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Indian shares jump 4 pct; banks, Reliance up

Indian shares jumped more than 4 percent on Thursday, led by financials such as ICICI Bank and State Bank of India, after positive U.S. data boosted optimism the global economy had turned a corner. Reliance Industries, the country’s most valuable … Continue reading

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Fielding Muslim candidate, BSP hopes to clinch N-E Delhi seat

In the narrow alleyways of Kabir Nagar in Northeast Delhi, where mounds of garbage are a common sight and houses stand neck to neck, the BSP office is abuzz with activity at all hours. Community elders, party workers and those … Continue reading

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Recovered fragments of 3,000 yr old papyrus may shed new light on Egyptian history

Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Archaeologists in Italy have recovered new papyrus fragments, dating back to 3,000 years, which may finally help solve a century-old puzzle, shedding new light on ancient Egyptian history. According to a report in Discovery News, the … Continue reading

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Healthy eating, exercise may cut cancers by a third

London, Feb 27 (ANI): Healthy eating and exercise could reduce the risk of most common cancers by more than a third, says a study by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). The report also said that in developing countries like … Continue reading

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Apes can’t recognise own faces in mirror

London, Feb 26 (ANI): Unlike chimpanzees, orang-utans and gorillas, apes do not recognise their own face in a mirror, a new study has found. According to scientists, the lack of self-recognition in gibbons and other lesser apes indicates that the … Continue reading

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Megan Fox calls off engagement with Brian Austin Green

New York, Feb 25 (ANI): It’s time for all those single men to brace themselves up, for actress Megan Fox has called off her engagement with fiance Brian Austin Green, and might be on the look out for a new … Continue reading

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Meet the man who’s been drinking Coke for 40yrs to keep mum’s promise

London, Feb 21 (ANI): In a bizarre revelation, a Croatian man has admitted that he has drunk nothing but Coca-Cola for the last four decades, just because he promised his mom that he would not touch alcohol. Pero Ajtman, 71, … Continue reading

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New integrated terminal building at Srinagar International Airport to be inaugurated today

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): The new integrated terminal building at the Srinagar Airport will be inaugurated today with the first international flight of Air India Express to Dubai starting operation from the Airport. This is a weekly flight and … Continue reading

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Human eye-inspired flexible photo-detector can revolutionise photography

Washington, January 14 (ANI): University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers claim that they have created a human eye-inspired photo-detector, which can do away with the oft-noticed problem of distortion in snaps clicked with camera cell-phones or the mammoth telephoto lenses that sports … Continue reading

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Shah Rukh Khan’s house attacked

Shah Rukh Khan’s house attacked Two motorcycle-borne miscreants hurled a bottle of kerosene at actor Shah Rukh Khan’s Bandra residence, Mannat, at around 2.30 am on Friday. Nobody was injured. Security personnel at Khan’s bungalow were unable to note the … Continue reading

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New integrated terminal building at Srinagar International Airport to be inaugurated tomorrow

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): The new integrated terminal building at the Srinagar Airport will be inaugurated tomorrow with the first international flight of Air India Express to Dubai starting operation from the Airport. This is a weekly flight and … Continue reading

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In UK, cocaine now cheaper than lager and wine

London, Feb.13 (ANI): A line of cocaine is now cheaper than a pint of lager or a glass of wine, official figures in Britain have disclosed. According to DrugScope, a charity that provides research and advice on drugs policy, gram … Continue reading

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New law to subject UK yacht owners to breathalyser drink-drive rules

London, February 12 (ANI): Yacht owners and canal boaters in the United Kingdom will be breathalysed, and subjected to the same drink-drive law as motorists, when the new laws come into force later this year. They have been warned that … Continue reading

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Tom Cruise’s ‘coffee cup’ up for grabs

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): A Brazilian website is selling a coffee cup which was reportedly used by Tom Cruise while on holiday in Forte da Urca, Brazil. So far the empty cup has a sale price of 2,200 dollars, … Continue reading

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Enjoy heart-healthy Valentine’s Day with chocolate, wine and romance

Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): With Valentine’s Day come sweet indulgences, but a University of Michigan researcher says that extravagances like chocolate, wine and romance can turn out to be really good for your heart, if taken in moderation. Dr. Steven … Continue reading

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Havoc-wreaking Winehouse calms down with pricey beauty treatments

London, February 9 (AI): Amy Winehouse has mended her havoc-wreaking ways, and is relying upon pricey beauty treatments to reverse damage caused by her drug addiction, as per the manager of a posh Caribbean resort. The ‘rehab’ hit maker, who … Continue reading

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A glass or two of wine ‘not harmful for expectant mums’

Melbourne, Feb 8 (ANI): It is okay to have the occasional alcoholic drink during pregnancy, that’s the conclusion of a new Australian research. The “soon-to-be” controversial study says a glass or two of wine is not harmful for expectant mothers … Continue reading

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Soon, electronic device that can become invisible

Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Scientists in California, US, have developed tiny electronic circuits that could pave the way for transparent electronics and other futuristic applications, including flexible electronic newspapers and wearable clothing displays. In the new study, Chongwu Zhou and … Continue reading

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What makes solid glass different from the molten liquid from which it is formed

Washington, Feb 7 (ANI): Scientists have cracked a controversial mystery of what makes solid glass different from the molten liquid from which it is formed, by presenting an explanation of how atoms behave as glass cools and hardens. The team … Continue reading

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Musharraf ‘loves his life’ and doesn’t regret any of his decisions

Islamabad, Feb 6 (ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf says that he loves his life, and is enjoying his lecture tours. Musharraf, who stood down as Army Chief in November 2007 and resigned as president in August 2008, still occupies … Continue reading

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