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Frenchman with Down's syndrome receives 30,000 birthday cards

A man with down syndrome in France, received the best 30th birthday gift ever: 30,000 birthday cards in his mail.

Nobody can beat the Dilli Punjabi when it comes to celebrating Diwali. Here's why

We kick everyone else's ass when it comes to ‘patakebaazi’, Teen Pati or the mithai exchanges. And here's why.

14 killed in Brazil bus-truck collision

Rio de Janeiro, March 30 (IANS/EFE) A head-on collision between a minibus and a dump truck left at least 14 dead and 19 injured in the Brazilian city of Manaus, officials said Saturday. The dump truck, carrying a load of sand, lost control, entered the oncoming lane and collided with the minibus shortly before 8.30 p.m

Karzai-Kerry talks extended

Kabul, Oct 13 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry Saturday extended talks with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on a key security agreement but some contentious issues remain to be finalised, media reported citing a presidential spokesperson. There is still "some work" to be done related to documents, Aimal Faizi told reporters here, adding that he hoped it would be concluded soon, Pajhwok Afghan News reported.

Iran to offer three-stage proposal for nuke talks

Tehran, Oct 13 (IANS) Iran will put forward a three-stage proposal in the upcoming Geneva nuclear talks with the world powers, media reported Saturday.

Is Dhumal junior eyeing politics? (Himachal Newsletter)

Shimla, Oct 12 (IANS) Adversaries, it seems, have brought out the best in Arun Dhumal, the youngest son of former chief minister and BJP leader Prem Kumar Dhumal. So far playing on the back foot, Arun Dhumal, who is a vice president of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA), has suddenly turned offensive ever since the political wicket became slippery for him and his family. His supporters and critics believe Dhumal, 37, who has so far shied away from politics, may now move out of the pavilion and enter the field

Free cycles for 1.52 lakh Punjab school girls

Chandigarh, Oct 12 (IANS) The Punjab government will distribute over 1.52 lakh free bicycles to girls studying in Classes 11 and 12, a minister said Saturday. The distribution of cycles will begin at a function at Jagraon town Oct 25, Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia said. He said 152,330 girls in government schools will be given the bicycles under the Mai Bhago Vidya scheme.

500 troops deployed in coastal Andhra

Hyderabad, Oct 12 (IANS) At least 500 armymen were deployed Saturday in north coastal Andhra Pradesh for rescue and relief operations in view of cyclonic storm Phailin expected to make landfall later this evening. The troops were moved to the coastal districts of Srikakulam and Vishakhapatnam to assist the authorities in relief, rescue and evacuation operations, said a statement. The troops are equipped with mechanical boats, life jackets and life saving medicines.

Khurshid to co-chair joint commission meeting during Brazil visit

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will co-chair the Sixth India-Brazil Joint Commission meeting during his four-day visit to Brazil beginning Oct 14.

US ship detained by Venezuela in Guyana

Georgetown, Oct 12 (IANS) Guyana has said that the Venezuelan Navy entered its territorial waters and detained a US-operated ship. The Venezuelan actions in the disputed Essequibo region constituted "a serious threat to peace in the region", Guyana said, adding that the ship belongs to Texas-based company Anadarko, which has been granted a contract to look for oil in the area, BBC reported. Venezuela, however, said the ship was operating illegally in Venezuelan waters.