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China voices regret on US bank ruling
China expressed regret over a US decision to punish a Macau bank for allegedly helping North Korea launder money.
Want to quit smoking? Exercise light
As little as five minutes of exercise including walking can help smokers quit, says a new study.
Despite Nandigram, Nath won't budge
Kamal Nath says the violence was not because of the SEZ policy but because of land acquisition for industrial projects.
Angelina Jolie adopts Vietnamese boy
Hollywood actress’s new child is Pax Thien, a boy she selected at an orphanage in Ho Chi Minh City.
Mkts rebound on strong global recovery
After Wednesday's bloodbath, the markets opened on a very strong note on Thursday in line with its Asian peers.
'Parliament can't decide Subba status'
The Opposition BJP's move to take the controversy over the Subba's nationality to Parliament received a setback.
Rajnath awaits son-rise in UP polls
The BJP announces its decision to put up party candidates in 316 seats in the crucial UP Assembly polls.
Japan module for space station in Florida
Part of an elaborate Japanese science laboratory has arrived in Florida ahead of its liftoff for the space station.
Abu Salem has the right to vote: High Court
Salem had filed a petition challenging non-inclusion of his name in the voters' list of Azamgarh, which is his home district.
Reliance looks for stake in Carrefour
Reliance group is reportedly in talks with French retail major Carrefour to buy out some of its subsidiaries.
9.2 bn people to crowd the world in 2050
Population growth will remain concentrated in populous countries like India, China and Pakistan.
IIM-A grads go chasing own dreams
Entrepreneurship is the buzzword at IIM-Ahmedabad campus even though job offers have become more lucrative.
Mulayam loses plea, can't stop CBI
Supreme Court refuses UP Chief Minister’s plea to stop the agency from probing allegations against him till polls end.
Pak govt targets channels, TV anchors
Pakistan government has turned its ire on the media for its coverage of the protests, blacking out two popular TV channels for hours.
Dhoni fan wants to sell kidney for WC
Tarun Sharma says he will kill himself if he is denied a chance to watch the Indians play in the West Indies.
China unveils ambitious space programmes
The space science plan that includes launching of astronomy satellite will build China into an 'innovative country'.