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New Delhi, Dec 27: The induction of one squadron of Akash surface-to-air missiles by the Indian Air Force will come as a major relief for the air defence system planners in the country after the ru

London, Dec 27: Umami, a 100-year-old Japanese concept of flavour, might be the secret to help produce tastier potatoes, a new study has revealed.

Sydney, Dec 27: It looks like Natalie Imbruglia's big-screen career is going to be on a roll after she reportedly auditioned for a part in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’.

Sources have revealed that the actress-turned-songstress had a secret screen test for the role alongside Hugh Jackman in Sydney.

Casting for the next film in the X-Men series is in progress, with Naomi Watt's partner Liev Schreiber and AFI-winner Kodi Smit-McPhee reportedly joining the cast.

‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ will be directed by Gavin Hood, and is slated for a May 1, 2009 release.

Imbruglia recently finished filming the Aussie flick ‘Elise’ and has, reportedly also auditioned for the job as host of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’.

New Delhi, Dec 27: A report on blog development in China has revealed that one in four Internet users has a blog, with the activity especially popular among students and young office staff.

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 27: Two children in Vijayawada astonished everyone here recently by setting new swimming records for their age in the Krishna River that is 1.5 kilometres in width.

Kabul, Dec.27: Two expelled senior political officers, one working for the European Union and the other for the United Nations assistance mission in Afghanistan, left Afghan capital Kabul today, a