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Tagore's notebook sold for $170,500 at Sotheby's auction

A previously unknown notebook of Nobel Laureate Ranbindranath Tagore, containing his poems and other works, dated back to 1928 fetched $170,500 at a Sotheby's auction.

A spoonful of sugar to curb cardiac failure?

An international team discovered that their seleno-sugar compounds are able to prevent hypohalous acids from damaging important amino acids in human plasma, a key step in stopping the development of disease.

Over 50 years, a household uses water worth 54 Olympics swimming pools

Researchers say that while people are conscious of conserving water, they do not factor in the huge amount of water used in the production of goods and services consumed by them.

Speedy Singh, Fauja, does it again in Dubai

The Guinness book might have refused to record his feat, but seemingly undeterred by the stumbling block, the world's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh completed another 8 km run in Dubai and is now eyeing the San Francisco marathon.

Tharoor endorses use of social media by governments for accountability

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor today emphasised the need for governments to use social media to interact with the masses and to get a sense of accountability in democracy.

Indian experts devise test to detect fake Scotch

Indian-origin physicists in Scotland have developed a simple laser test that they claim can help detect counterfeit Scotch whiskey from a sample no bigger than a teardrop.

Steve Martin turns tweets into book

The 66-year-old "Pink Panther" actor has embraced the social networking site, building a fan base of more than 1.7 million followers.

Findings may soon pave way for early detection of Alzheimer's

Scientists claim to have unraveled the precise function of genes which are known to make people more at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Avoid alcohol three days a week: study

Doctors recommend a safe limit of 0 to 21 units a week for men and 0 to 14 units a week for women.

Energy-saving fluorescent lights linked to increasing eye diseases

Energy-saving fluorescent lights can harm eyes, say scientists. A new research, led by the Australian National University, has warned that the global trend towards using fluorescent globes instead of incandescent ones as a strategy to beat climate change could be increasing eye disease.

Gulzar and Amitav Ghosh to attend Goa Literary festival in December

Legendary lyricist and poet Gulzar will be inaugurating the second edition of Goa Art Literary festival, scheduled in December this year, which is expected to draw over 40 renowned artists and writers including Amitav Ghosh. .

Animated movie on Shirdi Sai Baba to be released in January

The Delhi-based 'Shirdi Sai Baba Foundation' is gearing up to release an animated movie titled, 'Shirdi Sai Baba' in January 2012.

Malayalam novelist Kakkanadan passes away

Eminent novelist George Varghese Kakkanadan, one of the pioneers of modern Malyalam literature passed away today after battling cancer for the past few years.

Manufacture, sale of Letrozole suspended

Letrozole is an oral, anti-estrogen drug that is used for treating postmenopausal women with breast cancer, and is being used in India for helping infertile women conceive.

Recession gloom 'driving men to extra-marital affairs'

Researchers at the University of Kansas said that the economy today threatens survival and in such times, men might be more inclined to spread their genes.

Shocker: Darshan's wife forgives and makes-up

Darshan's wife Vijayalakshmi, who appeared with him at a press conference, termed the episode as a "bad phase" and said they want to put it behind and move forward.

McDonald's goes hi-tech: Launches apps for smartphones

Customers who enter McDonald's stores would be able to download applications on their Android and iPhones, and can witness illusions being created in the air and around them of images of different products.

Embarrassed people 'more trustworthy, generous'

The researchers point out that the moderate type of embarrassment they examined should not be confused with debilitating social anxiety or with "shame".

Indians most peeved at work; loud talkers, ring tones top triggers: Survey

India was the "most peeved country" among the 16 nations surveyed.

Indian cities victim of 'acute' respiratory problems: WHO

The report said categorically that countries which are experiencing maximum growth and industrialisation, particularly "China and India," are experiencing the maximum health problems due to polluted air.

Tata DoCoMo ad draws ire of Domestic servants association

The Gharkamgar Molkarni Sanghatna, an association of domestic servants, has objected to a TV ad of Tata DoCoMo, saying it depicted their profession in a bad light.