General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-08-12

26 Indians return from Saudi Arabia
A 29-year old Indian-origin man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of producing and possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who plays the title role in an upcoming biopic on Indian cricketer M S Dhoni, was excited, rather than under pressure, to portray the legendary sportperson on silver screen.
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who will be seen essaying the celebrated Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni's life for his upcoming film "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story" said during their interaction, he saw Dhoni losing his cool for the first time.
As many as 26 Indian labourers, stranded in Jeddah for months after their employers shut shop leaving them jobless and without salaries, reached home on Thursday.“The first batch of 26 Indian workers...
BCCI unhappy with Indian players for posing with beer
Bharti Airtel on Thursday launched its 4G services in Kharagpur, which is part of the West Bengal circle and home to one of the premier Indian Institutes of Technology
By focusing on the low awareness that Indians have about the Games, the campaign hopes to build an association between the brand and national honour
Centre Ensuring Protection Of Indian Workers In Gulf Countries: Sushma Swaraj
He said these completely baseless claims uttered by Indian politicians during local elections in Tamil Nadu
How ‘mainland’ Indian politics has failed to to grapple with the Northeast
India Might Seem to be Progressing But Has The Indian Mindset Progressed?
Indian boxers get new kits, no threat of disqualification
Indian boxers get new kits, no threat of Olympics disqualification
Indian boxers have been allowed to compete under the tri-colour at the Games despite the suspension imposed on the country’s national federation.
Indian boxing took another firm step forward as Commonwealth Games champion Manoj Kumar beat the London Olympics bronze medallist Evaldas Petrauskas of Lithuania with a split 2-1 decision, on points,...
Indian brands on the Olympic brandwagon
Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni whose life story will come on the big screen soon through the biopic 'M S Dhoni: The Untold Story' finds film promotions tough and is amazed the way film stars promote their films.
Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event of tennis competition at the Rio Olympics with a straight-set win ov....
Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarterfinals of the mixed doubles event of tennis competition at the Rio Olympics with a straight-set win over Australian pair of Samantha Stosur and John Peers here today.
Indian duo will next be up against world no 11 Dutch pair
Indian govt mulls liberalising e-comm policy; giants like Amazon, Flipkart, others to gain
Indian men's hockey team qualifies for quarterfinals; Saina, Sindhu saving grace as Rio batters Indians.
Indian-origin man charged for possessing child pornography
Indian revenue growth stands out in an otherwise sluggish consolidated performance
Indian shuttler Kidambri Srikanth started his Olympic campaign in superb fashion, breezing past Lino Muzon of Mexico in straight games in the opening match of Group H in the men's singles event here.
Indian students going to UK, US varsities to go up by 50%: Edtech firm
Indian students going to UK, US varsities to go up by 50 pc
Indian women hockey team thrashed 0-3 by USA
It was a day of fun and learning for about 10,000 students of city schools who took a ride to Air Force Station (AFS), Hakimpet on Thursday. The station as part of 70 years of Indian independence cel...
It was a rollercoaster day for ace Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri at Rio Olympics as he made a lowly 50th-place finish in the opening round of the men's individual stroke play here at Olympic Golf Course on Friday.The 29-year-old from Pune struggled ...
Japanese tyre major Bridgestone Corporation today announced foray into the Indian two-wheeler tyre segment.The company’s arm Bridgestone India will sell motorcycle and scooter tyres with the launch o...
Jobless Indians stranded in Jeddah return home
Mahendra Singh Dhoni's life is coming on the big screen with Neeraj Pandey's MS Dhoni: The Untold Story but the Indian ODI captain says he did not interfere much with the director's vision.
MS Dhoni- The Untold Story: Sushant Singh Rajput Looks Convincing as the Indian Skipper
No threat of Rio disqualification for Indian boxers
Richard Verma said liberalisation is not something the Indian legal industry needed to be worried about, as the US agenda is not to take over the Indian market
Rio 2016: Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri struggles in men's individual opener
Rio 2016: Indian women hockey team thrashed 0-3 by USA
Rio 2016 Olympics: Divesting Indian sport is the way forward
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.12 (ANI): Dipa Karmakar, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian gymnast to storm into the individual vault final in the artistic gymnastics at the Rio Olympics, on Thursday expressed her excitement on reaching ...
Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna advance to Mixed Doubles quarterfinals; Indian eves lose to US 0-3 in Hockey
Sania-Bopanna pair, Indian men's hockey team in quarters
Sindhu and Saina sparkle on bad day for Indian shuttlers
Small steps bringing in big changes at Indian airports
Sushma Swaraj meets family of Indian prisoner lodged in Pak, assures them help
The Blackstone-backed company, which is valued at $1 billion, plans to buy out an Indian firm that will help it get on board local clients.
The former Indian Space Research Organisation chairman said he had mentioned a couple of years ago that the so-called IT boom would go bust and "that is the phenomena we are now seeing".
The Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna started their campaign on a positive note, defeating Sam Stosur and Jonathan Peers of Australia in straight sets in the mixed doubles tennis event at the ongoing Rio Olympics here.
The Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad based Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) has invested undisclosed amounts in Doux Dentistry, an innovative dental care startup ...
The Indian men's hockey team have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Rio Olympics despite suffering a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Netherlands in their fourth Pool B match here at Olympics Hockey Centre in Deodoro.India made it to the summit ...
The Indian mens hockey team reached the quarter-finals after a gap of 36 years at the ongoing Rio Olympics despite beaten 1-2 by the Netherlands for its second loss in four Pool B games.
The Indian Railways on Thursday launched the Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) service to ferry petrol and diesel to Tripura which is reeling under fuel shortage due to the bad shape of the Assam-Agartala nati...
The Indian women's hockey team continued their dismal campaign at the ongoing Rio Olympics, suffering a 0-3 defeat to US in a Pool B encounter here.
The Indian women's hockey team yet again produced a lacklustre performance as it was outplayed by United States of America 0-3 to slump to its third successive loss in the Rio...
The Indian women's hockey team yet again produced a lacklustre performance as it was outplayed by United States of America 0-3 to slump to its third successive loss in the Rio Olympics here today.
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Titled 'Arvind Talati: A forgotten pioneer of modern Indian architecture' - the exhibition which ends on September 3, showcases Talati's professional projects.
TPP threat looms over Indian textiles
Unlike the global trend, climate bonds fail to excite Indian companies, writes M Ramesh
US ambassador calls for globalisation of Indian legal sector
10 Striking Images Of India's Night Sky You've Never Seen Before
2016 Olympics: India at Rio, Day 6
A chance to narrow India-China differences
Acid test awaits India’s track and field athletes
After five days of fruitless labour, hopes of India turning a corner and marching towards a medal on day six of the Olympics were dashed when women archers Deepika Kumari an...
Altruist buys Oak Hill's entire stake in Vertex India
Anil Kumble is the right man to coach India: Sehwag
An opportunity to enact progressive legislation that would have robustly protected the rights of India's transgenders has been los
Another suggestion for Modi's Independence Day speech was that he should underline importance of sports to improve India's standard in international arena
Apple Celebrates India's 70th Independence Day With Freedom Series on iTunes
Arrested militant said he was shown video highlighting landmarks in India.
Based in Bengaluru, he will spearhead Microsoft India's continued focus on world-class research, innovation and collaboration with the scientific community.
Bridgestone enters two-wheeler tyre segment in India
But reality is also that All India Radio has not been a profit making venture.]]
Buzz of the day: Why #WhatsYourIssue was trending in India today
Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez, right, fights India's Shiva Thapa during a men's bantamweight 56-kg...
Dassault Systemes appoints Samson Khaou as India MD
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Despite losing, India remained in 3rd spot with 6 points, while Netherlands moved to top spot with 10 points
Despite losing to Netherlands 1-2 in men’s hockey event, India still sealed a quarterfinal spot at Rio Olympics on Thursday.
Digital India Week
Does China view ties with India as conditioned by its tense relationship with the U.S., or its growing links with Pakistan?
DriveU, on-demand driver aggregator for private car owners, has announced that it has donated funds to Blue Cross of India, animal welfare organisation which rescues and rehabilitates injured and sick...
Economic integration between Afghanistan Pak India key to cooperation Afghan envoy
Encephalitis, which claims hundreds of lives every year in eastern India, will be made a notifiable disease, the government announced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday am....
Excerpts from an interview with TV Narendran, Managing Director, Tata Steel India and South East Asia:What are the defining moments in Tata Steel’s history?Even before we started, many critics wrote u...
Fair trade regulator Competition Commission of India (CCI) is looking to hire over 30 people for various director-level positions, as part of its efforts to address manpower crunch.
(From IANS) Adidas India plans to launch its first own retail store in 2017 after getting approval from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to operate fully-owned single-brand retail stores as well as cash-and-carry wholesale business under a ...
Gowda to open India's athletics campaign
Granules India’s Q1 net up 37%; revenue up 7% at ₹344 crore
Higher Defence Organisation for India: Towards an Integrated Approach
H&M wants to be a pan-India player: Janne Einola
Hyderabad outlet to feature 7,500 furnishing products; firm to double sourcing from India
IKEA plans 25 stores in India over 10 years
IKEA starts spade-work for first India store
In addition to devolution of funds to the State Governments, Government of India allocates funds for the development
In celebration of free India
India Day 7 schedule
India fall short against Dutch
India goes down fighting to the Dutch
India has average monthly spends of $4 per user; it is over $20 in other Asian markets
India has only 3% share in world mobile revenue
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India in hockey knockouts after 36 years
India is reluctant to bring tariffs down to zero
India lose 1-2 to Netherlands in Men’s Hockey
India may grant consular access to captured Pak terrorist
India moves up in MasterCard consumer confidence index
India on Thursday hit back at Pakistan, saying the developments in Jammu and Kashmir did not provide an opportunity for intervention. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the confession by ...
India's Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia had a topsy-turvy start to their campaign at the Rio Olympics as they carded a three-over 74 and even-par 71 respectively in the opening round of the golf competition here today.
India's Bombayla Devi Laishram releases her arrow during an elimination round...
India's campaign in women's archery has come to an end
India scored full marks for their desperation but on the points scale, they
India seal quarterfinal spot despite losing 1-2 against Dutch
India set to reach out to conflict-hit Syria
India's gold demand falls 18% in Apr-June
India's golfers Anirban Lahiri and S.S.P. Chawrasia scored three-over 74 and 71 respectively in the opening round of the Olympic Games here on Thursday.
India’s H1 tea output up 2.31%
India's July retail inflation likely stayed above central bank target
India's men hockey team beaten by Dutch 1-2 in Rio Olympics
India's minister Rio accreditation under threat
India snubs Pak on Kashmir, says it has no 'locus standi'
India's schedule at the Rio Olympics tomorrow.
India’s tea production in the first half of calendar 2016 has risen by 2.31 per cent over 2015 despite a sharp fall in South India, thanks to higher output in North India.“Tea Board has now come out ...
India to face pressure on tariff cuts at RCEP meet in Vietnam on Friday
India, US fated to be strategic partners: think tank
India Vs West Indies, 3rd Test: Rain delays start of third day
India vs West Indies: rain washes out day 3
India wasted as many as five penalty corners seconds from the final hooter to go down 1-2 against Netherlands but still sealed a quarterfinal spot at Rio Olympics hockey competition here today.
Information and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu has drawn up an elaborate plan for the celebration of 69 years of India’s Independence for Ministers and senior leaders of the BJP. The centre ...
Interview with CMD, Oil India
Interview with country manager, H&M India
Islamabad, Aug 11 (IANS) In an apparent reference to India, Pakistan on Thursday said involvement of "foreign elements" can not be ruled out in the deadly suicide bombing in Quetta this week in ...
Jammu and Kashmir police had intruded 14 km inside Himachal Pradesh, near Sarchu pass in the tribal district of Lahaul and Spiti, the Geological Survey of India (GSI), which is working on demarcation of border between the two states, has ...
Kallol Datta, on Thursday, has stepped down from the board of directors of Tide Water Oil Co (India) Ltd, the company said in a notice to the bourses.“We hereby intimate that Kallol Datta has resigne...
Khaou will develop Dassault Systemes' India business strategy in line with the country's opportunities
Kodak to launch LED TVs in India via SPPL partnership
Lacoste to double Point of Sale options in India by 2021
London is the Masala Bond capital of the world and the City is a market that understands India
Make in India, Finance in the UK
MasterCard Index of Consumer Confidence (MICC) for the first half of 2016 has placed India in extremely optimistic territory.
Miss Universe India 2016 Hot Bikini photoshoot
New Delhi, Aug. 11 (ANI): Afghanistan's Ambassador to India Shaida Mohammad Abdali on Thursday described the current situation in Kashmir as very dangerous, especially in terms of security. He also ...
Oak Hill Capital had bought Vertex Group, the holding company for Vertex India, for $426 million in 2007.
Oil India wants to develop a major oil belt in Rajasthan: Utpal Bora
Oil Ministry to Parliament panel: Only Coal India can extract CBM
Once the new law is enacted, India will jump to third position in terms of the number of weeks for maternity leave
Only Coal India can extract CBM from its blocks: Oil Ministry to Parliament panel
‘Ours was, in a sense, the first Make-in-India effort’
Overnight thunderstorms and incessant rain washed out the third day’s play without a ball being bowled in the third cricket Test between West Indies and India on Thursday. At the Darren Sammy Stadium...
Pak action in Valley to hit ties: India
Pakistan hints at India's hand in Quetta blast
Pharma firm Granules India Ltd’s consolidated net profit increased 37 per cent to ₹39 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2016, compared to ₹29 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previou...
Players of India celebrates after scoring against Netherlands during a men's field hockey match...
Play washed out on third day of West Indies v India test
Political dynasties further both inclusion and exclusion in India, explains Kanchan Chandra.
Prabhu said that there is a need for working on many fronts to make the Prime Minister's Make in India programme successful
Prachanda to send special envoys to India and China
Prasar Bharati will not wind up the news divisions of the All India Radio (AIR) in Kozhikode and other cities. In an advisory issued on Thursday, Sitanshu Kar, Director General (News), AIR, said: “The...
President Sirisena rubbishes India-Lanka bridge claims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s flagship "Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan" project that is aimed at making India spic and span received a shot in the arm as it new ad featuring actors Amitabh Bachchan and Kangana Ranaut has gone viral. Kangana appears ...
Prior to joining the India lab, Rajamani headed the Software Productivity Tools group within Microsoft's Redmond research lab
Rains might take a break after Monday over north, central India
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Riding a tiger: Ignoring the rule of law will make India hurtle towards being a failing state
Rio 2016: Acid Tests Await India's Track and Field Athletes
Rio 2016: India Men's Hockey Team in Quarters Despite Netherlands Loss
Rio 2016: India seal quarterfinal spot in men’s hockey ...
Rio: India in hockey knockouts after 36 years
Rio Olympics: Archer Atanu, men's hockey provide joy for India
Rio Olympics: India reach men's hockey quarter-finals despite Netherlands drubbing
Samsung Galaxy Note7 is a fully made in India smartphone with a dual curved edge display. The device is priced at Rs 59,900
Samsung Galaxy Note7 will be made in India
Samsung today launched its new flagship Galaxy Note 7 in India with a price tag of Rs 59,900 and has partnered Reliance Jio...
Spring mattress manufacturing company Repose Mattress Pvt Ltd plans to establish pan India presence in five years.The three-year-old company, which has since established its presence across the five...
Sriram Rajamani appointed MD of Microsoft's India lab
Star shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P.V. Sindhu were the lone bright spots along with the mixed doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna as India endured another dismal day at the ongoing Rio Olympics here.
Stores to remain central to e-commerce business as well: IKEA India CEO
The Cellular Operators’ Association of India expressed deep concern over consultation papers recently issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and alleged that they “point to a pattern of discrimination against existing operators.”
The High Court of Delhi on Thursday asked the Tamil Nadu government not to take any coercive action till August 22 against expelled All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) Rajya Sabha MP Sasikala Pushpa, her husband and their son facing a ...
The India pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna won their campaign opener in straight sets against Sam Stosur and Jonathan Peers of Australia in the mixed doubles event at the ongoing Rio Olympics here.
The Indira Gandhi government had set a time frame of 1,000 years for extracting the copper capsule. It wanted the forthcoming generations to have a rendezvous with India’s magnificent past.]]
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s decision to ring the curtains on the regional news unit of the All-India Radio in Pune has provoked a surge of opposition from political parties, while als...
The Madras High Court today issued notice to the Election Commission on two petitions challenging the election of DMK and All India NR Congress (AINRC) candidates from their respective assembly constituencies.
The McKinsey recipe for India to boost growth
The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS), Government of India, today launched a short film series on the Swachh
The mixed doubles pair of Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna and men's hockey team sealed the quarterfinal spots at Rio Olympics, even as India's campaign continued to be haunted by setbacks in archery, boxing and women's hockey on the sixth day of ...
The renaming of Neyveli Lignite Corporation (NLC) to NLC India Ltd has kicked up a controversy with the management extending support to the Centre’s decision and trade unions suspecting a hidden agend...
The Reserve Bank of India and Southern Railway might be more cautious while transporting money on trains, but a section of people who are worried the most are a group of men who work out of the parce...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday proposed that a customer should have zero liability in case of a third-party fraud on the account or card, provided the customer notifies the bank within three working days of receiving the communication ...
The Trans Pacific Partnership will hurt India’s trade with its most important export market — the US
This is a serious violation and aviation regulators has written to chief of Jet Airways and Air India to register the FIR
Titan Juxt Pro launched in India at Rs 22,995
Topsy-turvy day for India on day 1 of Olympic golf
Trade link with India is important for Britain: Greg Clark
Two Jet Airways, Air India pilots suspended for being drunk
US supports India's military help to Afghanistan, says top NATO commander
US women’s field hockey tops India, could top pool
Vikas Swarup said Pak wants to end to all cross-border terrorism, infiltration and instigation to terrorism, violence against India
Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%
Watch: India@9 With Sanket Upadhyay
We want to be a pan India chain: H&M India Head
Will GST reduce cost of property in India
With the new variant, Toyota reaches out to Innova fans in the Delhi NCR, the biggest market in India
13-year-old Tanzeem Merani threatened to go on a hunger strike if permission is denied to unfurl national flag at Lal Chowk
Algorithmic trading has become a major source of income for both the BSE and its larger rival the National Stock Exchange
An international group of researchers has estimated the little-understood Greenland shark may live as long as 500 years—which would make it the longest-living vertebrate on the planet.
Anyone watching the US presidential race needs to understand that national opinion polls do not provide an accurate picture of how the election might turn out. Thanks to the US Electoral College, it is not who wins the most votes nationwide that matters in the
At a time when the Arvind Kejriwal government has sought clarity over the ratio of power between his Cabinet and the Centre in administering the national capital, the Supreme Court has observed that ...
Australian astrophysicists from the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) say we are constantly bombarded by about 10 billion photons per second from intergalactic space when we're outside, day and night. They measured this ambient radiation from the universe, from a wide range of wavelengths by combining deep images from a flotilla of space telescopes.
Australia will block the sale of the $7.7-billion electricity network in its most populous state to two companies from mainland China and Hong Kong, it said on Thursday, citing national security.
Centre did not want a project rejected by the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal, Rajasekharan said in a statement, quoting Anil Madhav Dave
Chinese teams bag medals in International Army Games
Chinese teams bag medals in International Army Games 2016
Ecuador said Thursday it’s ready to set a date for Swedish prosecutors to question Julian Assange inside its London embassy — a potential breakthrough in the years-long international impasse over the WikiLeaks founder.
First butterfly survey at Silent Valley National Park to begin today
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Weixiong Chen, Deputy Executive Director, Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate to League of Arab States Summit, to the international meeting on countering cross-border movement of terrorism, in Bali, Indonesia, today:
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's message for the International Day of Youth, observed on 12 August:
Former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.
(From The National Interest) The United States Air Force would maintain an “asymmetric” advantage over potential adversaries in the Western Pacific even after the Chinese ...
(From The National Interest) The United States Air Force would maintain an “asymmetric” advantage over potential adversaries in the Western Pacific even after the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force inducts the Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter into operational service. That’s…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise agreed to pay about $275 million to buy Silicon Graphics International Corp., a once-influential pioneer in computing hardware that wound up settling into a small industry niche.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is openly blaming Russia for recent hacks on the Democratic National Committee. CNN's Jim Sciutto reports.
International Youth Day 2016: Top 15 inspirational quotes to motivate younger generation
Israel steps up campaign against international aid groups in Gaza
Junias, who became the second international boxer to be arrested on attempted rape charges in Rio, lost his preliminary bout hours after being released from jail.
More than 2,000 drug tests have been conducted on athletes competing at the Rio Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee (IOC) spokesman Mark Adams confirmed here.
NASA Pulls Together National Data to Sleuth Out Air Traffic Improvement Mysteries
National Collateral Management Services has tied up with Syndicate Bank to provide funding for farmers and traders against their commodities stored at its warehouses. NCML works in partnership with ov...
National Flag on railway engines on Independence Day
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New stadiums might be stealing the architectural glory at the Rio Olympics, but the national hospitality houses are giving them a run for their money.
Niranjan Kumar's brother Shashank asserted that it is a shame to the country to watch their national hero's house being demolished
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention last month, Demetrios Marantis walked into a reception wearing jeans, an open-collared shirt, a little too much stubble and a suntan.
Oshawa slo-pitch team wins masters nationals in Niagara Falls - durhamregion.com
Pakistani national Bahadur Ali was arrested in J&K on July 25 along with weapons, including an AK-47 rifle, live rounds of ammunition, grenades
PARIS, France - Demand for oil may decrease during the coming year owing to weakening economies, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said, adding that overproduction of oil may witness ...
Real estate developer Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka place their hands in concrete during topping off festivities for the 92-story Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008.
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus spoke to Donald Trump about the direction of his campaign and his impact on down-ballot races. CNN's Dana Bash reports.
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus spoke to Donald Trump about the direction of his campaign and his impact on down-ballot races, sources tell CNN.
Republican U.S. presidential nominee Trump speaks at the National Association of Home Builders event at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in Miami, Florida
Researchers at the Pune-based National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) have been successful in isolating cancer stem cells that cause skin cancer. They have also been able to demonstrate that a compou...
Should we be more excited about the Nationals? Readers respond.
Specialists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) have discovered from bone remains the oldest dental treatment in the Americas dated around 647-768 AD.
Sturm, Ruger launched a new fundraising campaign that could double its multi-million dollar donation to the National Rifle Association.<img
Taiwan’s major technology firms are seeking to tap into the market for the Internet of Things (IoT) and the government can lend support by providing a trial platform for their fledgling solutions and devices, National Development Council (NDC) Minister Chen Tain-jy (陳添枝) said yesterday.
The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) and the Taliban insurgents have suffered casualties in battle for the control of Nawa district in Helmand. The Taliban militants ...
The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) ruled the nation without separating the party from government for more than half a century. During this time, there were clear distinctions between party members and non-party members in staff appointments, clear lines between party-run and non-party-run businesses and clear
The company is looking for space in Outer Ring Road, which is home to numerous multi-national companies including Google, Cisco and Visa, sources added.
The court refused to accept the petitioners' contention that Kanhaiya has made any anti-national speech post bail.
The decision was taken at a meeting of civil and military officials on the national security chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
The Delhi High Court on Thursday declined to order a re-selection trial for a slot in the Rio 2016 Paralympics on the petition of a national para-athlete saying that the qualification slot is allocat...
The Donald Trump interview that should terrify national Republicans, annotated
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) granting Terms of Reference (ToR) to KGS Aranmula International Airport Limited for conducting...
The government rejected bids for electricity network Ausgrid from Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing (李嘉誠) and State Grid Corp of China (國家電網), amid growing opposition to selling infrastructure assets to overseas investors. Treasurer Scott Morrison said it would be contrary to national security
The International Army Games 2016 entered its 12th match day on August 10. China has won the first place in one contest, the second place in 10 contests and the third place in two contests.
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The search and rescue (S&R) teams of the Navy and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Thursday fished out...
The Trump interview that should terrify national Republicans, annotated
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the First National Conference of Investigating Agencies here tomorrow.
The victims include Thais and foreign tourists, whose nationalities were not immediately known, according to the reports.
The yatra, which began on August 9, is scheduled to conclude at Gompad village of Sukma district on August 15 with the unfurling of the national flag by tribal activists.
They're allowed to compete under the tri-colour despite suspension imposed on country's national federation
UN marks International Youth Day…
US gymnast Gabby Douglas has apologised for failing to put her hand on her heart during the American national anthem at an Olympic gold medal ceremony.
Youth Can Break Patterns of Past, Set World on Course to Sustainable Future, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day
11 August 2016 – After two children were paralyzed by polio in Borno state in north-eastern Nigeria, the first cases of wild poliovirus in more than two years, the United Nations health agency today stressed the need to prioritize immunization of children in hard-to-reach areas such as the Lake Chad region, spanning several countries and often affected by conflict.
11 August 2016 – The tragedy unfolding in what has sadly become “the battle for Aleppo,” where attacks and counter-attacks over the past days have only compounded the suffering on two million civilians already struggling to cope with power outages and water shortages, spotlights again that there is “no military solution [there] or anywhere else in Syria,” the United Nations envoy on the crisis said today.
11 August 2016 – United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein today expressed serious concern that virtually all people entering Bulgaria in an “irregular manner” are subjected to detention, and that they could be prosecuted and even jailed if they try to leave, “placing many of them in an invidious Catch-22 situation.”
AAP demands Raje's resignation on Hingonia cow deaths
After two children were paralyzed by polio in Borno state in north-eastern Nigeria, the first cases of wild poliovirus in more than two years, the United Nations health agency today stressed the need to prioritize immunization of children in hard-to-reach areas such as the Lake Chad region, spanning several countries and often affected by conflict.
Although the efficacy and safety of biologic and phototherapeutic treatments in treating moderate-to-severe psoriasis are well known, not all patients respond well to monotherapy and may require a combination of both types of therapy. There have been few studies investigating the safety and efficacy of combination treatment; now, a review shows that combination treatment is safe and viable.
A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck about 535 km (330 miles) southeast of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu on Friday, the US Geological Survey said, briefly triggering a local tsunami warning.
BANGKOK, Thailand - Investigators are probing a twin bombing attack in Thailand’s popular tourist destination, the resort town of Hua Hin at 10.20 pm Thai time on Thursday night. The two ...
CBRE Propfair, a three-day property exhibition, will begin on August 19 at the Chennai Trade Centre. Organisers said the city had emerged as among the preferred destinations for home buyers with over...
Confidence in nation’s economy still weak: Ifo survey
Des Moines, Iowa—Secret Service officers work to secure U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton after a protester jumped into the buffer area between the crowd and Clinton during a rally at Abraham Lincoln High School, August 10. During Clinton's first visit to the battleground state after her narrow win in the caucuses, an animal rights activist was escorted out of the event after a short struggle. The security scare comes at a time when the secret service has been extra vigilant, according to political pundits, following comments by Republican candidate Donald Trump which suggested Second Amendment defenders might be able to stop Clinton from wining the nation's top office. "Hillary wants to abolish -- essentially abolish the Second Amendment. By the way, if she gets to pick, if she gets to pick her judges, nothing you can do, folks. Although the Second Amendment people, maybe there is, I don't know," Trump said. "But I tell you what, that will be a horrible day, if Hillary gets to put her judges in, right now we're tied." Trump was criticized for attempting to incite violence with the comments but has denied the allegations.
Dual bomb explosion rips through top tourist destination in Thailand
Encouraging young refugees gathered for an event at resettlement centre in Los Angeles to “study hard [and] be a full part of your new communities,” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the United States and other countries to keep reaching out to people in need, wherever they are, because “we will all be stronger” by building bridges instead of walls.
Fiji's rugby players have won the South Pacific island nation's first Olympic medal - and it's gold. Osea Kolinisau and his teammates capped Fiji's domination over the past two years with a mighty performance against Team GB
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Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message to the 2016 Summer Youth Assembly at the United Nations, as delivered by David Nabarro Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in New York today:
Gymnastics - Coronation complete as Biles wins all around gold
Hostilities in the Gaza Strip dating back to 2014 and earlier still pose serious threats to life and physical integrity in the tine enclave as explosive remnants of war (ERW) and other legacy hazards remained littered throughout the strip, said the United Nations humanitarian wing, spotlighting a sustainable strategy to mitigate those risks.
In a nation where few sports beyond cricket get good viewership, why are advertisers sponsoring athletes and running special campaigns?
In the murky politics over the death of hundreds of cows in the government-run Hingonia gaushala (cow shelter) here, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday created ripples by demanding the resignation of Ch...
Irrespective of who is at the helm, Mahaswetadevi was a strong voice against the State. Her literary imagination encapsulated this anguish and anger
It was inevitable, but nations in the South China Sea that have overlapping claims with the People’s Republic of China are now beginning to push back–and this time we are not talking about Lawfare or my beloved Shamefare, but are…
Makalot Industrial Co (聚陽實業), the nation’s leading garment manufacturer, yesterday said sales this quarter are expected to be better than in the second quarter because of orders from new clients.
Mamata Banerjee complains of political discrimination by Centre
MIAL plans to convert the area surrounding the airport into GVK Skycity, a destination for hospitality, commerce, retail and leisure
On the whole, nationwide air quality has improved, said Luo yi, director general of environment minister
Returns to the island nation after six decades
Rio 2016 continues on day six with women's all-round gymnastics, track cycling, golf and the culmination of the men's rugby sevens.
The creature is said to have bewildered locals after being discovered in sand in by diamond miners in Udachny, 1,160 miles (1,866km) north west of regional capital Yakutsk. Theories suggest the 'ancient' mini-monster could be a wolverine, a fox or small dog or an otter or pine marten. The mystery animal is due to be taken from from Udachny - meaning 'lucky' - to Yakutsk for examination.
The dedication of the first unit of the Kudankulam power project to the nation is an important event in the country's efforts to m
The global ecommerce market is worth $22.1 tn, according to estimates by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
The Gulf nation has agreed to grant exit visas and bear travel expenses of workers.
The hit mobile game Pokemon Go has brought amusement to gamers nationwide since it became available in Taiwan last week, but it has also presented a host of challenges that are set to test the wisdom of policymakers and law enforcement agencies.
The Justice Department’s 167-page report that found city police engaged in rampant discrimination against black residents included another bombshell: Officers and prosecutors frequently dismissed or mishandled sexual assault complaints.
The nation saw its fourth amusement park accident in five days when a boy apparently fell out of roller coaster in Pennsylvania on Thursday, a local official told CNN.
The nation saw its fourth amusement park accident in five days when a child apparently fell out of roller coaster in Pennsylvania on Thursday, a local official told CNN.
The Olympics has brought together the best talent from across the nation, breaking through the barriers of borders, caste, creed and religion
The third-quarter survey results ran counter to popular belief that the nation has slowly, but gradually recovered from a
The tragedy unfolding in what has sadly become “the battle for Aleppo,” where attacks and counter-attacks over the past days have only compounded the suffering on two million civilians already struggling to cope with power outages and water shortages, spotlights again that there is “no military solution [there] or anywhere else in Syria,” the United Nations envoy on the crisis said today.
The tragedy unfolding in what has sadly become “the battle for Aleppo,” where attacks and counter-attacks over the past days have only compounded the suffering on two million civilians already struggling to cope with power outages and water shortages, spotlights again that there is “no military solution [there] or anywhere else in Syria,” the United Nations envoy on the crisis said today.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Iraq signed an agreement in Baghdad today to help the Government to detect, investigate and prosecute corruption. The agency said that with Da’esh nearly defeated, strengthening governance is a top priority.
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United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein today expressed serious concern that virtually all people entering Bulgaria in an “irregular manner” are subjected to detention, and that they could be prosecuted and even jailed if they try to leave, “placing many of them in an invidious Catch-22 situation.”
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the United States and other countries to keep reaching out to people in need, wherever they are, because &#8220
A court here has awarded life imprisonment to nine persons for kidnapping and murder of Pratul Chandra Deb, an NRI businessman and BJP leader, 12 years ago.
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BEML bags 73 awards, 16 special mementos at Independence Day Horticultural Show-2016
BEML Limited, a public sector company under the Ministry of Defence, has bagged 73 awards and 16 special mementoes at the Independence Day Horticultural Show-2016 conducted by the Mysore Horticultural...
Breaking his silence on the ongoing stand-off between lawyers and journalists, Speaker P. Sreeramakrishnan said lawyers were not the “proprietors of courts.” Speaking at a media award distribution cer...
He didn't think much of advertising awards, and yet as he moves on from Mullen Lowe Lintas, he leaves the agency at its strongest ever
P-8A Team Wins SECNAV Award for Environmental Compliance
Rihanna to receive MTV's lifetime achievement award
Rihanna to Receive Video Vanguard Award at the VMAs
Rihanna will receive MTV's highest honor at the VMAs: the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
R.S.Raju, Chief Financial Officer of NCC Limited has been awarded as the Best CFO at the “Asia CFO Excellence Award” ceremony by the Chief Marketing Officer Council (CMO).
Singer Adele was blown away by a fan's incredible vocals after unknowingly inviting the Grammy Award-winning singer on stage.
The award was presented r...
Three Screwtops Pilots Awarded Armed Forces Air Medal
Aegis Ashore Missile Defence - Hawaii Complex
Defence ministry said raids also destroyed a weapons storage facility and a training camp for IS fighters to north and southeast
Defence Ministry sees ‘conflict of interest’ in French firm DCNS’ 100% FDI proposal
The cutting of the first steel plate, the initial step in the construction of a ship, took place at the Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for Ship No. 20 of the Defence Research and Development Organisati...
The Dragonfly drone is one of the futuristic pieces of kit currently being developed for the Ministry of Defence and the UK’s security forces as part of the MoD’s new innovation project.
Facing a steep learning curve, Maryland’s defense begins sorting out depth chart
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Turkey may look outside NATO for defense cooperation, the country's Foreign Affairs Minister said in an interview. The suggestion comes after the failed coup strained President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's relations with the West
Twitter is on the defense about its harassment policies, again.<img
Vietnam’s rocket launchers may prompt China to declare Air Defense Zone
A Colorado man fighting alongside Kurdish militia forces against ISIS was killed last week, his family confirmed to CNN.
Afghan forces making progress against Taliban near Lashkar Gah
Afghan forces Taliban suffer casualties in battle for Helmand district control
A souped-up MRI scanner has revealed the forces that push waste products out of our brains, a process that may be crucial for preventing Alzheimer's disease
Brazilian Forces Clash With Gangs in Rio Slums as Olympics Continue
Clashes between criminal gangs and security forces continued to simmer in pockets of Rio on Thursday, as the Olympic Games continued here.
Coalition forces, including American military operatives, killed a senior ISIS leader when conducting an operation on the Iraqi-Syrian border Wednesday, officials said.
France on Thursday condemned Israeli forces' demolition of French and EU humanitarian structures in the West Bank which have increased alarmingly this year, the country's foreign ministry said.
Libyan forces in fresh clashes with Islamic State in Sirte
SP forces repeated adjournments
There is view held by many that the relationship between the security forces and internally-displaced persons (in a post-conflict situation) is not compatible.But Eastern Province’s Governor Austin F...
The U.K. government on Friday said it would set up a $1 billion fund aimed at fostering the swift development of next generation military equipment for its armed forces
Ukraine’s president put his country’s forces on combat alert as Russian officials discussed stepped-up security measures in the annexed territory of Crimea, escalating a crisis around the Black Sea peninsula.
After losing the lead midway through the competition, the effervescent Biles stormed back to claim her sport’s most coveted prize by more than two points. Her teammate, Aly Raisman claimed the silver.
The Hindu chats with Nobel Laureate and child rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi. Mr. Satyarthi is the founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan, an organisation that works to eradicate child labour. For his efforts, he shared the Nobel Peace prize for 2014 with Malala Yousufzai.
Arianna Huffington, who co-founded the Huffington Post and built it into one of the largest digital media outlets in the U.S., will step down as president and editor-in-chief. She will focus on her health-and-wellness startup.
As the government rolls out its Independence Day celebrations, Home Minister Rajnath Singh will visit the birthplace of Birsa Munda in Jharkhand while BJP President Amit Shah will visit Kakori in UP.
BJP president Amit Shah, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and his Cabinet colleagues Pankaja Munde and Girish Mahajan attended the concluding ceremony of the year-long Kumbh Mela here this evening.
CBS President Says Network Needs to do Better on Diversity
Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore isn’t a fan of the Republican presidential candidate, and he has let the potential First Daughter know of his feelings.
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Donald Trump doubled down on recent remarks calling President Obama and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton the "founders" of the Islamic State in a new interview with a conservative radio host
Donald Trump said he meant exactly what he said when he called President Obama the "founder of ISIS," objecting when a conservative radio host tried to clarify his comments.
Donald Trump said Thursday that he meant exactly what he said when he called President Barack Obama the "founder of ISIS" and objected when a conservative radio show host tried to clarify the GOP nominee's position.
Donald Trump today repeatedly accused President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group, refusing to take back a patently false allegation even when questioned about the logic of his position.
Donald Trump tripled and quadrupled down on his assertion that President Obama and Hillary Clinton literally founded ISIS.
Every night, President Obama reads 10 letters that were sent to him by citizens and have been a part of his daily routine since taking office in 2009
Fifteen of the remaining doctors in war-ravaged Aleppo are pleading for help from President Obama. CNN's Clarissa Ward reports.
Gujarat's new land acquisition Bill approved by President
Hillary Clinton admonished rival Donald Trump today for claiming that she and Barack Obama were the founders of the Islamic State, saying anyone who would "sink so low" should never be president.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump can look forward to a presidential salary of $400,000 if they win in November.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump can look forward to a presidential salary of $400,000 if they win in November.<img
Himachal Lokhit Party (HLP) president Maheshwar Singh today said experiment to create a third front has failed again and the merger of his party with BJP on August 14 was final.
Infosys is putting new programmes in place to develop its next batch of top leaders, says executive vice-president Krishnamurthy Shankar.
In this Friday, March 22, 2013 file photo, U.S. President Barack Obama, left, listens to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their visit to the Children's Memorial at the Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial in Jerusalem
Loud & Clear’s Brian Becker is joined by Dr. Robert Epstein, Senior Research Psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology, and David Ahmad, president of Subgraph, an open-source tech security company, to discuss whether Google is reshaping our preferences in the 2016 presidential elections.
Maldives President Abdulla Yameen approves defamation law
Mexico's President Faces New Scrutiny
NEW YORK, U.S. - Co-founder of news website Huffington Post, Arianna Huffington has announced her decision to step down as president and editor-in-chief. Making the announcement on Twitter, ...
On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker is joined by Senior Research Psychologist at the American Institute for Behavioral Research and Technology Dr. Robert Epstein, as well as David Ahmad, President of Subgraph, an open source tech security company.
Peter Bergen says Donald Trump is wrong: President Obama and Hillary Clinton are not the founders of ISIS. Obama has been responsible for the serious reversals ISIS is suffering on the battlefield
Police have arrested three people in connection with attack on RSS' Punjab vice president Jagdish Gagneja Two pistols and ammunition have been recovered from the arrested persons.
President Barack Obama Just Dropped Your New Favorite Summer Playlist
President Barack Obama once again proved his eclectic taste in music, releasing two summer playlists Thursday.
President Barack Obama once again proved his eclectic taste in music, releasing two summer playlists Thursday while he vacations on Martha's Vineyard with the first family.
President Enrique Peña Nieto, whose past two years in office have been shadowed by a conflict-of-interest scandal linked to a Mexico City mansion, is facing new scrutiny linked to the first family’s use of a luxury apartment in Miami.
President Nicolás Maduro reverses earlier decision after promised benefits fail to materialize.
President nod for six new IITs in country; NIT in AP
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines is putting strain on the US-Philippines alliance, writes southeast Asia political analyst Mathew Davies.
President takes 'sharp' questions from Taitung aborigines
President takes ’sharp’ questions from Taitung aborigines
Protecting presidential candidates is business as usual for the Secret Service, but this year more passionate crowds bring new challenges to the job. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
Republican Congressman Peter King defended Donald Trump's claim that President Obama was the "founder" and "MVP" of ISIS as emphasizing the point that the Administration's policies created the terror group.
Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippines' firebrand president, is not known for being diplomatic.
Terrorists are honouring the President, says the Republican candidate.
The Gujarat Land Acquisition Bill 2016 that dilutes the Centre's stringent provisions of the Land Acquisition Act 2013, has been given approval by the President and will be implemented by the state f...
The militant group calls the U.S. president “vile” and the “mule of the Jews.”
The Republican presidential nominee's sinking polls, unending attacks and public blunders have the GOP reconsidering its strategy for November. Go behind the scenes in this week’s cover story
The Secret Service is having a busy year protecting presidential candidates, with barrier-jumping and stage-rushing becoming a more frequent occurrence.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to give the United States an ultimatum, demanding the extradition of a cleric he believes is behind the failed July 15 coup attempt.
Ukraine’s President put his Army on combat alert on Thursday along the country’s de facto borders with Crimea as a war of words between Russia and Ukraine threatened to heat up the largely frozen co...
Under the law, defamation is a criminal offence. In November 2009 when Mohamed Nasheed was President, it was made a civil infraction.
Vice President Chen to depart for Dominican Republ...
Vice President Chen to depart for Dominican Republic Saturday
WATCH: President Rodrigo Duterte Apologizes to Justice Sereno
Western allies worry President Tayyip Erdogan is using the failed putsch and purge to tighten his grip on power.
Years before he would run for President and sedate the world with his dulcet riffs on the pyramids and Popeyes, Dr. Ben Carson was auditioning as a would-be political leader on Glenn Beck's television show. Running through a quiz on the issues, Beck asked him if he thought semi-automatic weapons should be legal.
Zambians vote in tight presidential poll amid fears of violence
Zambia votes for presidential poll marred by violence
Italian DJ SBCR aka The Bloody Beetroots compares Donald Trump to Silvio Berlusconi, the former Prime Minister of Italy.
Kashmiri Pandits dismayed with Prime Minister Modi not speaking about them
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Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda on Tuesday allocated portfolios to the three newly appointed ministers.
Now, COAI knocks prime minister's door
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to hold talks on Kashmir with all the political parties is a good step (“Modi to discuss Kashmir with all parties tomorrow”, August 11). It is also heartening ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend at an all party meet today on the Kashmir situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks with all parties on the unrest in Kashmir today. The announcement was made in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, when the Upper House debated the Kashmir situat...
Prime viewing should be in the pre-dawn hours of Friday, after the moon sets.
Serbia's parliament voted on Tuesday for the election of a new government presided by Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the Village Pradhans from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency, in New Delhi on August 11, 2016.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, welcomed Village Pradhans from the Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency at his residence in New Delhi, today.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the Village Pradhans from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency, in New Delhi on August 11, 2016.
22 rhinos were killed in flood and 21 had natural deaths across Kaziranga, Manas and Pobitora, state Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma said
A businessman from South Goa on Thursday addressed a complaint to Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar, alleging that Goa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sunil Garg had demanded and accepted a bribe o...
According to ED, the Bhujbal family allegedly had conspired along with several others to divert or 'launder' kickbacks received by Chhagan Bhujbal, when he was state Public Works Department minister.
According to the data tabled by Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha in the Lok Sabha, most number cases related to violation of MNP norms were reported in 2013-14 and their number declined sharply to 9 in 2015-16.
Acknowledging credit availability is a challenge for MSME sector, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said amendments to the Companies Act 2013, which is being....
A committee was set up by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to probe the collapse that led to the death of 27 persons.
And the Selfie Gold goes to Sports Minister Vijay Goel
And the Selfie Gold goes to Sports Minister Vijay Goel but Rio panel isn’t amused
Chinese minister to meet CM today
COAI seeks meeting with PMO, Telecom minister on TRAI, RJio issue
Commerce and Industry Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will be going to Tawang for celebrating Raksha Bandhan.
Dalit minister abused, AAP alleges police inaction
During the second phase of odd-even scheme, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had also slammed the app-based cab aggregators for surge pricing, terming it as "daylight robbery".
Education ministers of member-countries are likely to take them up at a summit in Goa
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has become a rock star on Twitter
Following a public outcry over the increasing number of dengue cases in the city owing to lack of cleanliness, district in-charge Minister M. B. Patil has said that the City Corporation has decided to...
Former Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul cremated, no minister from state present
Government claim 9 in 10 homes get super-fast broadband is 'incredibly suspicious', former Tory minister says
Grant ownership rights to farmers cultivating forest land: Karnataka Revenue Minister
Having failed to get a hearing from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, two minor girls residing at Devipura locality here have taken to social media to get justice for their mother who was allegedly set afire by their father and ...
Help road accident victims, no authority will harass you: Delhi Minister
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh met Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda on Wednesday and raised the issue of setting up of AIIMS in Bilaspur and sought Centre'...
I&B Minister Venkaiah Naidu to open week long "I-Day Film Festival" in New Delhi
Industrial scene buoyant, says Tamil Nadu Industries Minister
Irom Sharmila’s decision to join politics and work towards becoming Manipur’s Chief Minister is a good one (“Responding to Irom Sharmila”, August 11). She deserves to live her life as she pleases, bu...
Japanese Encephalitis, which has engulfed 157 districts in 20 States, will soon be made a “notifiable” disease, Health Minister JP Nadda announced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.He was replying to a ca...
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das today directed the officials to complete underground power cabling in five districts by 2018.
Kalikho Pul (47), who was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the chief minister’s official bungalow in Itanagar, was given a tearful farewell by family members, fellow tribesmen and admirers.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parmeshwara, has said that the state government will give alternative site to the family members of martyred NSG commando Niranjan Kumar whose house ...
Minister had complained against civic official.
Minister Jitendra Singh said that officers from different banks, who are already working in CBI also help in probing these cases
Minister of state for personnel said 13 IAS officers of Gujarat cadre in the rank of joint secretary and above were working on central deputation
Ministers in Narendra Modi govt will visit places associated with freedom fighters
Nepal PM allocates portfolios to new ministers
Officials wrote to the Sports Minister that his entourage reportedly have attempted to enter places without proper accreditation and behaved in an "aggressive and rude" manner when prevented.
Oil prices surge on Saudi minister's talk of 'possible action'
People have applied for land rights but officials are not providing them, says Minister.
Rejecting the contentions of DMK MLAs that the State was losing out on the industrial front to neighbouring States, Industries Minister M.C. Sampath on Thursday said that Tamil Nadu has emerged as on...
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug. 12 (ANI): After being pulled up by the Rio Olympic organisers, Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel has rubbished being part of any controversy in the ongoing prestigious quadrennial event saying that he has been following ...
Rio Olympics: Sports Minister Vijay Goel quashes role in trespassing controversy
Rio organizers threaten to ban sports minister
Soon after the ministers and MPs lay their reports on the table, SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav spoke on how "Centre was neglecting Uttar Pradesh." He vowed th...
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday questioned "police inaction" in the case where a Municipal Corporation Department (MCD) official had allegedly hurled casteist slurs at Delhi Social Welfare Minister Sandeep Kumar, saying it only establishes the ...
The Centre will undertake widest possible consultations with states to preserve the Western Ghats, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave today said.
The meeting has been convened following the proposal moved by Leader of the House and Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das before the Speaker Dinesh Oraon.
The Minister for External Affairs Shrimati Sushma Swaraj in a statement laid on the Table of the Rajya Sabha toda
The Minister for External Affairs Shrimati Sushma Swaraj in a statement laid on the Table of the Rajya Sabha today said that there is around 8 million
The Ministry of Justice thinks that the Special Investigation Division (SID) is inappropriate and is suggesting that legislators amend the law to abolish it (“Justice minister ready to back abolition of SID,” Aug. 11, page 1). This is something that most
The state government will provide as many as 1,200 wi-fi hotspots in the megapolis, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today
The Union Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar addressing at the launch of a short film series on the Swachh Bharat people’s movement titled, ‘An Open Mind Can’, in New Delhi on August 11, 2016.
The Union Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar at the launch of a short film series on the Swachh Bharat people’s movement titled, ‘An Open Mind Can’, in New Delhi on August 11, 2016.
Turkey’s European Union Affairs Minister, Omer Celik, has yet again said his country cannot overhaul its counter-terrorism laws in return for visa-free travel facilities for Turks. The much-derided q...
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley said that the Goods and Services Tax regime, once implemented, will improve the ease of doing business in the country.Mr. Jaitley, who was spe...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav sacked the chief medical officer of a government hospital in Bahraich district on Thursday over the death of a 10-month-old child on August 9 following del...
Wildlife enthusiasts across the world will soon be able to view animals at the Arignar Anna Zoological Park at Vandalur through live-streaming on the internet, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa said on the...
America and Canada are the world's largest trade partners -- even larger than U.S. and China.
At the same time, the world's biggest social media company says it is giving users easier ways to decide what types of ads they want to see _ unless, of course, the answer is ``none.''
Biles soars above the gymnastics world to Olympic gold
Bill Ford’s Vision for a World Beyond Cars
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan was detained at the Los Angeles airport for questioning by the US immigration department. “I fully understand & respect security with the way the world is, but to b...
Born in the decade the Mayflower carried the Pilgrim Fathers to the new world: The shark that has lived to be FOUR CENTURIES old
By the time it was over, Simone Biles clinched gold nearly two points ahead of her teammate Aly Raisman, who earned silver, and cementing her status as the world's greatest gymnast and arguably the best of all time
CNN sits down with three-time All Around World Champion Simone Biles on the eve of the Rio 2016 Olympic games.
COLUMN | Yes, the greatest gymnasts in the world were all just competing for second place. And most of them knew it before they even started.
Committee noted that there has been an "exponential" increase in the generation of e-waste all across world
Confidence in Taiwan’s economy remains soft among experts this quarter, weighed by flagging capital expenditure and private consumption, according to the latest IfoWorld Economic Survey, released yesterday.
Despite ongoing border skirmishes which are increasing, not decreasing in number, the Ukrainian conflict seems to have been frozen. The world has moved on to cover more ‘important’ stories, but the killing and bombing goes on.
Facebook is changing its news feed algorithm again. This time, it is guessing what posts will be “most informative” based on polling of people around the world.
Greenland Shark is world's longest living vertebrate, living up to 400
Gujarat sets world record for Hand Washing in Narmada D...
He stated that the Holding continues to be among the top players on the worldwide helicopter market
Home prices are falling in one of the world’s most expensive housing markets after the Brexit vote.
How Bugatti Crafted the Chiron, the World&#8217
How Bugatti Crafted the Chiron, the World’s Last Truly Great Car
How good is Katie Ledecky in 800 meters? The swimming world can’t imagine.
In the era of Instagram and Photoshop, a new wave of digital manipulation—and the blood sport of hunting for it—is roiling the world of photojournalism.
Is there another world lurking beyond Neptune?
Is there another world lurking beyond Neptune? Strange orbit of new minor planet hints at mysterious object in the outer reaches of our solar system
Jakarta is often derided as the most congested city in the world with an estimated 5.5 million vehicles on the road -- just 2 percent of which is public transport.
Manuel and Oleksiak upset world record holder Cate Campbell of Australia. This is a developing story. It will be updated.
Meet World's First Robotic Kitchen
Migration continues to dominate political debate in many countries. Rightly so: the issue affects economies and societies worldwide, but public opinion on this crucial topic tends to be shaped by emotions, rather than facts. The result is a lack of open and effective dialogue about
Mumbaikars Clean 2.8 Lakh Kgs Of Trash In World's Biggest Beach Clean Up Drive
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New Duke of Westminster is youngest on world rich list
pThe world first knew about Afghanistan in the year 1979. Undoubtedly, Afghanistan...
Real estate prices are falling in one of the world’s most expensive housing markets after the country’s vote to leave the European Union.
Researchers led by the University of Copenhagen discovered the Greenland shark, which hunts in the North Atlantic, has a life expectancy of at least 272 years, with some reaching 392-years-old, making it the longest living vertebrate known to science. While some species of coral and shell fish can outlive the Greenland shark, it's longevity is as an apex predator has surprised scientists. This means that a shark swimming in the North Atlantic today could have been born in 1624 - the decade the Mayflower carried the Pilgrim Fathers to North America, and not long after William Shakespeare penned his best-loved plays. She would have been a youngster when the Declaration of Independence was signed and would have lived through two World Wars.
Saina defeated Lohayanny Vincente of Brazil 21-17, 21-17 in 40 minutes and Sindhu hardly broke any sweat against her World No. 64 rival.
She overcomes a former coach’s abuse to defend gold medal won in London in dominant fashion. Her next goal: Change the world.
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Simone Biles soars above the women’s gymnastics world to all-around gold
Simone Biles soars above the women’s gymnastics world to Olympic gold
TEL AVIV, Israel - Last week's revelations that the director of World Vision is alleged to have diverted more than $50 million to Hamas over a period of 10 years appear now to have been just the ...
The Android system uses an algorithm that inserts data from the phone's built-in sensors into graphs of the world's roads.
The daughter of Ronald Reagan is citing her father's shooting as evidence that comments like Donald Trump's recent blast against Hillary Clinton have real-world consequences.
The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Intel, the world's largest chipmaker and IIT-Bombay’s Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (SINE) have collaborated to introduce a programme whi...
The Excruciating, 200-MPH World of Wingsuit Racing
The world first knew about Afghanistan in the year 1979. Undoubtedly, Afghanistan...
The World Health Organization says Nigeria has reported the first two cases of polio in the country after more than two years.
The World No. 10 took just 27 minutes to wrap up the match against the No. 64
The world No. 5 has overcome questions about his health and is on track to challenge for gold in both the singles and doubles competitions.
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Employers are increasingly hiring graduates of the Flatiron model—short, intensely focused curricula that are constantly retailored to meet company needs.
Airbnb offered its employees an opportunity to sell a percentage of their stock as part of a deal that let investors buy those shares
Airbnb, others set terms for employees to cash out
Incentives for employees posted in the 10 districts of Kashmir Valley have been extended for two years.
New law applicable to establishments employing more than 10 persons
Novartis says S Korean employees gave kickbacks to doctors, confirms indictment
Strike by UP govt employees enters the 2nd day
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D Subbarao, RBI governor during the UPA govt, said there was pressure from the government to cut lending rates but he did not succumb to it
RBI Governor says attacks on him were ‘abominable’
Subbarao also advocated for 5-year term for the central bank governor instead of the current three-year term
Tech heavyweights have sent a plea to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo with a clear message: Veto that Airbnb bill.
Terming political attacks on him as abominable, outgoing RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday said he was open to staying a bit longer to complete the unfinished work of bank clean up, but is per...
Thailand hit by another bomb attack, says governor
Long-term health impact of atomic bombs are NOT as dire as we think, claim scientists
Long-term health impacts of atomic bombs are NOT as dire as we think, claim scientists
Macabre fossil discovery reveals ancient sharks cannibalized their babies: Scientists find tiny teeth in 300 million-year-old fossil feces
Mysterious Greenland Shark May Live for Centuries, Scientists Say
Scientists are one step closer to uncovering the ‘true nature’ of dark energy as project to create 3D map of the universe enters construction phase
Scientists Discover Sharks That Can Live for 400 Years
Scientists made scapegoats in Antrix Devas case: Former ISRO chief
Scientists reveal the best way to carry coffee to avoid spills
The DEA just made it easier for scientists to get their hands on more of the stickiest of the icky.
There is really just one salient question when it comes to today's decision by the Drug Enforcement Administration to expand the number of growers of research-grade marijuana while still not changing the scheduling of marijuana: Will this decision make it significantly easier for scientists to study the medical benefits of marijuana?
The South Korean scientists recommend the 'claw hand'. This involves putting your hand over the top of the cup and gripping it just below the rim. Flimsy cardboard cups may also collapse under pressure.
Well, that will save a LATTE of spills! Scientists reveal the best way to carry your coffee to avoid splashing it
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Revealed: toxic truth about your make-up brushes - and our scientific test finds the best way to clean them
University and community college students will put their scientific and technological skills to test by flying experiments they developed on a NASA two-stage Terrier Improved-Malemute suborbital sounding rocket Aug. 16 from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
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Computer science researchers at Princeton University created an editing tool that helps reduce distortions in your selfies. The software can also make your photos look like they're moving, similar to the portraits in the Harry Potter films.
Students Testing Technology and Science Investigation Skills at NASA Wallops with Rocket Launch August 16
US government wants more cannabis farms for science
Chef Kunal Kapur, the celebrity chef and restaurateur, is known for his food-based television shows. He has also authored a book, 'A Chef in Every House'. Born and brought up in New Delhi, Kunal pursued his education in Hotel Mangement and has worked with leading hotel chains like the Taj Group of Hotels and The Leela Group. Besides cooking, he is also passionate about automobiles, technology, photography, travel and history.
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Dragonfly drones and lasers: Britain invests £800m in next generation of military technology
Global Mixed-mode Technology Inc (GMT, 致新科技), an analog and mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs) developer, might see revenue increase between 3 percent and 9 percent this quarter from last quarter’s NT$860 million (US$27.54 million), thanks to seasonal demand, analysts said. The positive outlook
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Lite-On Technology Corp (光寶科技) expects its business to continue expanding this quarter, fueled by seasonal demand for LED streetlamps and game consoles.
Ola co-founder Ankit Bhati, 30, is also the chief technology officer of the cab aggregator.
Technology giant Google came on a backfoot when Chris Urmson, the self-driving car project's Chief Technical Officer (CTO), announced his departure.
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Technology: Weibo boom sees 10 million live broadcasts in 3 months
Even as export of shrimps to the US has registered a steep decline in the aftermath of Washington’s decision to ban import of shrimps harvested ...
New Imaging Technique Provides First Look at Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain
Using new bone collagen analysis technique, archaeologists have determined the species of 20 bone fragments from 4,000BC of which 14 were confirmed as human on a Hebridean island.
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A chapter a day may keep the coroner away, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Yale University, which found that reading books can help a person to live longer.
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Bolloju Baba’s books of original poems and and translations of Tagore’s poetry were released in Kakinada.
Ex-army man booked in molestation case
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Facebook Enlists Humans to Decide What's 'Informative'
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Facebook hates ad blockers so much it now blocks them
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Jeera traded up on strong physical and export demand coupled with dwindling supplies with stockists. Though, profit booking pulled it down on the futures. About 2,000 bags arrived in Unjha mandi of ...
Lakhs of primary students attending class without notebooks 5 months since session began.
Live-streaming and self-broadcasting are becoming a rage in Asia. China’s answer to Twitter and Facebook is witnessing a live-streaming boom in the Asian giant. During April-June this year, Weibo users created about 10 million live broadcasts, a Weibo representative told ...
No notebooks: Delhi HC cautions EDMC, NDMC
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The passenger was booked on a GoAir flight from Mumbai to Lucknow.
The photo book "Robin Williams: A Singular Portrait 1986-2002" gives an insight into the entertainer's life both onstage and off. The pictures were taken by Williams' longtime friend Arthur Grace.
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West Bengal books first case against cow vigilantism
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With a $500 Chromebook, HP gives Chrome OS the middle ground it needed.
Woman left in bathroom as baby attempts to find birth mother with help of Facebook
Fiji celebrates 1st-ever Olympic gold medal
One of the most celebrated cricketers Mahendra Singh Dhoni's life has been captured on the big screen with the film "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story" but the cricketer says he did not want to show himself as a hero in the film.
The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) will celebrate its 88th Founder’s Day at the Multipurpose Exhibition Centre at Amargol here on Friday. KCCI chairman Ramesh Patil and honorary se...
Week-long Bharat Parv begins in New Delhi today to celebrate patriotic mood among people
Interview with British Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Secretary
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Will divest its auto-parts businesses toBadve Engineering in an all-cash deal, as part ofa broader strategy to focus on core businesses
With long-term strategy, UN protects civilians in Gaza from threat of unexploded munitions
Chinese Y-20 heavy transport aircraft under development for People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) to meet its strategic transpo...
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday provisionally attached some more properties belonging to the Bhujbal family in connection with the Maharashtra Sadan scam. The ED has been investigating the a...
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Swansea City manager Francesco Guidolin has praised new signing Borja Baston, asserting that he has all the tools required to be a English Premier League (EPL) star after landing the Spanish striker in a club-record deal of £15.5 million ($20.09 ...
Vice-premier visits Maize and Wheat Improvement Center in Mexico
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As many as nine merchant bankers, including Citibank and Nomura Financial, have queued up to manage the 10 per cent stake sale of Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO).
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Gyan Chandra Acharya, High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States, to the high-level symposium on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 and target ensuring that no one is left behind in access to water and sanitation, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, today:
Government is, in fact, giving special attention to infrastructure development
Researchers are turning to genomics to find the root cause of this neurodevelopmental disorder.
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SP targets Centre, BJP for not cooperating in UP's development
The CAG has rebuked Jammu Development Authority for never submitting its audit report to the state legislature since the civic body was established 45 years ago and for not holding any meeting of the board after April 2012.
The Delhi Development Authority has decided to create a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for operation and maintenance of its green projects including those related to parks, nature reserves and eco-friendly corridors so as to make them socially, ...
Under the Sagarmala Programme of Ministry of Shipping, five reports have been prepared to provide implementation of roadmap for holistic port-led development in the country and to engage with various stakeholders.
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iPhone 7 rumours: New pictures emerge as Apple develops 'all glass case' for 2017 iPhone
China has developed a cutting-edge ultralight material for thermal insulation on its rockets and spacecraft, engineers said.
IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd, a road build–operate–transfer (BOT) developer, has posted a 10.30 per cent rise in net profit at Rs 182 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016. In comparison,...
Manjeera Group to develop housing project in Vijayawada
Murphy swept the discipline, having set an Olympic record in winning gold in the 100-meter backstroke. This is a developing story. It will be updated.
Rane Engine Valve on Thursday announced the sale of part of its land in Alandur, Chennai to a real estate property developer at a market value of Rs.94.82 crore. The sale of 6.815 acres land, was exe...
Road construction company IRB Infrastructure Developers, riding on higher income from operations, has posted a 10 per cent increase in net profit for the quarter ended June 30.
The gold medal is the 22nd of Phelps swimming career and makes him the first swimmer to place first in the same event in four straight Olympics. This is a developing story. It will be updated.
Amid protests from some BJP members, Dharmendra Yadav said the Centre owed Uttar Pradesh Rs 60,000 crore in arrears towards various schemes.
Dharmendra Pradhan to launch LPG scheme for BPL households in West Bengal
Global gobar: BJP’s bank loans for its cow protection scheme can become a huge moneyspinner
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Satyendar Jain said that government has prepared a draft of scheme where an incentive will be announced to ensure immediate help to victims
SolarCity, known for its innovative no-money-down financing schemes that had spurred a rapid growth in installations, said that the talks with Tesla led to project financing delays of about 30 days.
UP bike sharing scheme gets P15-M boost from DOST
21 killed in explosion at power plant in China
Abductions of American, Australian professors come after two powerful suicide bombings.
A high-pressure steam pipe exploded at a power station in central China on Thursday, killing 21 people and injuring five others, an official newspaper reported. The blast occurred at a power plant in...
Australia to block Chinese bid for power grid
Central and state sector power projects' output increased by 3.94 per cent to 265,293.66 MUs in April-July, against 255,237.2 in the same period a year ago
China: Explosion at power plant in Dangyang city kills 21 and injures 5 others
China: Explosion of steam pipe at power station kills 21
China power plant blast kills at least 21
Controversy dogs Indo-Bangla power project
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Explosion at Chinese power station kills 21
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For two heart-pumping minutes, the booster for NASA's new rocket, the Space Launch System, demonstrated its power and operated as planned at nearly 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit during a successful qualification test June 28 at Orbital ATK's test facilities in Promontory, Utah.
(From agencies) A high-pressure steam pipe exploded at a coal-fired power plant still under construction in central China's Hubei Province killing at least 21 people and injuring five Thursday afternoon, local authorities said. The explosion site at a coal-fired power plant under construction in Dangyang in central China's Hubei province Three of the injured are in a critical condition. The ...
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Orient Green Power net loss narrows to Rs 22.64 crore
Pakistan’s response to a suicide bombing that killed dozens this week reflects an unwillingness to alter policies that empower some jihadist groups, according to critics of Islamabad’s approach on terrorism.
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Researchers from MIT have come up with a new glass that requires no power to maintain its state, apart from a little electricity to switch from one state to another.
Steam-pipe explosion at China power plant kills at least 21
Steam pipe explosion at Chinese power station kills 21
Tap help of naval powers to make China pay for marine damage
The blast occurred at a power plant in the city of Danyang, according to a report on the website of the Hubei Daily.
The Ministry of Shipping is keen to promote the use of renewable sources of energy and is in the process of installing solar and wind based power systems at all the Major Ports across the country.
The net loss of Orient Green Power Company for the quarter ended June falls to Rs 22.64 crore, compared with a net loss of Rs 53.8 crore during the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
The present installed nuclear power capacity in the state of Rajasthan is 1180 MW comprising six units, Rajasthan Atomic Power Station (RAPS)1 to 6 at Rawatbhata.
The shipping ministry is keen to promote the use of renewable sources of energy and is in the process of installing 160.6 megawatts (Mw) solar and wind-based power systems at all major ports at a cost of Rs 408 crore.
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Commercial firms in Chennai asked to stop manual scavenging
Firm unveils asteroid mining spacecraft that will fly beyond Earth's orbit by 2020 for the first ever commercial mining mission
Following the compilation of data on deaths of 52 manual scavengers in various parts of the city in the past 23 years, Mayor Saidai Duraisamy on Thursday asked commercial establishments and apartment ...
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)’s small commercial vehicle Jeeto has garnered 20 per cent market share within a year of its launch, establishing the company as a leader in the segment. Jeeto was la...
Prospector-1, designed by Deep Space Industries, will carryout the first commercial mining mission beyond Earth's orbit by 2020. The craft will mine for water, building materials and metals.
The Opposition attacked the Centre’s draft education policy on Thursday stating that it provides a ready recipe for centralisation, commercialisation and communalisation of education.Initiating a shor...
CashKaro, a leading affiliate marketing e-commerce site, has set its eyes on the South East Asian market. After emerging as a leading player in this segment, the firm is planning to launch its servi...
China's e-commerce giant Alibaba has recorded a revenue growth of 59 per cent amounting to USD 4.85 billion in the first fiscal quarter ending June, the fastest since its Initial Public Offerings.
It took a tip from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation to alert Canadian intelligence officials to what police say was an imminent attack Driver was planning on a major Canadian city.
The Government has underlined the need for an interface on the real problems of the Himalayan region, as it will help in proper planning.
Making sense of the exoplanet zoo
The strange orbit of a new minor planet hints at mysterious object in the outer reaches of our solar system.
Venus may have had a shallow liquid-water ocean and habitable surface temperatures for up to 2 billion years of its early history, according to NASA computer modeling of the planet’s ancient climate.
A Canadian man killed by police on Wednesday had indicated he planned to carry out an imminent rush-hour attack on a major Canadian city, drawing the attention of the U.S. authorities who tipped off ...
A Mississippi woman, who once sought to disguise a planned journey to join the Islamic State group as her honeymoon, was sentenced today by a federal judge to 12 years in prison on a terrorism charge.
A planned burkini-only day for Muslim women at a water park in France has been canceled by city officials after threats were sent to the event's organizers.
Man killed in Canada raid made 'martyrdom video,' planned attack - police
The man accused of killing three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs last November has again been deemed incompetent to stand trial.
26 green corridor-aided heart transplants since Aug 3
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Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who perhaps had plans to settle down this year before breaking up with his girlfriend Ankita Lokhande, said he would get married after finding a girl.
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British police today said they are investigating reports of a "near miss" between a drone and a plane carrying 62 passengers...
Celebrity management firm KWAN Entertainment on Thursday announced the acquisition of Gigstart, an online start-up that connects entertainers with event and party planners. Gigstart has launched a mobile application, which allows party planners to ...
Chemical plant blast kills 21 in China
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Clinton: Trump’s plans show he is not on the side of the ‘little guy’
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Exclusive - Glencore shelves plan to sell Chilean copper mine: sources
Exclusive: Glencore shelves plan to sell Chilean copper mine - sources
Govt plans 160 Mw renewable energy projects at major ports by 2017
Hillary Clinton attacks Trump's economic plan in speech of her own. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports from Warren, Michigan.
Hillary Clinton laid out her economic agenda, touting her plan for tuition-free college and infrastructure spending in a sharp rebuttal to Donald Trump's speech on the economy, hammering her rival on his tax plan
Hillary Clinton says Donald Trump's tax plan would save his own family $4 billion
Hillary Clinton slammed Donald Trump's economic plans as nothing more than a huge tax break for himself, labeling tax cuts he proposed earlier this week as "the Trump loophole." CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.
How one family is sending 13 kids to college, living debt free — and still plans to retire early
How these parents are sending 13 kids to college, living debt free — and still plan to retire early
Idea Cellular has its own plans, says chairman
Irdai plans to make insurers' listing a must
It’s high time planners spared a thought for pedestrians
KSHB plans residential complex in Kozhikode
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Manjeera Group has announced its plans to expand operations by setting up of a premium luxury apartment Manjeera Monarch on the Vijayawada-Guntur Highway near Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Prad...
Monkey on a Plane! Man Smuggles Service Primate Aboard Flight to Vegas
More junior doctors' strikes on the horizon as union forms plans for 'escalated industrial action'
Near-miss between drone and plane reported in UK
New stimulus plan to be presented to the Cabinet: FSC
No let-up in accidents despite new traffic management plans.
No plans to disrupt social media during polls - Ghana government
No plans to disrupt social media during polls - Ghana government" No plans to disrupt social media during polls - Ghana government
Numaligarh Refinery plans $3 billion expansion to treble capacity
Pakistan's cross-border terror plans exposed: MEA
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Plant and Animal DNA Suggests First Americans Took the Coastal Route
Police in the UK have launched an investigation after a drone was involved in a near-miss with a passenger plane off the country's south west coast.
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Repose Mattress, which is looking at Rs.200 crore annual turnover in another five years, plans to invest Rs.7.50 crore this year at its Coimbatore plant for expansion and automation and another Rs.1 ...
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Russia plans war games after accusing Ukraine of terror plot
SpiceJet to add 3 planes, new flights to northeast
Taiwan plans to ban two-stroke scooters in 2020
Telstra Plans $2.31 Billion Network Upgrade
The benefits of a viral infection for tomato plants may outweigh the costs – infected plants attract more pollinators and therefore produce more seeds
The bombs were hidden in plant pots spaced 50m (164 ft) apart, and detonated by mobile phones within half an hour of each other, they added.]]
The company also expects to improve plant performance
The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) yesterday announced that a new stimulus plan — which aims to gain the backing of the financial sector to boost the real economy — would be completed and submitted to the Cabinet for review before the end of this month.
The Flybe plane was travelling at about 900 feet (274 metres) and was about 2 miles (3 kilometres) from Cornwall Airport Newquay when it reported the incident on Tuesday, police said. Screen grab.
The heart of a 45-year-old donor from Pune was rushed to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Ambani Hospital through a green corridor and transplanted into a 53-year-old recipient on Thursday. This was 26th successful...
Thermax on Thursday said it plans to make an additional investment of up to ₹6 crore in First Energy Pvt Ltd (FE), an alternative energy solutions company.
The Tatas wanted to build a steel plant; they ended up building a shining city
Trump’s applause-line economic plan was a disaster
Two bomb explosions in Thailand's southern resort town of Hua Hin on Thursday night have killed 1 and injured at least 20, including foreigners. The bombs were hidden in plant on a busy bar street, and police are currently investigating the scene
VHP refuses to be cowed down, plans rally in Nov
Wait continues for plastic waste treatment plant
A CNN investigation found Cheryl Mills interviewed two people for a job at the Clinton Foundation while serving as Chief of Staff to Hillary Clinton at the State Department. Drew Griffin reports
A day after the Centre reached out to moderates for talks, separatists reacted sharply to the four-hour long debate in the Parliament over the Kashmir crisis.Separatist JKLF chief Yasin Malik termed ...
Antrix-Devas deal: Ex-Isro chief, officials chargesheeted
Antrix-Devas scam: CBI charge-sheets former ISRO chief
Assistant Montgomery County Police Chief Russ Hamill said at a news conference that two people are confirmed dead but have not yet been identified.
CALIFORNIA, U.S. - The surprise exit announcement by the founder and chief executive officer of Alphabet’s venture capital arm has turned quite a few heads in the industry. Bill Maris, a ...
CBI chargesheets Isro ex-chief in Antrix-Devas case
CBI files chargesheet in Antrix-Devas deal case; names ex-ISRO chief
CBI files chargesheet in Antrix-Devas deal, names ex-ISRO chief Madhavan Nair
CBI Files Chargesheet in Antrix-Devas Deal, Names ex-ISRO Chief Madhavan Nair
Centre may redefine role of Tea Board chief
Davao City village chief hears he’s on drug list, submits self to probe, test
Expressing shock over Karnataka Chief Justice Subhro Kamal Mukherjee’s silence on the bribery offer case, former MLA and convener of the Anti-Land Grabbing Committee, A.T. Ramaswamy, has sought an inq...
Interview with Chairman & chief executive, Edelweiss Group
Interview with chief executive, ABFS
ISRO ex-chief Madhavan Nair named in Antrix charge sheet
Isro ex-chief to face trial for Devas deal
Justice Manjula Chellur from Karnataka will take over as the new chief justice of the Bombay High Court...
Justice Manjula Chellur will soon assume charge of Bombay High Court as Chief Justice. She will take charge on or before August 24 as per a notification by the Ministry of Law and Justice (Departm...
‘Let’s build bridges, not walls,’ says UN chief, urging all countries to help refugees and migrants
Manjula Chellur is new Bombay HC Chief Justice
Manjula Chellur is new chief justice of Bombay high court
Merger of HLP with BJP final: HLP chief
Pakistan Army’s current Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif is due to retire in end-November 2016 and though he had declared in January 2016 that he would not seek extension, the grapevine has gone silent thereafter leaving utter suspense. Pakistan’s internal dynamics and its...
Pakistan Army’s Next Chief of Army Staff?
pPakistan Army’s current Chief of Army Staff, General Raheel Sharif is due to retire in end-November 2016 and though he had declared in January 2016 that he would not seek extension, the grapevine has gone silent thereafter leaving utter suspense. Pakistan’s internal dynamics and its...
PWD has decided to designate a Chief Engineer to ensure maintenance of roads.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is finally about to announce the new chief of its Delhi unit
Transit for London Chief Operating Officer Garrett Emmerson explains to CNN's Richard Quest why London's Uber drivers will have to learn English.
Uganda's police chief explains 'no-show' at court hearing over brutality charges
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UN rights chief sees ‘worrying signs’ in Bulgaria’s detention regime for migrants
UN rights chief sees ‘worrying signs’ in Bulgaria’s detention regime for migrants
UN rights chief sees ‘worrying signs’ of Bulgaria’s expanding detention regime for migrants
UN rights chief sees ‘worrying signs’ of Bulgaria’s expanding detention regime for migrants Migrants and asylum-seekers, mostly Syrian Kurds, sit in the yard outside a schoolhouse-turned-reception centre, known as Vrazhdebna, on the outskirts of the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
“We are optimistic that both revenue and earnings for game consoles this quarter can expand from the previous quarter,” chief executive officer Warren Chen
In June, the Japanese bank had announced about its MoU with The Foundation to support the mid-day meal program as part of its CSR initiative.
Heritage museum has many exhibits which were once closely bound to the region
About Rs.10,000 crore will be spent in the current financial year from the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) to execute various digital infrastructure projects to boost connectivity in rural ar...
CBSN: Wave of the future, or a money-losing 'pet project'?
Congress today claimed the BJP-led Maharashtra government has allotted works of Mumbai Metro project to a contractor allegedly involved in the road repair scam in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
DDA to create SPV for green projects
Digital projects to get Rs.10,000 cr from USOF
Google's self-driving car project executive is leaving
Kudankulam project, a major success
Nine Hydro Electric Projects, with a total capacity of 2357 MW, were commissioned
Profit-seeking telecom operators may find it difficult to bid for spectrum because of their self-perceived inability to make revenue projections
Project monitoring unit set up to take Smart City proposals forward
Project to create 3D map of the universe enters the construction phase
SolarCity says Tesla talks delayed closing project financing
Syndicate Bank bets on Project Ananya to offer tech-enabled services, upgrade products
Tamil Nadu has facilitated 56 Non-MoU projects with investment commitments of Rs 11,282.52 crore till last month through single window clearance.
The 'surprising' clinical results from the Walk Again Project in Sao Paulo, Brazil, show patients have some sensations and muscle control in their legs.
Two cases of corruption registered in connection with Self-SufficientVillage project
A Comptroller and Auditor General report this year found that six telecom operators understated revenue by Rs 46,045.75 crore, for four financial years 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10, the government said in Parliament today.
A high-level committee has recommended to the government to allow corporates or business houses to set up medical colleges...
A high-level committee has recommended to the government to allow corporates or business houses to set up medical colleges...
Also, regularise bagair hukum land but as per government order, officials told.
An electrical fire engulfed a government hospital in Baghdad. CNN's Arwa Damon spoke to a couple whose newborn boy was killed in the horrific blaze.
Defending the decision to lease coveted spectrum of INSAT sattelite to Devas Multimedia, Nair said in company to company agreement, Government is not kept in the loop and this practice is still continuing.
Government announces series of measures to tackle price rise during festive season.
Government cancels order shifting four teachers from Puttur school
Government has introduced a new bill that allows workers to have overtime of up to 100 hours per quarter from the earlier 50 hours.
Government readies draft policy, likely to release it in public domain in 2-3 days
Government seeking to support IoT innovation
In a temporary relief to mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd, the Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the State government not to take coercive action against the company based on the newly enacted...
In its first ever case against 'cow vigilantes', the West Bengal government has lodged an FIR...
MAC vows to improve government-to-government dialogue with Beijing
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Pakistan government faces grilling over bogus bomb detectors
Pakistan's government will face a grilling in the senate over its continued use of bogus bomb-detectors to secure high-value facilities, a lawmaker said today, claiming the devices "endangered the lives of millions".
Since its launch in 2009, Uber has been juggling a nonstop barrage of lawsuits from governments, drivers, passengers and competitors.
The government asked innovators to combat Zika. Here are their ideas.
The government has been making great and fruitful efforts to promote the reform of the administrative approval system.
The Government has called for widest possible consultations with Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies on preserving the Western Ghats.
The Government has given ‘in-principle’ approval for setting up Laser Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory
The government will select up to four merchant bankers on August 18.
The IMF said the loan will aim to stabilize Egypt's currency, reduce the budget deficit and government debt, as well as boost growth and create ...
The Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) has found fault with the recommendations of the New Education Policy of the Central Government stating that the recommendations will hurt the minority institutions’ rig...
There will be no separate act to govern functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as of now, the government said on Thursday despite a Parliamentary panel's recommendation for "solid" statutory backing for the central probe agency.
They are accused of causing a loss of around Rs 578 cr to the government
Train heist: DMK seeks government’s response
Turkey’s government is seeking several overseas military officers and diplomatic staff who fled their posts in the wake of the failed coup and could be seeking asylum, including at least one in the U.S.
UP government speeds up graft probe into Maya's Dalit memorials
U.S. government shifts $81 million to Zika vaccine research
US government won't reclassify marijuana, allows research
US military leaders painted an overly optimistic picture of American efforts to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria, a damning government report released today found.
You name it, Venezuela is short of it: Meat, fish, fruits, sugar and bread. The government just doesn't have enough money to pay for them.<img
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A new Sansad Bhavan won't be a repository of our history, freedom struggle
Australia’s young gun Kyle Chalmers won the Olympic 100m freestyle gold on Wednesday to end his country’s 48-year drought in swimming’s prestige event.The 18-year-old, who was swimming in his school c...
Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message, delivered by Kim Won-soo, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Nagasaki, Japan, today:
(From Agencies) Kohei Uchimura's gold-medal haul keeps growing. The superstar gymnast from Japan won the men's all-around title on Wednesday night, edging Ukranian Oleg Verniaiev by less than a tenth of the point to capture his second straight Olympic gold ...
Many Americans are wondering: Why go out for a burger when you can grill one at home for way cheaper?
Mention a major sports event and the words ‘ambush marketing’ won’t be far behind. This year, restrictions pertaining to marketing are expected to be slightly less Draconian. Rules banning athletes fr...
Michael Phelps’ date with victory in Olympics began in 2004 in Athens where he won 6 Golds and 1 Bronze. The following Olympic games in Beijing in 2008 got...
Michael Phelps won his 22nd career gold medal in spectacular fashion, demolishing his rivals in the 200m individual medley. Rio is the fourth straight Olympics Phelps has taken gold in the event
Nijat Rahimov has won gold for Kazakhstan in weightlifting at the Rio Olympics, but his victory was dogged by doubts about past doping violations. Rahimov, who only returned from a doping ban last ...
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Suzanne Simard’s exposition on how trees communicate and care about each other leaves Sudhamahi Regunathan wonder struck.
Thirty-six years separate the youngest and oldest US Olympians competing at the games in Rio. Table tennis player Kanak Jha is 16, and equestrian Phillip Dutton is 52. Dutton, who has competed in six Olympics, won his first medal this week in individual eventing.
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With ever more weird and wonderful fruit hitting supermarket shelves in the wake of the acai and goji berry craze, see if you can tell your Buddha's hand from your snake fruit just from the pictures.
Jenna Coleman plays Queen Victoria as she's never been seen before - a lusty teenager who gains the throne
Mark Trumbo belts a fifth-inning grand slam — just his second homer in 17 games — as the Orioles exit Oakland with a 9-6 victory.
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Loadmen worry their livelihood may be affected
Over 2,000 people affected by Dengue in Bengal
Snap spring of the brake pedals, of the affected vehicles, may loosen during driving, posing serious safety risks
Taiwan will not be affected by overseas maid ban: Indonesian VP
The supply of Petroleum products to Tripura has been severely affected due to heavy rains and washing away of the Highway- NH 44, leading to the state. Reaching fuel to the rain ravaged state has become a herculean task after a large portion of the road had been washed away. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, after a thorough review on the availability of POL products in the state, has paved the way for movement of petroleum products by rail to mitigate the impending crisis.
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The CAG has observed that non-submission of UCs in time may result in mis-utilisation of grants
The global experience of inflation targeting has not been impressive, with the number of countries facing negative inflation increasing in the last few years. The question is: Are such price declines purely the result of iflation targeting or a ...
The Invisible Hand: Can Google Actually Influence US Election Results?
Toshiba says first-quarter results to be 'close to' figures reported by Nikkei
Wildfires killed three people on Portugal's Madeira island and resulted in an economic loss of at least 55 million euros ($61.27 million), local media reported on Thursday.
48-hour animation film contest set for Aug. 23-25 in Taipei
Cow vigilantes want Modi to send in Army to protect cows
'LeT, Pak army behind Kashmir unrest'
NIA alerts Army to LeT terrorists’ infiltration route
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Boris Johnson says Britain must 'normalise' its relationship with Russia
Legislative Speaker Su Jia-chyuan (蘇嘉全) led a delegation of legislators to Japan earlier this month, making a welcome contribution to foreign relations. However, the activities of certain legislators on the visit have drawn accusations that they blurred the line between public and private spheres.
The Beatles legend Paul McCartney says his working relationship with the late John Lennon is "irreplaceable".
There’s trauma on both sides of the police-community relationship
“The third quarter is usually a high season for winter clothing,” a Makaot investor relations official
A child fell off a roller coaster at a Pennsylvania amusement park Thursday, a local official told CNN.
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz was told to have ribs removed to improve her figure.
Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who attened the trailer launch of the film "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story" based on his real life, left the event without interacting with the media.
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Remove banners, boards in 24 hours or face action, Dindigul advertisers told
Teen Wolf" star Colton Haynes says he was told that his father committed suicide after he found out his son is gay.
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A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a neighbour in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Thursday.
A 20-year-old law student, son of a senior Rajya Sabha official, has allegedly committed suicide at his home in Sarojini Nagar area in south Delhi, police said today.
A Canadian man who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in a video was shot dead in a taxi after setting off an explosive device, police said today.
A five-year-old boy died after being run over by a van on Thursday evening in Pantharapalya off Mysuru Road. The police said Likhith was hit by a van carrying water cans when the driver started rever...
Alibaba said it would continue to step up its investments after reporting a better-than-expected surge in revenue.
Anti-monopoly watchdog said that the firm had forced mobile device manufacturers to pre-install its apps on Android phones
A "high alert" has been sounded and special security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident in the district, the SP said.
At a conference in Las Vegas, two New Zealand hackers said that they were concerned for the two million people who used devices by the vibrator manufacturer, Standard Innovation.
At least 21 people were killed and five others were injured in a pipeline explosion in central China on Thursday, officials said.
At least five people are missing and dozens were injured after an explosion sparked a massive fire that engulfed an apartment complex in a Maryland suburb of Washington, D.C., fire officials said.
A woman in Russia claimed a Pokemon Go character raped a her as she slept. The unidentified woman said she leapt out of bed and called police after she woke to find a monster on top of her.
Circle Officer investigating the case, said there were around 5 lakh people at the fair that day.
Cross-party committee said they face a 'triple penalty' - being women, being from an ethnic minority and being Muslim
Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram hospital said 69-year-old Gandhi still has mild fever which delayed her discharge.
Donald Trump said in an interview Thursday that he would support trying US citizens suspected of terrorism in military tribunals -- a controversial proposal that would likely be challenged as unconstitutional.
During an interview with CNBC, Trump unapologetically said he's going to win or lose doing much the same thing he's doing now.
Earlier this week, Japanese Emperor Akihito, 82, in a rare video address to the public, said he worried that age may make it difficult for him to fully carry out his duties - remarks widely seen as suggesting he wants to abdicate. A look at the ...
good tidings 'Rangolis' are said to bring in good luck, wealth and prosperity. dh photo by Ranju P
Gram sabha meeting should be convened in all the 95 village panchayats in the district on August 15, Collector Sajjansingh R. Chavan said in a press a release issued here on Thursday.Officials should ...
He said that the Home Ministry has not been consulted and neither approved GSTN operators security clearance to allow them access to tax data
In an interview, Rajan had said he was open to staying a bit longer at RBI to complete the unfinished work of bank clean-up.
Inspectors found a mechanical failure caused three children to plummet from a Ferris wheel at a Tennessee county fair, a police spokesman said Tuesday.
I would be very happy walking away from the game knowing that I've given the game everything I have," he said.
Judge’s house burgled in Saidapet
Kabul, Aug. 11 (ANI): Pakistani politician and former lawmaker Afrasiab Khattak has said Islamabad's security establishment's support to the Afghan Taliban is an open secret.
Kabul, Aug 11 (IANS) At least four persons were killed and three others injured in firing which followed a suicide bombing in Afghanistan's Herat province on Thursday, police said. "A terrorist ...
Marijuana will remain a schedule l controlled substance, which declares it has "no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse," the Drug Enforcement Agency said Thursday. This keeps the drug in the same category as heroin and cocaine.
Net profit was NT$538.47 million last quarter, expanding from last year’s NT$2 million and the previous quarter’s NT$46 million, the company said in
Nvidia Corp. said its second-quarter profit surged as the chip maker exceeded its revenue guidance and saw strong demand for its new products.
One person was killed and at least 19 people injured after two bombs exploded in the Thai beach resort of Hua Hin late Thursday, police said, rattling nerves after a contentious referendum and a spate of other attacks in Thailand’s southern provinces.
One Thai woman was killed and 19 people including foreigners were injured in twin blasts tonight in the popular seaside resort town of Hua Hin, police said.
Overcoming the dope scandal, which almost derailed his hopes of competing at the Rio Olympics, wrestler Narsingh Yadav today said he would want to forgot about the toughest phase of his life and solely focus on winning a medal on August 19.
PanARMENIAN.Net - Two Turkish military attaches posted in Greece fled to Italy at the weekend following last month's failed coup, Turkey's top diplomat said Thursday, August 11 saying Ankara was ...
Police are on the lookout for three unidentified youths who tried to snatch a gold chain from an Assistant Professor in Kovilpatti on Thursday.The police said N. Rajeshwari (28) of Aththaikondan, an A...
Police have arrested a drug peddler and seized from him, 1.150 kg of ganja, meant for local sale.Police said acting on a tip off, a police team, led by Amudhaselvi, Inspector of Police, Rameswaram Te...
Police on Thursday killed a 24-year-old man suspected of plotting a terror attack targeting a Canadian urban centre during the rush hour, authorities said.
Police shot and killed a 24-year-old man they say was in the final stages of a terror attack on a Canadian urban center during rush hour, authorities said.
Police shot and killed a 24-year-old man they say was in the final stages of a terror attack targeting a Canadian urban center during rush hour, authorities said Thursday.
Relatives of Kadiza Sultana, one of three British schoolgirls who left the country last year, apparently to join ISIS in Syria, fear she is dead, a family attorney said Thursday.
Researchers said that according to WHO nearly one fourth of deaths among 20 to 39 years can be attributed to alcohol
Ret. Maj. Gen James "Spider" Marks said Thursday that Hillary Clinton will do a better job defending the country and the Constitution than Donald Trump.
Sales will jump an average 7.4 percent a year from this year to 2020, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) said.
Samsung said in a statement it will keep Dacor's brand name and leave its operations unchanged following the acquisition
Senate election of Madurai Kamaraj University to elect a nominee for the Vice-Chancellor Search Committee is likely to happen soon, university sources said.Sources said that the university administra...
She underwent a surgery on her left shoulder on August 3 and doctors said she almost recovered from the injury.
Telecom regulator TRAI introduced a portal that will allow mobile phone users to check the call drop rate, network coverage and call quality on their operators’ network. TRAI Chairman R S Sharma said...
The bank said that
The country's buffalo meat exports will reach close to Rs 40,000 crore in the next five years at an annual growth rate of eight per cent, rating agency ICRA said on Thursday.
The DEA said the drug has no acceptable medical use. It will remain a schedule l controlled substance, in the same category as heroin and cocaine.
The Justice Department has chronicled what Baltimore resident Alethea Booze said she has always known: Cops routinely abuse the city's African-Americans.
The Obama administration has decided marijuana will remain on the list of most-dangerous drugs, fully rebuffing growing support across the country for broad legalisation, but said it will allow more research into its medical uses.
The police today found the bodies of a 8-year-old boy and his paternal uncle, from under the ground at Jota village under Rajnagar police station in Seraikela-Kharswan district, police said.
The staffer said he discussed the February incident with multiple campaign officials, including then-campaign manager Corey Lewandowski, but that no action was taken. The suit indicates that two other staffers may have had similar experiences.
Three people including a woman and two children were killed and a dozen injured in a suspected chlorine gas attack in Aleppo -- one of several attacks reported since Syria gave up its weapons stockpile, a media report said.
Two bomb blasts went off in the Thai resort town of Hua Hin as foreign tourists were leaving local bars to go back to their hotels late Thursday, a police official said.
Two bombs exploded in the Thai seaside resort of Hua Hin on Thursday, killing one woman and injuring nine people, Thai police said. The explosions happened ahead of a public holiday on Friday to mark the birthday of&#8230
Uber today said it filed a complaint with the European Union over legislation in Hungary that caused the on-demand ride service to stop operating in that country.
Ukraine's security service today said it had blocked channels being used by jihadists travelling to fight with the Islamic State group in Syria and Iraq and detained an 'IS recruiter' from one of the former Soviet republics.
U.K. Teen Who Joined Islamic State Said to Have Died in Syria
Unidentified persons broke into the house of a judge — located near the Metropolitan Magistrate Court complex in Saidapet — and decamped with 50 sovereigns of gold. A senior police official said the ...
With the deep depression over Bangladesh and West Bengal moving northwestwards and laying centered at about 280 km from Balasore, the IMD today said the sea would turn rough to very rough in Odisha coast and heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in ...
Airports Authority puts solar energy on its radar
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Department of Energy: ‘We’re Nothing Like
Five thousand robots are gearing up to 3D map 35m galaxies. Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) will use these 10-in-long bots to learn how dark energy is expanding our universe.
Strong gains by energy companies and retailers helped nudge each of the major U.S. stocks indexes to a record high close, erasing mild losses from the day before. Energy stocks led the rally, getting a boost from a surge in oil prices
The Get Down" is conceptually quite simple, wrapping a quest-for-stardom story in a poetic, almost lyrical package. In keeping with the style of its co-creator, "Moulin Rouge" director Baz Luhrmann, it's also a bit of a mess, although its infectious energy, young talent and period setting provide plenty of upside.
Thermax to invest more in First Energy
House Republicans find Centcom produced overly upbeat intelligence on Islamic State
On the same day CBS went on the defensive about the lack of diversity on its fall schedule, "Star Trek: Discovery" executive producer Bryan Fuller made clear that his new series will not have that problem.
Saina produces an imperious form throughout the match to register an emphatic 21-17, 21-17 win over her Brazilian compatriot
Child-directed advertising must be better regulated to curb adverse impacts &#8211 UN experts
Experts believe the carvings discovered on the Wai'anae coast, could be hundreds of years old, predating the first European settlers who reached the islands in the late 1700s.
Experts reveal it's human instinct to party. Studies show early humans would come together in groups and dance to form bonds and communicate. And those with rhythm had an evolutionary advantage.
Experts warn that hackers could soon take over your sex toys
Push led by institutional investors, especially in debt products; however, experts divided on whether the savings here are worth it in the longer run for small investors
Why humans NEED to party: Experts reveal 'collective' behaviours arose from our primordial ancestors' need to bond and communicate
Why humans NEED to party: Experts reveal 'collective' behaviours arose fromour primordial ancestors' need to bond and communicate
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Hijab-wearing Muslim women passed over for jobs in UK
New maternity bill passed
Pakistan's polarising cyber bill passed
Pakistan's legendary former captain and batsman Hanif Muhammad, who held the record for the longest innings in Test cricket, passed away on Thursday at the age of 81 after a p...
The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016 Passed by RS, Dalit Atrocities Discussed in LS
The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016, that provides 26-week maternity-leave...
Alibaba passes earnings milestones, silent on SEC probe
Hanif Muhammad passes away after battling cancer
Kharif sowing surpasses target
Legendary Pakistani batsman Hanif Muhammad passes away
Pak's Hanif Muhammad passes away after battling cancer
Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Extend Maternity Leave From 12 to 26 Weeks
Rajya Sabha passes bill to increase maternity leave
RS passes bill allowing 6-month maternity leave
RS passes Bill to raise maternity leave to 26 weeks
RS passes Maternity Benefit Amendment Bill
The Krishna pushkaram - observed once in 12 years - begins on Friday in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, as the river (originating in Maharashtra) passes through the two Telugu states before merging in ...
Veteran Pakistan cricketer Hanif Muhammad passes away
Forum alleges anomalies in pension disbursal in Virudhunagar
Human Rights Foundation eying Taipei as host of Freedom Forum
A molecular biologist at Aix-Marseille University, France, reviewed decades of studies on the effects of the radiation on survivors of the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Electoral fraud is a blight across the political spectrum – and my review can help to stamp it out
‘Florence Foster Jenkins’ review: Meryl Streep, singing badly, and right on cue
Foxconn clears China’s anti-monopoly review for $3.8 billion deal with Sharp
Foxconn clears China’s anti-monopoly review for $3.8 billion deal with Sharp
LeEco Bluetooth Speaker Review: Delivers on Bass With Style
Review priority sector lending norms: panel
Rustom review: Akshay Kumar delivers an intriguing courtroom drama
Why Trai is right to initiate review of interconnect rates
COAI had written to DoT on on August 8 demanding RJio to stop all connections for allegedly bypassing regulations.
Having made her debut in 1997, Kishwer Merchantt has been regular on television having acted in numerous serials and participated in reality shows. Game for varied roles including grey ones, the seaso...
John C. Stennis Strike Group returned home to San Diego. Ships from the United States, Japan, Korea, Australia and Canada participated in a post RIMPAC multilateral exercise. USS Gridley and USS San Antonio visited Seattle for the Seattle Seafair Fleet Week.
The stand-off over Dalits’ claim to participate in the Badrakaliamman temple’s annual festival is part of a pattern. It is high time the rule of law is established and justice prevails.
Corrective Measures to Prevent Reduction in Cotton Production
Repose Mattress to expand production capacity
Sharmila Biswas and her co-artists discuss with Anjana Rajan the thought behind “Antar Yatra”, a cross-genre production that shares the journey of a woman dancer.
The timing of ‘Vietnam Veedu’ Sundaram’s death has left me nonplussed! I met Sundaram in July, 2014 when he was busy with ‘Macbeth in Mime.’ The Vietnam House theatre production in English also had a ...
Buffalo meat exports to grow 50% in five years: Icra
Buffalo meat exports to reach Rs 40,000 cr in 5 yrs: ICRA
Escorts sells OEM, auto parts exports business to Badve Engineering
Handicraft exports see over 8% increase in 2015-16: Smriti Irani
Kwality Milk expands product line, eyes export
Kwality Milk Foods Ltd., (KMFL) the erstwhile makers of Kwality ice creams, has expanded its milk based dairy product portfolio by investing Rs.12 crore in new facilities. It will also start exportin...
Oil prices rise on talk of possible exporter moves to prop up market
Shares of farm equipment maker Escorts on Thursday zoomed about 17 per cent, after the company announced divestment of its OEM and export business of auto product division to Pune's Badve Engineering.
Shares of farm equipment maker Escorts today zoomed over 17 per cent after the company announced divestment of its OEM and export business of auto product division to Pune’s Badve Engineering. The s...
The rupee on Thursday lost 13 paise to close at 66.85 against the dollar, on fresh demand for the US currency from banks and exporters.
The rupee on Thursday lost 13 paise to close at 66.85 against the US currency on fresh demand for the dollar from banks and exporters. The US dollar turned expensive against a basket of global cur...
Why software exporters are bracing for a rough ride
An important bridge remains underutilised in Madurai
Availability of good stocks of imported cloves in the country coupled with reports of bumper crop this year in other major producing and supplying countries has built up a bearish sentiment in the do...
Having the weekend off is very important to me. Like everyone else, I need to unwind, relax and have the time of my life......
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Mamata asked the state transport department officials to look into the issue of mechanized boats, which formed an important mode of transport in South 24-Parganas district, and its upgradation.
Says demand fell 30% in first half; a third of June quarter demand met through unofficial ‘imports’
Soyabean processors for higher duty on oil imports
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The rupee was trading weak at 66.81 in the evening session due to increased dollar demand from importers and banks. According to forex dealers, dollar’s weakness against some currencies overseas a...
The Supreme Court is drooping with the burden of innumerable routine appeals (“Can filing of routine appeals not stop, SC asks law panel”, August 11). These are preventing it from considering importa...
LHC-style supercolliders are entering a make or break phase
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Shilpa Rao dancing with BSF jawans ahead of the Raksha Bandhan festival...
Banks should identify key areas for certification of staff: RBI committee
Centre extends special package for staff in Valley
Govt rings in transparency via e-store purchase for staff
Lawsuit: Top Trump aide in N.C. pointed a loaded gun at staffer’s kneecap
Panic gripped commuters at the Magadi Road metro station after housekeeping staff found a packet containing a guitar-shaped clock wrapped in a table cloth.
Senior Donald Trump campaign manager accused of threatening staff with loaded gun
The metro staff found the clock around 11...
Mainstream J-K parties yet to be invited to Centre’s all-party meet today
Mumbai airport invites bids for lease of five plots
3-day property fair next week
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A 4th century mosaic recently discovered in Cyprus is stunning in its beauty and very rare.
A biomedical company in Boston may have discovered a way to cure cancer, HIV and other serious diseases using mRNA therapy.
Britain's last tribe of hunter-gatherers discovered in Inner Hebrides
Could medical marijuana treat Alzheimer's patients? One recent study found THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, stimulates the removal of toxic plaque in the brain, a common feature of the disease. Furthermore, the researchers discovered it blocks inflammation, which damages neurons in the brain.
It’s really difficult to figure out how old a free-living animal is. Maybe you can find growth rings in bone or other calcified body parts, but in sharks like the Greenland shark, no such hardened parts exist. Using two different radiocarbon dating approaches, Julius Nielsen and colleagues discovered that the giant Greenland shark may live as long as 400 years. Read the research.
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New ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ series to boldly ramp up inclusion with gay character and female lead
Orthacanthus sharks once dominated the waters of the ‘Coal Forests' in Europe and North America. Researchers have now discovered fossil feces containing the teeth of their young.
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Stone Age bones of Britain's last tribe of hunter-gatherers are discovered on an island in the Inner Hebrides
Dogs are skilled at reading people's faces. But how skilled are people at reading the faces of dogs? Researchers are trying to increase understanding of that shared language.
For the first time ever, air traffic researchers can view and analyze archived flight data collected and merged from all air traffic facilities across the U.S., with fast update rates ranging from one second to 12 seconds for every flight’s position.
Global Change Research
Greenland sharks have stolen the crown as longest-living vertebrate on earth, with new research suggesting they live at least as long as 400 years.
Inquirer Research
Keyless systems of older VW Group cars can be hacked - researchers
Natural smarts can only take a child so far if they are also attending a poor school, according to new educational research.
New research from NASA suggests that Venus may have had a shallow liquid-water ocean and habitable surface temperatures for up to 2 billion years of its early history. The findings, published this week in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, were obtained with a model similar to the type used to predict future climate change on […]
New Research From NASA Suggests Venus May Have Been Habitable
New research suggests diabetes increases the risk of hospitalization for patients suffering solid-organ malignancy and highlights a need for further understanding of the mechanisms and economic implications.
New Yale Research Reveals Insights into Alcoholic Liver Disease
Skewed presence of Neglected Tropical Diseases in poorer sections leads to under-investment in research.
Swim aside, bowhead whales: Greenland sharks have stolen the crown as longest-living vertebrate on Earth. University of Copenhagen researchers estimated that these sharks live at least 400 years, nearly two centuries longer than the whales.
The Cyprus Antiquities Department has uncovered a 36-foot mosaic floor that dates back to the 4th century. This stunning artifact depicts four ancient chariot races in the hippodrome, which is believed to represent that different factions that competed in ancient Rome. Found 19 miles west of the capital Nicosia, Cyprus, researchers hope this finding will shed light ancient past of the island's history.
The DEA has decided to allow organisations to apply to grow marijuana for research purposes, a move intended to encourage more studies on the drug’s effects
The DEA has decided to allow organisations to apply to grow marijuana for research purposes, a move intended to encourage more studies on the drug’s effects
The DEA Just Made It Easier to Do Research on Weed
Dwell Reinvents Itself as a Social Network for Design Nerds
2016 Rio Olympics - Artistic Gymnastics - Women's Individual All-Around Final
Alf Garnett's wife finally gets the last laugh in BBC remake, as modern audiences baulk at ranting against women
As the final whistle sounded Fiji's rugby sevens captain Osea Kolinisau sank to his knees, struggling to take in what he and his team had achieved.
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been cleared of cancer after revealing he is finally in remission.
Day 6: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinals
Dipa 8th in vault qualifiers, in race for finals
It took 13 years and a Cleveland title, but LeBron James is finally the NBA’s highest-paid player
It took 13 years and a Cleveland title, but LeBron James is finally the NBA’s highest-paid player
Japan's newest public holiday is finally here -- and it's all about celebrating the country's ancient natural beauties.
Katie Ledecky, right, swims the last leg in the final of the women's 4x200-meter freestyle relay...
Marathon man Nadal into quarter-finals
Marathon man Rafael Nadal into quarter-finals
Missy Franklin misses out on 200-meter backstroke final, Maya DiRado advances
Press Releases Finally Get a Devoted Readership: Hackers
Rafael Nadal reached the Olympic Games quarter-finals today, winning the first of 10 matches he will need to sweep in just four days if he is to secure triple Rio gold.
Rio 2016: 'Excited' Dipa Karmakar vows to put up best show in vault final
Rio 2016: Sania-Bopanna pair in quarterfinals of Tennis...
Rio Olympics 2016: Sania-Bopanna in quarterfinals of mixed doubles
Rio: Sania-Bopanna in quarterfinals of mixed doubles
Sania-Bopanna in quarterfinals of mixed doubles
Sania-Bopanna pair in quarterfinals of mixed doubles
Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna pair in Rio quarterfinals
Simone Biles lived up to the hype Thursday by dazzling her way to gold in the women's all-around gymnastics final at the Rio Games.
Spain's Rafael Nadal has defeated Frenchman Gilles Simon 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 to advance to the Rio Olympics tennis men's singles quarterfinals.
Spanish pair of Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez edged over Canada's Daniel Nestor and Vasek Pospisil 7-6 (7-1), 7-6 (7-4) to reach the men's doubles final in Rio Olympics tennis here.
Swimming - Manaudou qualifies first for men's 50m freestyle final
Tennis - Murray reaches quarter-finals after Fognini scare
Mass drug administration drive launched in Kalaburagi
U.S. House Democrats' Pelosi: administration may shift funds for Zika
Alleging that it was “fed up with the lack of prompt responses from the local police in crimes against women”, a panchayat of several villages in the Baghpat district of western Uttar Pradesh on Thur...
Illegal houses in gram panchayat limits to be regularised in Karnataka
Panchayat in western Uttar Pradesh forms own force for women’s safety
Clinton’s falsely claimed that her Republican opponent Donald Trump had called the Zika epidemic an insignificant problem.
In a rebuttal to Donald Trump’s economic speech in Detroit Monday, Hillary Clinton made a systematic attempt to disqualify the GOP nominee in the eyes of moderate Republicans and blue-collar voters by casting him as a fraud and claiming that his proposals only serve to make “America work for him and his friends, at the expense of everyone else.”
Jamie Dimon's Summer Reading J.P. Morgan CEO May Be Republican
Some of the country’s wealthiest Republican donors are targeting Senate and House races around the country, hoping that they can protect the party from any threat posed by Donald Trump’s contentious candidacy.
Japanese PM Abe will not visit war-dead shrine on WW2 anniversary - Jiji
Watch Matt Damon Pay Tribute to Robin Williams on the 2-Year Anniversary of His Death
Fehaid shoots gold as independent athlete
Independence Day flower show at Lalbagh
Independence Day flower show at Lalbagh" border
Independence Day Flower Show at the Lalbagh Botanical Gardens
Independence Day is almost here and people across the city will be celebrating the day in style......
Kuwait shooter Fehaid al-Deehani competing as one of the nine Independent Olympic Athletes (IOA).
Security beefed up at Vaishno Devi shrine ahead of Independence Day
Spencer’s Retail Ltd, a part of the RP – Sanjiv Goenka Group, on Thursday, announced the launch of its ‘Freedom Weekend’ campaign – on the eve of the 70th Independence Day – from August 13 to August ...
What people want PM Nadrendra Modi to say on Independence Day
history beckons
Lakshmi Subramanian traced the history of cultural practices.
Michael Phelps made yet more history as he took the 200-meter individual medley title in Rio Thursday to claim the 22nd Olympic gold medal of his career.
Michael Phelps made yet more history Thursday at the Rio Games after winning his 22nd Olympic gold medal.
Over its 109-year history, Tata Steel has proved its manufacturing mettle at home, but has stumbleda bit abroad
The fact that American swimmer Michael Phelps has managed to win 21 gold medals overall in the Olympics makes him one of the greatest Olympians in history (“Catch me if you can”, August 11). This is ...
The remote island of Socotra looks like a landscape out of a sci-fi film. Over millions of years, the isolated island in the Arabian Sea has cultivated a unique biodiversity unlike anywhere else on Earth. Twisted dragon’s blood trees and bulbous bottle trees have made Socotra a place of legends, feared by sailors throughout history and believed by some to be the site of the original Garden of Eden.
Simone Biles was historically dominant. Aly Raisman wasn’t bad herself.
The mixed response to "Mohenjo Daro" trailer did not surprise Ashutosh Gowariker as the director, who has three historical dramas behind...
Actor Thomas Gibson is two weeks into a suspension from CBS's long-running procedural "Criminal Minds," following an on-set altercation with one of the show's writers.
Mahashweta Devi belonged to the tradition of great writers writing for children
‘Riverine’: A writer comes face to face with an old love, now in prison for murder
The writer finds that the sundakkai from her garden is just perfect for an authentic Thai curry
A tough political attack is a terrible thing to waste, but that is what Donald Trump has done with vague accusations aimed at Clinton, writes Errol Louis.
Born to write
Green bonds: Nothing to write home about
Introducing innovative elements in Reginald Rose’s timeless play on crime and punishment, director Nadir Khan’s “12 Angry Jurors” is a riveting experience, writes Diwan Singh Bajeli
'Last doctors of Aleppo' write heartbreaking letter to Obama: 'We need action'
Music and natya combined to showcase Kshetrayya’s padams. P.S. Krishnamurti writes
SinoPac write-off affects income
Subramanian Swamy writes to PM against GSTN, bats for govt-owned entity
The write-off was for a NT$400 million loan to dentistry supply-focused Ting Shing Trading Co Ltd
Vocalist Tulasi Viswanath paid a fitting tribute to Nookala Chinna Satyanarayana, writes Gudipoodi Srihari.
Voice and instruments worked in harmony at Greedom Raagam, writes Renuka Suryanarayan
Young author Anuja Chandramouli explains why myth is awesome to write about.
Afghan military personnel prepare for battle during an ongoing war with Taliban militants in Nad Ali district of Helmand province on August 10, 2016. (AFP ...
Ahmedabad architect highlights need for lake conservation to battle water woes
as raging battles across country hinder aid access &#8211
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and CNN's Chris Cuomo locked horns in a battle royale Thursday morning.
Millions of Syrians in ‘free fall’ as raging battles across country hinder aid access – UN
Millions of Syrians in ‘free fall’ as raging battles across country hinder aid access – UN
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Internet Culture
Tibet to hold 3rd tourism, culture expo
After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brijpal Tevatia and six others were shot at by unidentified assailants at Muradnagar in Ghaziabad district late Thursday evening, Additional Director General of Uttar Pradesh Police (law and order) Daljit ...
A play without a director and a different actor for each show, a search for identity through language and a coming-of-age tale are on offer in the latest edition of The Hindu Theatre Festival
CCI to hire 30 people for director-level positions
RBI had constituted a Committee on Capacity Building in July 2014, under the chairmanship of former executive director, G Gopalakrishna
Smithsonian hires director for long-dormant Arts and Industries Building
The charge sheet filed at the designated court here also named former Additional Secretary in the Department of Space Veena S Rao, the then Director in ISRO A Bhaskar Narayana Rao and two directors of Devas Multi media D Venugopal and M Umesh.
The success of Pelli Choopulu shows that cinema is a director’s medium
Ministry unveils portal to check call drops
Ministry wants SEZs’ tax sops to continue
Saudi Arabia lifts ban on Bangladeshi workers after seven years - ministry
According to prescribed rates, fare for Economy Radio Taxi is Rs 12.50 per km, while it is Rs 14 per km for non-AC black
Chinese gamers boost the economy
Egypt reaches deal with IMF for $12 bn loan to mend ailing economy
Egypt reaches deal with IMF for $12 bn loan to mend ailing economy" Egypt reaches deal with IMF for $12 bn loan to mend ailing economy
Hillary Clinton criticizes Donald Trump's position on trade during a speech on the economy in Detroit.
Hillary Clinton is set to go after Donald Trump’s economic agenda, aiming to portray her rival’s approach as offering handouts for the rich that could imperil the economy. The goal of her speech o...
Hillary Clinton Says She, Not Trump, Best for Economy
Hillary Clinton will "lay down the choice on the economy" for voters in her economic speech on Thursday, according to an aide, comparing her economic vision with what Donald Trump proposed earlier this week in the the Motor City.
In case of the post-Dadri speech at his alma mater IIT-Delhi, Rajan had reiterated the need to be open for ideas as a service-sector driven economy.
It needs it. The economy has slumped since the Arab Spring in 2011. Political unrest and a series of currency devaluations have scared off foreign investors.
Nigeria still Africa's biggest economy - Dangote insists
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s biggest economy - Dangote insists
s biggest economy - Dangote insists" Nigeria still Africa&#039
With economic numbers improving but many Americans not feeling the boost, the economy has become a flash point in the 2016 race.
With the economy normalising, the case for creative policies seems weaker. The US should consider borrowing at longer horizons
Clinton's economic speech: CNN's Reality Check team vets the claims
Clinton sticks to talking points, offers few specifics in her economic speech
Donald Trump adds 8 women to economic team
Donald Trump's economic policy Trumponomics In One Chart
Economic growth of 1% for 2016 within reach: NDC
Fact-Checking Hillary Clinton's Economic Address
Hillary Clinton’s Bid for the Economic Hearts of the Middle Class
Hillary Clinton's Bid for the Economic Hearts of the Middle Class
Hillary Clinton to go after Trump’s economic agenda
Singapore yesterday narrowed its economic growth forecast for this year, citing concerns over the weaker global outlook and the effects of Britain’s vote to leave the EU.
The Democrat rebuts Donald Trump’s economic proposals as the two duel to be seen as the voice of the working class.
Trump Economic Proposals Benefit Rich Most
U.S. officials are discussing whether to respond to computer breaches of Democratic Party organizations with economic sanctions against Russia, but they haven’t reached a decision about how to proceed.
It is a trip from Poland to Puducherry, and the quest is to study paths to ‘immortality’ recorded in Siddha literature, besides Ayurveda. Ilona Kedzia, a second year Ph.D scholar at the Department of...
Jeremy Corbyn’s fans jeer Owen Smith on Labour’s darkest day... literally
Becomes second largest 4G spectrum holder
Bharti Airtel launches 4G in Kharagpur, West Bengal
OLA will be used to create three-dimensional global topographic maps of Bennu and local maps of candidate sample sites.
7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu: USGS
7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu, tsunami warning issued
Magnitude 7.2 earthquake briefly triggers Pacific tsunami alert
Magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck near Vanuatu, Fiji, a tsunami warning has been issued.
Major 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu - USGS
Pacific 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes off Vanuatu
Strong 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Fiji Islands, Tsunami Warning Issued
A designer with a hankering for whimsy
Designers play with a wide colour palette for the festive season
Mala Ashok has some neat ideas for introducing floral designs into your home......
Nike Didn’t Design Its Insane $1,200 Sunglasses for Mortals
Why Kenneth Cobonpue backs this budding fashion designer
Animal rehabilitator Kathy Woods is a wildlife Florence Nightingale
Doctors treating infections such as HIV are bewildered when Neglected Tropical Diseases are thrown in the mix.
Hubble Uncovers a Galaxy Pair Coming in from the Wilderness
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered two tiny dwarf galaxies that have wandered from a vast cosmic wilderness into a nearby “big city” packed with galaxies. After being quiescent for billions of years, they are ready to party by starting a firestorm of star birth.
The vessel was carrying a cargo of graphite bound for Britain when it ran into trouble in icy waters in the wilds of northern Russia, some 916 miles (1,475km) north of regional capital Krasnoyarsk.
Trump's statements evoke wild theories from the region.
Amendment bill on citizenship goes to joint parliamentary panel
Expedite flexi work timing for women in PSBs, panel tells govt
Narada scam: LS ethics panel did not met even once on matter, says CPI(M)
Our political panel goes over the latest revelations about a top Clinton State Department aide's meeting on behalf of the Clinton Foundation.
Panel favours medical colleges by corporates
Parliamentary panel advocates variable fare structure in railways
Parliamentary panel calls for variable rail fare structure
Par panel asks govt to evolve mechanism for e-waste management
As the Large Hadron Collider's first sign of a superparticle melts away, physicists must contemplate their nightmare scenario, says
As the Large Hadron Collider's first sign of a superparticle melts away, physicists must contemplate their nightmare scenario, says
Smoke signals: Cigarettes are like apples, says Madras High Court
‘I believe in supernatural’
Zhou: Forex drop ‘natural after explosive growth’
Italian medal winner says no to terrorism
Italian star fencer medal winner Elisa de Francisca made an emotional call for a stand against terrorism and wore the European flag in tribute to the victims of the Paris and Brussels attacks as she collected her silver.
Robert Kiley, transportation executive in New York, London and Boston, dies at 80
City Union Bank posted stable Q1 numbers with profit growing 11 per cent. Asset quality, however, has worsened marginally. Speaking to BTVI, MD and CEO N Kamakodi says the incremental slippage ratio ...
Cypress Semiconductor Picks New CEO From Auto Tech
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka is pushing the company to adopt more automation in his quest to make the company more productive
Azim Premji and Shiv Nadar in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons
Azim Premji, Shiv Nadar rank among top 20 in Forbes list of 100 richest tech tycoons
Billionaire property tycoon Christian Candy to build private garden on road despite neighbours' objections
Children prepare a fire for cooking in Aleppo city, Syria. As of 2 August 2016, children are again facing terrible threats from new intense attacks and fighting in the western parts of the city.
Chinese companies concluded a record number of overseas M&A deals in the first half of this year. That’s according to a report from accounting consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In Conversation With Media Tycoon & Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra
The park is the end point of annual migration of butterflies from Coorg Hills and major points in the Western and Eastern Ghats
US 'welcomes' Russian-Turkish cooperation against IS
Who's the coolest one in the ‘Happy’ gang?
Incredible Rocket Photos, Huh? Yeah, a 16-Year-Old Took Them
Rocket takes China closer to space station
With the required engine and vehicle data collected from the test, detanking operations follow, before the rocket is lowered on to the Transporter Erector (TE) and rolled back to the hanger.
Budget airlines 'breaking the law' by charging holidaymakers rip-off credit card fees
Aditya Birla to spin off financial services in group restructuring
Centre clears FDI proposal of Janalakshmi Financial
Deal to create Rs 60,000-cr entity; financial services business to be listed after demerger
Financials better proxies to play consumption theme
Financial services business to be demerged into a new company; will unlock value for shareholders: Kumar Mangalam Birla
Financial services business to be hived off into ABFSL following which it will be listed on stock exchanges
SinoPac Financial Holdings Co (永豐金控) yesterday reported net income of NT$710 million (US$22.66 million) for last month, down 20.04 percent annually after it wrote off NT$300 million in bad debt.
The group will hive off its financial services business into a separate entity.
Clinton and Trump Are Both Delusional About America's Finances
He was speaking at the launch of a MSME database portal and Finance Facilitation portal
Mortgage rates move slightly higher as refinances fuel uptick in applications
NBFC, housing finance to be among major contributors to group: Ajay Srinivasan
Rob and Sam Fatzinger of Bowie, Md., say frugality is not about clipping coupons. It’s about rethinking your finances, and maybe your life.
NCML, Syndicate Bank tie up for warehouse receipt financing
As it happened: Monsoon Session of Parliament, Day 19
If parliamentarians want a better pay, let them perform
Lankan Parliament approves law to trace missing persons
Lankan Parliament approves setting up of office to probe cases of missing people since civil war
New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) The Centre on Thursday agreed to the opposition demand to refer the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016, to a joint committee of Parliament. Among other issues, the bill ...
No one denies the right of our parliamentarians to salary increases (“Should MPs decide their own salaries?”, August 11). But this is complicated by the fact that many of our parliamentarians are alr...
PM interacts with Village Pradhans from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency
Sri Lanka parliament endorses office to trace wartime missing
Sushma bumps into husband in Parliament
Takeaways from the Parliament today
To compete with airlines and boost earnings of the Railways, the Parliamentary Railway Convention Committee has recommended a rationalised variable fare structure.
Afghan govt launches mission to free Pakistani crew of chopper
Datsun Launches redi-GO in Sri Lanka, Sales to Commence in September
Datsun launches 'Style' versions of cars GO, GO
More Revelations of Abuse in Nauru | Sputnik UK Launches in Edinburgh
Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio
Spencer’s Retail launches ‘Freedom Weekend’ campaign
Thursday: More horrific reports of abuse have emerged from the controversial Australian detention centre in Nauru; and Sputnik UK launches in Edinburgh amidst accusations of bias and so-called “Russian propaganda”.
While iPhone demand has waned in recent quarters, partly due to the lull between product launches, the device continues to be the major source of Apple’s revenue.
Chennai-based Kwality Milk Foods has launched a range of products, including milk shakes and flavoured milk, to compete mainly with Cavins Milk, from city-based CavinKare in this segment.“Our milk sha...
Fashion: Adidas to launch its own retail store in 2017
In order to bolster the growth, the telco on Tuesday also launched an affordable range of data products under the umbrella of ‘1GB for All’ for its North East subscribers.
Launched in December 2014, Nonveggies claims to have built a strong customer base in western Pune that Easymeat in will now have access to.
Launch of Maruti Suzuki Ignis pushed back to 2017?
LG V20, the first smartphone to run Android 7.0 Nougat and feature Quad DAC will launch on September 6
Preparations for SpaceX’s next launch completed a major milestone late on Wednesday, via the Static Fire test of the Falcon 9 at Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40 pad. This latest…
Preparations for SpaceX’s next launch completed a major milestone late on Wednesday, via the Static Fire test of the Falcon 9 at Cape Canaveral’s SLC-40 pad. This latest Falcon 9 is tasked with lofting the JCSAT-16 satellite into its Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GEO) on August 14, once again involving the first stage making a landing attempt on the drone ship.
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Times Internet, HDFC Bank launch debit card
Times Internet, HDFC to launch co-branded debit cards
Titan Juxt Pro is a full digital smartwatch from traditional watchmaker as opposed to the analog one launched before it
With a two hour window for this upcoming launch, additional options would be helpful to the launch team.
Australia’s biggest telecommunications company, which is trying to woo customers following a series of network outages, also aims to spend $1.16 billion to buy back Telstra shares after a 37% rise in net profit.
NASA Climate Modeling Suggests Venus May Have Been Habitable
Secretary-General, at Youth Assembly, Urges ‘Leaders of Tomorrow’ to Stand Up for Human Rights, Social Justice, Climate Action
The challenge of climate-change neoskepticism
China: Satellite to protect sea bases
China says new satellite will help safeguard interests at sea
China says new satellite will help safeguard interests at sea: Report
New China satellite will help safeguard interests at South China Sea: Chinese Daily
Chinese Y-20 Heavy Military Transport Aircraft At Zhuhai Airshow 2014
Diplomats, military attaches flee Turkey's post-coup inquiry
Military attaches, diplomats flee Turkey's post-coup inquiry
Military attaches, diplomats flee Turkey’s post-coup inquiry
Military attaches, diplomats flee Turkey's post-coup inquiry
no military solution [there] or anywhere else in Syria,&#8221
Now you can be bugged anywhere: Military unveils insect-sized spy drone with dragonfly-like wings
Trump says he’d consider trying U.S. terror suspects in military tribunals
Turkey military attaches in Greece flee to Italy after coup
U.K. to Establish Fund for Military Innovation
US military 'manipulated' intel in IS fight
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe to be moved from Broadmoor to prison after tribunal rules he is not insane
Swedish prosecutors investigating a rape allegation against Julian Assange will question the Wikileaks founder at the Ecuadorian embassy...
Gilead to get attorney fees in hepatitis C patent fight with Merck
An e-rickshaw driver bled to death from his injuries after being hit by a speeding tempo as no one came to his rescue
Arkavathy: A river that is about to disappear
Bus wreckage fished out of river
Driver in Delhi hit-and-run case held
Driver Involved in Delhi's Hit & Run Arrested, CCTV Footage Nails Culprit
In the river of melody
Pioneering British steamship 'The Thames' is found in a Siberian river almost 140 years after it disappeared
Resident move with their belongings after flood in Ganga and Varuna river in Varanasi on Thursday. PTI Photo
Temple submerged in flooded Ganga river at Varanasi on Thursday...
Wreckage of one of the buses that fell into Savitri river near Mahad in Maharashtra on August 2. DH Photo
Wreckage of one of the two buses which were washed away in the Savitri river near Mahad after a British-era bridge collapsed on August 2 was pulled out of the water this evening.
Ukraine is ordering its troops to be on the "highest level of combat readiness" Thursday, amid growing tensions with Russia over Crimea.
Ukraine put its troops on combat alert today along the country's de-facto borders with Crimea and separatist rebels in the east amid an escalating war of words with Russia over Crimea.
Ukraine puts troops on combat alert as tensions with Russia spiral
Ukraine puts troops on high alert amid spike in tensions with Russia
Ukraine troops on high alert along Crimea amid tension with Russia
All taxis to charge govt-set fares: HC
Axed deportation center is 'little used' and costs taxpayer £6.4m a year to run
Forget QE. Theresa May should cut taxes if she wants to drive growth
Govt set to scrap post of mediators in tax rows
Here’s how long we’ve been waiting for Donald Trump’s tax returns
Hillary Clinton to Release 2015 Tax Returns, Report Says
Hillary Clinton will release her 2015 taxes this week, according to a source, a move that her campaign hopes will put pressure on Donald Trump to do the same.
Hotel pays tax after BBMP seizes furniture
IDBI Bank Q1 net up 78.3% on tax credit
Public sector lender IDBI Bank's net profit rose 78.3 per cent to Rs 241.1 crore for the quarter ended June, on the back of tax credits. The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 135.2 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
Taxis to charge govt-set fares after Aug 22: HC
The IT system for GSTN will have first-layer with a portal that will help in the uniform registration, return, refund and payment system in the tax payment for almost 65 to 70 lakh taxpayers in the country. DH File photo
Four groups of the opposition umbrella Sudan Call signed on August 8th the Roadmap Agreement for peace and dialogue which was brokered by the ...
Is the Minsk II Agreement Dead?
It began as a dispute over a trade agreement, but it mushroomed into the bloodiest conflict in Europe since the wars over the former Yugoslavia in the early 1990s.
Secretary-General Welcomes Signing of Roadmap Agreement by Sudanese Opposition
The tension between Ukraine and Russia is rising in spite of a cease-fire agreement. CNN's Phil Black reports on the ongoing clashes.
Chinese couple dangle from suspension bridge for wedding
Happy Couple Kapil Sharma and Jacqueline Fernandez gets married on sets of the comedy show
‘Jelly’ Jams with vibrancy (and only a couple of lumps)
Take the best parts of volleyball, soccer and gymnastics, add a couple trampolines and set the play to a Bossa Nova beat and ... wait, where do we sign up? Bossaball definitely knows how to party, and although the sport is relatively new, it is taking off in countries like Brazil, Singapore, Spain and the Netherlands. In Colombia, it’s even helping kids stay off the streets and away from violence.
Turkey's Hunt for Alleged Coup Participants Extends Overseas
Wedding venue closes, leaving couples in the lurch
Preparation mustn’t begin just before Olympics; for Tokyo 2020, we will start talent hunt now: Vijay Goel
Rio organisers warn Vijay Goel not to flout accreditation norms
Vijayapura to get 20 more fogging machines
Edible marijuana offered at a quinceañera celebration is suspected of sickening 19 people Saturday night in San Francisco's Mission District, according to the city's Department of Public Health.
BBMP evicts encroachers at Dodda Bommasandra" border
Colombian, Venezuelan Leaders Agree to Gradual, Controlled Border Reopening
In Meeting on Countering Cross Border Movement of Terrorism, Secretary-General Calls for Urgent Action against ‘Phenomenon’ of Foreign Fighters
Photo by Sharath Ahuja, Bengaluru" border
Venezuela to Reopen Colombia Border
While asset quality worsened, quarterly profits were boosted by other income
Acer Inc (宏碁) yesterday reported a significant increase in net income for last quarter, supported by non-operating gains of NT$1.54 billion (US$49.16 million).
Acer reports increase in second-quarter net income
Agrochemical formulation company Dhanuka Agritech Ltd has posted a marginal increase in its net profit to ₹19.35 crore in the first quarter of the 2016-17, from ₹18.56 crore in the same period last y...
Alibaba’s revenue jumps 59%, GMV increases by a quarter
Apple supplier Foxconn reported a 31% decline in second-quarter net profit, as iPhone sales have slumped in a maturing market.
Argentina needed to win to secure a place in the quarters due to their inferior goal difference with the Hondurans
Bad loans provisioning jumps; operating profit highest in the last 5 quarters, says MD
Blackstone Announces Third Quarter 2016 Investor Call
Blackstone Announces Third Quarter 2016 Media Call
Dhanuka Agritech posts marginal rise in first-quarter net
FMCG firm Jyothy Laboratories today reported 78.18 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at ₹ 45.90 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2016. The company had posted a net profit of ₹ 25...
Gaming, data centre strength propels Nvidia to another solid quarter
IDBI Bank reported a net profit of ₹241 crore for the first quarter of the current fiscal, up 78 per cent, against ₹135 crore for the year-ago period.
Jindal Stainless' net loss narrows to Rs 65 cr in Apr-Jun quarter
Jindal Stainless on Thursday reported narrowing of its net loss to Rs 65 crore for the June quarter.
JK Lakshmi Cement on Thursday reported a standalone net profit of Rs 28.6 crore for the quarter ended June 30, compared with a net loss Rs 23.5 crore in the year-ago period.
Leading tyremaker MRF has reported a marginal increase in its net profit at ₹490 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, compared with ₹480 crore in the year-ago period, because of a fall in opera...
Mirza-Bopanna in quarters
MRF first-quarter profit rises
MRF reports marginal rise in first-quarter net
Net interest income (NII) for the quarter incr...
Pegatron Corp (和碩) yesterday forecast revenue would jump by 50 percent in the second half of this year from the first half’s NT$481.03 billion (US$15.36 billion), after posting better-than-expected earnings for last quarter.
Quarterback is 5 for 5, but Washington has 14 penalties and missteps throughout the lineup.
Rio 2016: Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna Enter Mixed-doubles Quarters
Rio Olympics 2016 Live Updates: Men's Hockey, Sania-Bopanna in Quarters; Shuttlers Win
Sania-Bopanna in mixed doubles quarters
Shares of Ipca Laboratories on Thursday rose 4.5 per cent, after the company reported over twofold jump in its standalone net profit at Rs 47.6 crore for the first quarter ended June, on account of robust sales.
Snapchat faces racism backlash from all quarters, deletes ‘yellow face’
Tyre major MRF Ltd. has posted a net profit of Rs.490.93 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 against Rs.479.54 crore for the corresponding year-ago period. Total income on a standalone basis in...
Valic marks down Flipkart's value by a quarter in a year
Valic valued Flipkart at $108.04 a share for the quarter that ended in May, down from $142.24 in the same period last year
Aircel says data revenue grew 31% in first half for North-East region
GMT revenue boost forecast
Pegatron predicts revenue surge
“The revenue split for the first and second halves of the year would
Australia blocks electricity sale to Chinese bidders, cites security concerns
Canada security questioned after FBI tip thwarts attack
Ealing woman arrested in alleged Heathrow security scam
Germany calls for new security measures after string of terrorist attacks
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Hackers are infiltrating Instagram account with pornographic imagery and links to adult websites. Security firm Symantec was the first to spot this scam and reveals these cyberthieves are taking complete control of these accounts and then changes the original owner's password. The links redirect other users to an adult dating website that contains the scammers hidden identification number, which allows them to earn money if users signup for the site.
How Airports Are Fixing Security Chaos
Members of Brazil's elite FNS police force, deployed here to provide additional security for the 2016 Olympic Games, surrounded a pair of Rio shantytowns after one of their comrades was badly wounded in a shooting incident.
Olympic basketball: Spain gets first win after security scare
“Oracle Security has detected and addressed malicious code in certain legacy Micros systems,” read a copy of a letter to customers obtained by AFP.
Third Suspect in Heathrow Airport Security Pass Fraud Case Detained
Ukraine blocks jihadist routes to Syria: security service
Following are UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the meeting with Argentinian youth and civil society leaders hosted by Horacio Rodriguez Larreta, Mayor of Buenos Aires, today:
New Generation Must Assume ‘Role of Messengers of Peace’, Secretary-General Tells Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony
Secretary-General delivers address at University of Calgary…
Secretary-General Welcomes Announcement by Somalia’s Federal Indirect Elections Implementation Team on Timetable for 2016 Electoral Process
2016 Rio Olympics
Actor Hugh Grant says he likes people who take their marriages extremely serious but then also have affairs.
ad Al Hussein today expressed serious concern that virtually all people entering Bulgaria in an &#8220
All of Team USA’s Rio Olympics Gold Medals in One GIF
All roads lead to Rio
A patriotic ride
Archer Bombalya Devi bows out of Rio Olympics
Archers Deepika, Bombayla bow out of Rio Olympics
Attack on BJP leader: Our priority is to arrest, bring assailants to justice, says ADG
Bubba: 'Very tough' not having caddie Scott in Rio
Defending champion Andy Murray of Britain struggled for a long stretch win over his Italian opponent Fabio Fognini but found his game midway through the third set to win 6-1, 2-6, 6-3 and advance to the Rio Olympics tennis men's singles ...
Didi's Cheng Wei: Chinese patriot who tamed Uber
Following is the medals tally of the ongoing Rio Olympics as at 12:00 am on Friday.
Graceful then, glorious now
Gymnastics - Biles lights up Rio, Instagram and the Kardashians
He's just three months old, has a patriotic wardrobe and has amassed more than 280,000 followers on Instagram.
Homes & Interiors
Hugh Grant and Meryl Streep Discussing Velveeta Cheese Is Absolutely Hilarious
It has sparked safety concerns partly because Bangkok's streets are notoriously pedestrian-unfriendly.
It's likely to prove one of Rio 2016's most memorable moments and it has nothing to with the winning of medals.
Kenyan coach sent home from Rio after posing as a runner to provide urine sample
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Mario Maurer raring to do another movie in PH
Mayor DL Bhyrappa wants C Shikha retained as Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru. A similar demand has been voiced by various sections of society.Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Mr. Bhyrapp...
Michael Phelps Wins 22nd Gold Medal as U.S. Swimmers Break New Ground in Rio
Mysterious Greenland Shark can swim for almost 400 years and mature at 150
[Photos] Colourful Africa parades at the Rio Olympics (Central Africa)
RIO 2016
Rio 2016: Fiji Wins Rugby Sevens Gold
Rio 2016: Great Britain Wins Gold In Team Sprint
Rio 2016: Jwala-Ashwini Pair Loses Olympic Opener to Japan
Rio 2016: Michael Phelps Wins 200m Individual Medley for 22nd Gold
Rio 2016: PV Sindhu Beats Hungary's Laura in Women's Singles Group Tie
Rio 2016: Shiva Thapa Knocked Out in Boxing First Round
Rio 2016: Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth Wins First Group Match
Rio 2016: USA's Kayla Harrison Wins Second Straight Olympic Judo Gold
Rio 2016: Women archers Deepika, Bombayla bow out witho...
Rio Games: Archers Deepika Kumari, Bombayla Devi exit
Rio Games: HC declines para-athlete’s plea
Rio live: K Srikanth wins opening group game
Rio marks several species of change for the marketing community, testing their creativity all over again
Rio Olympics
RIO OLYMPICS 2016
Rio Olympics: Crisis-hit Argentina and holders Mexico exit
Rio Olympics : Here is some politics of sport
Rio Olympics: Shuttler Sindhu beats Hungary's Laura in women's singles group tie
Rio Olympics: The three rings of change
Rio: Saina Nehwal wins, Thapa & archers exit
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" debuted a new trailer on Thursday night during NBC's coverage of the Rio Olympics.
RS okays Bill for raising maternity leave period to 26 weeks
Ryan Murphy sweeps the backstroke in Rio with gold medal in 200-meter event
Shuttler Saina Nehwal gets off to winning start in Rio Olympics
Simone Biles Wins Gymnastics All-Around Gold in Rio
Simone Biles wins the all-around gymnastics gold at the Rio Games as teammate Aly Raisman takes silver. CNN's Don Riddell reports.
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Stunning 4th-century mosaic of chariot race found in Cyprus
Suburban Swimmer Ryan Murphy Goes for Second Gold in Rio
The Brazilian’s gold medal puts a spotlight on Rio’s long-neglected favelas.
The defining period
The "Fast and Furious" cast is like family and we all know families can have their issues.
The Most Spectacular Moments from the Rio Olympics So Far
There are some athletes which struggle to live up to the hype -- but in Rio it was the hype which failed to keep up with Simone Biles.
The U.S. Olympic gymnastics team in Rio this year is sporting its flashiest -- and priciest -- uniforms ever.
Two suspects held in possible Rio Olympics plot - police
Watch from the air as Rio venues were built, including the first Olympic golf course
Water quality concern moves to pools in latest Rio blunder
What’s on Rio’s golf courses that has a ‘moosehead’ on ‘a gigantic rat’s body’?
You Know Who Has to Deal with Rio’s Toughest Event? Horses
$25,000 Olympic Track Bike Is Both Radical and Left-Leaning
$25,000 Olympic Track Bike Is Both Radical and Left-Leaning
2nd Kenya official sent home from Olympics in doping scandal
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A 30,000-Square-Foot Olympics Mural May Just Be a Record
An Olympic Showdown: Human versus Dolphin
Around the Games - Olympics: Day 4
A second Kenyan track and field official was expelled from the Olympics on Thursday after he pretended to be one of the team’s 800-meter runners at a doping test and gave a sample in the athlete’s name.
Carmelo Anthony: Three Olympic gold medals but no NBA titles would be ‘a great career’
Don't ask about past, just want to win Olympic medal: Narsingh
Fiji Beats UK in Rugby Sevens, Gets Its First Olympic Gold
Forget Team USA: Team Maryland is dominating the Olympics
How 4 Olympic Teams Have Prepared for Zika
Jwala-Ashwini pair loses Olympic opener to Japan
Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa pair loses Olympic opener to Japan
Kayla Harrison: Victim, survivor — and now two-time Olympic judo gold medalist
Kenya: Olympics athletics manager condemned to 28 days in detention
Kenya's Olympics athletics manager Michael Rotich has been condemned to 28 days in detention by a local court, after he was recalled home from ...
Maryland in Olympics
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MEDAL ALERT: Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold in 200 individual medley; Ryan Lochte did not medal
MEDAL ALERT: Michael Phelps wins 22nd Olympic gold in 200 individual medley; Ryan Lochte did not medal.
Michael Phelps Wins His 22nd Olympic Gold
Namibian Olympic boxer Jonas Junias was allowed to fight after being charged with attempted rape
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Olympic diver Jack Laugher's dad missed out on his gold medal glory because he was too nervous to watch
Olympics’ most decorated athlete: Phelps wins 22nd gold
People want PM to address dismal Olympics performance on I-Day
Phelps has crushed the Olympic dreams of these 27 swimmers
Phelps has denied gold and Olympic glory to a whole lot of Olympic swimmers. Here's who would have benefited from his absence.
Photographer Al Bello is covering his 11th Olympic Games -- and this time, he's focusing much of his efforts underwater.
Russian Swimmer Yulia Efimova Wins Olympic Silver in Women’s 200m Breaststroke
Swimming - Olympics: Day 6
Tata Salt dishes out a reality test for the Olympic trail
The cat.a.lyst Olympics Special Quiz
The dominance of Michael Phelps has crushed the Olympic dreams of these 27 swimmers
These Olympic Gymnastics Pictures are Mesmerizing
The Sexism in the Olympics as Seen on News Headlines
The Ultimate Gear for Watching the Olympics
This Olympic Swimmer Flips Off His Dad for Luck Before Every Race
To each his own Olympics
Top Brazilian athletes Rafaela Silva and Joanna Maranhao have hit back at racist and sexist insults that have caused Olympic heartbreak and tears.
US track and field stars expressed dismay at the doping-ban enforced absence of Russian rivals here today on the eve of the Olympic track and field competition.
Vikas Gowda will open Ind\ADia's campaign in the Olympic Games track and fiel
Why Muslim countries fail to shine at Olympic Games
Why Olympic Sharpshooters Insist On Looking Like Cyborgs
Why Olympic Sharpshooters Insist On Looking Like Cyborgs
Why the Olympics and other famous brands feature circles in their logos
After death of Arjuna’s mahout, officials have to decide who will carry golden howdah.
After dull 2016 first half, WGC sees gold shining in second
American swimmer Ryan Murphy wins gold in the 200-meter backstroke
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Biles wins all around gymnastic gold
Car used in Nerul gold heist stolen from city
Comex gold futures edged down on Thursday as a recovery in the dollar prompted some buyers to cash in recent gains, though uncertainty over the outlook for US monetary policy continued to underpin the...
Confucius was once asked if there was a single word that could act as a guide throughout one's life. "Reciprocity," the sage responded. He then preached a form of the Golden Rule: "What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others."It ...
Duterte tirade vs Goldberg not meant to be public statement–Abella
Fiji Wins First Gold Medal in Rugby Sevens
Gold holds overnight losses on firmer dollar
Gold steady, silver slips in listless trade
How judo champion Rafaela Silva turned the City of God to gold
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In an upset, American Simone Manuel ties Canada’s Penny Oleksiak for gold in women’s 100-meter freestyle
In reaching for the gold, many will falter and fail. Some will cheat.
Japan’s Rie Kaneto beats Yulia Efimova to take gold in women’s 200-meter breaststroke
Kazakhstans Rahimov Snatches Gold In Weightlifting As Doping Concerns Persist
Matea Gold
Michael Phelps outduels Ryan Lochte, winning gold in the 200-meter individual medley
Michael Phelps Wins 22nd Gold Medal
Michael Phelps wins fourth straight gold medal in 200 IM; Ryan Lochte fades to fifth
Michael Phelps wins fourth straight gold medal in 200-meter individual medley
NAVFAC Far East Wins Golden Anchor
Perth residents were left stunned on Thursday by the sight of a gold private jet flying above the city then landing at Perth airport.
Phelps wins 200m individual medley for 22nd gold
Puerto Rico could win its first gold
Rafael Nadal pulls out of mixed doubles as his pursuit of singles, men’s doubles gold rolls on
Scrap gold supply surges
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Simone Biles’s inevitable greatness is verified with a dazzling all-around gold
s Penny Oleksiak for gold in women&#8217
Sports: Japan’s Uchimura rallies for second gold in men’s gymnastics
s Rie Kaneto beats Yulia Efimova to take gold in women&#8217
s Uchimura rallies for second gold in men&#8217
Sudden spurt in sales of used jewellery indicates that farmers and usual consumers took advantage of gold price rise
The gold-silver finish by the United States' gymnasts had Big Papi, Alex Morgan and others offering congratulations.
The Swift used as a getaway car in the Rs. 6-crore gold heist from a Seawoods-based firm on August 6 had been stolen from Mumbai seven months ago, investigations by the Navi Mumbai crime branch have i...
Uh-oh! Microsoft Leaks 'Golden Keys' to Windows Devices
While much was made of his showdown with Ryan Lochte, Phelps ensured that the race wasn’t even close. The Maryland native blazed past the field by nearly two seconds to push his career total to 22 gold medals.
In a candid conversation with Ranee Kumar, Vyjayanthimala reflects on her sterling career on stage and silver screen. The very mention of her name casts a spell over us to this day. Meet Vyjayanthimal...
Residents in shock after Silver Spring apartment fire
The Kadugodi police have arrested a 30-year-old for murdering software engineer Sohan Haldar in his apartment by force feeding him silver potassium. The accused robbed his bike and debit card.Karthik...
U.S. teammate Aly Raisman takes silver with clutch floor exercise performance.
Russian Swimmer Evgeny Rylov Wins Bronze in Men’s 200m Backstroke
Another Medal Hope?
This Chinese swimmer’s reaction to finding out she medaled deserves a medal itself
CBI getting help from SFIO in chit fund, bank fraud cases
CBI says there was conspiracy to allow Rs. 578 crore gain for Devas.
Former MLA seeks CBI probe into bribery case
No separate act for CBI as of now: Govt
The accused officials 'thus caused wrongful gain of Rs 578 crore' to the private firm and its owners, CBI alleged
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday named former Isro chairman G Madhavan Nair and seven...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday named former Isro chairman G Madhavan Nair and seven...
The agency has filed two FIRs against Bhujbal, and his sons Pankaj and Sameer and others under PMLA, based on Mumbai Police's ACB FIRs.]]
Digital Locker and eSign
Do Digitally Altered Photos Represent Fact or Fiction?
Indigenous oils gain on supply squeeze
Kaohsiung sees second indigenous dengue fever case of summer
MakeMyTrip: IndiGo Sale: Fares Starting at Rs. 806 (All Inclusive)
The annual Vishnu Digambar Festival will see a rich array of artists representing different vocal styles.
Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd (ABNL) will merge with Grasim Industries Ltd in a bid to unlock shareholdervalue and create a $9 billion enterprise.
A New Wireless Hack Can Unlock 100 Million Volkswagens
A tip from the FBI triggered what Canadian police on Thursday called a “race against time” as police scrambled to identify and locate a balaclava-wearing would-be suicide bomber they feared was on the verge of committing a terror attack in Canada.
At least 10 people were injured in a blast near a hospital in Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province, days after a deadly attack killed 75 people and injured...
At least 10 people were injured in a blast near a hospital in Quetta in Pakistan's Balochistan province, days after a deadly attack killed 75 people and injured 115 others in ...
At least 10 people were killed following an explosion inside a jail in Paranque City on Thursday, local media reported on Friday.
Awkward … CBC announcer got lanes mixed up, thought Lochte had beaten Phelps
Bigger products portfolio on cards; to ramp up sourcing locations
Blue-Blocking Glasses May Help Treat Bipolar Disorder
Bought a Volkswagen in the last 20 years? It can probably be unlocked by hackers
DPWH’s Villar: aiming to solve Manila traffic gridlock in two to three years
Finding local fare, and falling in love, at a little hillside café in Sri Lanka
Investors will flock to TN, says Jayalalithaa
It’d Be Crazy Easy for Brazil to Block the Web Right Now
Japan and China are locked in a long-running dispute over uninhabited islets in the East China Sea
Jio representative expressed concern over blocking of the firm's trial services by incumbent operators
Legally Blonde: 11 Famous Men Who Bleached Their Locks
One officers statements ruled admissible in Freddie Gray case, as 3 others withdraw efforts to block
Pakistan has no locus standi on J&K: Govt
Phelps vs. Lochte, one more time
Residents of coastal areas block NH citing sea erosion problems
Ryan Lochte: ‘I’d Be the Michael Phelps of Swimming If He Wasn’t There’
The Mizoram Police on Thursday pushed back 47 non-tribal people living in Aizawl city allegedly, for non-possession of valid Inner Line Permit (ILP) after local courts convicted them for violation of the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation, 1873, ...
After the CB-CID top brass inspected the Egmore railway station on Thursday, investigating officers have compiled a shortlist of 30 persons who will be interrogated in more detail to crack the robbery...
Cheryl Mills, a top aide to Hillary Clinton at the State Department, traveled to New York to interview job candidates at the Clinton Foundation, a CNN investigation has found. CNN's Drew Griffin reports.
Justice Department's Scathing Investigation Into the Baltimore Police
Russia's top investigative agency says that at least six people have died when a bus fell off a mountain road in Crimea.
SHRC investigation into custodial death begins
The investigation division of State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has began investigation into the custodial death of K. Sheik Alaudeen, who died after he allegedly made a vain bid to escape by jumpi...
Valeant under criminal investigation over Philidor ties
After summer's free agency shuffle, the NBA schedule offers plenty of anticipated homecomings for the league's biggest stars.
MH370 search agency retracts 'death dive' theory
NASA showcased work from across the agency at the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture 2016 event at the Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Nigeria reports first cases of polio since 2014, highlighting urgency of immunization – UN health agency
Nigeria reports first polio cases since 2014, highlighting urgency of immunization – UN health agency
Nigeria reports first polio cases since 2014, highlighting urgency of immunization – UN health agency
The court allowed the NIA’s plea to quiz Ali and also handed over Ali's diary, which was earlier sealed, to the probe agency.
U.S. agency denies petition to reclassify marijuana
Actor was detained by immigration authorities at the Los Angeles airport; takes to Twitter to criticise move to repeatedly detain him
CALIFORNIA, U.S. - Snapchat’s recent features, including the ‘Blackface’ and the ‘Yellowface’ have all left the image-sharing app shamefaced after drawing massive criticism for its ...
Creation of 115 million non-farm jobs over next decade critical to sustaining growth, says McKinsey
Draft education policy criticised
4-year-old Raped in School Bus in Gurugram, Bus Attendant Nabbed
As a high-school senior, Hwang Yu-mi went to work bathing silicon wafers in chemicals at a Samsung factory that makes computer chips for laptops and other devices. She died of leukemia four years later.
A school girl retrieving her family's belongings. DH Photo
Back to School
Bethnal Green schoolgirl who joined Isil is killed in Syria
Classes in time of clashes: Valley sees curfew schools
Esperanza was waiting for her cousins outside her high school in Mexico one day, when a strange man drove up in a car, forced her inside with him and sped away. At that moment, Esperanza had in effect become a sex slave.
JIH opposes Yoga in schools
Kadiza Sultana, a British schoolgirl who ran away to Syria with two of her friends in the spring of 2015, was killed by a Russian airstrike in Raqqa, the family’s lawyer says.
Kashmir: Children attend alternate schools as classes remain suspended for more than a month
School quality, genetics play role in child’s reading ability
Watch: Tribal Girls in MP School Have No Teachers, Appeal to CM For Help
ST students’ scholarships to be brought under DBT
Hard to Make Money as an Olympian
Let’s discuss women Olympians in athletic terms, not feminine pejoratives
Sally Jenkins: Let’s discuss women Olympians in athletic terms, not feminine pejoratives
Bristol skies lit up by hot air balloons at annual fiesta
Over the next few evenings the annual Perseid meteor shower will be reaching its peak, and putting on a great show
Over the next few evenings the annual Perseid meteor shower will be reaching its peak, and putting on a great show
Runners streak naked through London Zoo for annual race
Taiwan Paiho Ltd (台灣百和), which supplies shoelaces and elastic tape, saw sales increase 8.2 percent annually to NT$753 million (USD$24.04 million) last month, driven by demand for elastic items related to virtual reality (VR) equipment.
The annual Perseids meteor shower will peak tonight
Cypress Semiconductor Corp., led until recently by one of the chip industry’s elder statesmen, settled on a much younger successor who started in another field.
Textile industry awaits GST rate
The Ghanaian tourism industry [The Grand angle]
As far back as 2004, Ranbaxy was well aware of the possible repercussions of its alleged improper regulatory filings
Ashutosh Gowariker. Image courtesy Twitter.
Awkward 'The Office' boss David Brent back in new movie
Cebu judge warns Pokemon players: Stay out of my court
COAI vs Reliance Jio: All you need to know about this telecom war
Daesh Claims Responsibility for Thwarted Terror Plot in Canada
Delhi Govt Mulls Reward for People Taking Accident Victims to Hospital
Divesting sport is way forward
Drug peddler held; 1.15kg ganja seized in Rameswaram
DST partners Intel to incubate hardware start-ups
Election fraud allowed to take place in Muslim communities because of 'political correctness', report warns
Evolution of Katrina, Aishwarya down the years
Evolution of Katrina, Aishwarya in pics
For telcos, data war may not be a bad thing
Free Software
Here's a look at some his most memorable characters, and the warmth he brought to each of them.
Hitler’s War Is Arming ISIS
Humans are one of the rare animals to be altruistic. An ancient form of giving holds secrets about why we help one another without any promise of reward
It’s unclear whether the Nats stalwart’s struggles have more to do with bad luck or declining skills.
Jonah Hill on 'crazy' true story behind 'War Dogs'
KMT stalwarts obstructing reforms
Labour at risk of becoming the new 'nasty party', warns Unison leader
NMETC Gets Head Start on Suicide Awareness Month
Oil stocks slump, IEA warns of possible weakening of demand next year
Radio cab operators had initially sought one month’s time to modify the software, but the court refused to allow further time.
Reward for people for taking accident victims to hospital: Satyendra Jain
Reward for people for taking road accident victims to hospital
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
'Rogue One' trailer brings back Darth Vader for new 'Star Wars' film
Russia announces Black Sea war games
Russia announces war games after accusing Ukraine of terrorist plot
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South-eastern Rajasthan continued to be hit by floods as heavy rain lashed Bhilwara, Chittorgarh...
Sri Lanka to trace wartime missing
Star Wars
Swaraj meets family of Ansari, assures them all help
Telecom wars reach PMO
The Island Fox Is Back—But Saving It Meant Going to War
The politics of Mallige is limited and straightforward
The protesters have accused the state and the Centre of turning a blind eye towards the "miseries" faced by the community.
The reason why America’s F-35 would crush China’s J-20 stealth fighter in war
The reason why America’s F-35 would crush China’s J-20 stealth fighter in war
There seems to be little effort on the ground despite warning signs.
Train heist: Rlys to reward informants
Ward 187 was merged with Greater Chennai Corporation just before the Assembly elections in 2011.
Wary of Trump, GOP donors building firewall around congressional majorities
Was prepared for backlash with trailer: Ashutosh Gowariker
With no breakthrough in the train heist case, the Railways on Thursday announced suitable reward...
If you are looking to combine the modern with the traditional for a colourful festive decor, look no further than the rangoli......
Many districts are returning to traditional educators after the grandiose promises of reformers failed.
The fragrance of a tradition
Don’t take coercive action against Vedanta, says court
Tata CliQ: Dependence Sale: Men's Tshirts & Polos Under Rs. 499
Tata Steel: Then and now
Premji ranks 13th on the list with a net worth of $16 billion and Nadar comes in on the 17th spot with $11.6 billion of net worth
Premji ranks 13th on the list with a net worth of $16 billion and Nadar comes in on the 17th spot with USD 11.6 billion of net worth
95% utilisation certificates not submitted by Goa govt: CAG
Govt may get Rs 23,944 crore from clean environment cess in FY17
Govt raises demands for recovery of losses from telecom firms
Govt. relents after pressure from the united Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Govt. to honour unsung freedom fighters soon
Govt to mark permanent farmland
Govt to provide insurance to road crash victims
Increase in public grievances; over 6 lakh received so far: Govt
Karnataka govt. go give alternative site to family of m...
LeT terrorist's arrest proves Pakistan behind infiltration: Govt
NHRC issues notice to UP govt on death of infant due to delayed treatment
Odisha govt to make Aadhar Card mandatory for procurement of paddy
Ola & Uber can't charge beyond upper tariff ceiling: Delhi Govt
Policies released by govt to cut red tape this year
RBI faced pressures from govt for cutting rates: Subbarao
RBI to transfer Rs 65,876 crore surplus to govt
RBI transfers Rs 65,876 crore surplus to govt
Some suggest his candid public speeches made the govt uncomfortable about reappointing Rajan for another term
Some sugget his candid public speeches made the govt uncomfortable about reappointing Rajan for another term
‘TN govt. will resist privatisation of PSUs’
Uttarakhand HC quashes govt order on appointment of guest teachers
Escorts sees better margins from tractor, construction, railways businesses
Kenyan railway a symbol of improved prosperity
Railways committed to boost small and medium enterprises: Suresh Prabhu
The number of passengers in railways in 2012-13 was 8,421 millions, has come down to 8,151.90 millions in 2015-16
Officials from the FBI and Department of Justice met several months ago to discuss opening a public corruption case into the Clinton Foundation, according to a US official.
Ally Brueger slaying: State Police official shares 4 ways to stay safe on rural roads
A new music platform for aspiring musicians to showcase their mettle was instituted recently by C.R. Neelakandan. And a Carnatic music competition, spread over different categories, called Manodharma ...
Archaeologist Fryni Hadjichristofi knew she may have run up on something special when she noticed an oddity under a road near the site where she was excavating. She just didn't know how special.
Canadian officials released an infamous video of Toronto's late former mayor Rob Ford smoking crack to the public, three years after reports of its existence triggered a political scandal
China holding 107 deported Taiwanese fraud suspects: official
Corporation to take lessons from special drives being taken up in cities like Bengaluru
Daytime light exposure may be a promising means to combat sleep disturbances associated with evening use of electronic devices...
Deepika went down to Taipei's Ting Tan; later Bombayla lost to Alejandra Valencia of Mexico
Dwell calls its new platform an “interest network,” which is like a more tightly curated social network.
EDITORIAL: The asocial allure of ‘Pokemon Go’
Ex-ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair and other senior officials were accused of facilitating "wrongful" gain of ₹ 578 cr
For Jean Garcia, dating younger men a thing of the past
In deze gepantserde Lancia zit je veilig voor alle haters
Letters: Seeking special treatment
Lisa Haydon is enjoying her vacation in Greece. And her social media feed will certainly make you jealous. Check out her hot and awesome pics.
Milestone editions from the house of Kalki are indeed special. They come with that distinct scent of the past, which kindles nostalgia in a reader, for whom Kalki is a household name. The Platinum edi...
New law drafted to ensure domestic workers get weekly rest: official
New law drafted to ensure domestic workers get weekly rest: official
Now Ailes is gone, and some of his longtime associates are also on the way out.
Officials of the Saifabad police station nabbed three members of an inter-state attention diversion gang when they were committing offences in the city, which also led to the arrest of two more member...
Postal Pensioners’ Association has complained that officials of the Department of Posts were denying the rightful pension amount to those who retired before 2006. In a statement, its secretary D. Che...
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Prasar Bharati chairperson A Suryaprakash is learnt to have directed officials in the News Service Division (NSD) of the AIR to continue the bulletins after reports suggested that the regional news units in some of the centres were being closed.]]
Rain washes out Day 3 of St Lucia Test
Rajiv Bajaj says the ‘invincible’ association can be leveraged comfortably
Shortage of judges, inadequate infrastructure and resource constraints are perennial problems of the judiciary. However, what has led to judicial lamentation in recent times is the question whether t...
Sisters take to social media to get justice for mother
Social Humor: Top memes on Rakhi's 'Modi dress'
Thai officials uneasy about the Pokemon Go craze
The first board meeting of Chennai Smart City Limited was held on Thursday, setting the ball rolling for implementation of the proposals. Following the meeting, officials are expected to put in place...
Tribute to eminent musician
Two accused remanded in judicial custody till August 24
A promoter entity of Hero MotoCorp today divested its equity holding in the two-wheeler major by selling shares worth ₹ 1,910 crore to another promoter firm in an open market transaction. Brij Mohan ...
Patients who have been severely paralyzed for more than a decade have regained some sensation and neurological control in key muscles.
Tap water in samples from across New South Wales can contain unsafe lead levels, probably down to brass tap fittings
The slide at a Kansas water park where a boy died Sunday had been inspected and approved two months ago by an insurance company, CNN has learned.
This is the second time this week that unsafe civic infrastructure has led to a loss of life.
30 killed in Russia raids on IS Syria bastion Raqa
Alexander Mikheev: Russian Helicopters Boasts a Firm Order Portfolio of 500 Units
Annamaya compositions were discussed on an impressive note.
A Russian woman claims a Pokemon Go monster raped her as she slept
British steamship is found beneath the Russian Arctic after 139 years
Democrats openly blame Russia for recent hacks and even call it an "electronic Watergate". CNN's Jim Sciutto reports.
Dispute Between Russia and Ukraine Escalates
Google fined $6.7 million for violating competition law in Russia
Jharkhand Assembly to meet on August 17 to discuss GST
Man doodgestoken in Brusselse prostitutiewijk
Minder treinen tussen Utrecht en Amsterdam door wisselstoring
Mystery of Siberia’s ‘monster mummy’: Bizarre creature is uncovered at a Russian diamond
Mystery of Siberia’s ‘monster mummy’: Bizarre creature is uncovered at a Russian diamond mine
Russia and Turkey: An 'alliance of misfits'?
Russian watchdog imposes $6.8 million fine on Google
Russian woman finds Pokemon Go character in her bed, claims it raped her
Russia-Ukraine spar threatens to revive Crimea conflict
Russia Will Deliver Mi-35 Attack Helicopter Equipment to Peru
Ruzie tussen Rabobank en curatoren over MS Mode loopt op
Siberia's 'monster mummy' found at a Russian diamond mine
Syria: 30 killed in Russian air strikes on ISIS bastion of Raqa
Syria: 30 killed in Russian air strikes on ISIS bastion of Raqa
Tough talk between Russia, Ukraine heats up Crimea stalemate
Turkey and Russia Get Closer–and Worry the West
Turkey, Russia agree next Syrian regime should be inclusive: Turkish FM
UN wants Russia to agree 'workable humanitarian pause' in Aleppo
US athletes dismayed by Russia track and field ban
U.S. Considers Sanctions Against Russia in Response to Hacks of Democratic Groups
U.S. House Democratic leader blames Russians for 'electronic Watergate'
All Ola cabs will have auto connect WiFi: Co-founder Ankit Bhati
Apple Co-Founder Lists Carmel Valley Ranch for $45 Million
Clinton, Trump spar over his Islamic State founders claim
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Founders: Vivek Shukla, Kasturi Rangan
Huffington Post co-founder decides to leave, announces new venture
KCCI Founder’s Day today
Trump calls Obama, Clinton 'co-founders' of ISIS
Trump calls Obama, Clinton Islamic State 'co-founders,' draws rebuke
Trump Will Keep Calling Clinton the Founder of ISIS
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Tesla Founder Elon Musk
When Trump calls Obama the ‘founder of ISIS,’ he sounds like a Middle East conspiracy theorist
Akshay Kumar’s top 10 unforgettable dialogues
Akshay’s top 10 unforgettable dialogues
BJP in favour of holding dialogues with all stakeholders in Kashmir
Alphabet Inc.’s venture capital arm lost its most valuable asset
DoubleDragon ventures into hotel business
European stock markets and Wall Street ventured back into positive territory today, buoyed by upbeat news from global retailers and other corporates.
Interest groups in Bangladesh whip up frenzy over coal-fired joint venture
NASA Has Large Presence at AirVenture
She would leave the company to focus on running her new venture, health and wellness startup Thrive Global
A new wearable fitness tracker called Whoop is being used by elite athletes like Lebron James and Michael Phelps and tracks more data than ever before.
Brazilian athletes face rape threats, race insults
Kenyan coach sent home after posing as athlete and giving urine test
Simone Biles, Aly Raisman have other superstar athletes geeking out on Twitter
Tale of two cities, two athletes
Tale of two cities, two athletes Shiva and Deepika
Merger has nothing to do with fuelling the telecom business: Kumar Mangalam Birla
Merger will give capital to high-growth biz: Kumar Mangalam Birla
Nuvo merger with Grasim starts debate
Citizens honoured for fighting for clean environment
Former Arunachal CM Pul cremated with full state honours
A reform to the exchange rate formation system has made the currency more market-oriented and stabilized expectations.
China’s reform on track for success
The DEA Says No to Reforming Our Senseless Pot Laws
Yuan more market-oriented after reform
Southern Partnership Station 2016 Kicks off in 4th Fleet
IN PHOTOS: Selena Gomez sizzles up the MOA Arena for Manila leg of Revival Tour
Moeen's third test century leads England revival
Cochin Port Trust gets new Deputy Chairman
Interview with Chairman, Aditya Birla group
IT boom weaning off now, says former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair
The Board has not had a full-time chairman foralmost four years now
In the wake of the kidney racket at the Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital, the board of trustees of the Powai-based hospital on Thursday appointed consultancy firm E&Y to conduct a “stringent audit” of tr...
Additional District and Sessions Judge Kamaljit Singh Lamba today rejected the interim bail plea of former Gurdaspur SP Salwinder Singh in connection with a case of sexual harassment and corruption.
Austin James Wilkerson, a former University of Colorado student, gets two years in jail and probation for sexually assaulting a drunk classmate.
Former CM Chhagan Bhujbal's Assets Worth Rs 90 Crore Attached
Former Colorado University student Austin Wilkerson receives two years of work release and 20 years probation after being convicted of rape. Advocacy groups say the sentence is too light.
Former "Friends" star Matt LeBlanc says he still doesn't know whether he's returning for another series of "Top Gear".
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani defends GOP nominee Donald Trump's comments regarding Second Amendment supporters.
Former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky didn't testify at his trial, but will testify at the first hearing in his appeal.
‘Rape’ complaint: Bail plea of former Gurdaspur SP Salwinder Singh rejected
Income from operations boosts IRB net
Amendments to the Child Labour Act say children can work in 'family enterprises' but the definition isn't clear
Amendment to Companies Act to ease fund flow to MSMEs: FM
Cabinet approves draft amendment to Copyright Act
Trump's persistent -- and false -- accusation that Clinton would abolish the Second Amendment is renewing scrutiny of her position on gun rights.
What’s the ‘Johnson Amendment’?
Following noted architect Zaha Hadid's death, will her firm' ZHA's buildings continue to be as daring as they have been......
Investors estimate the market value of global students in the UK and the US at $80 billion a year
Investors should focus on domestic-oriented sectors: Rashesh Shah
Investors with a short-term perspective can consider selling the stock of Upper Ganges Sugar & Industries at current levels. Since recording an all-time high at ₹532 on August 2, the stock has b...
Some feel proposed deal not in favour of minority investors and others that it might accrue positives after dust settles
The retail-investor-focused equity segment's AUM has nearly doubled in two years to Rs 4.5 lakh crore at the end of July
The Sensex and Nifty closed slightly higher on Thursday after posting their worst fall in nearly seven weeks in the previous session, as continued heavy buying by foreign investors helped lift blue c...
Wall Street hits record highs as investors buy department stores

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