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Whiz kids don't have funds for NASA trip
A research project presented by four students from Rourkela has won prize in a contest conducted by NASA Research Centre in the US.
In Pics: X-Men - The Last Stand
In X-Men, The Last Stand, the final chapter in the X-Men motion picture trilogy, a “cure” for mutancy threatens to alter the course of history.
FIFA's Golden Boot award
The Golden Shoe (also known as the Golden Boot) was first awarded in 1930 to the top goal scorer of the tournament.
Gold recovers on fresh buying
Standard gold and ornaments gained Rs 50 each at Rs 9850 and Rs 9700 per ten gram respectively.
In Pics: Life is good at Cannes
From preening, flashing smiles, exchanging pleasantries to doing the tango. The celebs are having a ball in Cannes.
Mumbai ready to tackle monsoon woes
The Maharashtra government is gearing up for the monsoons. The government has come out with a disaster management plan.
PM hopeful despite separatist boycott
Manmohan Singh says India is ''committed'' to living in harmony with Pakistan and to resolving the issue of Kashmir.
Bulls and bears aside, pigs doomed
The most important animal in the markets is the pig who gets slaughtered whether the bulls have a party or the bears.
Mkts close positive, Sensex gain 93 pts
The markets managed to close in the positive terrain on the F&O expiry day, after experiencing highly volatile trades throughout the day.
No threat from Marandi: Arjun Munda
Jharkand Chief Minister Arjun Munda claims the NDA government in the state will complete its full term.
Nine arrested in UK terror sweep
Nine people were taken into custody by police in the UK following a massive nationwide anti-terror operation.
Geelani under house arrest
Hurriyat hardline faction Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani was placed under house arrest on Wednesday.
Delhi: Docs continue stir, thwart interviews
The medicos' strike against the government's reservation proposal entered the 13th day on Wednesday.
Iran seeks direct talks over N-issue
Iran’s President arrived in Washington on Tuesday for talks with Condoleezza Rice over its nuclear programme.
Sweden
Rich in footballing tradition, Sweden were the semi-finalists at the 1938 and 1994 finals.
US says no, Pak woos China for N-ties
Pakistan is working to boost nuclear cooperation with long-time ally China to improve technology for power generation.