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Guinness World Record for Most Christmas Lights on a Property [VIDEO]

An Australian family has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for having the most number of Christmas lights on a property, said a statement by the Guinness World Records Press Office.

Dec 26, 2011

Bhanwari Case: Key Accused Surrenders

In a new development after the arrest of former Rajasthan Water Resources Minister Mahipal Maderna on Dec. 2, in connection to the missing Rajasthani nurse, Bhanwari Devi's case, another key accused has surrendered before the additional chief judicial magistrate, Jodhpur on Friday.

Dec 23, 2011

Christmas Card: Will GenNext Ever Feel Its Warmth?

With Christmas at hand, it's time to send the season's greetings to family and friends. But sadly, the young generation seems to be drowned in internet technology, as many have forgotten the value of Christmas cards.

Dec 23, 2011

Registrations Begin for Anna's "Jail Bharo" Campaign

Anti-corruption group Team Anna has started registration for Anna Hazare's "Jail Bharo" campaign to protest against the government's Lokpal Bill.

Dec 23, 2011

Indian Patients Rejoice - Artificial Heart Will Arrive in 2012, Says Dr Mukesh Hariawala

The medical world often finds itself clueless when it comes to providing treatment to the patients with terminal heart disease who are not candidates for routine angioplasty, stent or bypass surgery. Such patients can benefit only by transplantation which is not a practical solution due to severe shortage of donor hearts.

Dec 21, 2011

Govt to Resume Audit of Defense Lands

Defense Minister AK Antony said that the government has decided to resume Audit of defense lands and will prepare a data on encroachment on defense lands.

Dec 21, 2011

Arms Factory of Indian Mujahideen Unearthed

An Arms factory belonging to Indian Mujahedeen (IM) has been unearthed in Delhi recently, said Minister of State in Ministry of Home Affairs, Jitendra Singh, in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Dec 21, 2011

Southern Philippines after Typhoon Washi's Devastation (PHOTOS)

Philippines fell victim to nature's wrath last week, as Typhoon Washi killed nearly 1000 people and leaving thousands homeless.

Dec 21, 2011

Weather Bureau Warns of a Wet Christmas

Weather forecasters warned of a possible wet Christmas in Australia because of two possible cyclones that are just near the Australian coast.

Dec 21, 2011

Chidambaram Withdraws Statement on Mullaperiyar Dam Issue

Indian Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, has reportedly withdrawn controversial remarks referring to by-elections, in the context of the Mullaperiyar dam issue.

Dec 18, 2011

Jyoti Amge is World's Shortest Woman; Photos of the Guinness World Records Holder

Jyoti Amge celebrated her 18th birthday on Friday with a difference. She was declared the world's shortest living woman by the Guinness World Records.

Dec 17, 2011

IISC Bangalore Attack Case: Six People Convicted

A fast track court, in the south Indian city of Bangalore, has convicted six people who were held responsible for the terror attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in 2005. The convictions were delivered on Saturday.

Dec 17, 2011

Aakash Tablet: Online Booking Opens, Available for Rs 2500

Aakash tablet, the world's cheapest tablet produced by DataWind, is finally on sale. Online booking for the Android tablet is open, and about 30,000 tablets have been put on sale.

Dec 17, 2011

Fake Currency Menace: Government Empowers National Investigation Agency

The Indian government has empowered the National Investigation Agency (NIA), under the National Investigation Agency Act, to inquire into the fake currency racket in the country and prosecute those held responsible, according to Namo Narain Meena, the Minister of State for Finance.

Dec 17, 2011

Hindus Protest Removal of Gandhi's Favorite Song from U.S. School District Concert

Hindus in United States are upset over reported removal of popular Hindu song "Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram" from Holiday Concert of Greendale School District in Wisconsin (USA).

Dec 17, 2011