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New Delhi :  President Pranab Mukherjee Monday asked the private sector, especially the corporate houses, to contribute towards eradicating illiteracy in India. "I call upon the state governments, panchayats, corporates, private sector…
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Bhubaneswar :  At least five teachers from a state-run tribal residential school in Odisha's Malkangiri district have been suspended after students complained that the teachers denied them good food and misbehaved with them, an official…
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London :  Rather than a 'one size fits all' approach, an electronic nose can help health professionals tailor asthma treatment to suit individuals. Healthcare professionals now understand that there are many different types of asthma and…
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Ljubljana :  Pleasing the palate of wine connoisseurs of central Europe, Indian wines made an impressive debut at Vino Ljubljana 2014 International Wine Fair in Slovenia with the entire stock sold out even before the event concluded, said…
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Lisbon :  Portugal failed to put their FIFA World Cup disappointment behind them at the Estadio Municipal de Aveiro in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier, losing 0-1 to Albania. Bekim Balaj's volley in the 52nd minute went beyond Sporting…
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Sydney :  Australian researchers are developing a smartphone app to stop the escalating rate of indigenous youth suicide. The app will facilitate referral of the young person to local liaison officers and other government or…
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Lucknow : Despite improved weather and heavy rains bringing down electricity demand, power crisis in Uttar Pradesh deepened Monday with acute shortage of coal being reported from many power plants. Officials said coal reserves in Parischa…
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Washington : US President Barack Obama has said he will make a speech Wednesday to outline his plans for fighting the Islamic State (IS) militant group that does not involve a major ground offensive. "I'm preparing the country to make…
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Toronto :  In what could lead to the discovery of drugs to treat muscle weakening diseases such as muscular dystrophy, researchers have discovered a signalling pathway responsible for reducing aged stem cells' ability to repair muscle. As…
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London :  Do you often feel you have wasted time on Facebook or termed it as a meaningless activity but still cannot let your eyes move away from the screen? You are at the risk of developing depression. According to new research, while…
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