Obsessed with the desire to have a son, Om Kali, a seventy year old woman in Meerut risked her life to go in for invitro-fertilisation, a process by which eggs... more

Obsessed with the desire to have a son, Om Kali, a seventy year old woman in Meerut risked her life to go in for invitro-fertilisation, a process by which eggs are fertilised by sperms outside the woman's womb. She gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl at a nursing home in Meerut. The twins born barely a week ago, weigh a little over a kilo each. Their father Charan Singh, a retired government employee, is seventy six years old. less

Till death do us part, is what most marriage vows are made of but a couple in Barasat town near Kolkata does not want to be separated even in death. The wife... more

Till death do us part, is what most marriage vows are made of but a couple in Barasat town near Kolkata does not want to be separated even in death. The wife is seriously ill and her husband, unable to afford her medical treatment, is determined to die with her. While the couple has sought financial help from several quarters but it's all looking rather grim at the moment. less

The Maharashtra Government is working on a proposal that will allow more buildings to accommodate helipads. It's a move that will help those with lots of money... more

The Maharashtra Government is working on a proposal that will allow more buildings to accommodate helipads. It's a move that will help those with lots of money to jet set across the city, without getting caught in nasty traffic snarls. It's a first of its kind initiative nationwide in a city that has approximately 200 helicopters.Owned by corporate like Essar, Kingfisher, the Singhanias and ONGC. less

It has been widely believed that a good coaching class is a sure shot route to a good professional course after the completion of standard XII. But now,... more

It has been widely believed that a good coaching class is a sure shot route to a good professional course after the completion of standard XII. But now, teenagers graduating from school have to think twice because private tutorials have just raised the bar. Cut-off percentages and therefore admission to coaching classes have become more difficult, defeating the very purpose of extra coaching. less

There were incidences of sporadic violence across the country on Thursday after a nationwide bandh call given by the saffron brigade. While the Bharatiya... more

There were incidences of sporadic violence across the country on Thursday after a nationwide bandh call given by the saffron brigade. While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) whole-heartedly supported the strike, in most parts in its ideological laboratory Gujarat, it distanced itself from the bandh call. less

The new policy by the government to pass every child till Class VII is aimed to bring a decline in the drop out rate for girls. But it has also churned a... more

The new policy by the government to pass every child till Class VII is aimed to bring a decline in the drop out rate for girls. But it has also churned a debate on whether the quality of education is compromised. Currently, the drop out rate for girls in Delhi is about 10-15 per cent and that's the statistic the new policy hopes to fight in the government schools. less

It's the magic of Ayurveda which attracted 20 American students who are getting a crash course in the discipline. Students of the Sony Brook University in New... more

It's the magic of Ayurveda which attracted 20 American students who are getting a crash course in the discipline. Students of the Sony Brook University in New York were recently at the Kochi Ayurveda Hospital in Kerala to learn about the ancient Indian healthcare system. "I like Ayurvedic medicine. I find it different from Ayurvedic medicine in USA. This medicine is very holistic and is also about changing your lifestyle for the better. less

Anil Kumble supported MS Dhoni and now coach Gary Kirsten has done the same. Clearly, the Indian ODI captain has gone one up on the BCCI, which responded to Dhoni's criticism of the scheduling at the Asia Cup by saying that players are free to opt out.

Anil Kumble supported MS Dhoni and now coach Gary Kirsten has done the same. Clearly, the Indian ODI captain has gone one up on the BCCI, which responded to Dhoni's criticism of the scheduling at the Asia Cup by saying that players are free to opt out. less

While India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the rest of Asia has switched to one-day cricket, we in NDTV seem to prefer the Twenty20 mode. Here is Irfan Pathan fending off our fastest deliveries.

While India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the rest of Asia has switched to one-day cricket, we in NDTV seem to prefer the Twenty20 mode. Here is Irfan Pathan fending off our fastest deliveries. less

Anaka Alankmony has just returned from South Korea as the Asian junior champion in squash in the under 15 category. Not bad for someone who took to the game only five years ago!

Anaka Alankmony has just returned from South Korea as the Asian junior champion in squash in the under 15 category. Not bad for someone who took to the game only five years ago! less

Working out and gymming is no longer just about toning muscles and fighting flab. It's a lifestyle statement - a craze that's bringing some of the big fitness chains to India. So more and more gyms are offering things like dance therapy, pilate and aerobics under one roof.

Working out and gymming is no longer just about toning muscles and fighting flab. It's a lifestyle statement - a craze that's bringing some of the big fitness chains to India. So more and more gyms are offering things like dance therapy, pilate and aerobics under one roof. less

Lord Jagannath's abode, Puri, is all set for world's one of the most unbelievable spectacles seen during the chariot festival. Hundreds of thousands of... more

Lord Jagannath's abode, Puri, is all set for world's one of the most unbelievable spectacles seen during the chariot festival. Hundreds of thousands of devotees and visitors from across the world have poured in for the festival marked by a massive procession moving through the city's decorated streets for over six hours. less

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भाईचारे की मिसाल less

एक ही हो तरीका

एक ही हो तरीका less

लूटपाट था इरादा

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It is not just the consumers who are feeling the pinch of higher home loan rates but developers too are under pressure with demand slipping on one hand and... more

It is not just the consumers who are feeling the pinch of higher home loan rates but developers too are under pressure with demand slipping on one hand and costs going up by almost 20-25 per cent on the other. But it is not going to be easy to pass this on to the consumer given that sales have already fallen across the country. less

The bear party is on and what is on plate for dinner is the IPO market. The figures suggest the number of companies going public in the first half of 2008 have... more

The bear party is on and what is on plate for dinner is the IPO market. The figures suggest the number of companies going public in the first half of 2008 have fallen by 44 per cent as compared with 2007. And of the 30 companies that listed, almost 85 per cent of them are trading well below their issue price. less

Steel is hot but the heat may soon burn steel producers themselves, as after a 15 per cent fall in May the steel prices are again heading skywards. The rise in steel prices comes despite industry promises to hold prices, thus, causing the government to press the panic button.

Steel is hot but the heat may soon burn steel producers themselves, as after a 15 per cent fall in May the steel prices are again heading skywards. The rise in steel prices comes despite industry promises to hold prices, thus, causing the government to press the panic button. less

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तीन कर्मचारी सस्पेंड less

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