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Uttarakhand: Many cities completely destroyed, thousands still trapped
Uttarakhand is grappling with one of the worst natural disasters the state has faced in recent years.
Today's generation will become aware of me, says Milkha Singh
Singh feels today's generation will know about his contribution in the field of sports due to 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'.
China astronauts give students lecture from space
China has held its first classroom lecture from its orbiting space station as part of efforts to popularize the successful manned space flight program among young people.
Anand loses to Nakamura, slips further at Tal Memorial Chess
Anand's poor run continued as he suffered his second straight loss, succumbing to American Hikaru Nakamura in the sixth round.
Delhi: Woman arrested for posing as Sheila's daughter-in-law
Police said the woman called a diamond merchant posing as Mona Dikshit and asked for some bangles to be delivered at Khanpur Chowk.
Delhi HC stays ban on advertisements on autorickshaws
The Delhi government has initiated a move to prosecute autorickshaw owners or drivers under the Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules for displaying advertisements on their vehicles.
Boy, 11, fathers child with a 36-year-old woman in NZ
The case has caused counsellors to highlight the lack of attention given to women as potential offenders.
Protesters and police clash outside Brazil stadium
Riot police used gas bombs and pepper spray to keep protesters from advancing past a barrier some 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) away from the Arena Castelao in the northeastern city of Fortaleza.
Divij, Raja qualify for Wimbledon doubles main draw
The Indian representation has increased at the Wimbledon with Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna already there in the men's doubles event.
BJP demands high-level probe into corruption allegations of SP MLA
The Uttar Pradesh unit of BJP on Wednesday demanded a high-level probe into the allegation of a ruling Samajwadi Party legislator, who claimed that corruption was rampant in Ballia district.
Woods, McIlroy to play in Dubai in 2014
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in 2014, giving a boost to the tournament that is marking its 25th year.
SP will play decisive role in formation of Third Front: Shivpal Yadav
Samajwadi Party will play a decisive role in the formation of third front, which will soon become a "reality", Uttar Pradesh Minister Shivpal Singh Yadav said on Wednesday.
Renault launches diesel variant of Scala at Rs 8.29 lakh
While the petrol variants are priced between Rs 7.19 lakh and Rs 9.99 lakh, the diesel variants come at a price range of Rs 8.79 and Rs 9.68 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).
Woman burnt alive by in-laws over dowry demand; no arrests made yet
A woman was allegedly burnt alive by her in-laws over dowry demands in Meerut's Dorala area here, police said on Wednesday. The victim was allegedly first beaten up by her in-laws on Monday morning before they poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze, po...
Nvidia to licence graphics technology: CEO
Licensing graphics cores and visual patents would help Nvidia take greater advantage of the booming market for smartphones and tablets.
European continent and America may collide: study
Monash University geologists have detected the first evidence that a passive margin in the Atlantic ocean is becoming active.
