Sensex up 200 points; Infosys surges on good earnings

A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets rose 216 points on Friday led by strong rally in IT stocks…

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Malala wants to become Pakistan’s PM

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager attacked by the Taliban for promoting education for girls in her country, has said she…

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ISAF mission in Afghanistan extended

UN Security Council has extended the mission of the ISAF, a peacekeeping force, in Afghanistan till December 2014.

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UNSC okays plan to rid Syria of chemical weapons

The UN Security Council (UNSC) on Thursday approved a plan proposed by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon to eliminate Syria's…

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Government serious in holding talks with Taliban: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said his government is serious in talks with the Taliban to prevent more bloodshed.

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Nearly 400 mn kids facing extreme poverty: World Bank

The World Bank has said despite a sharp decline in the number of extremely poor people over the last three…

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Infosys allots $35 mn for US visa case

Infosys Ltd earmarked $35 million from its reserve during the second quarter (July-September) of this fiscal (2013-14) to battle a…

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‘I’d love Messi to play for Brazil’

Who wouldn't want a superstar of the caliber of Lionel Messi to play for your team and those were the…

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Pop singer, artist, poet Shomshuklla turns director!

A simple film with a complex message directed by Shomshukhlla Sandcastle has been nominated at several International Film Festivals

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Canteen diaries: The day we mass bunked!

What happens when we mass bunked...read onto find out more!

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Four uses of face oils

While dermatologists endorse plant-based facial oils as they offer major hydration, makeup artists too recommend them as they leave the…

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First tranche of IFC rupee linked $1 bn bonds before 2013

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) expects to come out with its rupee linked bonds issue before the end of 2013…

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Infosys gives 400 percent interim dividend

Ahead of the festival season, Indian IT bellwether Infosys Ltd has declared a whopping 200 percent interim dividend of Rs.20…

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Cyclone heading towards Odisha gains strength

The severe cyclonic storm 'Phailin' over the Bay of Bengal has gained strength, and intensified further, officials said on Friday…

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Bollywood celebs who have been jailed!

Bollywood stars that were sent to jail for the crimes committed

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Yuvraj powers India to win against Australia

Yuvraj Singh, in his comeback match, powered India to a brilliant six-wicket win over Australia in the lone Twenty20 International…

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Sachin retires: Saddens the cricketing world

After the Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from cricket, tributes started pouring in for the Mumbai born.

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Did we all come from a common ancestor?

The anatomy of human hand is strikingly similar to that of cats, dolphins, bats, elephants and frogs, indicating that we…

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