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Poor money savers likely to be overeaters, smokers, love cheats

Washington, Sept 4 (ANI): People who are poor at saving money are likely to have impulsive behaviour such as overeating, smoking and infidelity, according to a new study. The study conducted through the BBC website measured people’s financial impulsivity by … Continue reading

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Govt. sets up EGoM to handle challenge posed by drought

New Delhi, Aug.13 (ANI): An Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was set up by the Centre on Thursday to tackle drought situation in nearly one-fourth of the country. EgoM includes Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, … Continue reading

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With no big releases, movie buffs at a loss

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) It’s a dry spell at the box office thanks to the ongoing tussle between the producers and multiplex owners. Movie buffs, deprived of their usual dose of entertainment, are looking for other options. ‘Every week … Continue reading

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Honesty helped me win the title: Miss India Universe

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Ekta Choudhury, crowned the Pantaloons Femina Miss India Universe 2009 Sunday, says that apart from the month-long rigorous classes in grooming, fitness and diction for the event, her honesty and never-say-die attitude helped her in … Continue reading

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More than 51,000 Nano booking forms sold by Tata Motors in five days

Despite the rather heavy booking amount, ranging between Rs. 95,000 and Rs. 1,40,000, the dealers of Tata Motors alone have had more than 51,000 forms sold to the excited customers for the small wonder Nano, during the five days since … Continue reading

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China cautions people about working in South Korea

China on Friday warned its citizens to be cautious before deciding to go and work in South Korea and not to have unrealistic expectations about pay and conditions due to the fallout from the global economic crisis. China’s Commerce Ministry … Continue reading

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A day later, Cong says BSP did advance planning for Mauli Jagran clash

A day after it was accused of using casteist remarks, the Congress today reaffirmed its stand that the Mauli Jagran incident of Tuesday was pre-planned by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). H S Lucky, president of the Chandigarh Territorial Youth … Continue reading

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Allocation for watershed works doubled to Rs 12,000/hectare

To make the most of the country’s watershed programme which is aimed at checking the diminishing productivity of wastelands and utilise these land towards agricultural activities, the government has decided to double the financial allocation for taking up watershed works … Continue reading

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Barbaric ragging is common: report

Forcing freshers into group sex and night-long physical abuse are the most horrendous, but common, forms of ragging in Indian educational institutions, according to a report submitted by the NGO Coalition to Uproot Ragging from Education (CURE) to the Planning … Continue reading

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Barbaric ragging is common, says report

Forcing freshers into group sex and night-long physical abuse are the most horrendous, but common, forms of ragging in Indian educational institutions, according to a report submitted by the NGO Coalition to Uproot Ragging from Education (CURE) to the Planning … Continue reading

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For India, Singh-Obama meet may overshadow G20

Much is at stake in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to London to participate in a summit of G20 (Group of 20) nations on April 2. And kick-starting the world economy (as well as India’s) will probably be priority No. … Continue reading

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Polls were on Dawood henchman hitlist

Interpol-tagged underworld element Rashid Malabari, who was arrested by the Mangalore police in a joint operation with intelligence agencies last week, was tasked with creating a sensation ahead of the Lok Sabha polls by targeting select political leaders. According to … Continue reading

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A day later, Cong says BSP did advance planning for Mauli Jagran clash

A day after it was accused of using casteist remarks, the Congress today reaffirmed its stand that the Mauli Jagran incident of Tuesday was pre-planned by the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). H S Lucky, president of the Chandigarh Territorial Youth … Continue reading

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Jacko is sane, focused and healthy, says concert boss

Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): The president of the company promoting Michael Jackson’s comeback gigs has hit out at media over ill-health rumours, insisting the King of Pop is ‘very sane, very focused and very healthy’. The ‘Thriller’ hitmaker confirmed his … Continue reading

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Commonwealth Games 2010 to stay in Delhi: ACGA chief

Melbourne, Mar 5 (ANI): Australian Commonwealth Games Association CEO Perry Crosswhite said the 2010 Games are unlikely to return to Melbourne, and dismissed security fears in the wake of the attack on the Sri Lankan players in Pakistan. “At this … Continue reading

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Conference of births and deaths registrars to begin today

New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): The Annual National Conference of Chief Registrars of Births and Deaths will begin here today. Chief Registrars of Births and Deaths from the States / Union Territories as well as Secretaries / Special Secretaries / … Continue reading

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Australia ready to host 2011 World Cup

Melbourne, Mar. 4 (ANI): Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has said Australia is ready to host the 2011 World Cup. “Officially, we are the standby hosts for the 2011 World Cup — our strong preference is for the event to … Continue reading

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Conference of births and deaths registrars to begin tomorrow

New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): The Annual National Conference of Chief Registrars of Births and Deaths will be held here tomorrow. Chief Registrars of Births and Deaths from the States / Union Territories as well as Secretaries / Special Secretaries … Continue reading

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AIDS awareness campaign gains momentum in India

New Delhi, Mar 3 (ANI): Vice President Hamid Ansari released a book on AIDS here last evening. The book titled “Hopes Alive: Surviving AIDS and Despair” is published by FXB India Suraksha. Addressing a gathering, Ansari said that the significance … Continue reading

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JWT launches AnxietyIndex.com

New Delhi, (ANI/Business Wire India): JWT, one of the largest advertising agencies in the U.S. and the fourth-largest in the world, has launched AnxietyIndex.com, an interactive site to help brands understand and navigate today’s consumer anxiety. With daily content updates … Continue reading

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