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Talking Monkeys: Geladas' Lip-Smacking Sounds Resemble Human Speech [VIDEO]

The lip-smacking sounds of rare African monkeys - geladas - have similarities to human speech, finds a new study.

Apr 9, 2013

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Dogs Clubbed to Death for Meat: Undercover Video Sheds Light on Animal Cruelty in China

A video released by investigators of Animal Equality, an activits group for animal rights, exposed the horrors of a slaughterhouse in China wherein an estimated 30,000 canines are killed everyday for meat trade.

Apr 8, 2013

Thane Building Collapse: Police Confirm Builders Bribed Civic Officials

Police probing into the illegal building collapse in Thane have confirmed that the builders had bribed civic officials to keep mum on the construction of the building.

Apr 7, 2013

Padma Awards 2013: Rajesh Khanna, Sridevi, Jaspal Bhatti and Dravid Honoured [Complete List]

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday conferred the Country's highest civilian awards, Padma Awards, to 108 personalities.

Apr 5, 2013

Shiva Trilogy Mobile App Now Available on iOS and Android

Times Music has created a Shiva Trilogy mobile app for iOS and Android, following the successful launch of the album "Vayuputras" - the official soundtrack of the Shiva Trilogy books by Amish Tripathi.

Apr 4, 2013

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Release in India Nears: Top Websites Taking Pre-Orders

With the release date of the Galaxy S4 smartphone coming nearer, several online shopping websites have started taking pre-orders in India.

Apr 4, 2013

Odisha Dowry Harassment Case: Ex-MLA Raghunath Mohanty Arrested

Former Odisha minister Raghunath Mohanty and his wife were arrested from West Bengal 15 days after daughter-in-law filed a dowry harassment complaint against his family, said police.

Mar 30, 2013

Most Bizarre Scenes on Good Friday: Devotees Nailed to the Cross [PHOTOS]

Good Friday, which marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ that took place more than 2000 years ago, is being observed by various Christian denominations around the world. The faithful avoid all luxuries on the day in remembrance of the sufferings their saviour went through during the last hours of his earthly life. But in what could be seen as something bizarre, some Christians in northern Philippines observe the day literally by being nailed on the cross.

Mar 29, 2013

10 Maoists Killed in Gun Battle with TPC, Say Jharkhand Police

A fierce gun battle between the banned CPI (Maoists) and Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) in Jharkhand's Chatra district claimed 10 lives. All the rebels killed in the clash were from the Maoists group, according to police.

Mar 28, 2013

DCP Sanjay Banerjee 'Accidentally' Shot Himself, Claims Wife

The wife of late Maharashtra ATS DCP Sanjay Banerjee claimed that her husband "accidentally" shot himself.

Mar 28, 2013

Holi 2013 in Pictures: India Celebrates Festival of Colours [PHOTOS]

India on Wednesday celebrated Holi, a Hindu festival which marks the beginning of spring, with 'gulal'.

Mar 27, 2013

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Indian Railways to Run Special 'Holi' Trains till 31 March [Complete List]

Indian Railways has announced that it will run special holiday trains for the festival of Holi till March 31.

Mar 26, 2013

Maharashtra ATS DCP Who Shot Himself was Unpaid for 8 Months

The family of the Maharashtra ATS DCP who shot himself at a restaurant on Saturday was not paid his salary for eight months.

Mar 25, 2013

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Saudi Arabia to Ban Skype, WhatsApp

A month after imposing a censorship on Twitter, the ultra conservative gulf kingdom Saudi Arabia has threatened to ban instant messaging applications like Skype and WhatsApp citing failure to control them as the reason.

Mar 25, 2013