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Of, by and for mums

Two forums set up by women are catering to the concerns of mothers - both young and old - and helping them balance work and family

Log onto the movies

Two Germans have set up an online archive of Indian films whose copyright has lapsed. It holds potential for cinema buffs and scholars

Indian-American gets 2-yr jail for fraud

'Holistic approach lacking in treating cancer patients'

Former President APJ Abdul Kalam points out that psychology issues are never addressed in cancer care in India

Extreme makeover

Film insurance: A 'hit' among producers

With almost 250 Bollywood films and 1,000 plus regional films releasing every year, insurers expect the demand to continue

Pawar scoffs at rumour about his ill health

Informs he is in the midst of completing his Karnataka visit

Report on 'unholy' drug nexus in Goa to be tabled in Assembly

House panel was formed to probe into the allegations of involvement of politicians into drug rackets in the coastal state

Maha BJP to distribute water tanks

The party will distribute water tanks in 1,000 villages

Gujarat tribals walk ember to mark Holi festival

Ritual of walking the cinder is based on the belief that their problems will be cured with invocation of goddess while enduring the pains

After Cauvery, Jaya targets Pennaiyar

Seeks Centre's intervention to immediately stop K'taka from carrying out work on any check dams or diversion structures across Pennaiyar river

Tanker industry flourishes as Jalna reels under water scarcity

About 1,300 vehicles -- large tankers, mini trucks and rickshaws -- are supplying water in Jalna town

Almost 70% workers waste time at work: study

Most people (37%) said their most frequent time-wasting websites were news sites, News.Com.Au reported

Parkinson's drug helps older people to make decisions

A drug widely used to treat Parkinson's disease can help reverse age-related impairments in decision making

Drinks companies cheer ladies' nights out in India

Women's drinks mkt in India expected to grow 25% by 2018, faster than the 10% rise projected for overall industry

'Movement is monumental'

In her upcoming photo exhibition, Shobha Deepak Singh captures the evocative movements of the leading performing artists in the country

Spot the cop

Bangalore's traffic police is installing cut-outs of policemen to deter errant motorists. But will it work?

Mamata links rape to rising population, shopping malls

Blames certain newspapers for exaggerating rape incidents and adds that social consciousness has seen a rise in rape cases

UN body praises Kerala's Responsible Tourism

The RT model has been hailed as 'a model for India' with equally great potential for replication across the globe by UNCTAD

RPI threatens to disrupt IPL unless it funds drought relief

The Ramdas Athawale-led party has demanded that the IPL should contribute match profits for drought relief in Maharashtra