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Nine crazy things that were sold online!From Britney Spears's chewing gum to sister and parents, here is a list of things that went up sale online.
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India must harness clean energy to combat climate change: PM Narendra ModiHe regretted that India was denied reactors by the world despite the land of Gandhi and Buddha having an impeccable record in peace.
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- IAEA hosts training event on Uranium exploration
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08 Apr, 2013, 04.49 PM IST
- Iran admits to having second enrichment plant: IAEA
Iran has admitted to building a second uranium enrichment plant, just days before it meets six world powers for talks on its disputed atomi...
25 Sep, 2009, 08.15 PM IST
- ONGC, Uranium Corp to explore, develop uranium
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- Iran not revealing all about its N programme, says IAEA
Accusing Iran of holding back information on its atomic programme, the UN nuclear watchdog has said it has serious concerns over the allege...
27 May, 2008, 10.46 AM IST