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Mayawati No 3, Alleges Rigging In What B...

Mayawati No 3, Alleges Rigging In What BJP Pegs As ‘Farewell Speech&#...

As the BJP headed for a landslide victory in Uttar Pradesh, former Chief Minister Mayawati blamed it on largescale rigging and threatened to complain to the Election Commission and go to court and… read more »

Naxal attack ‘cowardly, dastardly&...

Naxal attack ‘cowardly, dastardly’ act: Sonia Gandhi

Saluting the CRPF men for their supreme and unforgettable sacrifices, Sonia Gandhi said her thoughts and prayers were with the families of the victims. read more »

Punjab Poll Results: PM Modi Congratulat...

Punjab Poll Results: PM Modi Congratulates Amarinder Singh On Poll Win

The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party combine received a major drubbing in these Assembly elections. read more »

7 Dead As Iran Teen Botches Homemade Fir...

7 Dead As Iran Teen Botches Homemade Fireworks

An Iranian teenager, who was making fireworks at home for a festival ahead of the Persian New Year blew up his home, killing himself and six other family members, a prosecutor said on Saturday. The… read more »

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EC seeks details from govt on proposed gas price hike

After Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) sought the Election Commission’s intervention in stalling the gas price hike from April 1, the poll panel has sought details from the government on the proposed... read more »

Toyota workers down tools despite end to lockout

Bangalore: Employees at Toyota Motor Corp.’s auto assembly plants in southern India failed to return to work Monday at the end of a week-long... read more »

Banks drive Sensex to record high; ICICI Bank leads

Strong buying in banking stocks took the BSE Sensex and the broader Nifty to a record high on Monday. The Bank Nifty jumped over 2.5 per cent propelling the... read more »

First aircraft of AirAsia India lands in Chennai

CHENNAI: Inching closer to the formal launch of its India operations, the first aircraft for the Indian subsidiary of Malaysia-based low cost airliner AirAsia... read more »

IRCTC record: 5.8 lakh etickets sold in a day

NEW DELHI: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) registered the highest ever number of bookings on Wednesday. According to IRCTC... read more »

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Mallika, Vijay may plan holiday together

Mallika, Vijay may plan holiday together

Dharamsala – After winning hearts in reel life, model Vijay Singh, winner of “The Bachelorette India – Mere Khayalon Ki Mallika”, and Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat may... read more »

Zoya Akhtar Dying to Work With Hrithik Roshan, Spills the Bean on 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaara' Sequel

Family’s admiration important for Hrithik

Mumbai – Superstar Hrithik Roshan is on cloud nine as his superhero avatar in “Krrish 3” is not only being loved by his fans the... read more »

Husband compliments Madhuri for ‘Dedh IshqiyaR...

Husband compliments Madhuri for 'Dedh Ishqiya'

Mumbai – Actress Madhuri Dixit was elated after her husband Shriram Nene complimented her for her look in the first look trailer of her forthcoming film... read more »

Shilpa loves Dubai for being child-friendly

Shilpa loves Dubai for being child-friendly

Actress Shilpa Shetty, mother to a 17-month-old son Viaan, is in Dubai and she is loving every bit of it. “In Dubai for the last three days,... read more »

Madhuri creates dance step for diabetics

Madhuri creates dance step for diabetics

Mumbai – Actress Madhuri Dixit has come up with a signature step as a part of initiative “What step will you take today” for diabetic... read more »

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Drinking 3 cups of coffee a day reduces liver cancer risk by over 50pc

Drinking 3 cups of coffee a day reduces liver cancer risk by over...

Washington – A new study has revealed that coffee consumption can reduce the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which is the most common type of liver cancer, by about 40 percent. The... read more »

60pc women get sexually harassed by male colleagues at work

60pc women get sexually harassed by male colleague...

London – A new study has revealed that 60 percent of women are harassed by a male colleague in office. Almost a quarter of female workers have... read more »

Women wait over a month before going makeup-free in fro...

Women wait over a month before going makeup-free in front of new partner

New York – A new survey suggests that most women spend 40 minutes to get ready to see a new boyfriend, and many refuse go to bare-faced until they’ve... read more »

Daily dose of Vitamin D can help stave off diabetes

`Vitamin D may not offer protection against cancer, diabetes and dementia`

London – A daily dose of vitamin D can be used in the battle against Type 2 diabetes, experts have revealed. Researchers are carrying out a major... read more »

Now, underwear which filters your farts!

Now, underwear which filters your farts!

London – A new type of underwear has been designed using chemical warfare technology to filter your farts. The hi-tech pants, created by Shreddies Ltd.... read more »

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Typhoon Hits China’s Hainan After Shutting Down Hong Kong

HONG KONG: A powerful typhoon slammed into China’s Hainan island on Tuesday after sweeping past Hong Kong where it disrupted flights and forced the closure of the stock market and container... read more »

China President Xi’s India visit: PM Narendr...

AHMEDABAD: Ahmedabad is buzzing with excitement. For, not every day does a Chinese President come calling on a state, forget about flagging off his... read more »

2,000 tourists stranded on Green Island due to typhoon

Nearly 2,000 tourists were stranded on Green Island off the coast of southeastern Taiwan on Monday because of big waves and strong winds resulting from Typhoon... read more »

2G Scam: Supreme Court directs advocate Prashant Bhusha...

We can't take or give support to Congress, BJP: Prashant Bhushan

The Supreme Court has directed senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan to disclose the source of his information in the 2G scam case about Central Bureau of... read more »

AAP to hold state convention on Bhagat Singh’s birth an...

Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) newly appointed Punjab convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur said his party would hold a state-level convention at Khatkar Kalan in... read more »

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Christine Ohuruogu wins Sportswoman of the Year title

Christine Ohuruogu wins Sportswoman of the Year title

London -Athlete Christine Ohuruogu has been named Sunday Times and Sky Sports Sportswoman of the Year. The 400m runner became the first British woman to win two Athletics World Championship crowns... read more »

Former NZC boss Vaughan disappointed over Black Caps’ ICC match fixing allegations

Former NZC boss Vaughan disappointed over Black Ca...

Melbourne –  Former New Zealand Cricket (NZC) boss Justin Vaughan has said he is disappointed, rather than surprised, that Black Caps are... read more »

NZC World Cup boss calls for making match fixing crimin...

NZC World Cup boss calls for making match fixing criminal offence before 2015 tournament

Melbourne –  New Zealand Cricket (NZC) World Cup boss has called for making match-fixing a criminal offence before the 2015 tournament. Sports Minister... read more »

`Devastated` Cairns says `100 percent in dark` about IC...

`Devastated` Cairns says `100 percent in dark` about ICC match fixing allegations

Melbourne –  Former Black Caps all rounder Chris Cairns has said he was “100 percent in the dark” about the allegations of match fixing by... read more »

McIlroy positive about sharp start in 2014

McIlroy positive about sharp start in 2014

Johannesburg –  Northern Irish golfer, Rory McIlroy has reportedly said that he didn’t need a win in the in the World Challenge hosted by Tiger Woods... read more »

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Ebola outbreak racing out of control, says UN officials

The Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa is racing ahead of efforts to control it and at least $600 million is needed to get the unprecedented epidemic under control, UN health officials said on... read more »

13 killed as rain wreaks havoc in Pakistan

At least 13 people were killed Thursday in rain related incidents across Pakistan’s Punjab province. Six members of a family were killed when the... read more »

We will not be cowed down: David Cameron

United States President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron have said their countries “will not be cowed by barbaric killers,” following... read more »

Ukraine, Russia agree on a ceasefire regime

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko agreed on a ceasefire regime in the eastern Ukraine, Mr. Poroshenko’s office said... read more »

Al Qaeda announces India wing, renews loyalty to Taliba...

Al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahri on Wednesday announced the formation of an Indian branch of his militant group he said would spread Islamic rule and... read more »

Open to meeting all elected leaders including Modi: David Cameron

UK PM David Cameron considers help for Syrian refugees

British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to draw up a plan on Friday as a response to growing pressure to accept Syrian refugees, thousands of them directly from UN camps on the... read more »

38 injured as Mangalore Express derails near Villuppuram

At least 38 passengers, including 25 women, were injured when Train No. 16859 Chennai Egmore-Mangalore Central Express derailed near Poovanur railway station in Tiruchi Division around 2... read more »

Can make really good butter chicken: ‘World’s strongest man’ Mark Henry

NEW DELHI: To say that Mark Henry is a ‘big guy’ hardly does justice to his enormous stature, both literally and figuratively. The 6 feet 5 inches tall former WWE World... read more »

Virat Kohli claims top rank in ICC T20I rankings

There was some more good news in the offing for India’s Test captain Virat Kohli as he was declared the No 1 ranked batsmen in T20 Internationals according to ICC’s latest rankings.... read more »

Ratan Tata invests undisclosed amount in startup Holachef

Chairman emeritus of Tata Sons Ratan Tata has made a personal investment of an undisclosed amount in the online marketplace for chefs Holachef. Launched in September 2014 by Saurabh Saxena and Anil... read more »