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CERN Found God Particle? What Is The Higgs Boson?

Scientists at the CERN research centre near Geneva, Switzerland, unveiled their latest findings on Wednesday in their search for the Higgs boson, also known as God particle, a subatomic particle believed to be key to the formation of stars, planets and eventually life after the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago. Jul 4, 2012
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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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London Olympics: Sports Ministry to Take up the Dow Matter Directly

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to took up the matter directly with International Olympics Committee (IOC) urging it to go beyond lesser considerations, and in the larger interests of the ideals of human rights, compassion and solidarity, cancel the sponsorship of Dow Chemicals for the London Olympics, 2012. Mar 15, 2012
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President Pratibha Patil's Speech on Eve of Republic Day

The President of India, Pratibha Patil, addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 63rd Republic Day. Speaking to the nation's billion-plus citizens, the President stressed on the fact that the "foremost priority is the removal of poverty, hunger and malnutrition, disease and illiteracy". Jan 26, 2012
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Empower the Entrepreneurs to Beat Slow Economic Growth: Sramana Mitra

The world may fear another economic slowdown with growth rates everywhere falling. However, Sramana Mitra, an Indian-born writer, strategy consultant and entrepreneur, is optimistic about fighting the crisis. She talks of her mission to create millions of entrepreneurs through her project "1M/1M" and the growth strategy that will best suit India. Here are excerpts from the interview: Dec 8, 2011