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Advertisement for Dogs

For a British advertising firm it makes better sense to attract the attention of their pet dogs than their owners! Read on ...

They Don't Listen To Us

Teenagers give American adults barely a passing grade on their efforts to stop young people from drinking, smoking and using drugs, according to a 'report card' released in Chicago, USA. Read on ...

A Battle Well Fought

Twelve-year-old Nkosi Johnson died of AIDS on June 1. Infected since birth, the boy became one of the strongest symbols of the fight against AIDS in South Africa. Read on ...

Reaching the Top of the World

Temba Tsheri Sherpa is no ordinary school boy. At the age 16, he has dared to conquer the highest mountain peak in the world - Mount Everest - after a tragic failed attempt last year. Read on ...

The 'English Pinch' in Bangladesh

Like everyone else, Bangladeshis also want to find 'good' jobs and do well in life. And, for that, they have to upgrade their English skills. Read on ...

First Pope to Set Foot in Mosque

Pope John Paul II created history by setting foot in the Omayyad mosque in Damascus, on his historic visit to Syria. He is the first Pope in Christianity's 2000 year history to enter a mosque. Read on ...

Where Guns rule

The American government seems to have turned a blind eye to the increasing violence amongst school children. But worried moms and grandmoms take out a march for tighter gun laws... Read on ...

World's First Space Tourist

Millionaire Dennis Tito paid through his nose for the space joyride - and raked up controversy. Read on ...

Beef in McDonald's Fries

The beefy fast food giant is frying in its own fat - the Hindus are protesting against the use of beef flavour that the company uses to 'enhance' the taste of its french fries. Read on ...

Dolphin in the mirror

Just like chimps and gorillas, dolphins too can recognise themselves in the mirror! Till recently it was felt that only humans and great apes had this ability. Read on ...