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Indian student attacked in Australia

In yet another attack on an Indian in Australia, a 31-year old cookery student was viciously stabbed in the stomach by two men after he finished work in a South Yarra bar early in November.

100 drunk drivers nabbed in Melbourne

A total of 100 drivers were nabbed because of drunk driving during a police operation in Melbourne Saturday, a media report said.

‘Eating dirt could make kids smarter’

Here’s some good news for parents who constantly worry about their kids’ hygiene after they spend time in the play ground — eating dirt could actually make your child smarter.

New legal team to represent Jayant Patel's appeal in Oz

Indian-origin doctor Jayant Patel, convicted of manslaughter charges in Australia, will have another legal team led by one of the most experienced lawyers of Queensland, representing his appeal in Mar

Tilt of head ‘enough to lure mate’

Forget candlelight dinners and romantic walks on the beach, for a tilt of the head is enough to lure a mate, according to new study.

Qantas flight forced to land after take-off

In the fifth such incident involving the Australian airline in two weeks, a Qantas flight with 171 passengers on board from Johannesburg to Sydeny was forced to turn around after birds struck one of i

Indian-origin doctor in Oz jailed for six years for rape

An Indian-origin doctor was on Wednesday sentenced to six years in jail after being convicted of raping a woman seven times in one night and taking her photographs during the assault.

James Blunt prevented WW III?

British singer James Blunt has said that his refusal to obey an order from a US general helped avoid a potential World War III. Blunt, a former captain in a senior regiment of the British Army, said in an interview that he risked a court martial by countermanding an order to attack the Russian forces in Pristina Airfield in Kosovo in June 1999,

Deep-sea volcano 'discovered'

Australian scientists claim to have discovered a deep-sea volcano, with unique organisms dated from thousands of years ago.

Australia to toughen up sex laws

Australia is all set to toughen its sex and age discrimination laws to provide equal protection for men and to make the choice of becoming a stay-at-home dad a little easier.

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