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Missing coal allocation files: BJP to raise issue in House

BJP Tuesday said it will raise the issue of missing coal block allocation files in both Houses of Parliament and expects Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who held the coal portfolio, to reply on the concerns raised by the Opposition.

Anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar shot dead

Activist Narendra Dabholkar, who was in the forefront of a campaign to persuade Maharashtra government to pass an anti-superstition and black magic bill, was shot dead here this morning by unknown assailants.

Soon, you can name planets after kin

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Imagine if you could name a newly-discovered planet after your son or a new moon after your spouse? Now, you can make your wish come true, provided you follow certain simple rules.

Indian bowlers keep hosts in check

India A pacer Ishwar Pandey took four wickets, including two in successive balls, but South Africa A fought back through J.P. Duminy’s fighting 84 and his crucial partnerships with the tail-enders in the first unofficial Test, here on Monday.

Bruce feels women should rule the world

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Hollywood action star Bruce Willis feels women should rule every country in the world because they are more intelligent than men.

UP govt bans VHP yatra over Ram temple issue

VHP was Monday refused permission by Uttar Pradesh government for a yatra from Ayodhya to push for Ram Temple at the disputed site, just days after it asked Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav to work as a bridge between Hindus and Muslims on the issue.

Rohit, Raina smash tons

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Rohit Sharma and Suresh Raina struck impressive centuries as India A reached a commanding 489/6 against South Africa A at tea on the second day of the first unofficial four-day Test on Sunday.

Bard’s hand in Thomas Kyd’s Spanish Tragedy?

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The mystery behind the identity of the writer of five additional passages in Thomas Kyd’s play The Spanish Tragedy has now been solved, and it is none other than Shakespeare! Surprisingly, the proof that the Bard of Avon was involved comes from his trademark misspellings and the bad handwriting behind them.

Gomez fan kills family

A fan obsessed with singer Selena Gomez has been arrested for killing his family members. The 40-year-old fan Daniel Green lived with his mother, sister, niece and nephew at their house in Oklahoma City. He was arrested after the four family members were found dead, reported Radar Online.

Stand-up comic robot interacts, tells jokes

Scientists have developed an interactive life-sized robot that acts as a stand-up comic and has already garnered many laughs from the audience during its unique performance here.

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