NOIDA - In view of the harsh winter, the authorities have decided to shut all schools in Noida and Greater Noida till Jan 2, 2011, an official said.

KOLKATA - Ten students Tuesday broke their fortnight-long fast after Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee assured them that their demand to include the word madrasa in the name of Aliah University here will be fulfilled if her party comes to power in West Bengal.

LUCKNOW - 'Wonder Kid' Sushma Verma, who holds the distinction of being the country's youngest matriculate at the age of seven, will now pursue her graduation from Lucknow University at the age of 10.