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Now, a solar-toilet to turn human waste into power

London, July 31: A scientist, who has been experimenting with solar-powered water treatment on a small scale, is now planning to incorporate the technology into a portable toilet.

Yeddyurappa displays show of strength while resigning

Bangalore, July 31: Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister B.

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Al Pacino’s daughter arrested for DWI

Washington, July 31: Actor Al Pacino’s daughter Julie Pacino has been arrested on a drunken driving charge (DWI).

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Eight dead in Moscow river boat accident

Moscow, July 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Eight people drowned and one person was missing Sunday after a pleasure boat collided with a barge and sank in Moskva river here, the emergencies ministry said.

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Indian American to lead US efforts to expand ties with diaspora

Washington, July 31: Mitul Desai, an Indian American international finance and law expert, has been brought in to State Department’s South Asia bureau to lead its efforts to expand ‘partnerships and engagement with the private sector and diaspora groups’ in the US.

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Sourav Ganguly asked to pay Rs.4 lakh dues to travel firm

New Delhi, July 31: A Delhi court has directed former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly to pay over Rs.4 lakh in dues to a travel company which booked his and his wife’s air tickets for international travel between 1998 and 2004.

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IIJW’s opening show blends glamour with cause

Mumbai, July 31: Jewellery show for a cause.

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Land bill draft to be modified: Jairam Ramesh

Kolkata, July 31: The latest draft of the land acquisition bill will be modified as there was need for more clarity on some issues, union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh said here Sunday.

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There can never be a singer like Rafi: Lata Mangeshkar

New Delhi, July 31: Singing legend Lata Mangeshkar remembers late singer Mohammed Rafi on his 31st death anniversary and says there can never be a singer like him again.

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