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Isro says India’s Mars Orbiter Mis...

Isro says India’s Mars Orbiter Mission is on target

Scientists at the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) in Bangalore are preparing for a series of actions as the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) will reach a crucial stage on September 24. According to a top Isro official, it will be known on this day whether the mission was successful. K... read more »

‘God particle’ could demolish the univer...

‘God particle’ could demolish the universe, :Hawking

The elusive ‘God particle’ discovered by scientists in 2012 has the potential to destroy the universe, famed British physicist Stephen Hawking has warned. According to Mr. Hawking, 72, at very high energy levels the Higgs boson, which gives shape and size to everything that exists, could become... read more »

Mars Mission completes 300 days in space

Mars Mission completes 300 days in space

In a major boost to the Indian scientific community, the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), on its maiden tryst with the red planet, has completed 300 days of its journey in space and is just 23 days away from reaching its intended orbit. ”Mars Orbiter Mission completes 300 days in space. Just... read more »

NASA’s Mars rover gets ready to ha...

NASA’s Mars rover gets ready to have its ‘memory wiped’

NASA’s Mars rover team has decided to reformat Opportunity’s flash memory, it has been reported. An increasing frequency of computer resets on NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity has prompted the rover team to make plans to reformat the rover’s flash memory. The... read more »

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Egypt to hold parliamentary polls in February, March 2014

Egypt to hold parliamentary polls in February, March 2014

London – The Egyptian foreign minister has announced the parliamentary and presidential elections will be held between February and March 2014 in a bid to end the uncertainty over the... read more »

Two killed, 29 injured in Libyan clashes

Two killed, 29 injured in Libyan clashes

Tripoli – At least two people were killed and 29 injured as deadly clashes erupted here Friday night between local militia and a brigade from... read more »

Mohamed Morsi ‘steadfast’ in jail, says wif...

Mohamed Morsi 'steadfast' in jail, says wife

London – The wife of toppled Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi visited him in jail and said he is ‘steadfast’. Naglaa Ali was one of several... read more »

South Africa against trial of sitting leaders

South Africa against trial of sitting leaders

Cape Town – South African President Jacob Zuma said Wednesday that sitting African heads of state should not stand trial. “What we are guarding... read more »

Nigerian President wants emergency rule extended for 6 ...

Nigerian President wants emergency rule extended for 6 months

Abuja – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan today asked legislators to extend for another six months the state of emergency in three northeastern states... read more »

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Triple murder convict executed in Pakistan

Islamabad: A man convicted in a triple murder case was executed on Thursday in Pakistan`s Punjab province. Muhammad Siddique was hanged in a district jail in Toba Tek Singh city, Dawn online... read more »

‘Law allows me to shoot’: Lankan PM...

Sri Lankan Prime Minsiter Ranil Wickramasinghe has stoked a controversy suggesting that Indian fishermen may be shot if they intruded into Sri Lankan... read more »

Pakistan an irreplaceable, all-weather friend: China

BEIJING: China said on Monday that Pakistan was its irreplaceable and all-weather friend and both the countries were part of the community of shared... read more »

World leaders head to Saudi to meet new King Salman

RIYADH: Dignitaries and leaders from around the world were to arrive in Saudi Arabia Saturday to offer their condolences to its new King Salman, a day after... read more »

Yemen thrown into turmoil as its president resigns

SANAA: Yemeni leader Abdrabuh Mansur Hadi has offered to resign following a standoff with a powerful Shiite militia in control of the capital, throwing his... read more »

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Complete Indoor Air Solutions – What to Look For?

The quality of air you breathe is an important factor that contributes to the overall health and well-being. Therefore, it is no surprise that we often complain of low productivity, health issues and... read more »

CNG and LNG cars are viable alternatives till elec...

India has plans to promote the use of more efficient CNG and LNG cars till electric cars become mainstream. Globally, India is the fourth largest... read more »

Top 5 Eco-Conscious Cars in India

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The world is clearly upset with a global phenomenon known as Global Warming. The atmosphere around us is so polluted nowadays that people on Indian roads can... read more »

Everything You Need to Know About Level Measurement : A...

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There are many industries that manufacture products that would be measured in some fashion. How and why they are measured is the big question here. The... read more »

Here’s What Your Partner Expects from You (But Do...

Relationships are difficult – we all know that. More so in today’s environment, when society in India is undergoing a major change; youngsters work away... read more »

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China to discuss key economic reforms in `secret` Third Plenum

China to discuss key economic reforms in `secret` Third Plenum

London – China is all set for a four-day meeting, called Third Plenum, to discuss significant economic reforms for the next decade. The areas expected to be discussed in the meeting, include... read more »

China rebuts US' accusation of cyber attacks

China rebuts US’ accusation of cyber attacks

Beijing – While rubbishing the US accusation that the Chinese military was carrying out cyber attacks, the Chinese government Thursday urged... read more »

China urges flexibility on Iran nuclear talks in Geneva

China urges US to respect air defence zone

Beijing – China Thursday called on parties concerned to adopt a flexible and pragmatic approach, as they began a new round of talks on the Iran nuclear... read more »

Chinese foreign minister to attend trilateral meeting

Chinese foreign minister to attend trilateral meeting

Beijing – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 12th meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Russia and India and also the 11th Asia-Europe... read more »

Blasts outside CPC office in China, one dead, 8 Injured...

Blasts outside CPC office in China, one dead, 8Injured.

Beijing – One person was killed and eight others were injured in explosions Wednesday morning in front of a provincial office building of the Communist... read more »

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Yuvraj or no Yuvraj, it’s time to back Team India’s W...

India’s World Cup squad announcement turned into ‘Campaign Yuvraj’ 48 hours before the selection meeting, with emotional fans shouting their lungs off for his return and the media... read more »

Sachin Tendulkar cooks ‘Baingan Bharta’...

New Delhi: Retired cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tried his culinary skills in Mussoorie on New Year. He prepared Baingan Bharta for his friends and... read more »

India captain Virat Kohli will probably be aggressive c...

Having featured regularly in war of words with new India captain Virat Kohli in the ongoing test series, Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson believes the... read more »

Mike Hussey clueless about MS Dhoni recommending him as...

Former Australia cricketer Michael Hussey has said he is surprised by reports claiming that Mahendra Singh Dhoni had suggested his name to replace Duncan... read more »

ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Schedule in IST: Time Table,...

The 11th edition of ICC Cricket World Cup presented its schedule and match fixtures, which commences on February 14 with the match between New Zealand and Sri... read more »

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Rupee down 26 paise against dollar in early trade Rupee down 26 paise against dollar in early trade

Rupee down 26 paise against dollar in early trade

The rupee on Thursday weakened by 26 paise to 62.40 against the US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to appreciation of the greenback against other currencies... read more »

Sensex closes 245 points down; automobile stocks plunge

Sensex trades flat during pre-noon session

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading flat at 34.33 points or 0.17 percent down in the pre-noon session... read more »

Coal India to take up 126 projects in 12th Plan

Coal India to take up 126 projects in 12th Plan

New Delhi – State miner Coal India Limited (CIL) has identified 126 new projects with an estimated capacity of 438.04 million tonnes (MT) to be taken up... read more »

Rupee continues to be firm, advances to 62.42 vs dollar

Rupee continues to be firm, advances to 62.42 vs dollar

Mumbai – The rupee continued to rule firm for the third day today by advancing 8 paise to 62.42 per dollar on persistent selling of the US currency by... read more »

Sensex gains 388 points as crude price drops

Sensex gains 388 points as crude price drops

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended 388 points or 1.92 percent up Monday as crude price dropped after a breakthrough nuclear deal... read more »

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Tech, science education crucial to tackling food insecurity, pove...

Good technology and science education is the key to achieving food security, poverty alleviation, and community development in rural areas of South Africa, according to local mobile laboratory... read more »

The Future Of Online Education : 2014

This interview is one in a series produced by the Skoll World Forum with the participation of today’s leading thinkers and innovators in... read more »

IIT-Kanpur sets up department of earth sciences

KANPUR -The administration of Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur created a new department named Department of Earth Sciences. This had been recommended by... read more »

Obama Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Education Technolo...

President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced nearly $3 billion in commitments from the Federal Communications Commission and several private technology... read more »

Indian-Americans save most for children’s educati...

Indian-Americans, the highest earning segment among the multicultural groups in the US, save much of their higher household income for their children’s... read more »

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Prithviraj Trailer: Akshay Kumar And Manushi Chhillar

Prithviraj: Release Date, Trailer, Songs, Cast Release Date                 21 January 2022 Language                        Hindi Genre                           ... read more »

Spider-Man Review : No Way Home Trailer Is Not Qui...

The SpiderMan: No Way Home trailer is here. As promised, early Wednesday, Sony Pictures released a second trailer for the upcoming SpiderMan movie,... read more »

SpiderMan: No Way Home trailer release date is set for ...

The SpiderMan: No Way Home trailer will be released on Wednesday, November 17, Sony Pictures has announced. Expect it to be available in English, Hindi, Tamil,... read more »

Aryan Khan drugs case: Shah Rukh Khan’s manager Pooja D...

Pooja dadlani didn’t appear before the Mumbai Police citing health reasons. She is Shah Rukh Khan’s manager. Pooja Dadlani, manager of Bollywood... read more »

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ to release in India on Dec 17...

Actor Tom Holland and Zendaya starrer ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is all set to hit the Indian big screen on December 17. The film will also have appearances... read more »

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Britain firm on Lanka probe into war crimes

Cameron makes ground breaking phone call to Hassan Rouhani

London – British Prime Minister David Cameron made a ground breaking phone call to Iranian president Hassan Rouhani. The move from Cameron is the first of its kind from a British Prime Minister... read more »

EU threatens to freeze data sharing with US

European Parliament approves seven-year EU budget

Brussels – The European Parliament Tuesday formally approved a seve! n-year budget for the European Union (EU), paving the way for financial... read more »

Vatican dismisses `mafia threat to Pope Francis`

Vatican dismisses `mafia threat to Pope Francis`

Wellington – The Vatican has brushed off concerns after officials warned that Pope Francis could become the target of the mafia for campaigning against... read more »

EU disappointed at Japan’s new emission target!

EU threatens to freeze data sharing with US

Warsaw – The European Union has expressed disappoi! ntment at Japan’s new greenhouse gas emission reduction target announced Friday, Xinhua... read more »

DPRK slams S. Korean president as “maniac” ...

South Korea mourns Nelson Mandela's death

PYONGYANG – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Friday blasted South Korean President Park Geun-hye for her recent European trip,... read more »

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Young Naga designer to represent India in New York Fashion Week

Young Naga designer to represent India in New York Fashion Week

Dimapur – The northeast, which has over the years produced many talents, has added another feather to its cap through Ikali Sukhalu, who has got a chance to represent India at a fashion show in... read more »

Delhi hosts northeast fashion festival

Delhi hosts northeast fashion festival

By Themthingchon YR New Delhi – The second edition of the “Northeast Fashion Fest”, which showcased the creativity of budding fashion... read more »

Gandhi’s personal Charkha expected to fetch 80k pounds ...

Gandhi’s personal Charkha expected to fetch 80k pounds at UK auction

London – Mahatma Gandhi’s personal Charkha, which he used whilst imprisoned at Yerwada Jail, is set to go under the hammer this Tuesday 5th November at... read more »

Diwali not so happy for heart, diabetic patients

Diwali not so happy for heart, diabetic patients

New Delhi – Diwali, the festival of lights, is meant for feasting, bursting crackers and enjoying with the family, but doctors warn that patients... read more »

Vulnerable women, delicate nature through artist’...

Vulnerable women, delicate nature through artist's eyes

New Delhi – Contemporary issues like safety of women and the indifferent attitude of mankind towards nature have found place in artist Aparna... read more »

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Fermented drink made from tea `Kombucha` new super remedy for gut health

Fermented drink made from tea `Kombucha` new super remedy for gut...

New York – Kombucha, an alcohol-free fermented beverage made from tea, might just be the next big thing in probiotics. Eric and Jessica Childs, who brought it forward, said that it has amazing... read more »

Now, beer flavoured ice cream becomes ultimate comfort food

Now, beer flavoured ice cream becomes ultimate com...

London – An expert has come up with the ultimate comfort food for adults – beer ice cream – which is ice cream flavoured with beer. The... read more »

Vitamin D supplements not linked to kidney stone risk

Vitamin D supplements not linked to kidney stone risk

Washington – Some previous studies led to a concern that vitamin D supplementation could increase an individual’s risk of developing kidney... read more »

Oreo cookies `just as addictive as cocaine`

Oreo cookies `just as addictive as cocaine`

London -American researchers have revealed that Oreo cookies are just as addictive as cocaine since both of them give the brain the same amount of... read more »

UK to run out of chickens soon!

UK to run out of chickens soon!

London – Researchers have warned that Britain could soon run out of chickens owing to the ever-expanding global demand and low supply. The British... read more »

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ISL owners: All you need to know

Ranbir Kapoor & Bimal Parekh A keen follower of football and an avid fan of Barcelona, Ranbir doesn’t miss out on a game of football in his free time. No wonder Bollywood’s latest... read more »

Wayne Rooney ruled out of rest of season with toe ...

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has reportedly been ruled out for the rest of the season with a toe injury. Rooney, who recently signed on a... read more »

Manchester United F.C. in UEFA Champions League quarter...

Robin van Persie scored a hat-trick as Manchester United kept their season alive by storming back to beat Olympiakos 3-0 and reach the Champions League... read more »

UEFA Champions League: Chelsea F.C. held to 1-1 draw by...

Chelsea have the upper hand in their Champions League last-16 tie with Galatasaray after coming away from a testing environment in Istanbul with a 1-1... read more »

Wayne Rooney Signs $104 Million Contract With Mancheste...

Wayne Rooney ended months of speculation about his soccer future by signing a four-year contract extension worth a reported £300,000 a week with Manchester... read more »

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No plans to roll back gold import curbs: FM P. Chidambaram

Gold prices falling most in six weeks lead precious-metal slump

Gold  and silver  tumbled the most in six weeks as signs of faster U.S. economic growth fueled bets that the Federal Reserve will keep cutting stimulus. Palladium capped the longest decline in... read more »

Gold prices rise by Rs 240 to Rs 30,600 per ten gr...

Snapping two days losses, gold prices rose by Rs 240 to Rs 30,600 per ten gram in the national capital Thursday on emergence of buying at existing... read more »

Canada’s Detour Gold expects lower cash costs in ...

Canada's Detour Gold expects lower cash costs in 2014

Canada’s Detour Gold Corp said it expects cash costs to fall to $800-$900 per ounce sold and production to double to 450,000-500,000 ounces this... read more »

Gold import: Government may axe 80:20 scheme

Gold steady after two-day fall, economic optimism weighs

The government is considering doing away with the controversial 80:20 scheme for gold import, in a bid to partially relax the restrictions on import of the... read more »

Gold rallies to two-month high on safe-haven bids

Singapore – Gold rallied for a third session on Monday to its highest in two months as equities fell on worries that capital outflows from emerging... read more »

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Why cancer risk increases with age

A new study has suggested that the accumulation of age-associated changes in a biochemical process that helps control genes may be responsible for some of the increased risk of cancer seen in older... read more »

Bicycling your way to happiness

Which mode of transportation makes you happier – Metro, bus or auto? Forget those this weekend and try riding a bicycle to gain maximum... read more »

In your 60s? Connect on social media to stay fit

Social media is not all that bad, especially if you are in your 60s as you can connect with your family and friends for positive interactions and stay healthy.... read more »

Active pregnant women give normal birth

A new study has revealed that women who indulge in more activities during pregnancy are more likely to give normal birth. Kelly Morgan from Swansea University... read more »

Older people should walk 20 mins daily

A new study has revealed that older people can increase their quality of life with just little mobility, that could include 20 minutes walk per day. The... read more »

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Gold falls 0.3% on weak global cues

Gold futures fell 0.35% to Rs 28,269 per 10 grams today as speculators locked-in gains amid a weak global trend. At the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold for delivery in October fell by Rs 84, or 0.35%,... read more »

Gold, silver prices rise on brisk buying, global cues

Gold, silver extend gains on sustained buying

Gold prices rose further by Rs 75 to Rs 28,200 per 10 grams on Thursday, extending Wednesday’s gains in New Delhi on increased buying by jewellers... read more »

Gold, silver rise on global cues

NEW DELHI: Gold prices rose by Rs 65 to Rs 28,125 per ten gram in the national capital on Wednesday on fresh buying by jewellers and retailers, tracking a firm... read more »

Jewellers want minify in import duty on gold

The gem and jewellery industry feels the Union budget 2014-15 should address the problem of availability of gold for the sector by tackling the twin hurdles of... read more »

Gold Futures down by 0.15 % on weak Global Cues

Gold And Silver : 2014

Gold prices eased by 0.15 per cent to Rs. 27,803 per 10 grams in Wednesday’s futures trade as participants offloaded positions on weak cues from global... read more »

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‘Walter Mitty’ bank manager lived ‘lottery’ lifestyle thanks to £...

Gordon Irvine siphoned tens of thousands of pounds from the ATM at the Santander bank he ran in Lochee High Street before blowing the cash on foreign holidays to New York and Rio de Janeiro. He also... read more »

Time management in kitchen

For a working professional, be it a man or a woman, managing one’s time spent in the kitchen is very important. Not everyday can one think of... read more »

Recipe: Fruit Salad

 Ingredients: We need one or two red apples One sliced peach 2 stalks celery 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 pack of  lemon... read more »

PM Modi invites suggestions on International Yoga Day

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday invited suggestions to mark the first International Yoga Day June 21. “Share your ideas and inputs on marking the... read more »

How to improve your dental health!

A beautiful smile is a gift endowed by nature that one must always cherish. But are you afraid that your smile will no longer draw the desired attention it... read more »

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Israel, Gaza violence defies truce ‘deal’

GAZA CITY, Palestinian territories: Israeli jets bombed targets across Gaza on Thursday, retaliating to Palestinian rocket attacks in spiraling violence that left a truce extension teetering on the... read more »

Suicide bomber attacks checkpoint near new Iraq PM...

BAGHDAD: A suicide bomber attacked a checkpoint near the Baghdad home of new Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Tuesday, two police sources and... read more »

Gaza truce ends with Israel claim of Hamas rocket fire

The Israeli military claimed renewed rocket fire by Gaza militants after a three-day truce expired on Friday and negotiations in Cairo on a new border deal for... read more »

Gaza truce ends with Israel claim of Hamas rocket fire

The Israeli military claimed renewed rocket fire by Gaza militants after a three-day truce expired on Friday and negotiations in Cairo on a new border deal for... read more »

Arabs see Gaza war stoppage as Hamas victory despite de...

Arab reactions to what seems to be the end of the Gaza war, for now, has been schizophrenic in that there has been widespread condemnation of Israel’s... read more »

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Omicron’s tally in India crosses the 350 mark after several...

Omicron’s tally in India crosses the 350 mark after several states reported 4,444 new cases. Concerns are even more acute as Christmas approaches and the holiday season approaches, when... read more »

Omicron fears Delhi to Mumbai; the border goes bac...

Omicron warning: While the central government has issued state-specific guidelines after noting the “first signs of an increase,” states... read more »

PM Modi to visit Varanasi again on Thursday, inaugurate...

Prime Minister Modi will visit Varanasi again on Thursday, inaugurate several projects Prime Minister Modi, who visited the holy city of Varanasi to inaugurate... read more »

Bill Gates’ Omicron Theme: “We may be enter...

Bill Gates, in a series of tweets intended to warn the public about the ominous nature of the current wave of Omicrons around the world, on Tuesday said he had... read more »

Coronavirus Update LIVE: 5,326 new Covid cases in India...

Coronavirus live updates: The country also reported 453 new Covid-related deaths in the past 24 hours, a significant increase from yesterday’s peak of... read more »

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Kerry blames Muslim Brotherhood for 'stealing’ Egypt revolution

Kerry blames Muslim Brotherhood for ‘stealing’ Egypt revolu...

Washington – Secretary of State John Kerry has accused Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood of having ‘stolen’ the revolution that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak in 2011. Speaking at the... read more »

Obama defends Iranian nuclear deal against 'tough talk and bluster'

US-Iran nuke dispute might end in six months, says...

Islamabad – President Barack Obama has said that the United States could diplomatically resolve its nuclear dispute with Iran in the next six... read more »

US can access Britons’ personal data under secret...

US can access Britons' personal data under secret deal

London – The US National Security Agency has stored the personal electronic data of British citizens under a secret deal with London, according to files... read more »

Kerry, Karzai reach pact on U.S. troop stay beyond 2014

Kerry, Karzai reach pact on U.S. troop stay beyond 2014

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has said that he and Afghan President Hamid Karzai had agreed on the terms of the bilateral security agreement (BSA) to... read more »

US Congressman Trey Radel arrested for cocaine possessi...

US Congressman Radel arrested for cocaine possession

Washington – First-term US congressman Trey Radel of Florida has been arrested for possession of cocaine, court documents showed on Tuesday. A form filed... read more »

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to sit on dharna if cops not suspended

Arvind Kejriwal: BJP Delhi chief Satish Upadhyay m...

NEW DELHI: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal said on Wednesday that BJP leaders must come clean on their ties with power suppliers in Delhi. “BJP had... read more »

‘Directionless’ AAP has no agenda: Manish T...

With Arvind Kejriwal questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi whether he would fulfill his promise to grant full statehood for Delhi, Congress leader Manish... read more »

Sakshi Maharaj refuses to regret 4 kids remark, says ra...

Despite a massive uproar over his statement demanding that every Hindu woman in the country must produce at least four babies to protect their religion, BJP MP... read more »

Planning Commission’s end will spur privatization...

New Delhi: The government decision to replace the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog is a regressive step that will only push India towards a market-driven... read more »

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Indian joint winner of George Polya Prize

Nikhil Srivastava, a young Indian mathematician, has become the first joint winner of the prestigious 2014 George Polya Prize for finding a solution to a problem that had eluded mathematicians for... read more »

LAVA UNVEILS 6-INCH PHABLET ‘MAGNUM X604’ FOR RS 1...

A new 6-inch phablet is going to hit the shelves under brand Lava. The newly launched phablet dubbedMagnum X604 is now available for Rs 11,999. The... read more »

Titan could have own Dead Sea

The ocean inside one of Saturn’s moons could be as salty as the Dead Sea, NASA scientists have found. The data comes from the Cassini space probe’s... read more »

Know all about latest Oppo Find 7: Specifications, Feat...

Chinese smartphone vendor Oppo kicked off its India operations earlier this year and has since then launched a host of smartphones including the flagship Find... read more »

US names mountain after Indian-American scientist

Akhouri Sinha, adjunct professor in Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development at the University of Minnesota, was recognised by US Geological... read more »

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India, China emerging as more important US allies: Survey

India, China emerging as more important US allies: Survey

Washington – While growing numbers of Americans believe th! at US global power and prestige are in decline, top foreign policy experts think China and India will be more important US allies in... read more »

Pak army’s new leader takes over

Pak army’s new leader takes over

The new leader of Pakistan’s army took office Friday, amid the country’s struggle against militants and ahead of next year’s withdrawal of... read more »

Raheel Sharif takes over Pakistan Army command

Pak's new army chief Gen Raheel has no presence on Facebook, Twitter

Islamabad – General Raheel Sharif formally assumed the command of the Pakistan Army Friday, two days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif picked him to lead... read more »

Hasina asks Zia to come down to streets

Hasina asks Zia to come down to streets

Dhaka – As the faceoff in Bangaldesh between th! e two feuding begums intensified, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has aske! d opposition leader and... read more »

Iran invites IAEA to visit Arak heavy-water production ...

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Vienna – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has received an invitation from Iran to vis! it Iran’s Arak heavy-water production plant Dec... read more »

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Lahiri gives up early gains in first round

India’s Anirban Lahiri continued his European journey in style after registering an even par score through 13 holes in the first round of the Scottish Open, here today. Lahiri, 28, one of the four... read more »

India score 255 runs against Zimbabwe

It’s a feast for a sports lover today as Ind-Zim, Ban-SA, Eng-Aus and Federer vs Murray. A second string Indian side will take on Zimbabwe. It is... read more »

Double points for Force India at British GP

Sahara Force India today enjoyed its second successive double points finish with Nico Hulkenberg finishing seventh and Sergio Perez ninth at their home race,... read more »

Disappointed Pak hockey team returns home after HWL deb...

The Pakistan hockey team returned today from Brussels after a disappointing campaign in the FIH World League Semifinals and coach Shahnaz Sheikh blamed it on... read more »

Sunil Chhetri spearheads list in ISL player auction

Star striker Sunil Chhetri spearheads the list of players who are set to go under the auctioner’s hammer at the first “Player Auction” of the Indian... read more »

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Hoteliers worried about prospects in festive season

Hoteliers worried about prospects in festive season

Mumbai – With Christmas and New Year round the corner, hotels and restaurants in the western region are worried about their prospects in the festive season for a variety of reasons, including... read more »

Holiday office parties may do more harm than good

Holiday office parties may do more harm than good

Washington – A new study has found that office holiday bashes, which are thrown with the intention of promoting team unity, leave members of... read more »

Dubai aims to be world’s most sustainable city by...

Dubai aims to be world's most sustainable city by 2020

Abu Dhabi – Dubai aims to become one of the top ten sustainable cities in the world by 2020, when the city hosts the World Expo event. Hussain Nasser... read more »

New underwater hotel lets guests sleep with Nemo

New underwater hotel lets guests sleep with Nemo

A new underwater hotel room has opened off the coast of Tanzania for intrepid, adventurous and ocean-loving travelers. Set off Pemba Island, also known as... read more »

Maldives wins best island destination in world award

Maldives wins best island destination in world award

Male – The Maldives has been awarded the title of “World`s Leading Island Destination” at the 2013 World Travel Awards in Qatar, media... read more »

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‘Das crazy’ is the German Youth Word of the Year 2025

‘Das crazy’ is the German Youth Word of the Year 2025 ## “Das Crazy” Crowned German Youth Word of the Year, Reflecting Evolving Linguistic Landscape **Berlin, Germany** –... read more »

Kenya: Odinga’s final farewell draws thousands, in...

Kenya: Odinga’s final farewell draws thousands, injuries reported ## National Homage Paid as Raila Odinga’s Remains Arrive in... read more »

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues

In the occupied West Bank, the war continues ## Rising Tensions in the West Bank Amid Annexation Concerns The West Bank is experiencing a period of heightened... read more »

Polish court will not extradite Ukrainian to Germany ov...

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Polish court will not extradite Ukrainian to Germany over Nord Stream blasts **Poland Refuses Extradition of Ukrainian National to Germany in Nord Stream... read more »

For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sa...

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For Ukraine, West must target “domestic” Russia with sanctions ## Escalating Sanctions on Russia Deemed Crucial for Ukraine Conflict... read more »

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WASHINGTON: A US scientist claims to have found evidence that suggests that the speed of light as described by Einstein’s theory of general relativity is slower than has been thought.... read more »

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A group at University of Queensland physicists have used light particles to simulate a key process that indicates how time travel might be possible despite well-known clashing theories. Led... read more »

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A weird new kind of dust has been discovered in the Martian atmosphere by scientists using ultraviolet and infrared imaging techniques. A group of Russian and French scientists analysed... read more »

NASA Telescope Captures Rare Supernova Explosion

The Spitzer Space Telescope revealed images of a supernova explosion in which a dead star sucked off the remaining cosmic energy of an aging star. NASA scientists categorized this explosion... read more »

NASA sends hi-tech ‘sandals’ into space

NASA has sent a pair of high-tech ‘space sandals’ to the International Space Station (ISS) to better understand how heavy loads can damage an astronauts’ bones and muscles. The... read more »