Bangladesh: Hasina back in power

Hasina's Awami League and its allied groups won in around 229 out of 299 parliamentary seats. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by the former Prime Minster Begum Khaleda Zia grabbed only around 30 seats..

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White House accuses Hamas of spreading terror

A recent attack by Hamas has triggered a major air attack from the Jewish state, killing several people and leaving many injured. US officials have expressed the need for humanitarian measures in Gaza, especially the provision of food and medicines..

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Pakistan trying to divert attention from terrorism

Even if we invade Pakistan, no purpose will be served. Post-war, the army will have thrown out the democratic government by citing the lost war as a crutch. With Pakistan under army rule, detente cannot be achieved, as our experience shows..

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Power emergency declared in Nepal

At a time when rest of the world steps up festivities to welcome the New Year, Nepal is in darkness, because the government has announced a power emergency. Power famine may hit other countries too, if we don’t change our lifestyle..

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Pope hits hard at gay sex, activists react sharply

Before he was appointed to the Vatican’s top religious position, Pope Benedict, who was seen as a hardliner, aggressive and doctrine-enforcing cardinal, had described gay sex beyond traditional heterosexual relations as “a destruction of God’s work”..

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Uprooting nano-terrorism

Terrorism is not something exotic. It has not been imported from anywhere; terrorism is home-grown, literally. Whenever a parent or an elder terrorises a child or a subordinate into submission, he/she acts as terrorist. The child becomes a terrorist..

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Bare chested Obama pictures create buzz

The most impressive thing about Obama's pictures is his physique, which has been highly rated by the fitness experts. The rush to view these pictures was such that it caused the crash of several websites displaying these..

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To hand over Pakistan and international community another strong evidence that the militants had been launched from Karachi for a major terror attack in the city, the police have shot a CD with an account of militants’ journey from Karachi to Jammu.

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Why US think tanks were wrong about Pakistan

Pakistan has always been a hard case -- with its volatile combination of military rule, terrorist havens and the ‘Bomb’. Bush deserves praise for not going into an area where he had no clue. Obama & Co are far more qualified to tackle this situation..

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Global warning for global warming

The day is not far when strong hurricanes, droughts, floods, heat waves, wildfires, volcanoes, earthquakes and other natural disasters engulf the earth and become a common sight with Global Warming going unchecked..

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Sonia, SRK, Osama in most powerful people list

A United States-based magazine Newsweek has ranked Shahrukh Khan and Congress president Sonia Gandhi among the top 50 most powerful people in the world. Barack Obama has topped the list, which would be published in the magazine's January issue.

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Nobel Committee comes under the scanner

The Nobel Committee is in news for all the wrong reasons this time. It is reported to have visited China and enjoyed Chinese hospitality. Another allegation has it that the decision on the Nobel for medicine was influenced by a pharma giant.

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An engineering student gets 15-year imprisonment

An engineering student with a Florida university has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for uploading a video on YouTube showing how to convert a toy car into a bomb detonator. Mohamed, 27 was convicted after he confessed to uploading the video.

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Sufi music and the Divine

Music can be found in every walk of life. If we only care to listen carefully as we breathe in and out, we will be able to hear rhythm in the beating of our hearts. All religions have made music a part of worship. One such form of music is Sufi music. .

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Freedom through a flinging shoe

If a pair of shoes, flung at the very nose of a statesman as important and powerful as Mr. Bush, fails to hit the target, we can understand that the nation in which this drama happened has all the signs of a free country. .

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Global slowdown: A chance for Eastern revolution

This global slowdown would be a blessing for the China and India if it worsens. This could also put an end to the Eastern nations’ compliance to Western way of life which has been strengthening over the past two decades..

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The two opposing views of shoe hurling episode

To his credit Bush has reacted to the incident with grace and good humour – he has, in fact, taken the lead in coining shoe-jokes, punning that he saw the ‘sole’ of his attacker, and that the missiles had been size ten..

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The making of the Atom Bomb

The atom bomb had its beginning in the rather undramatic environs of physics. Starting with the discovery of radioactive radium by the Curie couple in 1898, breakthroughs after breakthroughs brought physicists closer to the atom bomb..

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Pakistan: Paying the price for creating a monster

Pakistan encouraged terrorism against India to settle a political score. It was the only way it could hit back after losing the 1971 war which saw the liberation of Bangladesh. Unfortunately, the monster it created threatens to swallow the creator..

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Celebrating 90th Anniversary of Romania Unification

Embassy of Romania, organised the celebrations of 90th anniversary of Romania Unification day and 60th anniversary of diplomatic relation between Romania and India in New Delhi. Lt governor Tejinder Khanna was the chief guest at the event.

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India, Pakistan trade barbs at Paris conference

The air of tension between India and Pakistan over the 26/11 Mumbai terror strike was witnessed in a recent conference held in Paris on Sunday. Both the countries traded barbs over the issue.

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Israel sends back UN envoy for Nazi comparisons

In a rare case of disagreement, Israel banned the entry of Richard Falk, a UN envoy, into its country. Israeli authorities were angry about the comment that Falk made, while comparing the situation between Israel and Palestine.

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About 36 per cent of NASA scientists are Indians

Indian scientists make up 36 per cent of NASA's tech pool. About 35 per cent of all programmers at Mircrosoft are of Indian origin and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT boasts of 12 senior professors also of Indian origin..

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Changing dynamics of US-Pakistan relations Part 1

Pakistan has shared cordial relations with the United States since the days of Field Marshal General Ayub Khan, the first military ruler of Pakistan. Ayub had described the USA as the 'most allied ally' of Pakistan..

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Suicide bomber kills 55 people in Iraq

A suicide bomber on Thursday (December 11) struck a packed restaurant in the northern city of Kirkuk, killing at least 55 people and injuring 100 others. It is the deadliest attack in the country since June..

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Terrorism: To be sealed forever

All along, Pakistan has refused to admit that terrorists were using its territory. It has now admitted the truth out of conviction or international pressure. It is time it put the genie of terrorism back into the bottle and seal it forever.

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UN bans Jamaat-ud-Dawa

The United Nations Security Council has banned Pakistan-based Jammat-ud-Dawa, a front organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba. The Council panel has accepted that four men, belonging to Pakistani militant group Lashkar-e-Toiba, are behind the Mumbai attack..

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Canadian immigration

Canada needs to act now, or maybe it would be too late to realize that they have imported only roses and roses, without getting any other flowers and therefore the routine essence may instead turn to stink!.

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Corruption breeds terror, says UN General Secretary

“Terror is bad enough; yet another, silent financial crisis afflicting the world’s poorest people attracts far less attention. Every year across the developing world, billions of dollars are stolen or lost through bribes and other misdeeds

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Pakistan A drama again

In a new drama, the Pakistan authorities have reportedly imposed restrictions on the movement of Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Maulana Masood Azhar and confined him to house despite India's request to hand him over..

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Bush should pardon Ramos and Compean

Ramos and Compean were unjustly punished by the US governing elite for doing their work as Border Agents. If Bush has a heart [which he does not] he should pardon them. He can pardon drug dealers and bankers of dubious reputation, but not them!.

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Lashkar chief denies role in Mumbai attacks

Even though Indian authorities have alleged that they have enough evidence of LeT's involvement in the recent terror attack in Mumbai, LeT chief Hafeez Saeed denied any role and instead accused India of using Pakistan as a punching bag.

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Tropical insect species face extinction

Insects are important for the existence of human beings as they carry out essential functions for humans and the ecosystem. They fertilise our crops by transferring pollen and breaking down organic matter back into its nutrients.

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US government wants to tax animal bodily functions

The US government has decided that bodily functions of cattle must be taxed. But, it does not contribute to clean air and being environmentally friendly. The idea is ridiculous. New Zealand decided not to approve a similar measure in 2003..

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Rice sends strong anti-terror signals to Pak

Rice said, “I have already sent a message and that message has been received favourably by Pakistan, which is that whatever this leads to, these people have to be brought to justice

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China violating the Human Rights of Tibet

The situation in Tibet is critical. Chinese authorities continue to intensify their crackdown, denying Tibetans even their most basic human rights. The United Nations committee against torture found there is a 'deepened climate of fear in Tibet.'.

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Barbie inspires love and creates history too

Through the years and the new millennium, Barbie Doll has become a legend. She continues to be played with and collected by many children and adults alike. Barbie's full name is ‘Barbie Millicent Roberts’ and has sold more than one billion dolls

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Clinton and Gates in Team Obama

President-elect Obama told news persons in Chicago that Hillary Clinton, Robert Gates, Gen. James Jones, Eric Holder and Janet Napolitano will be in his cabinet. Clinton will be secretary of state while Gates will remain defense secretary..

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Goof up in the high seas

The French frigate Nivose refrained from attacking MT Biscaglia for fear of endangering the crew in pirates’ control. Mercifully, every other country trashes the expert legal opinion about piracy, proffered by India’s foreign minister!.

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Who were those terrorists?

Ten young men walk into Mumbai on the fateful night of November 26, 2008, and the rest is of course, history! Were they psychopaths, abnormally crazy or were they just doing their duty! How to fight terrorism is of course the current global problem..

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What explains Pakistan’s ambivalence?

Conflicting views have emerged from Pakistan in response to the request to depute the ISI boss to India to exchange information on the Mumbai terror strikes. It is time Pakistan helped in eliminating terrorism in its own interest and India’s..

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USA: Governing elite unfair to the middle class

The US governing elite in spite of a new administration are finding ways to milk the middle class of its money and work by applying more pressure. There has been no change; different leaders of same elite are destroying the productive class..

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I may be the last Dalai Lama

If the youth do not have faith in it, I can be last Dalai Lama. The institution of Dalai Lama can be discontinued, said the Tibetan spiritual guru. Some youth organisations were against the passive role, though the Dalai Lama favoured his middle path.

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US government likely to bailout City Bank

The US government has announced that it may bail out Citigroup Inc, which includes 20 billion dollars capital infusion. The US government agencies said that they will use all the resources to preserve the strength of the American banking system.

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Accused charged in Indian-American CEO’s murder

Fast progress is being made in the murder probe of Indian American CEO Sid Agrawal. Prosecutors have formally charged a Chinese engineer Jing Hua Wu, with the murder of Agrawal. If convicted, Wu can get either a life term or death penalty.

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Exploiting the navy for global welfare

The Indian navy played a constructive role by thwarting an attempt by Somalian pirates to hijack a ship and hold it to ransom. The sea-route has become a safer place now. It shows that the armed forces can be used to ensure global welfare too.

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We are all crimson inside

Whether white, brown or black, we all human beings and crimson blood flows in our veins. America should not meddle in the internal matters of others. Their big brother attitude must end. They must realise that all of us are crimson inside..

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British accent puzzles iPhone

A report says that the new iPhone is not able to understand British accents properly and it provides some puzzling answers to queries. The report has been published based on the complaints of iPhone users in Britain..

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Terror at sea The Indian coast

he tussle between Bahmani and the Vijayanagara empires raised the demand for horses from Persia and Africa. But the import of horses was affected by the frequent raids by armed pirates based on the coastal region of the western India..

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Michael Jackson has become a Muslim

An Imam from a mosque was summoned and Michael went through the 'shahada'. 'Shahada' is the Muslim declaration of belief. His new name, 'Mikaeel' stands for one of Allah’s angels. But Michael rejected the alternative name 'Mustafa'..

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Govt too busy to mourn the death of journalists

The Stockholm Journalists’ Memorial 2008 honoured 87 journalists worldwide, including six Indians who lost their lives while carrying out their duties. The government of India was not represented at the memorial to honour the slain journalists..

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Relevance of NAM in the ‘unipolar world’

Was the non-alignment movement relevant only in a bi-polar world? Is it not relevant now that the world has become unipolar? It is believed so. But the fact of the matter is that the policy of non-alignment continues to be relevant even today..

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Hillary may be next secretary of state

Political observers say Obama is eager to create a ‘Team of Rivals’ cabinet. The term refers to a biography of Abraham Lincoln by presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, which Obama cited as essential reading for a presidential candidate..

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Case filed against Serbia to proceed at the UN

Croatia has filed a case against Serbia at the International Court of Justice accusing Belgrade of being directly involved in genocide in the early 1990s during the Yugoslav civil wars that tore the erstwhile Yugoslavia into pieces..

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Eta military chief detained in France

French authorities detained the military head of the Basque separatist group in the Hautes-Pyrenees region of Southern France. The arrest of Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina is bound to be a major setback for Eta. But, a backlash cannot be ruled out..

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G20 has replaced G7 in global economic order: FM

At the 24th economic summit organised by the World Economic Forum, FM P Chidambaram assured the business community that despite global recession, India will return a very satisfactory growth rate this year and the country will bounce back next year.

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Talks between China and Dalai Lama's envoys fail

In a recently organised meeting between the Chinese government and Tibetan government in-exile China has rejected Tibetan demand for autonomy. Tibetan government has now told China that they have now reached the crossroads..

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Moon renews UN commitment to protect environment

Environment and natural resources are crucial in consolidating peace within and between war-torn societies. Protecting the environment can help countries create employment opportunities, promote development and avoid a relapse into armed conflict.

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A country put on hold

A wonderful collective thought benefits not only students, but the country as a whole. At the individual level, it generates positive thoughts and its benefits can be passed on to others around us and becomes characteristic of the group at large..

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Burkina Faso: Road accident claims 66 lives

A bus carrying at least 75 people to San Pedro met with an accident with a truck killing 66 people. All the rescued have been rushed to the hospital. Most of the victims are said to be citizens of Ivory Coast..

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Creator of Jurassic Park dead

The creator of Jurassic Park and its sequel, Michael Crichton, 66, has succumbed to cancer. A multi-talented individual, he popularised science with the masses of the developing world. Over 150 million copies of his books have been sold globally..

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MT Stolt Valor released, coming back home

The ship is on its way to Mumbai and would reach its destination in the next three-four days. The seafarers on board MT Stolt Valor were held hostage by the pirates, who hijacked the cargo ship on September 15..

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Iranian diplomat kidnapped in Pakistan

Violence is on the rise in the tribal areas of Pakistan with militant groups attacking the security forces and foreigners as well. The spate of abductions and killings is continuing in Peshawar and an Iranian diplomat was abducted from the city..

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Graciously defeated!

McCain graciously accepted his defeat after losing the race to White House. History has it that presidential losers usually cut sorry figures. But history may well be kind to him for he has proved his American character, transcending politics..

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Possible polarisation in America?

The US mainstream Media and the US governing elite may deny this but the US elections of 2008 have brought forth a possible polarisation thanks to the speeches by Democrats and Republicans one trend in is the increase in purchases of guns.

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The UN is effective as fighting rages on in DR Congo

The slow diplomatic and military pace of the UN in diffusing tensions in Africa and some other hot spots around the world is amazing to say the least. One starts to question the very existence of an international body by the name of 'United Nations'.

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Child marriage and divorce in Yemen

Parents marry off daughters even before they turn 15 to make some quick money. This is the state of affairs in Yemen. A political party goes to the extent of citing Prophet Muhammad to justify this act..

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Nepalese PM to visit India for BIMSTEC summit

Pushpa Kumal Dahal, the prime minister of Nepal, is scheduled arrive in India on Wednesday on a three-day visit. He is leading a Nepalese delegation to the second BIMSTEC summit, being held in New Delhi starting from November 13..

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Obama, AIDS and a golden Manipur

Election of Barack Hussein Obama, an African-American, as the head of United States, the richest nation in the universe, will find an effective global leadership for fighting HIV/AIDS. It symbolises the final leg in the march towards the end of racism..

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Manhunt for Mladic continues

Belgrade army has come up with an effort to hunt down former Bosnian Serb army chief Ratko Mladic, who has been on the run for the past 13 years. Mladic’s arrest would bring down curtains over a dark period in Europe..

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Landmark Catholic-Muslim summit organised in Rome

In what can only be termed as historic Muslim and Catholic leaders met at Rome to rewrite inter-faith relationship. The occasion provided a platform to diffuse religious tensions and take steps to eradicate religious fundamentalism and extremism..

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Obama as President: Rise of a new sun in America

With the win in polls, Barack Obama, the US president-elect, became the most powerful man in the world. Obama's win in the US presidential elections marks a major political transformation in a country with a racist past..

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A communal India and a liberal US?

“I have a dream; one day my four children will be judged not by the colour of their skin but the content of their character”- these words from the famous ‘dream speech’ of the late American leader Martin Luther King Jr, have come true.

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Georgian President faces stiff domestic opposition

Thousands of opposition activists took to the streets protesting the President's 'suicidal' policies and calling for early elections. The opposition is for starting a new wave of civil confrontation, and will not give up until new elections are called.

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Challenges for President Obama

For Barack Obama challenges are multiple and the choices limited. The crown, he wears today seems to get heavier everyday as economic situation worsens. Will he be able to stay afloat in the sea of problems?.

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Britain, France send representatives to DR Congo

Foreign secretaries of Britain and France flew to strife-torn DR Congo on Saturday for negotiation with president Joseph Kabila. The armed confrontation between the insurgents and government forces has left 2,20,000 people homeless so far..

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Pakistani woman donates blood for Indian patients

She had come to attend a classical music concert in Chandigarh. Moved by the plight of dengue patients and prevailing shortage of blood she decided to turn a donor. Rashida proved beyond doubts that humanity does not see borders only cause..

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America in 2015

When a country slips down to number 2 position after having been at the top for a very long time, it naturally has to adjust to the changed world order. It just can't have its wishes imposed on the other countries arbitrarily..

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Pakistan govt to bring justice to Tasleem Solangi

The brutal killing of a seventeen year old Muslim girl has left the Pakistan government shocked and the concerned authorities are investigating the matter closely. A high level committee has been constituted for this purpose..

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Maldives: Nasheed outstages Gayoom

Nasheed’s achievement of winning the presidential election is exceptional, but there is tough road ahead for him. It would be worth watching as to how he deals with such serious problems as corruption and drug addiction..

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No amendment to reduce women seats: Pakistan govt

Pakistan government has said that it's not considering any amendment in the local government seats for women representatives, which will deprive them of their right to represent at different levels in the government..

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Should homosexuality be legalised?

Homosexuality may be the main cause for the spread of AIDS, but it is not a disease in itself. The government is of the view that legalising gay sex may lead to the growth of male prostitution and the epidemic of AIDS might spread further..

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Plea to this beautiful world

Our earth is home to many wild creatures and is also has a natural bounty. But human beings, the superior creation of God has forgotten this fact and destroy the other creation of God to fulfill and satisfy their own personal interests..

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Pakistan passes resolution on terror, extremism

A consensus resolution was passed at the joint Parliament sitting after discussing issues related to extremism, militancy and terrorism in Pakistan. Economic opportunities for less privileged areas at par with the rest of Pakistan were also discuss..

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Russia to leave Crimea: Deputy PM Ivanov

Russian deputy PM Sergei Ivanov opined that Russia would leave the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea if Kiev does not renew the Russian navy’s lease of Sevastopol in 2017. His view seems effective in Moscow’s effort to mend ties with US and Europe..

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China to build a Tibetan Buddhism academy in Tibet

A high level institute of Tibetan Buddhism, the first of its kind, will be set up in China's southwestern autonomous region. Its total investment is funded by central government and the first phase of construction is scheduled for completion in 2010..

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Is this modernisation?

The true meaning of modernisation lies in our thinking process. It is not limited to modern dresses, kitty parties or pursuing materialistic luxuries, but it means to adopt the changes of time leaving behind our orthodox customs..

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The American tragedy: A parable of greed

Today, many Indians are fleeing America. The dream which lured them there has turned into a nightmare. The tide has reversed but they may find small solace even if they return to India. For the contagion has spread to the homeland.

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Whose Congress is this?

The Green Party of the United States of America has released a manifesto concerning the state of the USA. I have received permission from the Green Party USA to disseminate this manifesto to all ends of the world.

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Car-bomb blast in South Ossetia kills 6

A car filled with explosives blast near a Russian peacekeepers' base in South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia on Friday. Six persons were killed and four others were severely injured in the blast..

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Countering terror is govt's top agenda: Pak PM

Pakistan prime minister called a high-level meeting of leaders and law and order officials to discuss security issues post Marriott hotel blast. He stressed that countering terrorism was his top priority..

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India & France sign civil nuclear cooperation deal

India and France signed a landmark agreement on civil nuclear co-operation at the Elysee Palace, France on Tuesday (September 30), thereby ascertaining an undeterred supply of nuclear reactors and atomic fuel to India..

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Pak army gun down 50 militants

Fifty 'jehadis', belonging to Al-Qaeda and Taliban and one Pakistani soldier were killed in a crossfiring between the Pakistani army and militants on Tuesday (September 23), at Dara Adam Khel, a northwest region of Pakistan.

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Ultra group hacks Islamic websites

Several Islamic websites, including Iraq's most influential Shiite cleric, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani's official website, were blocked on Friday, September 19, by an extremist group who call themselves Group XP .

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Musharraf, trusted ally in war on terror or evil dictator?

But who is Pervez Musharraf? His bio-data reads like it was written for a dime store novel about a third world dictator. Born to middle class parents in India in 1943, he was relocated after India became independent and found his niche in the military.. more on Musharraf, trusted ally in war on terror or evil dictator?

Barr as an alternative to Republicans and Democrats

The major political parties of US, called Republicans and Democrats love to use the term 'political experience'. But the country needs real government addressing the problems of the people, instead of career politicians who do nothing. more on Barr as an alternative to Republicans and Democrats

Canberra says No to Gandhi street

Canberra's place-naming guidelines do not allow the nomination of naming a street after peace icon, Mahatma Gandhi. These guidelines state that the ACT's roads and public places are to commemorate Australians and things Australian. more on Canberra says No to Gandhi street

Prachanda on a five day visit to India

Nepal Prime Minister Prachanda arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit. The entire range of Indo-Nepal relations, which would include sharing of river waters and repairing of Kosi river embankments will be discussed at the meeting. more on Prachanda on a five day visit to India

Tiger cubs on sale online!

A website called 'buytigers' claims it sells young tiger cubs. The site claims it is in the business since 1984. All this has attracted the attention of PETA, an international organisation that fights for animal rights.. more on Tiger cubs on sale online!

Government collapses in Ukraine

The Ukraine government collapsed amid political instability on September 16. Now, if the parties fail to form a new coalition within the time-limit of 30 days, elections would be summoned by the president, Viktor Yushchenko.. more on Government collapses in Ukraine

Liverpool may name a lane after Mahatma Gandhi

The US-based Gandhi Monument Council has appealed to the City of Liverpool mayor to name a street as 'Mahatma Gandhi Marg' after the prophet of non-violence, Mahatma Gandhi. The request is under consideration by the city mayor's office.. more on Liverpool may name a lane after Mahatma Gandhi

Hindus stress on joy through renunciation

Extolling Pope’s censure of 'love of money', Rajan Zed, president of Universal Society of Hinduism, said that freedom from desire was the greatest of all the freedoms. He said that ancient Hindu scriptures promise freedom through renunciation.. more on Hindus stress on joy through renunciation

MCB expresses grief over Imam's death

Muslim Council of Britain has expressed its condolences over demise of Imam WD Mohammed, who passed away on September 9, 2008 in Illinois. He was the son of Elijah Muhammad, the founder of the Nation of Islam.. more on MCB expresses grief over Imam's death

Big bang will not lead to Doomsday!

The big bang will create history if it helps in revealing the origin of the universe. This experiment has brought out the shallow belief of human beings in science. Apparently, attributing everything to an unseen force is much easier.. more on Big bang will not lead to Doomsday!

aleXsandro Palombo

CERVIN Paris, the hosiery brand of L' ARSOIE, has announced the launch of its new collection, 'aleXsandro Palombo by CERVIN Paris' haute fashion stockings and pantyhose, set to debut in autumn/winter 2008/9 by Italian designer aleXsandro Palombo.. more on aleXsandro Palombo

Mahatma Gandhi Margs in UK

The Gandhi Monument Council has requested several United Kingdom cities to name one of their major streets after Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian peace icon is known for promoting non-violence and peace throughout the world.. more on Mahatma Gandhi Margs in UK

Mahatma Gandhi Margs in UK

The Gandhi Monument Council has requested several United Kingdom cities to name one of their major streets after Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian peace icon is known for promoting non-violence and peace throughout the world.. more on Mahatma Gandhi Margs in UK

Mahatma Gandhi Margs in UK

The Gandhi Monument Council has requested several United Kingdom cities to name one of their major streets after Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian peace icon is known for promoting non-violence and peace throughout the world.. more on Mahatma Gandhi Margs in UK

Mahatma Gandhi Margs in UK

The Gandhi Monument Council has requested several United Kingdom cities to name one of their major streets after Mahatma Gandhi. The Indian peace icon is known for promoting non-violence and peace throughout the world.. more on Mahatma Gandhi Margs in UK

Russian jet crashes; 88 killed

Eighty-eight people on board, including six crew members, were burnt to death as a Russian passenger jet (Boeing-737), crashed near the Ural mountains in the western Perm city on Sunday (September 14). Among the dead, there were 7 children and 21 foreigne. more on Russian jet crashes; 88 killed

US voices concern over Aung San Suu Kyi's health

It has been almost a month since Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi stopped receiving food deliveries. Amidst reports that she is on hunger strike there is world wide concern for her health. The US voiced its concern recently.. more on US voices concern over Aung San Suu Kyi's health

US voices concern over Aung San Suu Kyi's health

It has been almost a month since Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi stopped receiving food deliveries. Amidst reports that she is on hunger strike there is world wide concern for her health. The US voiced its concern recently.. more on US voices concern over Aung San Suu Kyi's health

Amitav Ghosh, Aravind Adiga in Man Booker list

Two Indian writers have made it to the finalists of the 2008 Man Booker Prize. Prolific novelist Amitav Ghosh is chosen for his novel 'Sea of Poppies' while youngest novelist, Aravind Adiga is shortlisted for his debutant novel 'The White Tiger'. more on Amitav Ghosh, Aravind Adiga in Man Booker list

Fire in Channel Tunnel, 32 evacuated

Thirty two people were evacuated after a fire broke out on a freight service on the Channel Tunnel today. There were no serious injuries. The evacuees were taken out through a service tunnel. .
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Doomsday for science?

Scientific advancement cannot modify the mindset of individuals for it is still crippled by feudal thoughts and superstitions. How tradition is responsible for stunted growth is reveled in this article by referring to the big bang experiment.. more on Doomsday for science?

6.1 Richter earthquake hits Iran

The state radio reported that as the tremor started, panic loomed large over the city and people started running through the streets to save their lives. The earthquake hit at 1100 GMT at a depth of 55 kms in south Iran. more on 6.1 Richter earthquake hits Iran

Georgian policeman killed; tension sparks again

The ongoing peace process in the Caucasus region may be at risk and the political tension may spark once again in this region due to the killing of a Georgian policeman close to a Russian checkpoint in the Russian occupied Georgia. more on Georgian policeman killed; tension sparks again

Georgian policeman killed; tension sparks again

The ongoing peace process in the Caucasus region may be at risk and the political tension may spark once again in this region due to the killing of a Georgian policeman close to a Russian checkpoint in the Russian occupied Georgia. more on Georgian policeman killed; tension sparks again

Doomsayers link Iran quake to 'Big Bang'

It was just after few hours of the LHC experiment of Big Bang when the violent earthquake reading 6.1 on the Richter scale struck southern Iran. Possibly, Lord Shiva's violent dance might have commenced, say doomsayers. more on Doomsayers link Iran quake to 'Big Bang'

Hundreds flee Haiti before Hurricane Ike strikes

Hundreds fled Haiti in search of highlands from the waterlogged city of Gonaives fearing Hurricane Ike. The NHC rated Hurricane Ike at category four, which is extremely destructive in nature. Red alerts have been sounded.. more on Hundreds flee Haiti before Hurricane Ike strikes

Hurricane Ike slams Cuba

All's not well at the Cuban coast. After hurricane Hanna, which left behind a mess last week, it's now the turn of hurricane Ike. Due to the initial early warnings about 1.1 million people and domestic animals were evacuated to saver places.. more on Hurricane Ike slams Cuba

World celebrates International Literacy Day

Educational institutions and literacy missions across the world are observing the International Literacy Day on September 8. Supported by UNESCO, this day is for spreading literacy awareness among world's illiterate community.. more on World celebrates International Literacy Day

Hindu leader lauds Pope's sermon to shun consumerism

Famous Hindu activist in the West, Rajan Zed, has lauded Pope Ratzinger's statement on avoiding the excesses of consumerism and respecting traditional family values. The Pope declared this while addressing a youth congregation in Cagliari on September 7.. more on Hindu leader lauds Pope's sermon to shun consumerism

Date set for Canada PM poll

The Canadian parliament was dissolved on September 7, by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and October 14, was announced as the date for the country's third election. Harper will be raising economic related issues in his campaign. more on Date set for Canada PM poll

Deal or no deal, India’s nuke fixation spells doom- I

A ‘clean, unconditional’ waiver would have let India commence nuclear commerce sans a commitment to halt weapons development. Reference to the linkage between India’s commitments and the NSG’s exemption has been inserted in the waiver. more on Deal or no deal, India’s nuke fixation spells doom- I

Blasts at police HQ in Kandahar kill 6 cops

Six policemen were killed in southern Afghanistan city of Kandhar i on September 7 when two suicide bombers blew themselves inside the city's police headquarters. The deaths were confirmed by Ahmad Wali Karzai, head of Kandahar's provincial council. more on Blasts at police HQ in Kandahar kill 6 cops

Russia plans to support Iran on its nuclear programme

Russia has offered support to Iran's nuclear plans. This came after the US assistance for re-arming Georgia under the veil of their so-called 'humanitarian aid'. An amount of $1 billion has been declared to help Georgia. more on Russia plans to support Iran on its nuclear programme

Call to curb the political decay in America

Americans should replace the old-fashioned promoters of hate, lies, deceit and corruption with its true political party called the Libertarian Party and its policy of reason, friendship, transparency, happiness, responsibility, liberty and truth. more on Call to curb the political decay in America

Obama slams Pak Army's war plan against India

In his speech, Obama voiced concern over the misuse of the funds provided to Pakistan by America for decades to combat terrorism, has been siphoned off for nurturing militancy, thereby preparing war against India.. more on Obama slams Pak Army's war plan against India

Suu Kyi refuses to see personal physician

Myanmar's democracy icon and Nobel peace laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, reportedly on hunger strike, has refused to allow her personal physician to carry out a medical check up. She has also shut the door on the face of the junta appointed mediator. more on Suu Kyi refuses to see personal physician

Call to curb the political decay in America

Americans should replace the old-fashioned promoters of hate, lies, deceit and corruption with its true political party called the Libertarian Party and its policy of reason, friendship, transparency, happiness, responsibility, liberty and truth. more on Call to curb the political decay in America

Why US should privatise its highway system

USA should privatise its highway system so that commuters may have a say on how their money is spent. A perfect example is the Indiana toll road. In fact, a major chunk of public tax goes to dead causes like Iraq instead of building infrastructure. more on Why US should privatise its highway system

Will the real Sarah Palin stand up?

While McCain selected Sarah Palin as his running mate for the Republican Party for the forthcoming US elections, the people are wondering who the real Palin is. Is she pro government intervention or a member of the Alaskan Independence Party.. more on Will the real Sarah Palin stand up?

Japan: 13 prime ministers in 20 years

After the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister, Yasuo Fukuda, speculations are on as to who would be the next PM. Japan has seen the rise and fall of 13 PMs in the last 20 years. Let's look at the list of Japan's prime ministers.. more on Japan: 13 prime ministers in 20 years

More trouble ahead for Sarah Palin

Controversy is still looming over US politics. If Alaska governor Sarah Palin's teenage daughter's pregnancy and her support for Alaskan independence was not enough, Trooper Gate and the Economy can hurt Mc Cain and Palin . more on More trouble ahead for Sarah Palin

NWFP supports Zardari as Pakistan president

The Pakistan People's Party presidential candidate Asif Ali Zardari seems to be on a political high. Along with Pakistan's Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza, Zardari promised to bring a sea change in the lives of the people of the country. more on NWFP supports Zardari as Pakistan president

Graft cases reopened against Sharif brothers

THE NAB, controlled by the ministry of law sought to reopen the case against Sharif brothers just nine days after the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) withdrew their support to the coalition government, led by the Pakistan People's Party (PPP). More on Graft cases reopened against Sharif brothers

North Pole meltdown sparks worries

North Pole has shrunk to the size of an island, according to images revealed by NASA’s satellite. This historic meltdown has long-term global implications. Scientists warn that the meltdown is a harbinger of an impending death spiral.. more on North Pole meltdown sparks worries

Hindu prayer appeal in Iceland Parliament rejected

A request for inclusion of some Hindu verses before the inaugural session of the Iceland Parliament on October 1 has been disapproved. The appeal was made by a Hindu activist, Rajan Zed to the deputy secretary general of the Iceland parliament.. more on Hindu prayer appeal in Iceland Parliament rejected

Catholics invite Hindu leader Zed for dialogue

Hindu leader Rajan Zed was invited to attend the Diocesan Ecumenical Inter-religious commission meeting of Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento. The Seventh-day Adventist Church has also invited Rajan to its world headquarters in Maryland.. more on Catholics invite Hindu leader Zed for dialogue

Fukuda steps down as PM of Japan

The Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, nudging 72, has bowed out of office. He took the decision to usher in a new and more charismatic leadership. He unabashedly admitted that he lacked charisma to continue as PM.. more on Fukuda steps down as PM of Japan

Cold war again, Asian security under threat

Apart from America and European Union, Russia's recent foreign policy has created a jerk amidst the Baltic states and many other ex-communist states. Amongst the major super-powers, only China has still remained silent over this issue. more on Cold war again, Asian security under threat

Pakistan: Four more judges reinstated

The Pakistani government on August 30 (Saturday) reinstated four more judges as part of an exercise to restore law and order in the politically-unstable country. The judges were sacked during the emergency imposed by the ousted President.. more on Pakistan: Four more judges reinstated

After Cuba, Hurricane Gustav is heading towards US

After causing deluge and destruction in Cuba, hurricane Gustav wreaked havoc in the oil-rich Gulf of Mexico. A high alert has been sounded by mayor Ray Nagin. Weather forecasters have warned that it is gradually moving towards the US coast.. more on After Cuba, Hurricane Gustav is heading towards US

Obama sketches the American promise

Senator Obama delivered his acceptance speech for the presidential nomination, on the anniversary of Martin Luther's historical speech. He slammed the failed policies of Bush and reprimanded the White House for practicing politics of the past. more on Obama sketches the American promise

Social inequality leads to diverse health patterns

According to a report by UN WHO, staggering disparity in life expectancy is due to inequalities over where people are born, grow up and live. The commission also added that a nation’s wealth alone does not determine the health of its population. more on Social inequality leads to diverse health patterns

Wal-Mart, retailers urged to shun 'The Love Guru'

Hindus of USA have urged various retailers worldwide, including Wal-Mart, not to carry DVD of Hollywood movie 'The Love Guru' when it is released next month, because it lampoons Hinduism. more on Wal-Mart, retailers urged to shun 'The Love Guru'

Wal-Mart, retailers urged to shun 'The Love Guru'

Hindus of USA have urged various retailers worldwide, including Wal-Mart, not to carry DVD of Hollywood movie 'The Love Guru' when it is released next month, because it lampoons Hinduism. more on Wal-Mart, retailers urged to shun 'The Love Guru'

Pak to repeal National Accountability Ordinance

In a major decision, the federal cabinet decided to set up a cabinet committee headed by law minister to make recommendations on the repeal of National Accountability Bureau Ordinance and replacing it with another law. more on Pak to repeal National Accountability Ordinance

India: home to world's one-third poor

The daunting task of the Indian government, to put the nation on the forefront of improved economy, has not really helped decline the poverty level. India still account for one-third of world's poor and people living below the international poverty line. more on India: home to world's one-third poor

ULFA invests in Bangla media!

The Daily Star’ is a newspaper of dubious background. The revelation that there is ULFA money in the media group is true. This explains why the newspaper’s management remains silent, though the media has levelled the allegation against it.. more on ULFA invests in Bangla media!

PML (N) pulls out of Pakistan's ruling coalition

After months of political differences, PML (N) led by Nawaz Sharif withdrew support from Pakistan's ruling coalition government on Monday. The decision came after PML (N) accused PPP of dishonouring the commitments to reinstall the deposed judges.. more on PML (N) pulls out of Pakistan's ruling coalition

Aung San Suu Kyi on hunger strike?

There is disturbing news that Noble Peace Laureate and Myanmar democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi, under house arrest for over 12 of 18 years in Yangon, has stopped receiving food supplies. Unconfirmed reports suggest she is on hunger strike.. more on Aung San Suu Kyi on hunger strike?

Zardari apologises, wants Sharif back

After the withdrawal of Nawaz Sharif from the coalition between PML-N and PPP, Zardari in a televised address expressed that he regretted the failure between the two parties and requested Sharif to join hands again in the interest of Pakistan. more on Zardari apologises, wants Sharif back

China rocked by series of blasts, 11 killed

A series of explosions occurred in a chemical factory in Southern China's Yizou city. Eleven people were killed and around 57 injured. Panic spread in nearby residents who fled the locality. Investigations are on into the cause of the explosions. more on China rocked by series of blasts, 11 killed

Protest against death sentence in Asia on Oct 10

October 10 is observed as the World Day against death penalty. This time, the WCADP will call upon people from across the world to protest against the use of death penalty to punish criminals, especially in the Asian countries. more on Protest against death sentence in Asia on Oct 10

SDP leader blames the Centre for being biased

The President of SDP, Darkashan Andrabi, has blamed the union government for bowing to the demands of some anti-national elements of Kashmir even while denying the Jammuties the rights they had been seeking, holding the tricolour in their hands. more on SDP leader blames the Centre for being biased

Dalai Lama returns from France, to observe fast

His Holiness Dalai Lama in his visit to France inaugurated a temple at Sogyal Rinpoche's Buddhist centre in Lerab-Ling, in the southern town of Roqueredonde. His Holiness also called for harmony between different religious traditions. more on Dalai Lama returns from France, to observe fast

The war for water

A recently released report by the UN has predicted that by the middle of this century, around seven billion people in 60 countries could face water scarcity and in just 20 years, the average supply of water per person will drop by one-third.. more on The war for water

War on terrorism is breeding more violence

No war on terror will succeed unless a part of world stops depriving others of their due and deserving share of peace, dignity and resource. Any polarisation in this connection will bring about more and more outfits in the future. more on War on terrorism is breeding more violence

Minorities should be treated fairly in Romania: Zed

Hindus in Romania want the minorities to be treated fairly in all educational reforms. There should be equal respect for all religious symbols, while comparative religion could be offered as an alternative to religion in the school curricula.. more on Minorities should be treated fairly in Romania: Zed

South Africa: Students encounter suspected witch

A 65-70 years old gogo sneaked inside a cottage where students of Limpopo University reside. The students believe that she must have flown inside the cottage as they didn't find her footprints on the ground. The gogo is believed to be a witch.. more on South Africa: Students encounter suspected witch

The world would end, the cycle has begun!

With 2012 just four years away of what could be the greatest and most significant date in our history; the world is not willing to believe and let go. Could the Mayans have actually found the great cycle of our solar system? Nothing is for sure. more on The world would end, the cycle has begun!

Military genius Musharraf's civilian manoeuvre

It does appear that General Musharraf has avoided being an Abhimanyu and has extricated himself admirably from the deadly ‘chakra vyuh’ at least for now. For a hated dictator to have such a respectable exit is nothing less than a miracle.. more on Military genius Musharraf's civilian manoeuvre

Concealing poverty with debt

In developing countries where the distribution of wealth is unequal, the poor, in order to protect their self-esteem, use the technique of concealed or disguised poverty. Fresh programmes need to be encouraged to eliminate discrimination.. more on Concealing poverty with debt

Big Brother Russia

Georgian President has vowed to bring South Ossetia and another breakaway region, Abkhazia, back under Georgian control. Meanwhile, South Ossetians want to join their ethnic brethren in North Ossetia, which is an autonomous republic within Russia.. more on Big Brother Russia

Egyptian woman gives birth to 7 babies

A 27-year-old Egyptian woman gave birth to seven babies on August 16. This type of child conception is unique in millions of pregnancies. Such a case of pregnancy occurs prematurely and involves fatal risk to both the mother and babies. more on Egyptian woman gives birth to 7 babies

Bangladeshi appointed teacher in Kendrapara district

The collector of Kendrapara district of Orissa has ordered an enquiry into the appointment of two Bangladeshi nationals who were appointed as teachers in government run primary schools. They had been served deportation notice over three years ago..

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Peoples verdict is out on Mush: Pak minister

The move to go ahead with impeachment of General Musharraf has received an overwhelming support from public representatives, said federal information minister of Pakistan, Sherry Rehman after passing of resolutions demanding a no-confidence vote.

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Bangladeshi appointed teacher in Kendrapara district

The collector of Kendrapara district of Orissa has ordered an enquiry into the appointment of two Bangladeshi nationals who were appointed as teachers in government run primary schools. They had been served deportation notice over three years ago..

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Peoples verdict is out on Mush says Pak minister

The move to go ahead with impeachment of General Musharraf has received an overwhelming support from public representatives, said federal information minister of Pakistan, Sherry Rehman after passing of resolutions demanding a no-confidence vote.

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American women donate eggs for cash

The increase in interest rates has forced many to adopt new techniques. The American housewives facing a similar situation have hit upon a novel plan, ie to sell their eggs. Fertility clinics in US say that interest in donating has surged..

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Georgia calls for ceasefire in Ossetia

Georgia has called for a ceasefire in Southern Ossetia where war has been continuing since Thursday. Thousands of civilians have fled from their homes fearing air raids from Russian missiles. US has warned Russia of not escalating the crisis.

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Did World War III break out on August 8?

There’s a blog doing rounds among bloggers on Internet about US battle carriers heading towards the Middle East. It also points at the probable fact that the beginning of Russian hostilities in Ossetia may mark the outbreak of World War III.

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Hiroshima Day revives tragic memories

The A-bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima was named ‘Little Boy’ and the one on Nagasaki – ‘Fat Man’. The devastation that followed sent shock waves all over the world and even now acts as a deterrent for any other nation to plan similar attacks. more on Hiroshima Day revives tragic memories

The life and times of America Ferrera

America Ferrera is an example of how people in America can make a life for themselves in spite of the obstacles presented. Ferrera also challenged humanity to judge people from the inside in her 'Ugly Betty' series.. more on The life and times of America Ferrera

America should open up to Iran and vice versa

With US on warpath against Iran, people of both countries must challenge their leaders to a dialogue. Iran should open up to America and vice versa. While the process is a gradual one, it is better than the threat of war and economic instability.. more on America should open up to Iran and vice versa

US consulate in Hyderabad to start from December

The long cherished desire of Andhra Pradesh will become a reality with the opening of US consulate in December. The Andhraites are visiting US in high numbers on various counts and they have to go to Chennai for obtaining visa. more on US consulate in Hyderabad to start from December

Breakdown of WTO talks to harm UN anti-poverty goals

UN officials have said that the breakdown of the WTO talks in Geneva could affect anti-party goals set up under the MDGs. UNCTD called for the revival of the negotiations after WTO talks in Geneva broke up without any agreement.. more on Breakdown of WTO talks to harm UN anti-poverty goals

China furious over leak of Olympics footage

Just days before the grand opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics 2008, the Beijing Olympic organising committee is furious as a South Korean lensman (working for SBS) managed to give out the first sneaks of the splendid inaugural events..

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World's most expensive office location

Mumbai and Delhi are amongst the world's 10 most expensive cities to rent office space. Meanwhile, EMEA dominated the list of markets with the fastest growing occupancy costs, accounting for five of the top 10 and 19 of the top 50 markets..

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Restaurant for vultures in Nepal

Even as a restaurant provides safe food for vultures in Nepal, use of the banned Diclofenac drug continues. Gyp vultures in South Asia are rapidly facing extinction and spell disaster for the hygiene of our community.

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Geneva talks an ultimate failure

India, China and the US could not agree on the tariff threshold for such an event, due to which the Geneva talks on liberalising global trade ultimately collapsed. That could symbolise an end to multilateral trade agreements.

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US urban gardeners cramped by zoning laws

American urban gardeners are falling afoul of city zoning ordinances against livestock and gardening. Their less prescient neighbours are more interested in not smelling “livestock” than they are in keeping safe, cheap food on the table.. more on US urban gardeners cramped by zoning laws

North Korea battling famine threat

The United Nations has reported that hunger in North Korea has worsened since 1990s. It has urged Group-8 nations to help it to beat this crisis. This menace exacerbated due to last year's destructive flood and intense financial crisis too.. more on North Korea battling famine threat

India’s association with NASA

The teachers of Pune who had been to NASA rubbed shoulders with renowned American astronauts, Ed Buckbee, founder of the Space Camp and Story Musgrave, who has been into space for a record six times! Musgrave had designed the skylab 30 years ago.. more on India’s association with NASA

Political uncertainty continues in Nepal

The fundamental job of political parties, government and Constituent Assembly together is to write a new constitution, which requires a two-thirds majority in the assembly, which is not possible unless the three main political forces come together.

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Bush heading for Thailand to meet Myanmar activists

US President George W Bush, who brought in harsher economic and financial sanctions against the Myanmar military junta, will visit Thailand in early August. On his two-day trip with wife Laura he is likely to meet Myanmarese democracy activists

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Iran self-dependent in uranium enrichment now

Iran declared itself dependent in uranium enrichment on July 26. Neglecting all red-eyes, warnings and ban-notices, president Ahmadinejad vows to continue the wheel of uranium enrichment until Iran reaches the target of 54,000 centrifuges.. more on Iran self-dependent in uranium enrichment now

Role of media in promoting democracy

Media is a powerful instrument for promoting healthy democratic rights of people. In South Africa the Electoral Commission hosted a media summit on July 23-24 to discuss the vital role of media in promotion of healthy democratic elections. more on Role of media in promoting democracy

Why Qinghai-Tibet Railway is threat to India?

China plans to lay world's highest Qinghai-Tibet Railway's first branch line connecting Lhasa and Xigaze in Tibet. It's seen as a great asset for China's armed forces. India has a reason to be cautiously optimistic about this Railway. more on Why Qinghai-Tibet Railway is threat to India?

Trains to move seamlessly in SAARC: Pranab

The September 2008, SAARC transport ministers' meeting in Colombo is expected to ratify the draft regional motor vehicles and railway agreement proposed by India. The unthinkable journey from Kabul to Male seems a distinct possibility. more on Trains to move seamlessly in SAARC: Pranab

Maoist not to form government in Nepal

Maoists leader Prachanda, who led a bloody revolution to dethrone the Nepal monarch has decided not to form the government, but would rather sit in the opposition. This comes after his party lost the race for both PM and President in Nepal.. more on Maoist not to form government in Nepal

Washington: Leave Press TV alone

A US politician has introduced legislation to ban Press TV. As a citizen of America, I consider it surreal that the same USA that wants to export freedom and democracy represses it at home. Freedom means the right to dissent and listen.. more on Washington: Leave Press TV alone

Vision 2067 – women protect yourselves!

Vision 2067 for protecting and promoting women should be a two-pronged one. One for the local police to patrol their areas at night and watch out for suspects. The second would be for the women themselves to help the cause. more on Vision 2067 – women protect yourselves!

Astronomical observatory on moon in 2011

Scientists believe that sooner or later moon will be the second home of human kind. In a bid to extend human civilisation to the moon, an astronomical observatory is all set to be flown moon by 2011 by private commercial venture Odysey Moon Limited.. more on Astronomical observatory on moon in 2011

Nepal president's poll embarrasses Leftists

Ever since its emergence as largest elected party in the April elections this year, the CPN(M) was expected to lead the newest republic of world, but their failure to secure the president's post may create obstacles in forming the new Maoist Government. more on Nepal president's poll embarrasses Leftists

Agro-food technology station launched in Limpopo

The Limpopo LATS offer a wide range of scientific services to the small and medium enterprises, agricultural co-operatives and food industries in developing, enhancing and maintaining a safe, efficient and cost-effective food production. more on Agro-food technology station launched in Limpopo

James Reynold: Please Leave China Alone

James Reynolds of the BBC News Service wrote an article about China and the Olympics which leaves much to be desired. He deals with the so-called evictions that are occuring in Beijing in preparations for the Olympics. more on James Reynold: Please Leave China Alone

Indiana leads race in USA foreclosures

Indiana has arrived at first place in foreclosed homes in America. The solution is in the hands of Indiana by supporting the common sense policies of Andy Horning. If the people have any doubt, they should consult a lawyer or a legal service.
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Strict measures for smooth Olympic

A slew of measures to boost air quality have been implemented before the start of the Olympic Games on August 8. A bid to remove more than one million cars from the streets ahead of the games has been introduced by Beijing's traffic authorities.. more on Strict measures for smooth Olympic

Sweden-wide boycott call against The Love Guru

Advancing the boycott drive of the film The Love Guru to Sweden, Rajan Zed has exhorted the censor board of Sweden to give the film its highest rating. Zed says that we do not wish the Swedish children to grow up with a distorted image of Hindusim..

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Iraqis expect liberty, justice from Obama

During his political campaign, Obama had made it clear that he will pull out the troops in first six months from Iraq if he is elected as the president of country. Probably it was the chief reason, which made him win over his rivals..

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Iraqis expect liberty, justice from Obama

During his political campaign, Obama had made it clear that he will pull out the troops in first six months from Iraq if he is elected as the president of country. Probably it was the chief reason, which made him win over his rivals..

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Somnath may be world's first elected Marxist PM

Somnath Chatterjee could be celebrating his 79th birthday on July 25 as the prime minister of India. After all, he is the one leader acceptable to all Indian parties and can be expected to reclaim preeminent global status that Nehru lost..

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Sanskrit shlokas to open Nevada Regents Board meet

Sanskrit shlokas (hymns) from ancient Hindu scriptures will open the two-day meeting of Nevada's Board of Regents, which governs all public institutions of higher education in Nevada state America, enrolling over 105,000 students..

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History of Parsis: Parthians & Alexander- Part III

The history of Persia is replete with continuous military attacks and revival of their culture which flowered into classic literature. The invading Arabs tried hard to impose their language on Iranians, but failed.
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Time bound permission to violate law, by the law

If government brings in a law that allows a party to declare bandh from 6am-6pm, it is unconstitutional, time-bounded permission to violate law, and therefore will be the contempt of court. It is shame that justice Iyyer put forward this idea..
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Afghanistan suspends bilateral meetings with Pak

Afghanistan suspended its bilateral and multilateral meetings with Pakistan, accusing ISI for unrest in the country. Everyday in Afghanistan children, women, elderly, teachers and international partners fall victims at the hands of ISI elements..

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Bomb blast in Myanmar, guerrilla outfit active

The repressive Myanmar military junta needs to worry some with the re-emergence of an underground organisation the Vigorous Burmese Student Warriors. The group triggered an explosion in an office of junta sponsored outfit the USDA early this month..

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Miss Venezuela clinches Miss Universe 2008 crown

Miss Venezuela Dayana Mendoza has won this year's Miss Universe title. The 22-year-old beauty beats Miss Colombia, Miss Dominican Republic, Miss Russia and Miss Mexico to clinch the crown. Miss India couldn't make into last 15 semi-finalists list..

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Nine US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Nine American soldiers were killed and 15 wounded on Sunday, after insurgents attacked a remote base in northeastern Kunar province near the Pakistani border. It was the deadliest attack against US forces in the country since 2005. More on Nine US soldiers killed in Afghanistan

Global warming breeds malaria

Experts say that global warming is also leading to the increase in the malaria breeding mosquitoes. Even the modest rise in temperature could lead to further increase in the cases of malaria in the coming areas. .

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Fresh suicide attack in Kabul kills 20

A week after the Taliban militants carried out a suicide bombing in the Indian embassy in Kabul, another suicide bomber attacked a police van in southern Afghanistan on Sunday morning. At least 20 people have been killed and more than 35 injured.

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Pakistan battling the politico-economic demon

After six months of political restoration in Pakistan, economy is still battered due to inflation. In fact, the wrongs of General Musharraf can't be rectified so quickly. The Gilani government must bring in efficient ministers, economic advisors.

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Nothing new in protest by Indians in UAE

Minister Ravi says: “We cannot accept any kind of violence in the Gulf. I appeal to Indian workers in the Gulf not to resort to violence... we’re here to protect you. Please keep the honour of India.” Why only Gulf Indians and not Indian Indians? .

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G8 leaders seek freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi

World leaders are pretty much helpless in the face of fascist tendencies of the Myanmar junta. Yet, they make periodic demands that the rogue junta free Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners. Leaders at the G8 summit made another such appeal.

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India-Africa meet to boost relations

A one-day conference on 'Building Bridges with Africa' will be held at Panaji, on Saturday, July 12, in which the major part of the discussion will be the role of Indians in Africa..
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Tibet celebrates Dalai Lama’s 75-th Tulku Day!

Post-communist China is looking for every means to compound its economic progress with finer aspects of life like spirituality to gain legitimacy in the world. It can benefit a lot in this respect by duly honouring a renowned figure like Dalai Lama..
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Suicide car-bombing near Indian Embassy in Kabul

Monday (July 7) morning witnessed a deadly suicide car attack in front of the Indian Embassy in Afghanistan. Afghanistan has witnessed a sharp rise in violence in recent months. Indian ambassador escaped unhurt in the attack. .

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America, not India, responsible for food crisis

American president's comments holding India and China responsible for the world's worst food crisis are incorrect. UN has come up with a statement that use of biofuel in the US is one of the major reasons for the crisis. .

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Mexico explores pyramid for its history

Archaeologists will open 1,500-year-old cave in Mexico to know details of one the most ancient civilizations' largest cities. Archaeologists hold that Teotihuacan is Mexico's most ancient archeological site..
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Global cooperation key to solving food crisis

UNGA president Srgjan Kerim while addressing the foreign policy committees of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate of the Italian Parliament said the current food crisis requires a unified global response..
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Osama dying: So can we breathe now?

Two officials of the US intelligence agency CIA have claimed that Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden is on his deathbed as he is suffering from a terminal kidney disease, and may live only for few months. But a dying Osama will never make the world safe..
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US' new pact with Iraq to continue its occupation

US has proposed a security agreement with Iraq, which is about to be signed by the end of this month. For Iraqi people mere ouster of the US Republican leader would make less impact in their political scenario.. More on US' new pact with Iraq to continue its occupation

Zoroastrians invite Hindu leader Zed for Unity Walk

Extending a hand of friendship, the Zoroastrian community has invited Rajan Zed an acclaimed Hindu leader for a Unity Walk in Washington DC. The walk seeks to send out a message of tolerance, respect for 'the other' and peace and harmony..
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Lashkar-e-Islam commander held; missile hits NWFP

Amal Khan, a top commander of Lashkar-e-Islam, was arrested along with 7 to 8 accomplices in Pakistan's restive North West Frontier Province. This organisation was responsible for abduction of 16 Christians from Peshawar..
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100 years of SOS

The phrase SOS is now 100 years old. SOS is the acronym for Save Our Souls. It was adopted as an internationally accepted distress signal on July 1, 1908. It is a Morse code that goes dot-dot-dot-dash-dash-dash-dot-dot-dot. .
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Mugabe under pressure to form national unity govt

Robert Mugabe’s fellow African leaders in the African Union summit in Egypt on July 1 forced him to leave for Zimbabwe and form a national unity government. Earlier, AU approved him to negotiate with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai..
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Unique Gandhi festival in America

There is a renewed interest world over in Mahatma Gandhi and his ideas. To fire this spark of interest, a unique Gandhi fest will be organised in Nevada on July 26. The fest will boast of fire spinning, yoga shows and organic food demonstration..
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Fight against climate change: US outdone by its own

America has all the technological know-how and resources to trigger a ‘renewable energy revolution’ and the world into the era of clean and affordable energy. But it must overcome its political inhibitions and start taking concrete steps at home..

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Will UN succeed in imposing sanctions against Mugabe?

Counting is still underway in the one-candidate presidential run-off elections in Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, Mugabe has vowed to attend an African Union summit in Egypt as Zimbabwe's President to rebut any criticism of the June 27 run-off election..

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NASA: Asparagus can be grown on Mars

The soil on Mars in very good for the growth of asparagus, these results were brought out by the American Phoenix Marx lander. What was found, was what appears to be the requirements of the nutrients to support life, past, present or future..

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Public apology demand from Paramount gathering storm

After a successful campaign against Hollywood movie, 'The Love Guru', acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed has demanded a public apology by Paramount and is joined by leaders of various faiths and denominations for the cause..

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Gold mines in Myanmar flush with drugs

Use of drugs in the gold mining areas of Myanmar in Kachin state has hit an alarming high. Drug traffickers are aided and abetted by mine owners. Drug packed condoms are carried by women to smuggle it to miners. The nexus all around is entrenched..

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Myanmar: More than 50% of cyclone affected starving

Nearly two months after Cyclone Nargis devastated the southwestern coastal regions of Myanmar, more than half the survivors are starving, a post-cyclone assessment has revealed. This despite thousands of tonnes of aid sent from across the globe..

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Zimbabwe crisis: Tragic failure of leadership

Southern African Development Community has appealed to the Zimbabwean authorities to postpone the run-off for presidential elections scheduled on June 27, saying that the election could not be held in a free and fair manner..

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Indian 'havan', Hanuman for Obama

Priests at a temple in New Delhi offered prayers for the US Democrat hopeful, Barack Obama. The prayers were intended for his win in the next presidential elections. They offered Obama's Indian representative, Caroline SAUVAGE, a gold idol of Lord Hanuman.

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USCCB declares 'The Love Guru' as morally offensive

Catholic group have come out in support of the protest campaign against 'The Love Guru' by giving it their highest rating 'O', which describes it as morally offensive. Hindu leader heading the campaign has lauded their interfaith gesture..

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Bangladesh barge sinks in Hooghly

A barge from Bangladesh sank in the Hooghly River near Diamond Harbour in Bengal after hitting a sand bank and going into a spin. Twelve crew members and an Indian pilot guiding the barge along the channel were rescued by local fisherman..

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Drug trafficking: The menace in Afghanistan

In spite of the efforts made by the international community, narcotics trade in the war-torn country of Afghanistan is thriving. The proceeding go to the Taliban here. The Afghan government has been battling the menace but it still prevails..

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US Congress handout clashes with Constitution

A bi-partisan nexus, backing a giant foreclosure rescue in the US, beats back grand old party efforts to gut it. Administration officials oppose the inclusion of $ 4 billion to help states in buying and rehabilitating foreclosed properties.

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Nagaland rebel leader speaks out after arrest

Publicity secretary of DHD-Jewel faction, Paiprang Dimasa and one NSCN-IM rebel were arrested in Dimapur. The army raided the hotel. During the interrogation with the police, Dimasa made some startling revelations about the ceasefire in Nagaland..

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The Death of Republican and Democratic Party in USA

Is the Republican and Democratic Party in the USA dying a slow death? Being a US Citizen by birth and living in the USA, I think that this is happening. The article is a personal opinion of Roberto Carlos Alvarez-galloso..

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India and Syria cement trade, investment ties

Syrian president, Dr Bashar al-Assad applauded India for creating an environment full of opportunities for its people to compete and prosper in areas of energy production, mineral processing, IT, training and education. .

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Silk Route connecting bridge between Asia and Europe

Silk Route holds a special significance not only for economic and political scene in the countries of the region, but also on their security as an effective platform for resolution of ethnic, religious, interstate, and intra-regional conflicts..

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US: Blacks should heed Obama’s advice

Obama’s speech should rate as the best ever by a black, even surpassing the one made by Martin Luther King Jr, for sheer forthrightness. It reminds us of some of our politicians who use casteism as a crutch to advance their political career..

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US ready to work till January 20 for nuke deal

With the Indo-US nuclear deal yet to take off, US said it would make all efforts to get the pact through Congress by January 20, when new president assumes office. UPA - Left will meet today regarding the signing of safeguards agreement with IAEA..

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Statue of Shivaji in the Arabian Sea

There are statues of Shivaji in different parts of Maharashtra as there are of Netaji in important locations of Kolkata. But, honoring Shivaji with an edifice of the proportions that is being contemplated will certainly gladden the hearts of Indians..

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Sherlock Holmes in the news room

TV channels these days play the role of Sherlock Holmes, but in the end, botch up every investigation under the sun. Moreover, in a rat race to gain high TRPs, news channel gives more coverage to trivial issues than other important news of the day..

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Meshri in Idaho University Alumni Hall of Fame

Dr Mesri, an Indian born scientist, was recently awarded a plaque from University of Idaho for his immense contribution to the field of industrialisation of fluorine chemistry. At present he heads 'Advanced research chemicals' in Catoosa.'.

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World day to combat desertification and drought

This year’s celebration of the world day is very important since the adoption of the 10-year strategic plan and framework to enhance the implementation of the Convention represents a turning point in the UNCCD process and curb desertification..

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World food crisis: WFP launches strategic plan

The United Nations World Food Programme has chalked out a strategic plan to solve the global good crisis. Under the plan, more than two billion dollars are going to be spent on food, transport and staff in the developing world..

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Hang Musharraf, demands Nawaz Sharif

As the lawyers' protest rally reached Islamabad from Lahore, the demonstration took the shape of a Pakistan Muslim League (PML) rally. Nawaz Sharif added fuel to the public ire by demanding that Musharraf be hanged for constitutional crimes..

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World day to combat desertification and drought

This year’s celebration of the world day is very important since the adoption of the 10-year strategic plan and framework to enhance the implementation of the Convention represents a turning point in the UNCCD process and curb desertification..

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Hindu leaders call for boycott of Paramount products

After many futile attempts to contact the presenters of the film 'The Love Guru', the Hindu protester being led by Indo-American leader Rajan Zed are considering calling a boycott of Paramount and Viacom products worldwide..

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Myanmar tops list in deforestation in world

The Myanmar junta needs to take lessons from Cyclone Nargis and seriously check massive deforestation in the country. With the junta turning a blind eye and even profiting from rampant illegal logging, the ecological balance is seriously impaired..

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Beliefnet ready to post protesting Hindus' viewpoint

Beliefnet, the largest spiritual website, has agreed to post the views of Hindus alongside the promotional trailers of the movie 'The Love Guru' on their website. Hindu leaders feel that this is in contradiction to the website's mission..

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Counselling to bus-crash-affected students

Three students – two from University of Limpopo and one from University of Venda – died in a bus crash in Giyane. Dr Msimeki, a psychologist at University of Limpopo turf loop campus, gave a counselling session to those affected by the bus accident..

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Counselling to bus-crash-affected students

Three students – two from University of Limpopo and one from University of Venda – died in a bus crash in Giyane. Dr Msimeki, a psychologist at University of Limpopo turf loop campus, gave a counselling session to those affected by the bus accident..

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The users of PERI increasing in Nepal

The users of Programme for Enhancement of Research Information have been increasing in Nepal. It provides online journals, research works to academic users, but does not cater to commercial interests. Its further promotion requires more financial aid..

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Choppers allowed into cyclone devastated Myanmar

The junta's reluctance in allowing helicopters to airlift relief supplies to the cyclone devastated areas in Irrawaddy Delta seems to have been overcome in hiccups. First one was allowed, then five and finally the last four today, while people died..

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AIDS no more a global threat: WHO

World Health Organisation (WHO) reveals that the threat posed by HIV/AIDS has finally disappeared among heterosexuals the world over. The study states that the deadly disease is mainly found in the sex workers or people having sex with them..

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Paramount backtracks on its word to Hindus

The presenters of 'The Love Guru' seem to have backtracked on their promise to pre-screen the movie. Attempts to reach the executives of Paramount Pictures have been futile. In light of this, Hindu groups are planning to hit the streets..

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Tokyo: Man stabs 7 to death

Tokyo witnessed one of the worst crimes on Sunday. A man stabbed seven pedestrians to death on a busy street leaving the whole nation shocked. The man foretold the violence of the crime through a series of phone messages posted on the internet..

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I am not resigning, announces Musharraf

Pervez Musharraf rubbished the reports, which said that he would resign soon. He remarked that he was a “constitutionally” elected president of the nation and was executing his duties & responsibilities uncompromisingly according to the Constitution..

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Radical Islamic in Netherlands

Netherlands have started feeling the toll of the short-sighted decision made by their politicians. The Turks and the Moroccans who were allowed to migrate into the country have started acting as radical Islamics against the same government..

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