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US' First Muslim Female Judge Found Dead
Sheila Abdus-Salaam, an associate judge on New York States highest court and the first Muslim judge in the US, was found dead in the Hudson River, city authorities said.....
DNA Test On River Waters Reveals Fish Diversity
In a first, US scientists have monitored a spring fish migration through DNA tests on water samples, a study said on Wednesday.....
A Window To India's Rising Soft Power -- Bollywood
Title: Bollywood Boom; Author: Roopa Swaminathan; Publisher: Penguin; Price: Rs 399; Pages: 221....
The 'Great South Asian War' And Its Salutary Lessons
Title: Defeat is an Orphan: How Pakistan Lost the Great South Asian War; Author: Myra Macdonald; Publisher: Penguin Random House India; Pages: 328; Price: Rs 599 ....
Hot Flashes Could Predict Risk Of Heart Disease
Hot flashes in women at the pre-menopausal stages may signal emerging vascular dysfunction that can lead to heart disease, a study has shown.....
Higher Magnesium Levels May Prevent Fractures In Elderly
Higher levels of magnesium in blood may increase bone strength and act as a buffer against the risk of fractures, one of the leading causes of disability and ill health especially among the ageing population, a study has shown.....
'Baahubali' Was Possible Because Of Prabhas, Says Rajamouli
Filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli says a magnum opus like the two-part "Baahubali" could be possible thanks to an actor like Prabhas, who has dedicated so much time to the project.....
Over 1.2 Bn People Using Facebook Messenger Every Month
Over 1.2 billion people use Facebook Messenger every month globally to stay in touch with the people and businesses that matter to them the most. ....
Jadhav Is Innocent, Says India
India said on Thursday that the alleged Indian spy sentenced to death in Pakistan was innocent of the charges hurled at him.....
Service Tax To Move Up From 15% To 18% Under GST: Hasmukh Adhia
Services sector is likely to attract a higher tax rate of 18 per cent from the current 15 per cent under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, thus making services "slightly" more expensive, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia has said.....
