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Depressed Thai Woman Feeds Self to Crocodiles at Bangkok Zoo

A 36-year-old Thai woman suffering from acute depression fed herself to the crocodiles at a Bangkok zoo in Thailand.

Sep 6, 2012

Blue Moon 2012: Stunning Photos of Rare Astronomical Events [PHOTOS]

"Once in Blue Moon" is not just a phrase but it is a rare phenomenon which occurs every 2.7 years. Friday's night was the night when we were treated with second full moon in August at around 19:28 PM IST. The first full moon occurred on Aug. 1 in US and on Aug. 2 in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Sep 1, 2012

7.6 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Philippines; Tsunami Fear Grips the Country

An earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck off the Philippines on Friday damaging roads and bridges and sending people fleeing to higher ground in fear of a tsunami, a politician and authorities said.

Aug 31, 2012

World's Shortest Man, Woman Meet for the First Time in History [VIDEO]

The world's shortest man and shortest woman met for the first time in history at the production of 57th edition of the Guinness World Records 2013 book.

Aug 30, 2012

LIVE BLOG: Congress Reacts to Allegation of BJP Leaders

The unrelenting Opposition parties refused to allow regular business in Parliament and created ruckus in Lokh Sabha, thus interrupting Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his address to the Parliament on Monday.

Aug 27, 2012

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Shinde's First Conversation With Malik on Eid-ul-Fitr Over India Exodus

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde extended his Eid-ul-Fitr wishes to his Pakistani counterpart Rehman Malik on Monday, and voiced concerns over Pakistan's alleged misuse of social media to stir communal uneasiness in India.

Aug 20, 2012

Traun Gogoi Assures Safety of NE People in Midst of Adversity

Assam chief minister Traun Gogoi issued an appeal to the North-East communities not to give into the daunting rumours and stay calm as the exodus in Indian cities continued into its fourth consecutive day on Saturday.

Aug 18, 2012

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Exodus Continues in India: Plight of North-East People of Bangalore in Pictures

The exodus of North-East people in different parts of the country continued on Saturday, despite the repeated assurances by the Central and state governments.

Aug 18, 2012

North-East People Continue to Flee; Karnataka CM Assures Protection, Appeals for Calm

At least 6800 northeast people in Bangalore began fleeing to their homes on Wednesday evening after hearing rumors about possible attacks in the city. Around 1000 people are expected to leave tonight, officials confirmed.

Aug 16, 2012

International Prostitution Racket Busted at New Delhi Airport; 37 Girls Rescued

The Social Service Branch (SSB) of Mumbai police rescued 37 sex workers from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday, DNA reported.

Aug 16, 2012

India's Independence Day Celebration in Pictures

India marked its 66th Independence Day on Wednesday with people from nook and corner of the country celebrating with great pomp - schools and colleges, organizations and companies hoisting the national tri colour. Check out the pictures of India's Independence Day celebration.

Aug 15, 2012