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Excavations reveal ancient Egyptians were master dam builders

New Delhi, Dec 3: Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient dam, dating back to some 4,000 years, in Upper Egypt, proving theories that ancient Egyptians were master dam builders.

CPI-M Politburo meet begins today

New Delhi, Dec 3: Communist Party of India-MarxistThe two-day politburo meeting of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) will begin here today where several issues, including those related to Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen, violence-hit Nandigram and the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, are likely to be discussed.

The issues related to Nasreen pertain to her return to Kolkata and her writings.

The situation in Nandigram after the deployment of the central paramilitary forces is also on the agenda.

The party’s top-brass is likely to come out with a statement on the party’s stand on these issues.

Supreme Court to hear Venugopal’s plea

AIIMS Director P. Venugopal

The downhill journey of the bureaucracy

New Delhi, Dec 2: When the country attained freedom, a major concern of our founding fathers was to ensure that there was no disruption in administration and that the unity and integrity of the cou

Archaeologists dig up remains of ancient city in east China

New Delhi, Dec 1: Chinese archaeologists claim they have discovered the remains of an ancient city in eastern Zhejiang Province of China, a finding that could better prove the long history of Chine

India can use diversity, democracy to secure its demographic dividend, says WEF report

New Delhi, Dec.1 (ANI); India is at an inflection point – the prospect of sustaining 8-10 percent growth is achievable, but a number of basic challenges are acting as a handbrake on development and

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