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Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy acti...

Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition a...

Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and collusion with foreign forces ## Hong Kong Court Convicts Jimmy Lai on Sedition and Collusion Charges **Hong Kong –** Veteran pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was found guilty today on charges of sedition and collusion... read more »

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China's retail sales growth sharply...

China's retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deep...

China's retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deepening consumption worries ## China’s Economic Momentum Falters as Consumption and Investment Dip **Beijing, China** – Recent economic data from China paints a less optimistic picture of the nation’s... read more »

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh writes to Bihar CM...

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh writes to Bihar CM to set up hydroelectric projects i...

RJD MP Sudhakar Singh writes to Bihar CM to set up hydroelectric projects in the Kaimur Hills ## Bihar MP Advocates for Hydroelectric Development in Kaimur Hills to Boost Energy Independence and Regional Growth **Patna, Bihar –** A renewed focus on renewable energy sources in Bihar has emerged as... read more »

Maternity leave turns costly for PG doct...

Maternity leave turns costly for PG doctors; doctors body seeks waiver of r...

Maternity leave turns costly for PG doctors; doctors body seeks waiver of rejoining fee ## Telangana Doctors Advocate for Maternity Leave Reform, Challenging Rejoining Fees **Hyderabad, Telangana** – The Telangana Senior Residents Doctors Association (TSRDA) is advocating for systemic reforms to... read more »

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'Russian blasts necessitate upgrading anti-terror system'

‘Russian blasts necessitate upgrading anti-terror system...

Moscow – Russian experts Monday urged an upgrade of the terror prevention system after two suicide bombings hit the Volgograd city within 24 hours and left 32 killed and over 70 injured. Russia... read more »

44 Iraqi lawmakers resign over anti-Sunnis government actions

44 Iraqi lawmakers resign over anti-Sunnis governm...

Baghdad – As many as 44 members of Iraqi parliament announced their resignation Monday to protest against the government’s latest moves... read more »

China to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam

China to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam

Beijing – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday that the country is willing to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam, Xinhua reported. The... read more »

China’s economy to be ‘smooth and stable...

China's economy to be 'smooth and stable' in 2014: PM

Beijing – China’s economy will be on a steady path in 2014, Premier Li Keqiang has said. During a trip to Tianjin, Keqiang said that China has the... read more »

Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

Tehran – Iran and six world powers Monday started a new round of expert talks in Geneva on the ways of implementing the newly-reached nuclear deal. Iran... read more »

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Will Alibaba crash impact Indian e-commerce valuation?

NEW DELHI: When Alibaba listed on NYSE a year ago, it created history with the highest share sale value, making the Chinese e-commerce giant valued at around $230 billion. A year on, the company... read more »

Pfizer to sell Thane plant to Vidhi Research for R...

Drug firm Pfizer has said it has entered into a business transfer agreement to sell its Thane plant as a going concern to Vidhi Research and... read more »

Sterlite Technologies acquires Elitecore Tech for Rs 18...

NEW DELHI: Sterlite TechnologiesBSE 2.23 % today announced the acquisition of telecom software product firm Elitecore Technologies at Rs 180 crore in an... read more »

Volkswagen emissions scandal spreads to Europe and thre...

Volkswagen unveils five-year investment plan to become world’s leading carmaker by 2018

The Volkswagen and Audi diesel emissions scandal which has thrown the global car industry into turmoil has spread to Europe and threatens to embroil more... read more »

Dr Reddy’s settles patent litigation on Kuvan tab...

he California-based BioMarin Pharmaceutical has entered into a settlement agreement with Dr Reddy’s Laboratories to resolve patent litigation in the US... read more »

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De Villiers becomes first player in Test history to make 50 in 12...

Port Elizabeth: South African batsman and ODI captain AB de Villiers has become the first player in the history of Test cricket to make a half-century in 12 consecutive Tests after he passed 50 in... read more »

Zaheer must think hard about his future:Rahul Drav...

Former captain Rahul Dravid feels it is time for Zaheer Khan to start deliberating on his future as it would be difficult for the senior pacer to... read more »

New Zealand media shower praise on Brendon McCullum

New Zealand media today showered praise on triple centurion Brendon McCullum, describing him as “Captain Fantastic” and his epic 302-run innings as... read more »

New Zealand batsman Brendon McCullum becomes first Kiwi...

Brendon McCullum became the latest member of the elite 300 club and the first New Zealander to reach the triple Test century landmark Tuesday in a heroic... read more »

Sachin, Viru nominated for ‘Cricketer of the Gene...

Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar and Virendra Sehwag will be amongst the nominees for the ‘ESPNcricinfo@20 Cricketer of the Generation’ award,... read more »

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Shahid Kapoor’s Vivah: Actor Marries Mira Rajput; First Pic...

Actor Shahid Kapoor, 34, married fiancee Mira Rajput, 21, in an intimate ceremony in Delhi on Tuesday. The wedding, with rituals in traditional Punjabi style, is believed to to have been attended... read more »

Rajinikanth rejects Drishyam remake

Superstar Rajinikanth rejected an offer to star in the Tamil remake of Malayalam blockbuster Drishyam because he feared that two particular scenes... read more »

Kim Kardashian, Kanye West are ‘opposites’

Reality TV star Kim Kardashian has admitted she and rapper husband Kanye West are two very different people. “You can’t expect me to jump up onstage and... read more »

Shahrukh Khan gives a miss to Iftaar Party by Baba Sidd...

Baba Siddiqui’s popular Iftar party which is celebrated popular for its star presence was celebrated yesterday at Taj Land Ends. The party which made news... read more »

After “Premam”, Kamal’s “Papana...

After Malayalam movie “Premam”, it is now newly released Kamal Haasan-starrer Tamil blockbuster “Papanasam” which is facing the menace of piracy. The... read more »

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Identified five new genes linked to belly fat

Simple ways to lose belly fat after pregnancy

New Delhi – Want to cut belly fat post-pregnancy? Choose fresh food over refrigerated one, don’t consume the same kind of dish everyday and chew well, says an expert. Capital-based Rita... read more »

Women on Mediterranean diet likelier to live past 70

Women on Mediterranean diet likelier to live past ...

Washington – A new study has found that women who stick to Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes the consumption of healthy fats, are 40 percent... read more »

Gut bacteria may play role in onset of rheumatoid arthr...

Gut bacteria may play role in onset of rheumatoid arthritis

Washington – A new study has suggested that bacterial disturbances in the gut may play a role in autoimmune attacks on the joints. Researchers have... read more »

Chronic stress` effects can be traced to your genes

Chronic stress` effects can be traced to your genes

Washington – A new study has showed that chronic stress alters gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. With these changes, the... read more »

Internet can help mums prevent kids’ obesity

Internet can help mums prevent kids’ obesity

Washington – Researchers have shown how Web-based, at-home interventions can help mothers address behaviors known to protect against childhood... read more »

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Bangladesh receives WHO polio free certification

Bangladesh received the WHO (World Health Organization) Certificate as a Polio free country. The Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Mumbai, India, Samina Naz received this certificate from the... read more »

Negative emotions may increase heart attack risk

Stop worrying too much for an unfinished task as anger, anxiety, and depression not only affect the functioning of the heart but also increase the... read more »

Yoga can prevent anxiety, depression in pregnant women

Weekly exercise by pregnant moms boost babies’ brains

London – Moms-to-be, take note! Yoga can reduce the risk of anxiety and depression in pregnant women, according to a first-of-its-kind UK study. While it... read more »

Obese kids must avoid fast food to stay sharp

Is obesity of your kid weighing down his/her academic performance? Then, persuade them to eat natural, unprocessed, raw food instead of chips, sodas and fast... read more »

Study finds stress is contagious

WASHINGTON — Feeling stressed? A new study finds stress can be contagious. The Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the Technische... read more »

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Dhurandhar director reveals team worked 16-18 hours a day

Dhurandhar director reveals team worked 16-18 hours a day ## ‘Dhurandhar’ Production Raises Eyebrows Amid Industry Debate on Working Hours Mumbai, India – The upcoming action film... read more »

End 'sharp words' over Ukraine, Putin tells EU leaders

Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar tells officials to sp...

Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar tells officials to speed up railway projects in the district ## Belagavi-Kittur-Dharwad Railway Project Poised for... read more »

Rail fracture hits local train services on Central Rail...

Rail fracture hits local train services on Central Railway's main line in Mumbai ## Morning Commute Disrupted as Rail Fracture Impacts Mumbai’s... read more »

Six Maoists killed in encounter at Papikonda National P...

Six Maoists killed in encounter at Papikonda National Park in Andhra Pradesh ## Anti-Insurgency Operation in Andhra Pradesh Leaves Six Suspected Maoists... read more »

When Farhan spoke about working together with Hrithik

When Farhan spoke about working together with Hrithik ## Akhtar Hints at Future Collaboration with Roshan, Fueling Sequel Speculation Mumbai – The prospect... read more »

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US Sikh body files amended plea against Sonia Gandhi

No harsh words against Seemandhra people: Sonia Gandhi tells Tela...

New Delhi – Congress President Sonia Gandhi has told leaders from Telangana to reach out to people of Seemandhra and not to use harsh words against them. Mrs Gandhi conveyed this to a... read more »

Narendra Modi is a liar, we’ve to stop him :...

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati took on Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Friday, calling him a liar who... read more »

I may be implicated by CBI, repeats Narendra Modi

AHMEDABAD -BJP’s Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on the Congress, saying the ministers in the current UPA government feel... read more »

Telangana erupts in joy as India gets a new state

The people of Telangana celebrated with crackers and distributed sweets after Parliament on Thursday cleared the formation of India’s 29th state, with... read more »

Maharashtra: CBI gives clean chit to ex-CM Shivrajirao ...

Mumbai -In a relief to former Maharashtra chief minister and revenue minister Shivajirao Nilangekar, the Central Bureau of Investigation has given him a clean... read more »

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Facebook photo activities linked to body dissatisfaction among teen girls: Study

Facebook photo activities linked to body dissatisfaction among te...

Washington – Certain Facebook photo activities are linked to body dissatisfaction among teen girls that may lead to eating disorders and a drive for thinness, a new study has revealed. The... read more »

Now, smart bra that can detect stress

Now, smart bra that can detect stress

London – It might come as a relief to women as researchers at Microsoft have designed a smart bra that can detect stress. The prototype... read more »

Slowing aging process could help treat Alzheimer’s, Par...

Slowing aging process could help treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s

Washington – Researchers have found that a new and unique compound, named NT219, selectively inhibits the process of aging in order to protect the brain... read more »

Enzyme that could lead to better diagnosis and treatmen...

Enzyme that could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease identified

Washington – Researchers have identified an enzyme that could halt or possibly even reverse the build-up of toxic protein fragments known as plaques in... read more »

Ocean below Jupiter’s moon Europa’s icy shell may have ...

Ocean below Jupiter’s moon Europa’s icy shell may have heat, energy to sustain life

Washington – Researchers have shown that the subsurface ocean on Jupiter’s moon Europa may have deep currents and circulation patterns with heat and... read more »

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Bengal Tiger-Sourav Ganguly turns 43

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is happy celebrating his 43rd birthday with family and friends here today as wishes poured in on the social media from the cricket fraternity all over the... read more »

Haryana girls dominate wrestling trials

Veteran Geeta Phogat and youngster Vinesh qualified for the World Wrestling Championships for women even as an injured Babita Kumari missed the... read more »

Younis Khan’s unbeaten 171 helps Pakistan chase record ...

Younis Khan remained unbeaten after a brilliant 171 as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the final Test to win the three-match series 2-1 at... read more »

Murray, Federer, Wawrinka, Gasquet enter quarters

2013 Wimbledon champion Andy Murray outlasted the big serving of Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic to reach the quarter-finals, while seven-time champion Roger... read more »

Portugal’s Nani joins Fenerbahce from Manchester ...

Portuguese star Nani on Monday joined Fenerbahce from Manchester United for six million euros (£4.26m, $6.7m) as the Istanbul giants seek to add a glittering... read more »

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Wedding descends into chaos after balloonssuddenly EXPLODE during...

Wedding descends into chaos after balloonssuddenly EXPLODE during ceremony ## Wedding Day Turns Tragic as Balloon Mishap Causes Severe Burns **[City, State] –** What was intended to be a joyous... read more »

Volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years as t...

Volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years as terrified locals thought it was a bomb The eruption of a long dormant volcano has been described as... read more »

Donald Trump sends trusted envoy to Putin in scramble t...

Donald Trump sends trusted envoy to Putin in scramble to save Ukraine peace deal ## Former President Trump Dispatches Emissary to Moscow Amidst Ukraine Peace... read more »

Chelsea thump Barcelona in Champions League as Man City...

Chelsea thump Barcelona in Champions League as Man City also lose ## Chelsea Display Dominance, Dismantling Barcelona in Champions League Clash London, England... read more »

What are the risks of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions esc...

What are the risks of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalating? ## Escalating Cross-Border Violence Threatens Fragile Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations Kabul and... read more »

Who is Kritika's boyfriend? All about Gaurav's net worth

Who is Kritika's boyfriend? All about Gaurav's net worth Kritika Kamra hinted at her romance with Gaurav Kapur via sweet breakfast date photos on Instagram on Dec 10, 2025, going... read more »

Karan calls Dhurandhar 'OUTSTANDING'

Karan calls Dhurandhar 'OUTSTANDING' Bollywood’s biggest names are showering ‘Dhurandhar’ with praise. Karan Johar lauded Ranveer Singh’s performance and... read more »

India calls for pragmatic engagement with the Taliban: Ambassador Harish to U.N. Security ...

India calls for pragmatic engagement with the Taliban: Ambassador Harish to U.N. Security Council Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said India calls on the United Nations and the international... read more »

MSME sector plays a vital role in providing employment, says MP Tiruchi Siva

MSME sector plays a vital role in providing employment, says MP Tiruchi Siva This article was created based on information from various sources and rewritten for clarity and... read more »

Ramesh Chennithala accuses Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of hushing ...

Ramesh Chennithala accuses Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan of hushing up sexual harassment complaints since his CPI(M) secretary tenure Replying to allegations of CM, Chennithala says Pinarayi Vijayan... read more »