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Turkey steps up efforts to check bird flu
Turkey's efforts come in the wake of UN's warning that the virus is fast spreading in the country and poses a threat to neighbours.
The (second to) Last of the Mohicans
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsBorgub is a Nordic stone goddess (no, not troll!) Goddess, or god, even, why bother with gender when you're divine. But unfortunately Borgub's Lair is no longer the...
835 acres of land unused in Mumbai
More than double the size of the city's mill land — 835 acres — is lying unused along the Mumbai eastern waterfront.
EC burning a hole in W Bengal's credibility
K J Rao, who became a hero of sorts after cleansing the poll process in Bihar, is ridding Nadia district of its bogus voters.
Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for dead tribals' kin
Sonia Gandhi has announced a compensation of Rs five lakh each to the families of the tribals killed in Jajpur, Orissa.
Iran resumes nuclear research
A defiant Iran on Tuesday resumed sensitive nuclear research despite warnings from the West of possible UN sanctions.
AMU to turn to SC for succour
AMU teachers association and the students' union called a day's strike to appeal for restoration of minority status.
Chappell doing a great job: Pawar
He also sought to bury the controversy over the selection of Sourav Ganguly for the Pakistan tour.
Jayasuriya out after bathroom fall
Only the fourth player to score 10,000 ODI runs, he will stay with the squad when it travels to Australia.
UK honours Ashes heros
Vaughan becomes an OBE for England's first Ashes win since 1987 while the rest of the side have become MBEs.
The argumentative Hindu
Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsLal Krishna Advani is not your average Mr Nice Guy. He described the Ayodhya movement that led to the demolition of the Babri masjid in 1992, as a mass awakening an...
AP DGP denies arrests in B'lore case
Three days after the terror attack at the IISc in Bangalore, Andhra Pradesh DGP has denied any arrests related to the case.
Terrorists no treat for Silicon Valley
Most IT companies have multiple back ups of data and Dual Wiring meaning each desk has more than one network connection.
Cordon Bleu chefs dish out a specialty
Savour some delicious food by world-class chefs, Cordon Blue style. The Cordon Bleu school specialises in French cuisine.
Govt ends J&K midnight fun
The J&K government has banned telecast of five "obscene" channels as they are against public morality and decency.
Pink Floyd voted greatest rock act
The band, which reformed briefly in the summer for Live 8 beat Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones to the top spot.