed in Sultanpuri.

» Will a Sandhurst suffice for keeping peace in Afghanistan?

» US hoping to further strategic ties with India during Kerry visit: Official

» Nobody should interfere in working of CBI: Narayanasamy

» Centre launches three Aadhar-based services for beneficiary identification

» BJP calls for special investigation team to probe spot fixing in cricket

» Jitendra Singh urges states to take action to curb illegal practices in sports

» RPN Singh rules out ban of IPL

Etihad deal to improve profits, cut costs: Naresh Goyal Seeking shareholders' approval for sale of 24 percent stake to Abu Dhabi-based Etihad, Jet Airways Chairman Naresh Goyal on Friday said this strategic alliance would improve the Indian carrier's profitability and lower the costs

Sony Xperia Tablet Z up for pre-order at Rs 44,990 Sony Xperia Tablet Z, touted to be world's thinnest 10-inch tablet is now available for pre-order at Rs 44,990.

Nissan recalls 800,000 Micras over glitch in steering wheels Nissan is recalling 133,000 Micras in Britain after the company discovered a glitch in the steering wheels of one of its models.

» HSBC could face criminal prosecution as deal on money laundering charges stalls

» Sensex closes flat; capital goods stocks gain

» Yamaha launches scooter for young men

» Corporates step in to mitigate Gurgaon's water scarcity

» Cabinet approves proposal for creation of 20,751 additional posts in IT Dept

» Sensex trades flat in pre-afternoon session

» Agra's industrial growth halts, labour migrates

Gujarat Chief Minister Modi launches Ahmedabad edition of The Hindu Business Line Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi launched the 17th edition of Business Line, the financial daily of The Hindu Group at a glittering function held here on Friday.

Sad, anxious about disruptions to Parliament and Legislatures, says Mukherjee Asserting that disruption has no role in a parliamentary democracy, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday expressed sadness and anxiety over repeated disruptions in the functioning of Parliament and state legislatures without transaction of any business.

Rajiv Shukla, Jaitley meet Sibal, call for quick anti-fixing law Indian Premier League Governing Council Chairman Rajiv Shukla and BCCI vice-President Arun Jaitley met Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday, and demanded the enactment of a strong anti-fixing legislation at the earliest.

» PM calls for reorientation of strategic thinking

» Chinese Premier calls on President Mukherjee

» UP Lokayukta indicts over 199 in Mayawati Govt. memorial scam

» Seeds sowed today should be harvested in autumn: Li

» HC orders medical board for Om Prakash Chautala

» PM files Rajya Sabha nomination from Assam

» BJP takes on Digvijay Singh over his 'offensive' remark against Modi

Google to add Galapagos Islands to Street View Google has gathered images of the beauty and biological diversity of the Galapagos Islands for use on its Street View.

Smartphone turned into handheld biosensor to detect toxins, pollutants and pathogens University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign researchers have developed a cradle and app for the iPhone that uses the phone`s built-in camera and processing power as a biosensor to detect toxins, proteins, bacteria, viruses and other molecules.

Google boss warns students against ‘censorship of net’ and ‘digital ethnic cleansing’ Google’s executive chairman Eric Schmidt and director of Google Ideas Jared Cohen have warned London School of Economics students against censorship on the internet and the dangers that ‘digital ethnic cleansing’ pose.

» Boy's stem cells successfully treat cerebral palsy

» Turning off technology hours before bedtime promotes sound sleep

» Anti-cancer drug reverses Alzheimer’s disease deficits in mice

» Now, a radio that can change scripts depending on where you are

» Breast cancer cells release protective proteins that suppress tumour growth

» Ability to filter visual motion can predict IQ

» H7N9 flu virus transmitted through close contact, coughing

I hang my head in shame, says sports minister  Union Sports Minister Jitendra Singh Thursday said he was ashamed with the spot fixing scandal which hit the Indian Premier League (IPL) last week.

Tamara Ecclestone opens up about relationship with new beau Tamara Ecclestone, who started dating her new boyfriend Jay Rutland in January after being introduced by mutual friends, shocked the world by announcing that she was engaged to him just one month later.

Louis Smith reveals idea behind installing hot tub inside house Olympic star Louis Smith has said that he had 100 people over for a house warming party, which got quite rowdy.

» Vettel criticizes tyremaker Pirelli ahead of Monaco

» European golf tour head apologises for using 'coloured' term while referring to Woods-Garcia spat

» Katherine Webb’s `1120-calorie diet` causes stir

» CSK chief Meiyappan to meet Mumbai police Friday

» Sudirman Cup: China overcome tough test against Indonesia

» India vows to curb corruption in sports

» Atletico Mineiro hold Tijuana to 2-2 draw

Afghanistan's neighbours trying to split country: Karzai In a meeting with Afghan Interior Ministry officials, President Hamid Karzai has reportedly warned that neighbouring countries are trying to split the country.

China clears Boeing 787s for commercial service The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) issued a certification for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner Thursday, a milestone for the 787 to begin commercial service in China.

Li's visit went beyond symbolic: Pakistani daily Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's two-day Pakistan visit "went beyond the symbolic", said a daily which noted China is a wealthy neighbour that "does not hand out free lunches".

» Homeland Security bulletin warns 3-D printed gun plans may be ‘impossible’ to access

» Lincoln’s ‘life-saving note’ put up for 15000 dollars

» Doctor using 'spy watch' to record himself abusing patients jailed for 12 yrs

» Suicide blast leaves 4 killed, several injured in NW Pakistan

» Pak releases 45 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture

» Emergency landing forces closure of Heathrow, passengers safely evacuated

» US Boy Scouts to accept openly gay members

My film is my responsibility, says Veena Malik Pakistani actress Veena Malik, whose "Zindagi 50-50" released this Friday, says she is a born actor. She feels she is responsible for the film she signs from day one of her association with it till its release.

Janet Jackson becomes a billionaire Janet Jackson has now become the wealthiest in her family, after a decades long career in music, television and film.

I don't trust anyone: Justin Beiber  Pop star Justin Bieber distrusts people so much that he reportedly wants guests to sign a confidentiality agreement before attending his parties.

» Psy’s look-alike dupes stars at Cannes

» Kesha `drinks own urine` in reality show clip

» It’s sexist to ask women about age, says Julianne Moore

» RiRi flashes almost bare bum in skimpy thong

» Gwyneth Paltrow’s dad Bruce taught me to be humble, says Brad Pitt

» Bidder pays $1.5M for space trip with Leonardo DiCaprio

» Jennifer Aniston `worked incredibly hard` for stripper body

Frequent heartburn linked to cancers of throat and vocal cord Frequent heartburn is positively associated with cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nonsmokers and nondrinkers, a new study has found.

Statin use linked to increased risk of developing diabetes Scientists have warned that treatment with high potency statins (especially atorvastatin and simvastatin) may increase the risk of developing diabetes.

Its official! Memory declines at menopause A new study has confirmed that a woman harried by hot flashes really has a hard time remembering things

» Consumers underestimate calories in fast-food meals

» Drug target to boost body’s natural flu killer identified

» Common childhood asthma found unrelated to allergens or inflammation

» Heart healthy lifestyle may help protect kidney patients from dying prematurely

» Cinnamon compounds show promise against Alzheimer`s

» Find how fit you are for your age

» Homes with dogs have more types of bacteria

It’s official! Money can buy you happiness Researchers have suggested that happiness can be bought by money, if it is spent in the right way.

People who are anxious perform poorly at job interviews  Are you nervous about job interview? You might want to take steps to reduce your jitters, especially if you are a man

Depression among dads can affect quality of father-child interaction A father’s depression can have tremendous effect on his young son or daughter, a new study has revealed

» Doctor who filmed sex assaults on female patients gets 12 years imprisonment

» Genetically modified purple tomatoes `tastier and longer-lasting`

» Schools urged to provide 1 hour of daily physical activity to all pupils

» Virtuous people not happy all around the world

» Good negotiations come to those who wait

» People with high IQ better at blocking out distractions

» Groom jailed for looting own wedding venue