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Opposition Parties Criticize UPA over Lokpal Fiasco

Opposition parties in both houses of Parliament criticized the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA), accusing the government of running away from the Rajya Sabha on Thursday night, without voting on the contentious Lokpal Bill.

Dec 30, 2011

Hindu Community Applauds Russian Court's Rejection of Ban on Bhagavad Gita

Hindus across the world have reportedly welcomed the dismissal, by a court in Tomsk, Siberia, of a proposed ban on the translation, publication and spread of the contents of an ancient religious scripture, the Bhagavad Gita.

Dec 30, 2011

6 Killed as Cyclone Thane Inflicts Havoc in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Six persons were killed as cyclonic storm "Thane" crossed the Tamil Nadu coast Friday, it has been reported.

Dec 30, 2011

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India, Oman Extend MoU on Military Cooperation

India and Oman have extended the validity of the existing bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Military Cooperation, signed in December 2005, for a further period of five years.

Dec 29, 2011

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