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India says no to Bt Brinjal for now, says more study needed

Facing intense opposition from within and outside, government today refused to give a go-ahead to commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal, a genetically-modified version of the vegetable that is said to be more resistant to pests. Minister's report
Battle for number one Test team
We deserve number one Test team status more than India: Graeme Smith
After crushing India by an innings in the first cricket Test in Nagpur, South African captain Graeme Smith today declared that they deserve to be the world number one team more than the home side.
Agni III not a threat, India's a friend: China
Dismissing reports that India's nuclear-capable Agni-III missile, which has a range of 3,500 km, posed a threat to China, Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said China and India were having friendly and cooperative relations.

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    Avid blogger Amitabh Bachchan has gone a step closer to his fans through vogging or vocal blogging by which they can hear his thoughts anytime and anywhere at the push of a button on their mobile phones.
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    In his early days as a model, John Abraham had even walked the ramp in a lehenga! The actor said though some in the audience were taken aback, he is grateful to the designer who gave him the opportunity in 2000.
     
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    Injury not caused by workload: Siddle
    A back injury has sidelined Peter Siddle for five months but the Australian paceman insists that it has nothing do with excessive workload. Siddle has to undergo a three month rehabilitation before considering a return.
    Wish to get rid of T20 specialist tag: Yusuf
    After leading West Zone to a historic Duleep Trophy title win with a scintillating double hundred, all-rounder Yusuf Pathan is hoping that the Twenty20 specialist tag attached to his name would be wiped off.

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    The mishandling of the Telangana issue by the UPA has sparked off many fresh statehood demands. All this can affect our federal structure, writes Sitaram Yechury.
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    Talk to Pakistan, but not just now
    The doors for negotiations should always be open between the two countries but the agenda should be determined keeping in mind our own foreign policy, security and strategic interests, writes Pankaj Vohra.
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    3 Idiots helped multiplexes out of strike slump

    Aamir Khan starrer 3 Idiots, that takes a critical look at the education system in the country, has already earned more than Rs.382 crore worldwide since its release. The movie has gone on to become the biggest hit in Hindi film history
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    'Bipasha may come out with another DVD'
    John Abraham is impressed with girlfriend Bipasha Basu's fitness DVD for women and says it's equally good for men. She may soon come out with its second edition, says John.
    Mediterranean diet good for your brain
    Mediterranean diet, which includes a high intake of veggies, whole grains and fish, can help people avoid the small areas of brain damage that can lead to problems with thinking and memory, says study.


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    Madhya Pradesh occupies perhaps the oldest part of the subcontinent called the Gondwana the home of the Gonds. Close to Bhopal at Bhimbetka are the prehistoric caves that preserve some fascinating paintings dating back to paleolithic times.
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      Pachauri's racy novel raises eyebrows
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      The Indian head of the UN climate change panel, already under fire over errors in a key 2007 report, is raising eyebrows again. This time at a raunchy novel.
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        Want to be a criminologist?

        With increasing crime rates and the threat of terrorism looming large, there’s a great need for criminologists in India. Syed Amir Ali Hashmi finds out what this career can offer you.

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          Dino footprints found in China

          Archaeologists in China have uncovered more than 3,000 dinosaur footprints. The footprints, believed to be more than 100 million years old, were discovered after an excavation.