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Substitute Neymar denied victory on Barcelona debut
Neymar joined with his new team mates on Monday and made the trip to Poland to feature in a Barcelona squad for the first time since joining from Santos.
Raman Singh seeks nutrition security in proposed Food Security Bill
Seeking amendments in the proposed food security legislation, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on Tuesday said more provisions like nutrition security should also be added to it to make it a complete package. "My suggestion is that some provisions...
Swimmer Katie Ledecky smashes 1,500 freestyle world record
The 16-year-old touched in a time of 15 minutes 36.53 seconds to destroy the previous best of 15:42.54 set by compatriot Kate Ziegler in 2007.
Former Samajwadi Party MP sent to judicial custody
Former Samajwadi Party MP Ram Sagar Rawat was sent to 14-day judicial custody on Tuesday after he repeatedly failed to appear before a local court in connection with a 2008 case.
IAAF promises aggressive drug testing
IAAF is determined to crack down on drug-taking in the sport after two leading sprinters tested positive this month, the ruling body's vice-president Sebastian Coe said.
Neymar not yet near Messi, says former coach
Neymar's former coach Muricy Ramalho believes the Brazil striker could not yet be compared to his new Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi.
Critical acclaim matters over commercial success: John Abraham
John Abraham makes no bones about admitting that critical acclaim is more important to him than commercial success.
Bandh over Gorkhaland disrupts normal life in Darjeeling
Among offices closed were the district magistrate's, Prasar Bharati, and the Gorkha Territorial Administration.
Sony Xperia Z Ultra to be launched in India today
The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is claimed to be the world's slimmest and largest full HD smartphone. The phone has a 6.4-inch display and is 6.5mm thick.
Like MGNREGA, Food Security scheme will empower people: Ambika Soni
All-India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Ambika Soni on Monday said that like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) the central government's food security scheme would also empower people. "The Congress party po...
Committed to Indian Grand Prix till 2015: Jaypee
During Sunday's Hungary Grand Prix in Budapest, English billionaire Ecclestone said: "Is India going to happen next year? Probably not."
Army roped in to rescue stranded people on island
Army has been roped in to rescue five persons stuck on a small island in Parvati river in Ayana village of Kota, police said on Monday. The village is situated some 100 kilometres from Kota town.
Pope says Catholic ban on women priests "definitive"
Pope Francis said the Roman Catholic Church's ban on women priests is "definitive" although he would like them to have more leadership roles in its administration and pastoral activities.
Poverty measured on basis of calorie intake is flawed: Rupashree Nanda
Is the current measure of poverty line a joke?
Tweet for free on Vodafone network for 3 months
After a price war for offering the cheapest call rates, telecom operators are now aggressively pushing data services, especially 3G.
Akshay Kumar to play Dara Singh in a biopic?
Bollywood's action star Akshay Kumar could well be on his way to essay late wrestler-actor Dara Singh.