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Indian Diplomatic Row: The Story of Krittika and Devyani as Victims of US Mistreatment

Devyani and Krittika both woman were subjected to the extreme high handedness of the US authorities.

Dec 18, 2013

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Sen. Baucus to be US Ambassador to China; Will his Inability to Speak Chinese Put him at Odds?

Although the White House and the Senate have not confirmed the news, talks have already begun to surface in the media on why Senator Max Baucus will be, if he indeed is picked as the ambassador to China, a strange choice for the post.

Dec 19, 2013

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US Gloats as China Worries Over Growing Japanese Arsenal

With an additional $10 Billion towards strengthening its military firepower, Japan is on a 'war path,' - a move that has the blessing of Pentagon and the approval of Washington. The strategy has hit the bull's eye as it has left Beijing worried over the growing power of Japan.

Dec 21, 2013

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China’s New Year Gift to its Citizens: Country Allows Couples to have Two Children

China has finally come up with a resolution for the controversial one-child policy, with a new law allowing couples to have two children if either parent is an only child. Is it China's new year gift to its citizen?

Dec 28, 2013

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UK Woman Tries to Sell Her Baby Online for £150,000 - Can it be True?

An advertisement on popular classifieds website Gumtree in which a young woman apparently tried to sell her baby has outraged the public in the United Kingdom.

Dec 28, 2013

Devyani Khobragade Arrest Case: US Trying to Sail in Two Boats at Once

Although a top US administration official declared that the arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade should not 'negatively impact' the bilateral relationship between the two countries, sources in the US have confirmed proceedings against the diplomat are unlikely to be withdrawn.

Dec 31, 2013

Sec 377 Verdict: Petition Filed against Centre's Plea to Review Supreme Court Judgement

A Supreme Court advocate has filed a petition for dismissal of central government's plea seeking review of the court judgement that makes gay sex an offence in India.

Jan 5, 2014

Journalists Use Clever Ways to Tackle Francois Hollande as he tries to Evade Questions on Alleged Affair

French President Francois Hollande appeared to be a troubled man in a defensive mode during a press conference on Tuesday. He also remained absolutely poised to shut down any questions that circulated around his personal life.

Jan 15, 2014

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Sunanda Pushkar Dead: Three-Member Panel of Doctors Conduct Autopsy; Shashi Tharoor Discharged after Anxiety Attack

Over rapidly developing events after the death of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor's wife late Friday, it has now been confirmed that the autopsy on the body will be conducted shortly on Saturday by a three-member panel of doctors in AIIMS.

Jan 18, 2014

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‘Anarchist’ Becomes One of Most Searched Words on Google; Thanks to Arvind Kejriwal?

It has perhaps been the most uttered word in the past few days, ever since the New Delhi government has been showing its grotesque way of governance, which many slam as not having grown from the 'activism' mode

Jan 21, 2014

Japanese Fishermen Kill at least 2 Dozen Dolphins, Japan Calls it Tradition

At least 30 dolphins were culled for their meat, according to reports.

Jan 22, 2014

Excessive Watching of Pornography may Affect Brain; Study Finds

Notorious ‘Revenge’ Porn Site Owner Arrested; Hunter Moore Charged With Hacking Emails, Posting Explicit Images Online

U.S. authorities have arrested an infamous "revenge porn" website operator and another California man on charges of stealing photos showing nudity from hundreds of hacked emails and posting them online.

Jan 24, 2014

Rakhi Sawant Can Govern Better than Arvind Kejriwal, Says Uddhav Thackeray; Actor Thanks for ‘Compliment’

Thackeray, in an editorial in his party's propaganda publication Saamna, said that the Bollywood's item girl Rakhi Sawant could do better governance than the Delhi Chief Minister, adding that Kejriwal was a "circus ringmaster leading a fair of madmen."

Jan 24, 2014

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Mumbai Techie Esther Anuhya’s Murder Case: Four Auto Drivers Detained, Police Suspect Rape

Four auto drivers have been arrested by the Mumbai Police in connection with the murder of Esther Anuhya, a 23-year-old software engineer, whose decomposed and burnt body was found in a highway in the outskirts of the city on 16 January.

Jan 25, 2014

Pakistan Judge Sentences Mentally Ill Briton to Death for Claiming to be Prophet Muhammad

The man, Mohammed Asghar, was arrested in 2010 in Rawalpindi.