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Being Behind Bars a Badge of Honour in East UP Constituency
Some 85 km from Gorakhpur is Nautanva, a Vidhan Sabha constituency in Maharajganj district of eastern Uttar Pradesh. But unlike the other odd 400 constituencies of the state, it stands out.
Donald Trump's Spy Pick 'Shocked' by India's 104-satellite Feat
"They may be small in size with different functions and so forth but one rocket can send up, I think it was 104 platforms," said Coats, who if confirmed would be in-charge of all major American intelligence agencies including the CIA.
Demonetisation to Cut Tax Avoidance, Corruption; Credit Positive: Moody's
Demonetisation will be credit positive for India as it is likely to reduce tax avoidance and corruption, Moody's Investors Service said on Wednesday.
Government Notifies Law to Make Banned Note Possession Punishable
The government has notified the law that makes holding of more than 10 scrapped notes punishable with a minimum fine of Rs 10,000.
Planning a Long Trip? Know How to Avoid Jetlags
Are you packing your bags and jetting off to far-flung destinations? But when crossing three or more time zones, travellers can end up out of kilter with local time and suffering from jetlag.
Vodafone Rolls Out 4G service in Pune
Vodafone India Ltd announced the launch of its Vodafone SuperNetTM 4G service in Pune.
Five Foods Dieters Should Think Twice About Avoiding
These five foods are often shunned by dieters, but avocado, banana, flageolet beans, chickpeas and walnuts are nutritious foods that can be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet
Tourists, Entrepreneurs Buzzing From Hong Kong Meals on Wheels Venture
A brand new culinary experience has hit the streets in Asia. Sixteen food trucks have wheeled into Hong Kong for the first time ever - delighting diners with a menu of intriguing local street food delicacies and western classics, all with an innovative tw...
How Clean was SP's Clean Sweep in 2012 Assembly Elections?
Though SP romped home with 224 of the 403 Assembly seats, its show was not even across the length and breadth of the vast state.
Trump's Spy Pick 'Shocked' by India launching 104 Satellites
US President Donald Trump's top spymaster nominee has said he was "shocked" to read that India successfully launched more than 100 satellites in one go last month.
Maharashtra to Get 8 Post Office Passport Seva Kendra Centres
The MEA and Department of Posts had announced to utilise the Head Post Offices (HPO) in various states as Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK). The objective of this partnership is to extend passport services on a larger scale.
Why Congress is Okay with Akhilesh Keeping Rahul at Arm's Length
Samajwadi Party strategists have advised Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav against doing joint rallies and roadshows with Rahul Gandhi. But the Congress is not complaining.
Navy's Fighter Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Mangaluru
A MiG-29K fighter jet of the Indian Navy made an emergency landing at Mangaluru airport at 5pm on Tuesday and was stuck on the runway for several hours as it suffered a tyre burst.
New Computer Method to Predict Time of Body Clock
In addition to predicting the circadian time, the researchers demonstrated that ZeitZeiger can also be used to show how disruptions to sleep-wake and light-dark cycles affect the circadian clock.