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India's Russian-built Kudankulam nuclear power plant's Unit 2 reaches full capacity, more tests to follow

Kudankulam unit 2 went critical on July 10, 2016.

Jan 23, 2017

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Jallikattu mania takes spotlight away from farmers' deaths, agrarian crisis

Tamil Nadu is staring at an agricultural crisis, with all 32 districts declared "drought-hit" and deserves more attention than Jallikattu.

Jan 23, 2017

After Agni-V, India to test another nuke-capable ballistic missile, the K-4

India are likely to test K-4 SLBM from an underwater pontoon.

Jan 23, 2017

RBI resorts to ethical hacking to test Indian banks' cyber vulnerabilities

During the first phase of the test, the RBI will focus on PSU banks that are understood to be more susceptible than private banks.

Jan 23, 2017

Watch as China simultaneously demolishes 19 buildings in 10 seconds

Nineteen buildings were simultaneously demolished in the central Chinese city of Wuhan on Saturday night (21 January) to make space for newer ones. The residential tower blocks went down in just ten seconds according to state broadcaster CCTV. The buildings were between seven and 12 storeys tall and totalled 150,000 square meters. It took five tonnes of explosives to level them. Vehicles patrolled the perimeter of the demolition zone, spraying the site with water to reduce the amount of dust generated by the fall, CCTV added.

Jan 23, 2017

Bliss n Eso shooting: Actor shot dead while filming a video for Australian hip hop band

The actor reportedly suffered chest wounds from firearms, which were used during the shooting of the music video.

Jan 23, 2017

A girl laughs as she sits among hand fans during a mass performance at a children's martial arts fair in Foshan, Guangdong province

Chinese new year: Why red is the most important colour in China

It's not just communism, but culture that gives the colour, red, pride of place in China.

Jan 23, 2017

Delhi accident: Speeding BMW rams into Uber cab killing driver in Munirka; accused arrested

Several drivers working for the company had been protesting in Delhi demanding the arrest of the accused driver.

Jan 23, 2017

India's Wars — A Military History, 1947-71: A deserving salute to Indian armed forces | BOOK REVIEW

Air Vice-Marshall Arjun Subramaniam does a brilliant job of analysing each of India's wars from 1947 to 1971.

Jan 23, 2017

US tornadoes: At least 18 dead as winter tornado strikes southeast America

The emergency management agency of the county of Sunday tweeted saying that shelters were being set up for all those residents who have been displaced in the storm.

Jan 23, 2017

Coalgate: SC orders SIT probe against former CBI chief Ranjit Sinha for 'conniving' with accused

Sinha has been accused of shielding some members of the UPA regime by misusing his power while he was CBI director.

Jan 23, 2017

Jallikattu controversy: 'Stay calm,' Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth's plea to the agitators

Kamal Haasan has requested Jallikattu protesters to stay calm. He says that the highest office in the country is watching and will talk in your favour soon.

Jan 23, 2017

Day after Women's March, Russia looks to decriminalise domestic violence

The bill will make such assaults mere administrative offense which would only result in fines against the offender and not prison sentences.

Jan 23, 2017

Indian-origin student sues Oxford University for 'hopelessly bad' and 'boring' teaching

The student got a second class degree allegedly leading to a loss of earnings in his career as a lawyer.

Jan 23, 2017

Flooding in French Polynesia forces evacuations

Heavy flooding hit Papeete, French Polynesia, on 22 January, forcing many residents to evacuate to higher ground. Severe weather conditions also reportedly injured 3 people, destroyed more than 100 homes and left 6,000 households without power.

Jan 23, 2017

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India's Russian-built Kudankulam nuclear power plant's Unit 2 reaches full capacity, more tests to follow

Jallikattu mania takes spotlight away from farmers' deaths, agrarian crisis

After Agni-V, India to test another nuke-capable ballistic missile, the K-4

RBI resorts to ethical hacking to test Indian banks' cyber vulnerabilities

Watch as China simultaneously demolishes 19 buildings in 10 seconds

Bliss n Eso shooting: Actor shot dead while filming a video for Australian hip hop band

Chinese new year: Why red is the most important colour in China

Delhi accident: Speeding BMW rams into Uber cab killing driver in Munirka; accused arrested

India's Wars — A Military History, 1947-71: A deserving salute to Indian armed forces | BOOK REVIEW

US tornadoes: At least 18 dead as winter tornado strikes southeast America

Coalgate: SC orders SIT probe against former CBI chief Ranjit Sinha for 'conniving' with accused

Jallikattu controversy: 'Stay calm,' Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth's plea to the agitators

Day after Women's March, Russia looks to decriminalise domestic violence

Indian-origin student sues Oxford University for 'hopelessly bad' and 'boring' teaching

Flooding in French Polynesia forces evacuations

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]