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Russian firm to provide 2.5 million tonnes of gas to India: Foreign Secretary

Moscow, Oct 22 (ANI): India's foreign secretary Sujatha Singh has said that the country's biggest gas transporter and marketer, GAIL, had signed a 20-year deal with Russian gas major, Gazprom, for the supply of 2.5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas. Singh, made this statement at a news conference in Moscow, after the conclusion of the summit talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh. Oct 22, 2013
More than 300 New Species Discovered in Greater Mekong (Reuters)

Britons Relished Frog Legs 8,000 Years Before French

Brits and French have been at loggerheads for centuries. This eons-old enmity eventually gave rise to derogatory terms where the Brits nicknamed the French as frog eaters and the French in turn called them as the nation of traders. But a new study has turned the tables around by stating that it were the Brits who first discovered the culinary quality of frogs. Oct 18, 2013
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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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US national museums reopen

The US Natural History Museum, along with the rest of the Smithsonian Museums, reopened on Thursday morning after a deal was reached in Congress to re-open the federal government. Duration: 01:00 Oct 17, 2013
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Stay away from committing these skin sins

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Radiant youthful skin is the first sign of good health and the most meager of skin sins you commit, ranging from over exfoliating to using an unclean makeup kit should be avoided if you desire a flawless skin. First in the list is Smoking the biggest ever skin vices. This habit creates wrinkles as well as dull skin and can add in an extra 2.5 years of age. Second includes taking hot showers, however relaxing it may seem. The skin on face is delicate and warm water can weaken the capillaries leading to a redness and dry skin. Third comes Consuming alcohol. Apart from the dull look that it causes, drinking a lot might also dehydrate the skin and remove its natural oils, leaving it extremely dry. Alcohol can also cause permanent damages to skin in the long run. Next comes using dirty makeup bushes. Next time you go for make up, don’t touch your skin with that used dirty brush. It can lead to acne because of bacterial infection. Oct 16, 2013
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Nibbling chocolate can boost men's performance in bedroom

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Eating chocolate can add sugar to your romantic life, as it can boost a man's bedroom performances for up to six hours. Belgium scientists, who worked for seven years to prove their theory, said that chocolates are good for sex because the natural antioxidants found in cocoa helps maintain elasticity in blood vessels that promotes blood flow to "vital areas". The study found that eating ten grams of dark chocolate produces a significant positive effect and after antioxidant flavanol intake there is an increase in blood flow to vessels that lasts six to eight hours, with performance peaking at two hours. The study was conducted by Chocolatiers ACTICOA. Oct 16, 2013
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Nibbling chocolate can boost men's performance in bedroom

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Eating chocolate can add sugar to your romantic life, as it can boost a man's bedroom performances for up to six hours. Belgium scientists, who worked for seven years to prove their theory, said that chocolates are good for sex because the natural antioxidants found in cocoa helps maintain elasticity in blood vessels that promotes blood flow to "vital areas". The study found that eating ten grams of dark chocolate produces a significant positive effect and after antioxidant flavanol intake there is an increase in blood flow to vessels that lasts six to eight hours, with performance peaking at two hours. The study was conducted by Chocolatiers ACTICOA. Oct 16, 2013
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India, Australia Ink Pact to Focus on Clean Fuel Production

India and Australia are joining hands to develop a solution to address the fuel shortage in both nations. The countries formed a collaboration last week to find an alternative to liquid transport fuel supplies and reduce dependency on imports, stated a news release from Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia (CSIRO). Oct 15, 2013
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BJP appreciates Odisha govts effort in battling Phailin

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): As Severe cyclonic storm 'Phailin', which forced the evacuation of over eight lakh people, left a trail of destruction in coastal areas of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh and disrupted communication lines before weakening considerably on Monday, BJP national Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi appreciated state government and every organization that came together for the preparedness in the wake of the natural calamity. Oct 13, 2013
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