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Living robots may be coming within 15 or 20 years

Washington, Dec 31: We are a lot closer to living robots than we may realize, says a scientist who has developed a robot that uses the same words, expressions and movements that humans do to communicate with each other.

Kelly Clarkson believes talent shows promote artist development

Washington, Dec 31: Kelly Clarkson, who got her break in the music industry through ‘American Idol’, believes that TV talent shows encourage ‘artist development’.

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Six held for sex attack on teenaged Chinese girls

Beijing, Dec 31: Six men have been arrested in China for breaking into a school dormitory and sexually assaulting teenage girls.

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Rat-borne disease kills 10 in China

Beijing, Dec 31: A fatal disease spread by rats has claimed 10 lives in an eastern Chinese province this year, officials said.

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President greets the nation for New Year

New Delhi, Dec 31: President Pratibha Patil Saturday greeted the nation on the occasion of New Year.

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Impose ban on KMSS: Arunachal government

Itanagar, Dec 31: The Arunachal Pradesh government Saturday urged New Delhi to impose a ban on the Krishak Mukti Samaj Samity (KMSS), a farmer’s group in Assam spearheading the anti-dam movement, for its alleged links with Maoists.

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Nearly 400 officials probed for graft in Shanghai

Beijing, Dec 31: Anti-corruption officials in Chinese metropolitan city Shanghai have investigated more than 300 cases of corruption this year involving at least 377 government staff.

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No mixing drinking and driving, revellers warned

New Delhi, Dec 31: Continuing their campaign against drunken driving, Delhi Police Saturday warned the denizens of the city to obey rules on New Year’s Eve and strictly eschew drunken driving.

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Cancer-causing chemical found in peanuts, cooking oil

Beijing, Dec 31: Food safety regulators in a Chinese province have detected carcinogenic substance Aflatoxin in peanuts and cooking oil.

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