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Love finds the right track - on Delhi Metro

New Delhi, Feb 13 Cupid can strike in the unlikeliest places, even in the congested confines of a Delhi Metro station or train. Ask the many youngsters who traverse the length and breadth of the national capital and its suburbs in the trains and find that romancing in the crowd may be just the way to go.

World Bank's Bangladesh wildlife project

Dhaka, Feb 13 The World Bank Sunday launched a wildlife conservation project here that will also cover three neighbouring countries, including India and Bhutan.

Live peacefully, get good education: Osama told his kids

London, Feb 12 Slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden reportedly told his children to live peacefully in the West where they would get a good education, his brother-in-law has revealed.

Need concrete measures from Pakistan on trade: Anand Sharma

New Delhi, Feb 12 En route to becoming the first Indian trade minister to visit Pakistan in 30 years, Commerce Minister Anand Sharma Sunday said the neighbouring country had indicated its desire to strengthen trade ties like increasing the number of goods that could be imported from the South Asian economic giant.

Films, TV shows influencing child crimes?

New Delhi, Feb 11 The recent cases of a 12-year-old who died aping a TV serial suicide and a 15-year-old who stabbed his teacher to death after being reportedly influenced by watching revenge drama "Agneepath" have put the spotlight on the influence showbiz exerts on young, impressionable minds. But films and TV shows are not alone to blame, say experts.

Green lobby wants Odisha projects' impact re-audited

Bhubaneswar, Feb 13 A network of civil society organisations Monday urged authorities to re-visit the environment impact assessment (EIA) carried out for different projects in Odisha, as many of those "undervalued" the damage.

UAE bans groundwater export

Abu Dhabi, Feb 12 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunday banned the export of groundwater in view of depleting resources and in keeping with a parliamentary recommendation.

Males snakes pursue same sex with high estrogen

Washington, Feb 12 High estrogen levels could unwittingly wreck one's sexuality and love life -- so beware.

Self-improvement promotes teamwork, social skills

Washington, Feb 12 Winning may have its uses, but playing in an environment that values self-improvement encourages teamwork and initiative, social skills and a sense of identity, a study reveals.

BJP's 'fight' against illegal mining wilting in Goa's poll heat (Goa Newsletter)

Panaji, Feb 11 In the face of blistering electoral heat, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) "fight" against indiscriminate mining in Goa appears to have all but wilted.