Agra (India): The Independence Day celebrations in Uttar Pradesh's Agra, Mathura and Aligarh districts lacked the usual festive and upbeat mood Sunday, a day after two people were killed when police fired at farmers demanding higher compensation for the acquisition of their land.

Agra (India): With farmers in the whole Braj Mandal in ferment over land acquisition by the UP state government agencies to facilitate early completion of the 165 km long Expressway from Greater Noida to the Taj city, by the Jaypee group, the independence day eve violence in Aligarh district resulting in deaths and injuries, has dampened the festive mood of the people in the potato belt.

Agra (India): A shoe designer specializing in Chappals, was strangulated to death by his three friends late Friday night, police said. His body was today recovered from a nullah in Jagdishpura thana area.

Agra (India): Agra's Lok Sabha member Ram Shankar Katheria Saturday afternoon along with scores of students protested on MG Road, against construction of a foot over bridge in front of the heritage building of St. John's College.

Washington (USA): People with arthritis who exercise have less pain, more energy, improved sleep, and better day-to-day function, according to the American College of Rheumatology.

Washington (USA): People with arthritis who exercise have less pain, more energy, improved sleep, and better day-to-day function, according to the American College of Rheumatology.