Indian Railways launches first solar-powered train

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Indian Railways launches first solar-powered train Indian Railways on July 14 rolled-out its first solar-powered DEMU (diesel electrical multiple unit) train from the Safdarjung railway station in Delhi. Indians are among laziest people in the world, says a new study Given a choice most Indians are lazy enough to opt for a car no matter what the distance is. Now a 46-country study has shown that we are among the laziest countries in the world. India is ranked at 39, with people averaging just 4,297 steps a day. Meet Bhumika Sharma, the first Indian woman to win the Miss World bodybuilding championship The 21-year-old Doon girl won the Miss World Bodybuilding Championship held in Italy last month, scorring the highest points in individual posing, body posing and fall category. Here's a look at Islamic State's weapons of war Iraqi soldiers have found an ISIS car bomb factory with vehicles and explosives to cause mass destruction in Mosul. Modi is bringing you a chance to become a star this Independence day Post a selfie with the tricolour around this Independence Day and government handles will retweet it. This is one of the plans of Narendra Modi government for the 70th Independence Day celebrations. Love working solo? Just avoid doing these 6 jobs People who opt to work in solitude need to be extra-cautious when choosing their professions. Here are some occupations with communication requirements that are better left avoided by the solo-minds.

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