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Scientists Discover Rare Mosquito Fossil of Intact Belly Full of Dried Blood

A rare prehistoric fossil of a female mosquito was discovered by a team of US researchers from oil shales in an ancient lakebed in Montana. What makes this discovery unusual is that the mosquito fossil still has an intact belly full of dried blood from ancient animals. The finding proves how little insects have changed over time. Oct 17, 2013
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India vs Australia Second ODI Score: Rohit, Kohli, and Dhawan Thump Aussies Into Submission

Rohit Sharma (141 n.o.), Shikhar Dhawan (95) and Virat Kohli (123) treated the crowd in Jaipur, and everyone watching around the world with some delightful strokeplay, taking India to the 360-run target in just 43.3 overs, yes 43.3 overs, with nine wickets in hand, yes, really they lost just a single wicket all innings, against Australia in the second one-day international! Oct 16, 2013
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Dussehra: Ansari, Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi witness burning of Ravan effigies in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday visited the Subhash Park in New Delhi where the effigy of the evil king Ravana, Meghnad and Kubhakaran burned at about 06:15 PM to mark the celebration of Hindu festival Dussehra. The dignitaries then visited the Ramlila Maidan like every year to witness the ritual. The other high dignitaries present at the site were Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dekshit and Law Minister Kapil Sibal along with Priyanka Gandhi. The VIPS were escorted to a flower bedecked stage by the organisers of the event soon after their arrival at the ground. The atmosphere in the ground was one of traditional gaiety, fun and frolic. Oct 13, 2013
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Manipur's Loktak Lake attracts tourists

Manipur, Oct 12 (ANI): Loktak Lake, situated in Bishnupur district of Manipur, some 48 kilometers from Imphal, covers an area of 312 square kilometers. It is rich in biodiversity and was recognized as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention of 1990. On its south-west periphery lies the Keibul Lamjao National Park, believed to be the only floating National Park in the world, inhabited by the endangered Brow Antlered Deer or Sangai. It is surrounded by hills and its scenic beauty has the potential of attracting many visitors. Various species of birds and animals inhabit the area, and a large population living in and around it depend on the lake for their sustenance. Oct 12, 2013
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Kenya and Tanzania conduct joint wildlife census

A joint wildlife census is being conducted by Kenya and Tanzania in Amboseli National Park to establish the landscape's wildlife population, trends and distribution. Duration: 01:49 Oct 12, 2013