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Mysterious Killer Virus Claims 3 More Lives in Bihar, Death Toll Touches 21

Three more children have been killed in the past 24 hours, making the total lives claimed by an unidentified virus in Muzaffarpur to 21. The disease dubbed as 'acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) was first reported in April last week in the district of Muzaffarpur in North Bihar.

Jun 8, 2013

18 Killed and Dozens Injured in Himachal Pradesh Bus Mishap

Himachal Pradesh got its second major shock in a month when eighteen people were killed and 14 others injured as a bus carrying them fell into a 500 deep feet gorge in Sirmaur district of the state.

Jun 7, 2013

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4 Feared Dead as Second Penang Bridge in Malaysia Collapses

Four people are feared dead as the Second Penang Bridge in Malaysia collapsed on to their vehicle around 7 pm on Thursday. The incident took place at the Batu Maung section of the bridge which is under construction.

Jun 7, 2013

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Oldest Evidence of Cancer Found in Neanderthal Bone

Researchers have found the earliest evidence of bone cancer in the rib of a 120,000-year-old Neanderthal from Krapina, Croatia.

Jun 6, 2013

Paris Jackson Hospitalised after Suicide Bid, Used Meat Cleaver to Cut Arm

Paris Jackson, the 15-year-old daughter of pop icon Michael Jackson, was reportedly rushed to hospital earlier on Wednesday after a possible suicide bid.

Jun 6, 2013

Simple Vinegar Test Cuts Cervical Cancer Death in India by One-Third, Says Study

Nearly 73,000 deaths across the world from cervical cancer could be prevented by a simple vinegar test, according to a study.

Jun 3, 2013

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Nomophobia: 9 out of 10 Mobile Phone Users Fear Losing Contact, Says Survey

How many of you often check and re-check your gear or pockets to make sure you haven't forgotten your mobile phone? There are nine in 10 chances that you may be suffering from nomophobia, a new symptom which is gripping mobile users worldwide.

Jun 3, 2013

Why Microsoft Founder Bill Gates Wants to Meet Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan?

Bill Gates in his blog - thegatenotes - had expressed his wish to meet Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and since then the speculations regarding why the Microsoft founder want to meet Amir is circulating.

Jun 1, 2013

Kerala Reports First Death of the Season from H1N1

Kerala has reported the season's first death due to H1N1. Simi Mol, a 27 year old pregnant lady is the first victim of the epidemic.

Jun 1, 2013

World No Tobacco Day 2013: 6 Million Die Every Year from Tobacco Use, Says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) celebrates World No Tobacco Day 2013 on Friday with the theme "ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship", highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and the need to advocate policies that will reduce its consumption.

May 31, 2013