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SL claims victory ahead of crucial UN rights vote

Sri Lanka has described the adoption of its periodic review of human rights at Geneva's United Nations Human Rights Commission sessions without a division as a victory and an acknowledgment of its......

NHRC report to UN blasts govt on AFSPA, NREGA

The National Human Rights Commission report prepared for the second universal periodic review, a mechanism created by the United Nations General Assembly in 2006 for examining the universal......

PM on UPA's fourth anniversary: We have taken India forward

We present verbatim Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s speech on the fourth anniversary of UPA II government, ahead of the dinner organised by the government to celebrate its achievements. The......

Lanka to reject US-sponsored resolution at UNHRC

Sri Lanka will reject the final draft of a United States-sponsored resolution submitted at the United Nations Human Rights Council which seeks to "discredit" and "single out" the country over......

Lanka says 99 pc of some LLRC recommendation implemented

As it prepares to face a US-backed resolution on Lankan Tamils at the UNHRC, Sri Lanka claimed that it has implemented 99 per cent of some recommendations of the reconciliation commission already.......

Premji to commit more of his wealth to

Wipro Chairman Azim Premji said on Tuesday he will commit more of his wealth to philanthropy, as his Foundation scales up work to improve equity and quality of the primary education system in the......

European chief of IMF resigns

Amid deepening European economic crisis, the head of the International Monetary Fund in Europe has resigned citing personal reasons, the Washington-headquartered world body said."Antonio Borges,......

Nations with highest gold reserves

Gold has traditionally been the most popular precious investment in India. Indian investors buy gold to hedge market losses. Gold prices in India have been escalating very fast of late and in......

Full text of the BRICS declaration in Sanya

Leaders of BRICS -- China, Brazil, Russia, India and South Africa -- issued a joint declaration at the conclusion of the BRICS Summit in Sanya (China) on Thursday.The joint declaration lists the......

Idea: Whose baby is it anyway?

The film Social Network may be a fictional or realistic account of the creation of Facebook.However, either ways it raises interesting questions -- who actually owns an idea? What is the moral......

Review: Not a FALTU idea after all

Ankur Pathakreviews FALTU. Post YOUR reviews here!When charting out a film that takes you to the college hallways, introduces an ideal group of 'buddies', and shows all things vibrant and......

Lindsay Lohan's sexy white dress is a hit!

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Lindsay Lohan's sexy, all-white, form-fitting, mid-thigh dress, which she wore to court, has been selling like hot......

Can these serious directors make you LOL?

As a director, it's easy to get complacent and get used to certain genre. Nothing succeeds like success, which is why directors become known for a certain kind of cinema. However, the best......

Review: Plus Two is entertaining

Paresh C Palicha reviews the Malayalam film, Plus Two.The dust seems to be settling down in the Malayalam film industry after the war between various sections.Noweveryone is gearing up forOnam......

Anurag Kashyap's thriller with Kalki

Anurag Kashyap, who brings his Gulaal to the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council (MIACC) film festival in New York, is arguably the most envied filmmaker in India and an inspiration for......

Can't force India into accepting DRS: ICC

Left red-faced after the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in Indiaopposed the Decision Review System at the Executive Board Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, the ICC on Thursday said it will not force......

ED's notice to BCCI regarding IPL II fund transfer

The Enforcement Directorate has issued notice to the BCCI to explain transfer and routing of funds to the tune of Rs 1,600 crore in the conduct of the second season of Indian Premier League cricket......

ICC keeps minnows in loop for 2015 World Cup

Associate nations, like Ireland and the Netherlands, may not be dumped out of the 2015 cricket World Cup, as the ICC Chief Executives' Committee (CEC) on Monday recommended that there should be a......

New Zealand board rules out sacking Vettori

The Test and One-day thrashing at the hands of India has prompted New Zealand Cricket to start a review of the team's performance but the body has ruled out sacking captain Daniel Vettori. NZC......

Alonso's thumbs insured for 10 million euros

Double world champion Fernando Alonso gave a 10 million euro ($13.33 million) thumbs-up to future Formula One success with Ferrari Monday. Team sponsors Santander said they had insured the......

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Steve: A. Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated Ph.D. or PhD for the Latin Philosophi Doctor, meaning "teacher of philosophy", (or, more rarely,...... more

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Q. what sleeps actually when we sleep?
Ajay Sahu: A. Scientists still don't know precisely what sleep is for. Is it to refresh the body? Not really. Researchers have yet to find any vital biological...... more

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We have taken India forward

We present verbatim Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s speech on the fourth anniversary of UPA II government, ahead of the dinner organised by... ...

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