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Lance Armstrong Finally Admits to Doping: Oprah Winfrey Grills Disgraced Cyclist [PHOTOS]

After denying doping charges for two decades and even threatening people who challenged his cycling feats, Tour de France seven times winner Lance Amstrong has shocked the world by admitting to using drugs in an interview with Oprah Winfrey

Jan 18, 2013

Former VJ, Actress Sophiya Haque Passes Away in London Hospital

Haque was suffering from pneumonia and was admitted to a hospital in London for treatment, Firstpost reported quoting sources as saying. Haque had also been suffering from cancer.

Jan 17, 2013

Malegaon Blast Accused Sadhvi Pragya Thakur Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts, has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Jan 10, 2013

Former England Captain Tony Greig Passes Away at 66

Former England captain and popular cricket commentator Tony Greig died of heart attack in Sydney on Saturday, according to Australian broadcaster Nine Network which employed him as a cricket commentator. He was 66. Tony Greig was diagnosed with lung cancer in October and had been undergoing treatment since then.

Dec 29, 2012

Average Lifespan of Indians Shorter than Chinese and Americans: Study

The average life span of Indians is shorter than that of Chinese and Americans, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010.

Dec 14, 2012

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Google Doodles Evolution of Computers to Commemorate Ada Lovelace's 197th Birthday

Search engine giant Google on Monday commemorated the 197th birth anniversary of Ada Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer, with an intriguing doodle.

Dec 10, 2012

Notable Deaths of 2012: From Whitney Houston to Neil Armstrong [PHOTOS]

Many big personalities passed away this year, leaving their footprints on the sands of time. Notable people like Neil Armstrong, Whitney Houston, Robin Gibb, Helen Gurley Brown, Tony Scott and Ernest Borgnine passed away in 2012.

Dec 5, 2012

Actress Manisha Koirala Admitted to Hopsital for Cancer: Reports

Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala is reportedly battling cancer and is hospitalised for treatment, The Times of India reported.

Nov 29, 2012

India vs England: Pujara, Spinners Turn Game in Hosts' Favour

India's spinners came to the party after Cheteshwar Pujara had ensured a big score for the hosts, with England reeling on 41 for three after the second day of the first Test in Ahmedabad. India dominated the second day from the beginning until the end, even if their batting might have been a little slow. Pujara scored an unbeaten 205, with Indian declaring their first innings on 521 for eight.

Nov 16, 2012

Shah Rukh Khan to Launch Autobiography "Twenty Years in a Decade" Soon

Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan will soon release his autobiography titled "Twenty Years in a Decade", reported Press Trust of India.

Nov 12, 2012

Yuvraj Singh to Play in First Test Series after Cancer Recovery

The much-awaited India England test series will begin Thursday in Ahmedabad. Yuvraj Singh's fitness will be closely watched as this will be his first test match after his recovery from cancer.

Nov 9, 2012

Barack Obama's Victory Picture Sets New Record on Facebook, Twitter [PHOTOS]

A photo shared by re-elected US president Barack Obama on his Twitter page after his recent victory has set new records on the social networking sphere.

Nov 8, 2012

A Pakistani Ranger and an Indian Border Security Force officer shake hands during the daily parade at the Pakistan-India joint check-post at Wagah border

Bhavesh Parmar Returns to India 7 Years After Drifting into Pakistan

A 32-year-old software engineer from Mumbai has finally been reunited with his mother after spending seven years in Lahore's central jail.

Oct 26, 2012

Sarah Harding Suffering from Skin Cancer? Awaits Test Result

Sarah Harding, a member of all-girls band Girls Aloud, is reportedly diagnosed with skin cancer and underwent a minor surgery for it last week.

Oct 23, 2012

NCP Meet on Ajit Pawar Resignation Cancelled After Senior MLA Death

The legislator's meet on the political crisis within the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party alliance scheduled on Wednesday, following the resignation of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, was cancelled due to the recent death of senior leader Babasaheb Kupekar.

Sep 26, 2012

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