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Beetles may help curb wildfire risk
The tree-killing bugs in the forests may actually help prevent wildfires rather than fuel them as feared, says study.
Ramdev's talk on Gandhi sparks row
Baba Ramdev said that Mahamta Gandhi's non-violence alone did not achieve freedom for the country.
Virgin puts Kamasutra on mobile
The mobile application on Deepak Chopra’s latest book could focus more on romance and spirituality than sex.
Carbon emissions rise sharply since 2000
Carbon emissions have risen sharply due to a rise in charcoal consumption and lack of new energy efficiency gains.
Tobacco-related diseases to take high toll
Tobacco-related diseases including cancers and heart disease will kill many people than AIDS, says a study by WHO.
Dope testing in chess on Asiad debut
Chess will have dope tests at the Asian Games. An official says he has no idea how drugs could enhance performance.
Delhi Master Plan by Jan-end: Minister
The Delhi Master Plan 2021 to address Capital's civic problems will be finalised by January-end, Government announced in the Lok Sabha.
Sania among top 10 tennis beauties
Former player Gabriela Sabatini is the top tennis beauty. The list also includes Steffi Graf and Maria Sharapova.
Dying declaration in mother tongue: HC
The Calcutta High Court has ordered that a dying declaration should be recorded in the mother tongue.
India, Chinese Taipei in Hopman final
Top seed India will play Chinese Taipei in the summit clash on Sunday, the latter blanking Thailand in the semis.
Taxmen allege SRK dodged Rs10 lakh
A search conducted by the Tax department on actor Shahrukh Khan's company revealed alleged evasion of tax money.
Mumbaikars get a diesel price cut
The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the proposal to reduce sales tax on diesel by 5 per cent while that on petrol will remain the same.
Hu promises new level of Pak ties
Chinese President Hu Jintao promised on Friday to bolster his country's strategic ties with Pakistan to a new level
Mark calendar for date with John
For a self-promotion exercise, John Abraham plans to send a select set of people a pinup calendar of himself.
Confessions of a (Former) Cricket Addict
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsLet me admit: I was once a cricket junkie. I needed my regular 22-yard fix. No more. The last time I watched a live cricket match was in 2003. That was the final of...
Swayed by West, Sikhs shed turbans
Growing Western intolerance and a series of racial attacks have prompted young Sikh to shed their hair and turbans.