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No Place Like Home? 27-Story Mumbai Mansion Left Empty

India’s richest man has mystified – and drawn criticism from – elements of the country by building a super-mansion and then leaving it largely vacant, reports the New York Times.

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Fliers Stranded at London Airport for 9 Hours, Only 45 Miles From Destination

London has two major airports: Heathrow and Gatwick. They’re practically interchangeable for fliers heading to the British capital. But not for Air India.

Rubina Ali, right, who acted as young Latika in the oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire", sits with her family amid the ruins of the Gharib Nagar slum in Mumbai March 5, 2011 (REUTERS / Danish Siddiqui)

Slumdog Millionaire Child Star Rubina Ali Loses Home in Mumbai Fire

Rubina Ali, who played young Latika in the Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire, lost her home Friday as a fire swept through her Mumbai home.

U.S. President Barack Obama

Indian Authorities Remove Coconuts Ahead of Obama Visit

President Obama’s approval rating is tanking and Republicans have seized control of the House. But at least America’s commander-in-chief can rest assured about one thing: during tomorrow’s visit to India, he won’t be hit in the head by falling coconuts.

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What Recession? World’s Most Expensive House Built

It’s set to be quite a housewarming.