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London: The Earth`s oldest fossils that show convincing evidence of cells and bacteria living in an oxygen-free world over 3.4 billion years ago have been discovered.   The discovery has been made by a team led by Dr David Wacey of the University of Western Australia and including Professor Martin Brasier of Oxford University, according […]

Mumbai: Fresh buying in select counters, mainly realty, consumer durables, capital goods and power, helped the BSE benchmark Sensex recover from early losses to trade nearly 21 points higher vis-a-vis its previous close in early trade today. The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange index resumed higher at 16,155.99 and hovered in a range between 16,237.41 and […]

Mumbai: The Indian rupee depreciated by 28 paise to a nine-month low of Rs 46.02 against the US dollar in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange on Monday, largely on capital outflow concerns. Dealers said weakness in the equity market and capital outflow concerns continued to exert pressure on the Indian rupee, which dipped […]

New Delhi: Fasting Anna Hazare has lost five kgs in the past seven days of his hunger strike with doctors today saying he is fine but his close aides are worried. "He has lost five kilograms in the past seven days. His weight has come down to 67 from 72 kg. His blood pressure is […]

London: England have put up exceptionally consistent performances to outwit India in the ongoing Test series but spinner Graeme Swann feels the hosts have also been quite lucky to find the visiting side`s top batsmen struggling for form. Barring Rahul Dravid, who has scored three hundreds so far, no other Indian batsman has clicked in […]

Mumbai: Extending its losing streak for the third straight session, the Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex moved down by over 73 points in opening trade today as funds and retail investors continued to limit their exposure to the sinking equity market in the absence of positive cues. The 30-share Sensex, which has lost nearly 700 […]

New Delhi: Former India captain and the poster boy of Indian football for the major part of the last two decades, Bhaichung Bhutia is set to announce his international retirement on Wednesday bringing to an end an illustrious 16-year career. According to reliable sources, the 34-year-old Bhaichung, known as the `Sikkimese Sniper` for his shooting […]

Washington: With Libyan rebels surging into Muammar Gaddafi`s capital, US President Barack Obama today said the momentum against the regime had reached a "tipping point" and it was time for the falling ruler to recognise his rule has come to an end. With Gaddafi`s son Seif-al-Islam captured, the Libyan capital was at the centre of […]

New York: Thousands of Indian-Americans living in the New York area have gathered at Madison Avenue for the annual India Day parade to commemorate the 65th independence day of their homeland, and used the occasion to extend their support to activist Anna Hazare`s anti-corruption movement. The 31st `India Day Parade`, organised by the Federation of […]

New Delhi: India, backed up by a democratic set-up, quality tech support and local markets, has a great potential to emulate Israel`s economic miracle and should do start-ups together, feels Saul Singer, co-author of the best- selling book "Start-Up Nation". "The initial step would be to create a vibrant start-up atmosphere in India. There is […]

Beijing: US Vice-President Joe Biden today reassured China that its USD 1.16 trillion debt is "safe" despite a downgrade, as Beijing described the assurance as "rhetoric" and demanded "concerete actions" to maintain stability of global markets. "You`re safe," Biden told students in a Q&A session at Sichuan University in Chengdu today after his address, when […]

Nellore: Alleging that Congress-led UPA government was steeped in corruption and had failed to control inflation, BJP leader LK Advani on Sunday said Prime Minister Manmohan Singh should quit and hold fresh elections, as the ruling alliance has lost confidence of the people. Advani, who was here to participate in a function, said, "This government […]

New York: US prosecutors will ask a judge to dismiss all charges against former IMF boss Dominique Strauss- Kahn in a sexual abuse case since they cannot prove "beyond a reasonable doubt" the charges filed against him by a Guinean hotel maid, a media report said today. Prosecutors would file "a `Dismissal On Recommendation` motion," […]

London: Rahul Dravid batted through with a heroic unbeaten 146 but India failed to avoid follow on and were left with a daunting task of batting out the entire fifth day to save the final cricket Test against England here today. Dravid notched up his 35th century and got some support from tailenders as India`s […]

London: Rahul Dravid`s heroic unbeaten 146 failed to save India from following on as they were all out for 300 in their first innings on the fourth afternoon of the final cricket Test against England here today. Dravid`s masterclass, his 35th Test century, and resistance from the lower-half saw India touch 300 for the first […]