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Obama speaks to Modi, first call via Indo-US hotline

Both leaders review progress on key areas of cooperation, discuss global issues ahead of upcoming G-20 summit

Single-agent phototherapy system to fight cancer

Researchers believe the evolving field of phototherapy might become a new and promising addition to the ways cancer is being treated today

Low-fat diet ineffective for long-term weight loss: Study

Analysis of 53 studies, involving 68,128 adults, showed no difference in the average weight loss after having reduced-fat diets

FTII students call off 139-day strike, protests to continue

They also ruled out any 'proactive engagement' with the I&B Ministry until the issue of appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as chairman gets resolved

Returning Sahitya Akademi awards the only way to protest: Gulzar

Gulzar said while the killing was not Akademi's fault, the authors wanted the institution to recognise and protest against the incident

Dhoni meets Srinivasan in Chennai

It is speculated that Dhoni had gone to meet Srinivasan to discuss matter relating to CSK but his visit has raised many eyebrows with few calling it a 'breach of faith'

Pakistan anti-terrorism court adjourns Mumbai attack hearing to Oct 28

Only one official witness recorded his statement today in the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad, while two others did not turn up

Police summons cricketer Amit Mishra in sexual assault case

The woman in her complaint had alleged that she was sexually assaulted after she had visited the cricketer's room in Bengaluru last month

India asks Russia to share information on Netaji

The issue was raised by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during her meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Russia is India's 'tried and tested real friend': Swaraj

She raised the issue of liberalisation of visa regime for Indian tourists and businessmen during the talks with her Russian counterpart

NASA spacecraft spots giant 'coronal hole' in Sun

The coronal hole, which is the size of 50 Earths, is releasing an extra-fast solar wind in Earth's direction

Vivo replaces Pepsi as IPL title sponsor

PepsiCo's decision to end its deal with IPL was reportedly caused by the spot-fixing scandal which shook the game in 2013.

Amitabh Bachchan turns 73,to have a quiet birthday with family

Looking back at the year gone by, the three-time National award-winning actor says he is in a happy space both personally and professionally

'Made in China' goods harming environment: Study

The researchers from Harvard University and the University of Maryland, attribute China's high emissions intensity to the nation's antiquated manufacturing processes and reliance on coal

'Jazbaati sawaal kar diya', says Salman about Aishwarya

There have been reports that his ex-girlfriend Aishwarya might come on Bigg Boss to promote her upcoming release

Shah Rukh welcome on 'Bigg Boss', says Salman

After years of cold war between them, Shah Rukh and Salman are back as friends and are often saying good things about each other

PM Modi asks international community to unitedly combat terrorism

Says the UN haven't even been able to have a definition of terrorism or identify who can be called a terrorist

Smartphone health apps may pose privacy risk

It is estimated that one and a half billion smartphone users have a health app installed and this number is set to treble in the next three years

Pichai backs 'Digital India' initiative

There is tremendous excitement among Googlers, Indians in US for PM Modi's visit, the Google CEO said

Renowned novelist Jackie Collins is dead

In a career spanning four decades, Collins sold more than 500 million books in 40 countries across the world