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Delhi Metro attracts filmmakers for shooting, promotion

New Delhi, Dec 31: The Delhi Metro not just changed the way people commute in the city, but also gave Indian filmmakers a new spot to shoot and promote their projects at.

Fog hits air, rail traffic in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 31: It was a foggy Saturday morning in the capital as Delhiites geared up to welcome the New Year.

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Unreturned library book found after 123 years

London, Dec 31: A library book that was borrowed 123 years ago but was never returned has finally been found.

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Text of PM’s message

Following is the text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s New Year message to the nation: ‘My Fellow Citizens, I wish you all a peaceful, productive and secure New Year.

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Year of steep losses, volatility for Indian equities (2011 in retrospect)

Mumbai, Dec 31: Indian equity markets, a favourite among foreign investors just a year ago, presented one of the worst performances among emerging economies during 2011, resulting in a key index shedding a fourth of its valuation when the year drew to a close.

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Facebook blamed for one-third divorces across globe

London, Dec 31: Social networking website Facebook has been blamed for one-third of divorces across the world, according to a law firm.

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Hackers plan to launch satellites to block Internet censorship

London, Dec 31: Computer hackers are planning to put their own communication satellites into orbit in order to take the Internet beyond the reach of censors.

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Anna aide criticizes Sonia Gandhi for tabling weak Lokpal Bill

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 31: Accusing Congress President Sonia Gandhi of tabling a weak Lokpal Bill in the Parliament, Kumar Vishwas, a close aide of veteran social activist Anna Hazare, today said the UPA Government is acting deaf and dumb and not feeling the pulse of the nation.

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Australian bowling attack can be world’s best: Arthur

Sydney, Dec 31: Australia coach Mickey Arthur feels that his team’s pace attack has the potential to be the best in the world and he’s happy with his top six batsmen.

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