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Michael Phelps made history yesterday after winning his eighth Olympic gold in Beijing. Mark Spitz said, “I was the equivalent of the first man on the Moon. He’s the equivalent of the first on Mars.” Phelps justifies his status as the greatest by...
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Pakistan celebrates its 61st Independence Day today with enthusiasm and a renewed pledge to make the country prosperous and strong however, a political paralysis is feared amid mounting speculations that President Pervez Musharraf could quit rather...
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For the first time, U.S. scientists have managed to stop the natural ageing process in an entire organ of mice. Researchers used special therapies to stop build-up of harmful toxic proteins in cells. This could eventually lead to full control over the...
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The science-fiction portrayals of invisibility, such as the cloaking devices used to hide space ships in Star Trek, might be truly possible. Scientists in the US say they are a step closer in developing materials that could render people invisible. The...
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Despite Georgia’s call for ceasefire, the Russian airstrikes are showing no signs of abatement. The bitter conflict over South Ossetia is escalating with Russia seizing control of the disputed region. Although, South Ossetia is officially a part of...
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Raluca Batanoiu raises an interesting debate in his article pointing out the fact that the Olympic movement cannot dilute the hostility amongst nations. Is it a war by proxy? The deep-rooted nationalist sentiments lead to more or less a war by proxy....
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Beijing pollution is showing no signs of settling down. Teams fear that it might affect their performance, especially in endurance races. US cyclists arrived yesterday at Beijing airport wearing smog masks. However, they have apologized to Games...
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With doping scandals becoming a routine, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), IOC and other authorized agencies are in quandary what to do. IOC drugs chief, Arne Ljungqvist accused Russia of systematically doping after seven athletes were suspended for...
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According to a latest review, 48% of primate species face extinction. Illegal hunting, deforestation and habitat loss will soon wipe out primates. The picture is quite depressing in the case of other species too. Despite all out efforts to save...
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A landslide rumor following a rain shelter collapse led to a deadly stampede in Naina Devi temple, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh killing at least 140 people on Sunday. Around 25,000 devotees gathered to celebrate the annual nine holy days of the monsoon...
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