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3-telescope interferometry reveals how black holes are fuelled

The observation was led by Gerd Weigelt, a director of the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy ...

Rare leopard cat in Chennai zoo

A rare leopard cat has been added to the list of animals kept in captivity at the Arignar Anna Zoolo...

Rare white tiger cubs born in Ukraine zoo

A white tiger in a Yalta zoo gave birth to four rare tiger cubs on May 7.

Pune exotic birds and fish expo attracts visitors

A five-day-long expo on rare birds and fish is attracting thousands of visitors.

Rare Philippine turtles returned by Hong Kong

Turtles represent longevity and good luck, and that`s certainly true for 18 rare smuggled turtles th...

In Zimbabwe, men fear rape by women

Gangs of pretty women in Zimbabwe have been raping men to harvest their sperm for use in traditional...

Climate change could wipe out rarest forests

Many of the world`s rarest and richest forests, located in high-altitudes, could be all but wiped ou...

Obama warns China against rare earth export curbs

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned China against its alleged unfair export restrictions on...

Malaysia: 3,000 protest against rare earth plant

Protesters, including opposition lawmakers, vowed to pressure the Malaysian government to scrap the ...

Traces of rare earth element detected in stars

Scientists have detected traces of a rare earth element, tellurium, in three ancient stars.

Rare moon rock found on earth

Scientists have stumbled upon tranquillityite, a mineral considered unique to the moon.

Rare groups of birds spotted at Bhitarkanika park

Much to the ornithologists’ delight, enumerators of state forest department have spotted rare groups...

Kochi: Rare birth defect corrected

A 19 year-old patient, who was found to have a major birth defect known as Morgagini hernia of dia...

Rare sea horses found in the river Thames

A colony of rare short-snouted sea horses has been spotted in the Thames river, the UK`s Environment...

Astronomers crack `Fried Egg Nebula`

Scientists have for the first time captured images of one of the brightest stars in the infrared sky...

Rare blue roses to be up for sale in US

Named `Applause,` the rose is the product of a genetic modification to synthesise a pigment found in...

Infrared cameras can steal your PIN at ATMs

The residual heat of fingertips left behind on the ATM keypad can be detected by the digital infrare...

Rare polar dinosaur tracks discovered in Australia

A group of more than 20 polar dinosaur tracks have been discovered on the coast of Victoria, Austral...

Peru researchers find remains of rare ancient insects

Researchers in Peru said they have discovered the remains of ancient insects and sunflower seeds tra...

Poachers nabbed with world`s rarest tortoise

Police in Madagascar have arrested two men attempting to smuggle out nearly 200 threatened tortoises...

N Korea urges foreign help on rare earths: Report

North Korea wants foreign companies to help develop what the impoverished communist state says is ...

Rare earth deposits found in deep-sea mud

The elements are relatively easy to collect although it remains uncertain how much it would cost.

Myanmar`s Suu Kyi tests freedom with rare trip

It is the first time Aung San Suu Kyi has ventured outside Yangon since being freed last November.

Rare disease sheds light on normal human aging

Based on the study, it now appears that the same toxic protein that drives the premature aging disor...

Malaysia reviews safety of rare earth plant

The plant in Malaysia state could become the first such facility outside China in years.

`Rare bacterium discovered in Lonar crater sediments`

This could be first biological evidence of the origin of Lonar crater.

Two rare vulture species sighted in Rajasthan

Two rare vulture species - white rumped & long billed - were sighted near Villasi & Kraye river.

Geologists discover $10.6 bn worth rare earth deposit in China

Geologists have discovered a rare earth deposit containing over 70 tonnes of Scandium in east China.

Custodial murder rarest of rare crime: SC

The Supreme Court opined that murder by the police in their custody is "rarest of rare crime entail...

China announces shakeup of rare earths industry

China plans to tighten control over rare earths producers and restrict output in a five-year devel...

Violence flares in Zimbabwe capital; 3 hurt

Political violence in Zimbabwe has left at least three people hospitalised.

World`s rarest and largest flower blooms in Oz

One of the world`s rarest and largest flowers has bloomed in Cairns, in far north Queensland.

Doctors save girl by removing arrow from her brain

An 18-year-old tribal girl of Tripura got a new lease of life through a rare surgery to bring out an...

Pak national arrested in Nepal for smuggling rare birds

Gulam Abbas, was arrested during security check at the airport when he was about to board a Qatar b...

World’s 1st high performance infrared camera

It produces much higher resolution images than previous infrared cameras.

China restarts rare earth shipments to Japan

China has released the first shipments to Japan of rare earth minerals used in high-tech manufacturi...

EU to press China over rare earths supplies

A European Union envoy said he will press Chinese officials to maintain exports of rare earths neede...

Japan says China still blocking rare earth exports

Shipments of valuable rare earth minerals from China to Japan still appear to be on hold.

Myanmar Army-backed parties set to sweep rare poll

US President, British foreign secretary condemned Myanmar polls as flawed.

Vietnam to help Japan on rare earths: Joint statement

Vietnam will help to supply Japan with rare earth minerals used in high-tech products.

China assures Hillary on rare earth exports

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sought and received assurances from China on rare earth export...

Rare metal exports will not be used as a bargaining tool: China

China has said it will not use rare metals as a diplomatic "bargaining tool".

US says China must clarify rare earth exports

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton today called on China, to clarify its policy on the export...

India agrees to long-term supply of rare earths for Japan

Tokyo said today that India has agreed to provide a stable supply of rare earth minerals to Japan ...

Bugs to reclaim rare metals from waste for clean energy

Bugs can be used to convert wastes from rare metals into high-value catalysts to generate energy.

Myanmar designates constituencies for rare election

Myanmar is stepping up preparations for its first elections in two decades.

33 rare snakes confiscated in Shanghai

Thirty-three rare snakes meant to be sold illegally in an aquatic products market in Shanghai were s...

Rare honour for Lord Parekh

Renowned NRI academic and peer Lord Bhikhu Parekh has been named one of the "great British Politic...

Oz scientist discovers world’s rarest coral

The unique coral was found during an underwater survey of Arno atoll in the Marshall Islands.

N Korean leader attends Parliament, PM replaced: Report

North Korea`s Parliament meets for a rare second annual session on Monday.

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Shahrukh and Mamata - IPL circus
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