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Google Science Fair 2012: Three Indian Teenagers Among 15 Finalists

Three Indian youngsters have been selected for Google Science Fair 2012 . The shortlisted teenagers will represent India in the global competition to be held in United States.

Jun 13, 2012

Pakistan: Bomb Blast At Seminary Kills 14, Injures 40

At least 14 people were reportedly killed, including three children, and more than 40 were injured in a bomb attack that took place outside a seminary in Pakistan. So far no militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack

Jun 8, 2012

Manmohan Singh On Extending the Olive Branch To Suu Kyi: An Opportunistic Move for India?

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Myanmar this week ended with an invitation to democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi to visit India, a sign that India hopes to rebuild ties dampened by its association with the former military junta.

Jun 1, 2012

John Abraham to Tie the Knot with Girlfriend Priya Soon?

Despite his break-up with long time girlfriend Bipasha Basu, John Abraham is in a happy place. 2012 has proved to be good for Abraham! His movies "Houseful 2" and "Vicky Donor" are huge hits at the box office. He has finally found his soul mate in girlfriend Priya Runchal, an investment banker in Mumbai.

Apr 27, 2012

US Gates Remain Shut For Narendra Modi: "No Change On Visa Policy"

The United States administration has not yet changed its stance on granting visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, in spite of his developing image at the international platforms over his exemplary governance.

Apr 26, 2012

NCTC Controversy: Non-Congress CMs Accuse Centre of Trying to Destroy Federal Structure

The amendments moved by the Opposition parties on the controversial National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) were defeated in the Lok Sabha recently but the controversy is far from over with political parties including United Progressive Alliance (UPA) alliance up in arms against it.

Apr 17, 2012

Serious Internal Security Challenges Remain; North-East Still Complex, says Manmohan Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh stressed on the challenges the country faces from internal forces at the Conference of Chief Ministers on Internal Security on Monday.

Apr 16, 2012

SC Upholds Right To Education Act; 25 Percent Reservation For Poor Children

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the cabinet's decision in implementing the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act 2009 as it directed all the schools including those owned by private organisations to provide 25 percent of free seats for the kids hailing from socially and economically backward classes.

Apr 14, 2012

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Communal Clashes Terrifies Old City Areas Of Hyderabad; Indefinite Curfew Imposed

The Saidabad and Madannapet areas in Hyderabad were hotspots for the communal clashes on Sunday between two different religious groups, which pressed the state government to impose indefinite curfew.

Apr 9, 2012

Indian Railway Budget 2012-13 at a Glance

Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi presented a bold and ambitious Railway Budget 2012-13 in Parliament, giving importance to passengers' safety, security and amenities. Here is the Railway Budget at a glance.

Mar 15, 2012

Indian Railway Budget 2012: Highlights

Railway Minister Dinesh Tivedi Wednesday presented the Railway Budget 2012-13 in Parliament. Here are the highlights of the budget.

Mar 14, 2012

Sri Sri to Visit Pakistan to Promote Peace

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will embark on a three-day peace mission to Pakistan from March 12.

Mar 10, 2012

'Asura's Wrath': Video Game on Hindu Deity Provokes Anger

"Asura's Wrath," a popular Hindu-themed action adventure video game has come under criticism from Hindus in the United States for trivializing the religion and its concepts.

Mar 9, 2012

Salman Rushdie Slams Indian Govt. and Religious Extremists

Following the cancellation of his proposed live video conference at the Jaipur Literature Festival on Tuesday, due to protests by the Muslim community, popular writer Salman Rushdie slammed the Indian government and religious extremists for preventing "free speech" in the country.

Jan 25, 2012

Pakistan President Gilani Offers to Resign after Court Issued Contempt Notice

Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has reportedly offered to resign after the country's Supreme Court on Monday served him contempt of court notice for not pursuing corruption case against President Asif Ali Zardari.

Jan 16, 2012

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