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August 14 is the 226th day of the year (227th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 139 days remaining until the end of the year.read more

Poly bags used openly even three years after banning

Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has failed to prevent city from using poly bags even three years after they were banned. Now Urban Local Bodies Department has asked the MCG to present the challans they issued against poly users, sellers and producers.more

Is corruption always a top-down phenomenon?

Corruption is not always a top-down phenomenon that a politician acquires once he gets the power. It is entrenched deep in our minds to loot and plunder so that we can build a palace for our children, but it is high time that we, without waiting for Anna or Ramdev shed this corrupt mentality.more

Tragedy places Hollywood celebrities first US Heat Index

Good news might give you momentary happiness but it is tragedies that linger far beyond the moment. This has been proved again and again in the Hollywood Celebrity Heat List. more

Dietary tips to keep your bones stronger

All the activities we do in our day to day life, like sitting, standing, jumping, and walking, etc., are associated with bones. Bones are the basis of our skeletal system, whose function is to protect the vital organs of the body and to give a shape and structure to our body.more

Manipur needs a strong state policy on child rights

Manipur needs a strong and energetic State Commission for ensuring children's rights in the midst of frequent child trafficking, kidnapping, physical assaults, sexual abuses, deprivations, hunger, illiteracy and emotional insecurity. It should be implemented under a comprehensive policy on children's rights with strong political commitment.more

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Ready to sweep floor on Sonia Gandhi's command: Charandas Mahant
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Cheaper roaming charges: Customers may get to pay 30% less for it from July 1
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Muslims help Pandits to perform puja in Kashmir
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CBI to quiz Intelligence Bureau officer in Ishrat Jahan case today
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Government allows gold exports from SEZs after value addition
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Rupee weakens, not far from record low ahead of Fed
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Heavy rains wreak havoc in north India, Uttarakhand worst hit; flood warning in UP, Delhi
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G8 summit to focus on tax, trade and transparency
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Modi likely to meet Advani, Rajnath today; may visit Ayodhya soon
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Cabinet reshuffle: Eight new ministers to be sworn in
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