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Bryan brothers roll to quarters of US Open doubles
Americans Bob and Mike Bryan advanced to the quarterfinals of the US Open doubles, downing countrymen Bradley Klahn and Tim Smyzek 6-3, 7-6 (5).
Centre's new education policy: Homework on SMS, parental access to teachers' attendance
The National Education Policy was last revamped in 1986.
Haryana Governor lauds twins sisters who scaled Mt Everest
The Governor said the sisters, by becoming the first twins to scale the highest peak in the world on May 19, 2013, had brought laurels to the state.
Samsung Gear Fit smartwatch available online at a discount of Rs 4,100; now selling for Rs 7,999
The Gear Fit is a fitness gadget with a curved screen. It is dust and water resistant.
Manpreet Singh adjudged Asian Hockey Federation Junior Men's Player of the Year
Manpreet has captained India in the 2013 Junior World Cup. He also led his side to the 2013 Sultan of Johor Cup title in Johor Bahru.
Narendra Modi narrates story of Hindu god Krishna to students at Japanese school
Modi went to a music class where the children, in the age group of 7-8 years, sang a song for him.
South Korea: North Korea fires short-range projectile into sea
The North blamed what it called South Korea's hostility for cancelling its decision to send cheerleaders.
Japan aims to double India investment in 5 years: report
The two leaders are also likely to agree to speed up talks on a nuclear energy pact, the report said.
Amitabh Bachchan takes to Twitter to express excitement as Jaipur Pink Panthers wins Pro-Kabaddi title
Star Sports Pro-Kabaddi League finale took place at the NSCI Stadium in Mumbai.
e-registration facility launched in Thane
The facility will be implemented in other cities of Maharashtra was as well, Maharashtra Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat said.
US welcomes proposed EU sanctions on Russia
NATO warned Thursday that about 1,000 Russian troops are fighting inside Ukraine and well over 20,000 have been amassed near the border.
China secure two golds in badminton worlds, Lee Chong Wei in final
Currently seeded second, Chen Long will face Malaysian Lee in the men's singles final after Long eliminated Tommy Sugiarto.
'Bigg Boss 8': Salman Khan creates more excitement in the new teaser
The third teaser of 'Bigg Boss 8' is out and the 35 seconds clip shows Salman Khan mouthing his quintessential 'sayari'.
Alibaba aims to launch share sale in early September: Source
The much-anticipated sale or initial public offering (IPO) could raise more than $20 billion, making it the biggest technology listing in the United States.
Hyderabad sends most Indian students to US for higher studies: report
The study reveals that 94 foreign cities together accounted for more than half of all students on an F-1 visa between 2008 and 2012 in the US.
Sharapova, Serena storm into US Open fourth round
Sharapova eliminated Sabine Lisicki 6-2, 6-4 in a hard-hitting match that began on Friday night and ended past midnight on Saturday.