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Study: Over-expectation from parents can harm child's academic performance

When aspiration exceeded expectation, the children's achievement decreased proportionately.

Nov 18, 2015

David Cameron: Military action in Syria would be legal

The backing of the UN Security Council would be preferable for any British military action against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria, but is not vital, British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Wednesday (18 November). Cameron has said he will present a plan to parliament including extending air strikes to Syria.

Nov 18, 2015

Kashmir tremors: 3.3 magnitude quake jolts Srinagar, parts of J&K

Mild tremors were felt in Srinagar and other parts of Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday night.

Nov 18, 2015

Saudi Arabia: Man divorces Saudi wife after first night as she tells him what to do in bed

The woman's family now wants to sue the groom for 'defaming' their daughter.

Nov 18, 2015

Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad says govt narrative would be different if Chhota Rajan, Anup Chetia were Muslims

The tweet has enraged the BJP which said he was trying to label even terrorists along communal lines.

Nov 18, 2015

Republicans join hands to block entry of Syrian refugees

Currently, the United States is home to 1,900 Syrian refugees.

Nov 18, 2015

NASA developing 'Chemical Laptop' to search for alien life

It will help astronauts look for the signatures of life on other worlds.

Nov 18, 2015

Delhi to table Jan Lokpal Bill, which will bring CM under ombudsman's purview

Officials say bill akin to Lokayukta Act in Uttarakhand, Arvind Kejriwal, then an activist, had helped draft in 2011.

Nov 18, 2015

Syria: Isis leaders move families out of Raqqa to Mosul as France, Russia rain missiles on hideouts

At least 33 Isis fighters have been killed in the airstrikes.

Nov 18, 2015

Afghanistan: 26 militants killed in clashes between Taliban, security forces

Afghanistan Police backed by army kill over two dozen armed Taliban insurgents.

Nov 18, 2015

Tennis ace Nadal to debut in Indian print ads to promote Spanish olives in India

Nadal said olives should be promoted in order for people to know and enjoy the fruit's nutritious values.

Nov 18, 2015

Tata Steel commissions largest single location greenfield steel project in Odisha

Tata Steel has invested about Rs.25,000 crore for the 3 mtpa steel plant.

Nov 18, 2015

Modi government clears Rs 2,000 crore package for Kashmiri migrants' rehabilitation

The Cabinet approved a proposal to provide relief to the migrants of areas of Jammu at par with Kashmiri migrants.

Nov 18, 2015

No homage to VHP leader Ashok Singhal in Delhi Assembly

The speaker took the decision after a majority of AAP legislators opposed a demand by the BJP.

Nov 18, 2015

Guwahati court remands ULFA leader Anup Chetia to six-day CBI custody

Chetia was taken straight from Guwahati airport to the CBI court amid tight security.

Nov 18, 2015