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India, US agree to address bilateral issues before Manmohan Singh's visit
India and the US on Wednesday agreed to address their outstanding bilateral issues related to trade and investment before the September visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States.
Congress to hold first social media workshop on Thursday
Faced with Narendra Modi's first-mover advantage on social media, Congress is getting its act together by organising the first-of-its-kind workshop at New Delhi on Thursday to train spokespersons on twitter, facebook and other interactive internet sites.
Skin cancer death rates 70 per cent higher in men
Men are 70 per cent more likely to die from malignant melanoma - the most serious type of skin cancer - than women with the same disease, a new study has warned.
Pune FC granted exemption in I-League
Only Pune FC were granted exemption to play in the I-League by the AIFF while the cases of the 12 I-League clubs will be taken on August 27.
Anil Kapoor reveals the first look of '24', Vinod Khanna appreciates 'OUATIMD' on Twitter
Anil Kapoor and Vinod Khanna, the latest stars to join Twitter, use the site in the best way possible.
Banga Beats bank on Carolina to overwhelm Pune Pistons
Banga Beats chief coach Vimal Kumar is banking on Spain's Carolina Marin to win the women's singles and mixed doubles against Pune Pistons in Pune on Friday.
'John Day' director credits Bhatts for mentoring him
Ahishor Solomon succeeded in roping in a seasoned actor like Naseeruddin Shan to play the title role in 'John Day'.
Spice Smart Flo Space, Stellar Glamour launched at Rs 3,799, Rs 5,999
Running Android 4.2 OS, the Smart Flo Space has a 3.5-inch touchscreen, while the Stellar Glamour features a 4-inch touchscreen.
Neighbour throws acid on woman over property dispute
A woman was seriously injured when her neighbour threw acid at her over a property dispute in Duliaganj area in Govindnagar in Mathura, police said on Wednesday. Nagina's brother Guddan had purchased a house from Abrar, the accused, around eight months ba...
Railways introduce multi-genset locomotives to reduce fuel comsumption
Railways have introduced multi-genset locomotives, a step which will help decrease carbon footprint in train operations by reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
Death row convict attempts suicide in Belgaum
A death row convict in a rape and murder case on Wednesday allegedly attempted suicide at a prison in Belgaum amid preparations by jail authorities to hang him along with another convict.
55-year-old woman washed away in cloudburst as heavy rains continue
A woman was swept away in a cloudburst as moderate to rather heavy rains lashed parts of Uttarakhand since Tuesday night after a brief let-up in rainfall over the last few days.
Maruti WagonR Stingray launched in India at Rs 4.09 lakh
Differentiating the Stingray from the regular Wagon R are a tightly packed chrome grille, projector head lamps and the wide air dam.
I have never seen a cricket match: Lee Chong Wei
Lee said he has never seen a cricket match in his life and wants to witness the game one day.
Security tightened ahead of VHP's banned 84-km procession in Ayodhya
After the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) refused to shelve its plans to perform an "84 kosi parikrama" or 84-km procession in Ayodhya, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday heightened security there and sealed boundaries in six adjoining districts, offic...
India's indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant a threat to China: Report
With the launch of domestically built nuclear submarine INS Arihant, it will help boost the Congress election chances in 2014.
