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New bird flu outbreak in Vietnam
Outbreak of the H5N1 virus in over a year even after many poultry being slaughtered has put Vietnam on a high alert.
Vitamin D may help fight multiple sclerosis
People with higher levels of vitamin D have a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis, says study.
Sensex bounces back, up 186 pts
The Sensex staged a strong comeback as it was up 186 points in early trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Ramp says ‘get lost’ to skinny models
Milan has formally barred ultra-skinny models as the fashion world comes under pressure to promote a healthier image.
Chennai Open tennis goes global
India's first ATP tournament, the Chennai Open, is all set to woo a worldwide audience from its next edition in 2007.
Jeev Milkha set for US Masters debut
Jeev Milkha Singh and Yang Yong-Eun are among 17 players who will make their debuts at next year's US Masters.
NASA-Google get spaced out together
Web surfers may soon be able to explore the canyons of Mars and experience a virtual flight over the surface of the moon.
Migrants carry HIV home in Bihar
Many migrants pick up the virus from prostitutes in cities and carry it home to their wives in Bihar.
India, Pak to liberalise visa policy
Pakistan and India are set to liberalise their visa policy from next month, doing away with the current city-specific flow of people.
Canine marriage goes to the dogs
The wedding of 18 dogs has been called off after hard-line religious groups and animal rights activists protested.
You are Time's Person of the Year
Who according to Time magazine is the driving force behind the present information age? It’s You!
Godhra, a mishap? Panel hears views
Advocate Mukul Sinha says the fire in the train's coach did not happen the way the story has been made out to be.
B'desh celebrates I-day amid turmoil
The 35th anniversary is being overshadowed with the country preoccupied in holding clean elections next month.
What others do once, Ash does twice
Now that her problems with the customs department have ended, there are joyful tidings for beauty queen Aishwarya.
Satyendra Dubey's killer escapes
Uday Paswan escaped from a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Patna.
Japan boosts defence profile
Japan PM Abe has made revising the US-drafted constitution one of his defence goals, although voters are divided.