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Giant 'Mushroom Cloud' Covers Beijing Skyline [PHOTOS & VIDEOS]

A giant "mushroom cloud" resembling like an atomic explosion was spotted over Beijing last week that was followed by thunder and lighting. The huge cloud had sparked fear among people that an Armageddon, an end of the world-like event was underway. Jun 19, 2012

Diesel Cars May Turn Costlier, Special Tax of ₹255,000 On Cards

Oil Minister S Jaipal Reddy recommended a hike in excise duty to be imposed on diesel-based vehicles. The proposed levies, it is said, will be as steep as INR 255,000 for sedans and sports or multi utility vehicles, while smaller vehicles will be slapped with an excise tax of INR 170,000. Jun 13, 2012

CBSE Class XII Results 2012 on May 28: Where To Find Results?

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will declare class XII results on Monday (May 28) morning. The CBSE announced that the results of Senior School Certificate Examination 2012 (Class XII) will be declared at 11.00 am on Monday. May 26, 2012
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Kolkata Joins Slutwalk Protest to Supports Women's Right [Photos]

Kolkata on Thursday joined a global movement of Slutwalk rally to protest against claims that women's attire or her behavior provoked rape and sexual assault. Slutwalk is a protest movement against sexual violence that began last year in Toronto when police official commented on women's attire saying, "women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimized." May 25, 2012
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Up For Sales In India

Samsung has officially launched Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 in Indian markets, which is already available in various countries, including UK, US, Canada. The Galaxy Tab 2 went up for the sales in India in a quick succession of its pre-booking announcement. May 25, 2012
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Auto Stocks Plunge Amidst Petrol Price Hike

BSE Auto index took a hit on Thursday morning trade session amidst petrol price hike. Maruti Suzuki took the worst hit, trading shares at Rs. 1,132 and reporting a fall of 1.67 percent at At 1:22 p.m. May 24, 2012

Lakshmi Mittal Tops UK’s Richest List (SLIDESHOW)

Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal retained his crown as Britain's richest man for the successive seventh year. Despite losing almost a quarter of his wealth over the past year following a fall in the share value of his ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steelmaker, Mittal retained the top spot with an asset worth 12.7 billion pounds. Apr 29, 2012