General Knowledge and Current Affairs Pack 2016-08-24 10:00

SIT recommendation to ban cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh under consideration: CBDT chief
Six dacoits looted passengers and injured two of them on board the Ranchi-Jainagar Express near Chandrapura station of East Central Rail Zone, railway police said today.
Six injured at Mathura railway station
Six of the nine addresses of Dawood in Pakistan, provided by India, have got an indirect confirmation from the UN
Six of the nine places cited by India as addresses of Dawood Ibrahim in Pakistan has been confirmed by a UN committee]]
Six weeks are grossly insufficient for a country to recover from the trauma of a military coup attempt, which took over 300 lives in a single blood-soaked night of violence. But then, Turkish people are known for extraordinary resilience. If…
Six women escape from Goa govt. home
Skullcandy Ink'd Wireless Review: Bluetooth Connectivity to the Rescue
Sleep allows us to reset our synapses, according to a new study by the University of Freiburg. The study offers an explanation for the activity which has long baffled scientists.
Slow e-commerce growth worries Flipkart
Slow police probe shut out Narsingh's chances: WFI chief
Smartlink ropes in Mandar Joshi to head channel business for DIGISOL portfolio
Smartphone brand OKWU to be launched in India soon
Smoke rises from the Syrian border town of Jarablus as it is pictured from the Turkish town of Karkamis, in the southeastern Gaziantep province, Turkey, August 24, 2016
Smoking, which can cause several ailments including cancer, can soon become a thing of the past if quality and diversity of vaping products continue to increase, and costs continue to fall, economists have estimated.
Smuggled gold could account for more than a third of demand this year in India
Snapdeal reveals marketing budget for this festive season
s nationwide gambling figures show that losses incurred by Australians have increased by eight percent since the 2013&ndash
Social class may influence multiple myeloma survival
Social Humor: AAP says no money, Twitter reacts
Social Humor: Best memes on cops carrying MP CM
Social media giant Facebook is testing a change in its mobile app wherein videos will automatically start with the sound turned on.
Software and analytics giant Palantir Technologies is also in negotiations to acquire the shares held by General Atlantic and Mu Sigma CEO.
Solution to Kashmir lies in India adhering to UN resolution: Syed Ali Shah Geelani
Somerset Roman villa recently excavated by researchers 'would be worth millions today'
Some water ferns can absorb large volumes of oil within a short time, because their leaves are strongly water-repellent and, at the same time, highly oil-absorbing. Researchers have found that the oil-binding capacity of the water plant results from the hairy microstructure of its leaves. It is now used as a model to further develop the new Nanofur material for the environmentally friendly cleanup of oil spills.
Sonakshi finally opens up about 'Dabangg 3'
Sonakshi finally opens up about  'Dabangg 3'
Sonam Kapoor, who has recently portrayed Neerja Bhanot in biopic 'Neerja,' feels a movie should be made on former sprint queen P.T Usha."Recently I have done a biography but yes if something good comes on women athletes that should be made. But at ...
So THAT'S why we sleep: Scientists reveal how hours of shut-eye 'resets' the brain to make room for new memories
Source of leak of sensitive Scorpene submarines data overseas, says Indian Navy
Source of submarine document leak 'from overseas' - defence ministry
South African finance minister summoned over police probe
Southeast Asian Navies Come Together for Maritime Operations Training in Singapore
Southern California has been hard hit by wildfires this summer and the spate of fires continues in the rain comprised state.
South India's first Children's Court inaugurated in Hyderabad
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff say North Korea has test-fired a ballistic missile from a submarine off its eastern coast. CNN's Will Ripley has more.
Soviet Army Surplus: Russian Defense Ministry Announces Massive Vehicle Sell-Off
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SpaceX Founder Set to Unveil Humans-to-Mars Plan in September
Spare a thought for the other athletes who worked just as hard
Sparks seem to have started flying with respect to the proposed merger of State Bank of India (SBI) with five associate banks even before negotiations between the parties could begin. In a development...
Speaking of the many utilities of cow, Swaroopanand said apart from the nutritional benefits of cow milk, its urine is used to cure deadly diseases besides various uses of its skin and bones after its death.]]
Speaking to the Tasnim News Agency, Brigadier General Hossein Rahimi said the criminal was recently apprehended by the police forces of Sistan and Baluchestan following massive and lengthy ...
Special Anand-Dakor train to clear festival rush
Special bond with Vijayawada: Sindhu
Special coverage: Inspection tour to Jiangxi
Special health awareness campaign flagged off
Special honour for Malankara society
Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials arrested 10 more associates of slain gangster Nayeem from Bhongir and Nalgonda town on Tuesday. One of the four held from Bhongir, Kathula Jangaiah was invo...
Special session of Goa Assembly to ratify GST on August 31
Special session of Odisha assembly to ratify GST Bill on Sept 1
Special teams have been formed to prevent dengue and other water-borne diseases inside the President's Estate. These teams are conducting house to house checks to stop mosquito breeding and taking immediate remedial measures, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a press release issued today.
Special Teams to Prevent Dengue in President's Estate
Speedo is the first Ryan Lochte sponsor to cut its ties with the disgraced U.S. swimmer.
Sponsors drop Lochte after Rio scandal
Sports, mainly basketball and cricket, armed InMobi founder Naveen Tewari with focus and determination to fight tough battles
Sports Ministry constitutes panel to inquire into Jaisha's allegations
Sports: Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo, host of 2020 Summer Games
Spot gold was nearly flat at $1,336.88 an ounce and US gold slipped 0.4 per cent to $1,340.70
Spot pepper prices moved up on Tuesday on tight local availability. No selling pressure was felt. Eight tonnes of pepper of the high ranges were traded on the terminal market at ₹710 a kg. In the co...
Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews won the toss and chose to bat first in the second one-day international against Australia at R. Premadasa Stadium.
Srishti Patidar, a 24-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh's Indore city, has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest drumming marathon after logging in a 31-hour session.Srishti started the drumming session on Monday at 12:30 p.m. ...
Standing desks in schools may cut obesity risk: study
Star Delta Transformers to hold AGM
Startup Data Xgen Technologies has started a paid email address service in Hindi characters or Devanagari script, and plans to roll out free registration of such IDs....
Start-up Data Xgen Technologies has started a paid email address service in Hindi or Devanagari, and plans to roll out free registration of such IDs on the lines of Gmail, Outlook and Yahoo soon.
Start-ups need to recognise the need for speed in getting products and services to the market in a competitive environment, according to PR Venketrama Raja, founder, mentor and Innovator-in-Chief, Ra...
State Bank of India announces plans to raise up to Rs 11,100 cr in AT-I capital
State Bank of India on Wednesday said its committee of directors for capital raising authorised the bank to raise up to Rs 11,100 crore Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital by way of issue of Basel III co...
State Council approved a plan to build Fujian’s island county of Pingtan into a new model of international tourism.
State councilor meets Japanese, ROK politicians
State government has declared Prakasam’...
State govt. to celebrate Narayana Guru Jayanti
State-owned refiner Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) and gas utility GAIL India Ltd will divest up to 50 per cent stake in the Rs 30,000 crore petrochemical plant which is being set up in Andhra P...
States Must Urgently Refocus on Eliminating Nuclear Arms, Keeping All Weapons of Mass Destruction from Non-State Actors, Speakers Tell Security Council
Statistics compiled by Sita, an aviation technology company, show a steadily decreasing likelihood of bags going astray
Staying at Budget Hotels in Delhi Will Now Become Cheaper
Stephen Colbert’s Ryan Lochte ‘interview’ was the one we all wanted to see
Stephen Colbert Hilariously Parodied That Ryan Lochte Interview
Steps taken by govt to reduce burden on companies
Stereo-B (pictured), part of the Stereo mission, disappeared on October 1, 2014, during a test of some of the system's functions. Scientists have spent 22 months trying to communicate with it.
Steven Hill, best known for playing District Attorney Adam Schiff on NBC's "Law & Order," has died, his son Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Hill confirmed to CNN. He was 94.
Steven Hill, who starred for years as District Attorney Adam Schiff on "Law & Order", has died He was 94.
Steve Wozniak said a lot of customers will be frustrated if Apple removes the headphone jack - and claimed wireless headphone simply aren't good enough.
Still dependent on crutches from his childhood battle with polio, 39-year-old Gautam Lewis, who was adopted by a British nuclear physicist from the Missionaries of Charity here, is now not only a commercial pilot himself but also runs a training school for disabled pilots in London. Image courtesy: facebook
Still dependent on crutches from his childhood battle with polio, 39-year-old Gautam Lewis, who was adopted by a British nuclear physicist from the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, is now not only a commercial pilot himself but also runs a training school for disabled pilots in London.
St. Juliens Annex Celebrates Significant Environmental Milestone
Stock markets ended negatively with investors adopting cautious stance after appointment of Urjit Patel, who is unlikely to cut rates
Stopping the explosive spread of Zika virus -- which can lead to birth defects in babies born to infected mothers -- depends on genetic insights gleaned through new tools and models. Researchers recently cloned an epidemic strain of the virus, creating a model that can help biologists develop and test strategies for stopping the pandemic.
Stressing the need for a 48-hour pause to the fighting in the Syrian city of Aleppo, the United Nations humanitarian chief today urged the United States and Russia to rapidly reach agreement on the security guarantees and operational modalities for a ceasefire there so aid workers can deliver life-saving assistance to those in desperate need.
Strides Shasun gained 0.98% to Rs 966.95 at 14:25 IST on BSE after the company announced that it has received approval from the United States Food & Drug Administration for Ranitidine Tablets.
Strides Shasun today said it has received an approval from the US health regulator for Ranitidine tablets used for treating intestinal and stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Strides Shasun today said it has received an approval from the US health regulator for Ranitidine tablets used for treating intestinal and stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease.In a BSE ...
Strong 6.2 quake hits central Italy: USGS. (AFP)
Strong earthquake rocks central Italy, at least 23 reported dead
Strong earthquake rocks central Italy, at least 37 reported dead
Strong earthquake rocks central Italy, at least 38 reported dead
Strong quake rattles central Italy, at least 18 dead
Strong quake rocks central Italy, at least 23 reported dead
Strong quake rocks central Italy, at least 37 reported dead
Struggling to concentrate? Breathe through your NOSE: Expert reveals how the technique can help conditions from headaches to nausea
Struggling to shed those extra kilos in your kids? Standing desks in schools may prove beneficial as it cuts down on sedentary time in classrooms as well as help reduce body mass index (BMI) -- a key indicator of obesity -- by an average of 5.24 ...
STS-125 would also see an increase in the concentration of MMOD, due to the region of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Atlantis flew in for the majority of her mission.
Students in a second-grade class in Texas are catching a break on homework. They won't get any -- all year long.
Study finds changes to retirement savings system may exacerbate economic inequality
Study reveals surprising role of haze in the warming of Chinese cities
Stupid of the Day: Australian Politician Has a Problem with Indian-Style Toilets
Subir Roy: Ending rail Budget only the first step
Success rate depends on location, design and land costs
Such cases were filed even for reports about the Chief Minister’s health condition, says Bench.
Such strikes were observed on a large amount of Space Shuttle missions, especially late into the mission when the orbiter had undocked from the protection of the ISS and was preparing to head home.
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Sudan says it has South Sudan’s former rebel leader who fled
Sudha tested positive for H1N1 after Rio return
Sugar prices declined by ₹5-10 at Vashi on Tuesday, as producers sold the commodity ₹10-20 lower amid a sharp drop in futures prices. Naka rates were steady. Arrivals at Vashi were 61-62 truckloads ...
Suggesting a link between lack of sleep and increased risk of breast cancer, a new study has found that melatonin, a hormone produced in the human brain at night to regulate sleep cycles, appears to suppress the growth of these tumours.
Sunderland struggling to match rivals financially - Moyes
Super Mario: A Look at What Makes the Iconic Game Character a Global Appeal
Surprise discovery in the blink of an eye
Survivors of Brothers Home, a South Korean housing project, tell harrowing tales of beatings, abuse, and killings during the 1980s. CNN's Paula Hancocks reports.
Sushma Swaraj asks Indian workers in Saudi to return by Sep 25 or make own arrangements
Sushma Swaraj goes to bat for politician
Sutherland disappointed with Australia's dismal show in SL
Swara Bhaskar to appear in web series
SWIFT – A Transformative Approach towards Ease of Doing Business
SYDNEY, Australia - Australia’s nationwide gambling figures show that losses incurred by Australians have increased by eight percent since the 2013–14 financial year. The country lost ...
Syrian Deputy Prime Minister Wahid al-Muallem visited India in January this year during which he sought India's economic and political support.
Syrian military forces and Kurdish fighters have agreed to a ceasefire in the northeastern Syrian city of Hasaka, according to Syrian state media and a London-based monitoring organization.
Syria's Deir ez-Zor Receives Over 20 Tonnes of Relief Aid From Russia
Syria's White Helmets have saved thousands. The group's daily missions — running toward the sites of attacks as others flee — are among the most dangerous in the world.
Tableau Hires New Chief Executive
Taipei deputy mayor touts city's democracy at forum with Shanghai
Taipei-Shanghai forum chance to break cross-strait impasse: mayor
Taiwan at 2016 Olympic Games in Rio (1)
'Taiwan at Rio 2016'
Taiwan at Rio 2016
Taiwan launches fraud-fighting unit
Taiwan police grapple for control of Pokemon swarms
Taiwan still pushing Japan on comfort women issue: foreign ministry
Taiwan vice president to visit Vatican as it eyes better China ties
Taj's Kashmir hotel bookings hit by unrest
Take a look at 51 amazing Olympic photos from August 15 through August 21.
Take that, Pokemon! From Donkey Kong to stealing the show at the Rio Olympics - the rise of Nintendo's Super Mario
Take that, Pokemon! The rise of Nintendo's Super Mario
Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his reference to Balochistan in Independence Day speech, Shiv Sena...
Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his reference to Balochistan in Independence Day speech, Shiv Sena today sought to know if he will send the Army to save the Baloch leaders who have been charged with sedition for backing his ...
Taking on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa over the defamation case filed against her government, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said she must face criticism being a public figure, adding defamation cannot be slapped all the time.The apex ...
Taliban forces consolidate gains around Kunduz
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Talks on for Mauritius-like tax treaty with Singapore
Tamil film director Chandrasekar hospitalised
Tamil film director S.A. Chandrasekar hospitalised
Tamil Nadu has the highest number of broadband internet subscribers in the country. As on March 31 this year, of the total 149.75 million broadband users in the country, 14.89 million were in Tamil Nadu, figures released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) show.
Tang Prize banquet to flaunt authentic Taiwanese cuisine
Tanks move along the Republic Day Parade route in New Delhi, India
Taraji P. Henson Is Launching a Makeup Collaboration With MAC Cosmetics
Tata Global Beverages (TGB) may “restructure” China operations, the company Chairman, Cyrus P Mistry, said here on Tuesday.According to him, there are challenges in operations of the Chinese joint ven...
Tata Global may restructure China operations
Tata hikes prices of Tiago by Rs 6,000
Tata Power Company gains as generation capacity rises in Q1
Tata Power Company rose 2.07% to Rs 76.30 at 14:53 IST on BSE after the company said that its generation capacity increased by close to 9% in Q1 June 2016 over Q1 June 2015.
Tata Power, country's largest private power producer, today said its overall generation capacity in the June quarter this fiscal rose by nearly 9 per cent, driven by enhanced focus on renewable energy space.
Tata Power generation capacity up 9% in June qtr
Tata Power net dives 76% in June quarter
Tata Power on Tuesday reported a 76 per cent decline in net profit for the quarter June 30, due to the impact of one-off items and adjustments to new Indian Accounting Standards. The company reported ...
Tata Steel has commenced exports of Tata Ferroshots, a granulated pig iron product, from its plant at Kalinganagar in Jajpur district of Odisha.
Tata Steel's new Kalinganagar product sails to South East Asia
Tata Steel starts exports of Ferroshots from Kalinganagar
Tax increase for oil products looms
T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan: Launch my ire
TCS IT Wiz 2016 - India’s largest technology quiz for schools will be held in Visakhapatnam on September 14.There is no entry fee. School students studying in class 8-12 are eligible to participate i...
Tea exports jump 14% in June quarter
Team sports is the best for bonding, believes InMobi founder Naveen Tewari
Tech, housing help lift Wall St. as investors await Fed
Technology: Now, you can text and drive
Tehran renames street near Saudi Embassy for executed cleric
Telangana Aarogyasri Trust bags FICCI award
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao had last week said that draft notification will be issued for creation of 17 new districts on August 22.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao today met Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao at Raj Bhavan here, a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said.
Telangana Govt to start industrial health clinics
Telecom is one of the most leveraged sectors as the companies have been heavily investing in capex towards network expansion and spectrum buys.
Telly ville hottie Karan Kundra feels that his latest music video 'Do Chaar Din' with 'Calendar Girls' actress Ruhi Singh is kind of a show-reel for his future big projects.During the music video launch event yesterday, the actor told media, "It is ...
Temperatures dropped during March 2015 solar eclipse: Research
Tensions between NATO and Russia have reached their worst level following Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea
Tensions had flared across the Syria-Turkey border on Tuesday, with Turkish forces pounding jihadists with artillery strikes
Teodoro built for PBA but still lacking defense, says Meneses
Terming his India visit as "successful", Nepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bimlendra Nidhi today said all...
Terms the Government Order as grossly undemocratic
Terremoto Centro Italia, le testimonianze: “Voci da sotto le macerie”, “Non so come facciamo ad essere vivi”
Tesla boosts its batteries and reveals new 'ludicrous mode' that can go from 0-60mph in just 2.5 seconds - making it the world's fastest production car
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday that the company planned to make a product announcement later today, causing shares in the firm to spike.
Tesla Motors announced it will sell a battery capable of taking an electric car 315 miles on a charge, the first time an auto maker is providing that much electric range in a vehicle, the company said.
Tesla Packs More Energy Into Its Electric Car Batteries
Tesla teases mysterious new product: Elon Musk reveals firm to 'make product announcement' today - but won't say what it is
Test cricket must ensure that an already diminishing audience is not further diminished because of administrative apathy
Tests on people’s brains after a night of disruption suggest that sleep is important for clearing space for forming new memories
Tests on people’s brains after a night of disruption suggest that sleep is important for clearing space for forming new memories
Thailand: After a decade of political turmoil, the electorate values, the forced stability the military has imposed far more than democracy and freedom of speech.
Thai military court rejects torture allegation in shrine bomb trial
Thai soldiers inspect the scene of a car bomb blast outside a hotel in the southern province of Pattani
That’s up from 5 cr, but the taxman wants broader base
The 144th birth anniversary of combined AP’s first Chief Minister 'Andhra Kesari' Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was celebrated on Tuesday all over the district.
The 15th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise commenced at the Republic of Singapore Navy's Multinational Operations and Exercises Centre (MOEC) Aug 22.
The 21 students were slapped with varied punishments ranging from rustication, hostel debarment to financial penalty
The 2-year-old Nebraska boy killed by an alligator at a Walt Disney World hotel in June died after a series of events that would have been difficult to prevent, according to a report that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released Monday.
The 302ft-long Airlander 10 (pictured) - part plane, part helicopter, part airship - loomed overhead at Cardington airfield in Bedfordshire as the sun started to set on this evening.
The 30-share Sensex after a higher opening at 28,012.56, quickly slipped into the negative zone as profit-booking emerged and touched a low of 27,854.43.
The 43-yr-old PhD engineer will now pitch idea to town planners, goal is to take train system into residential areas.
The 74th anniversary of Quit India Movement, which was launched by the father of nation, Mahatma Gandhi, was observed at Kadalaiyur near Kovilpatti on Monday. The contributions of freedom fighters wer...
The Academy of Military Science of the Chinese PLA officially published on Wednesday the Strategic Review 2015, the third report of this kind after those published in 2013 and 2014.
The accused have been identified as Bhure, 19, Amir, 21, and Bhim Sen, 19, police said.]]
The actor cements his place in the big league with Rustom, while Hrithik Roshan is on the verge of a write-off with Mohenjo Daro.
The actor-turned-writer’s first book is now a bestseller.
The AIADMK government had filed 131 defamation cases against various persons for criticising its policies
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) recently celebrated "Library Week" at its corporate headquarters, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, in New Delhi.The event was inaugurated by organizing a lecture by famous Hindi writer Narendra Kohli in presence of senior ...
The Akashvani Maitree channel for Bengali listeners and its website would provide a platform for blending content both from India and Bangladesh.
spending by the government.
Thousands of Indian workers have lost their jobs due to slowdown in Saudi economy, triggered by low oil prices and cut in spending by the government.]]
Thousands of Malaysians went to The National Zoo in Kuala Lumpur to help celebrate the birthdays of mother and daughter giant pandas on loan from China.
Three of nine addresses of Dawood Ibrahim in Pakistan found incorrect: United Nations
Three persons were sentenced to life imprisonment in an eight-year-old murder case by a local court.
Three things need Patel's attention: cleaning up bank balance sheets, evaluating robustness of CPI and pushing for digitisation in financial services
Tiger numbers increasing in India but here is why the big cat is still cornered
Tigran Martirosyan may claim 2008 Olympics silver amid doping scandal
Tikona Digital among 7 FDI proposals cleared; 7 plans deferred
Tim Cook- 5 years in key metrics
Tim Tebow wants to play baseball. This won’t end well.
Tiny Robots Jump Like Locusts
TISS students miffed at national anthem fiat
Tobacco farmers have appealed to the Centre to allow them to take part in the upcoming Framework Convention on Tobacco Control’s (FCTC) Conference of Parties (COP7) meeting, scheduled to be held in In...
Tobacco farmers have appealed to the Union Government to allow them to take part in the upcoming Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Conference of Parties (COP7) Meeting scheduled to be he...
Today's Pick: Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (English) by Lavanya Prabhakaran
Today's Pick (Tamil): Dewan Housing Finance Corporation
To decide whether to go for direct negotiations or to adopt normal land acquisition proceedings
To deliver innovative communication and payment experience for Insurers
To escape gangs and poverty, Central American children making risky journey to US &#8211 UNICEF
to implicate Azerbaijan Popular Front Party (AHCP) Chairman Ali Kerimli in an alleged plot by Islamic extremists to incite mass disturbances with a ...
To improve connectivity, Govt to set up 50 regional airports in 3 years
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is preparing for a strenuous workout with the next Summer Olympics headed her way.The practice started when she received the Olympic flag Sunday in the official handover ce...
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike, right, and Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro stand by IOC...
Tokyo's plans for the 2020 Olympics have already been hit by scandal and cost overruns. And experts doubt the event will help Japan's stagnating economy.
Too much manganese early in development causes lasting attention deficits and other impairments in rats. Studies of children and adolescents have associated excess manganese in the diet with attention deficits, but confounding factors in those studies have made it impossible to show a cause and effect relationship. The new study is the first to establish a causal link between exposure to elevated manganese in the diet and attentional dysfunction in an animal model.
Top 10 honeymoon destinations in India
Top 4 most preferred localities in Pune
Top auto-parts suppliers Delphi Automotive and Mobileye are joining forces to develop a fully autonomous-driving system that car makers could begin placing in their vehicles beginning in 2019.
To promote innovation and giving a boost to state economies
Tourist visits to the French capital plunged in the first half of the year, as terror attacks, floods and strikes took a toll on one of the world’s most popular destinations.
To win a medal for India was my biggest dream: Sakshi Malik
Tracee Ellis Ross is looking forward to the day that there is no longer discussion about diversity in Hollywood.
Tracking a launch date of November 4, the spacecraft will be unpacked from its transporter container on Tuesday before entering a pre-launch processing flow at Astrotech Space Operations facility in Titusville, Florida.
Trade protections (to local industry) are acceptable if they are for a short term or are temporary in nature, Naushad Forbes, President, Confederation of Indian Industry, said here on Tuesday.
Traditional pastimes such as pallankuzhi and pambaram are making a comeback with initiatives such as Kreeda and Pachisi, writes NAVEENA VIJAYAN
Traditional TV ratings for the Rio Olympics fell from four years ago, particularly among young viewers, but NBCUniversal has maintained those ratings only tell part of the story, since this year’s event also aired on cable networks in primetime and all content was available to stream live.
Transco to opt for PPP mode for developing projects
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) during youth is associated with elevated risks of impaired adult functioning, according to a longitudinal study. The study demonstrates that children and adolescents experiencing even milder forms of TBI (including concussion) may have reduced longevity and significant psychosocial problems in adulthood.
Travis Head eyes Test call-up for India tour
Treat for connoisseurs at Art Bengaluru" border
Trees die an unnatural death at CHR
Trouble may be brewing at Intex, 200 employees quit
Trump’s misleading claim that 58 percent of black youths are unemployed
Trump aide compares Clinton’s relationship with the truth to Bill Clinton’s relationship with women
Trump called for the foundation to be shut down and for a special prosecutor to be named to investigate it.
Trump, in answer to police chiefs, says there is ‘no noticeable partnership’ between feds and local police
Trump Revealed: An American Journey of Ambition, Ego, Money, and Power
Trump Signals 'Softening' of Immigration Position
“Tsai tendered his resignation voluntarily to avoid further complications in
Turkey's Erdogan says US has ''no excuse'' to keep coup suspect Gulen
Turkey and U.S.-backed forces take on Islamic State border town in Syria
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Turkey has launched a military operation against ISIS in the north of Syria, Turkish state media has reported.
Turkey in cross-border operation to free IS-held Syrian town
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Turkey launches anti-IS operation in Syria
Turkey Launches Artillery Barrage on Northern Syria
Turkey launches operation to drive IS out of Syria border town
Turkey launches operation to free IS-held Syrian town
Turkey operations against Islamic State, Kurdish PYD to secure border, Erdogan says
Turkey requests extradition of Fethullah Gülen but not for coup attempt, says US
Turkey's army backed by international coalition air strikes today launched an operation involving fighter jets and elite ground troops to drive Islamic State jihadists out of a key Syrian border town.
Turkey sends tanks, forces into Syria to free Jarablus from Islamic State
Turkey sends tanks into Syria to push back Isil from the border
Turkey's Erdogan says U.S. has 'no excuse' to keep coup suspect Gulen
Turkey’s migrant deal with Europe may collapse under post-coup-attempt crackdown
Turkey's military bombarded ISIS targets in northern Syria for the second consecutive day Tuesday after mortars from Syria struck two Turkish border towns, a senior Turkish official and state media reported.
Turkey's military launched an operation before dawn Wednesday to clear a Syrian border town from Islamic State militants, and the country's state-run news agency said Turkish tanks had crossed into Syria as part of the offensive
Turkey strikes Islamic State as Syria border tensions flare
Turkey targets Gulen-inspired projects around the world
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Turkey Urges Syrian Kurdish Forces to Move East of Euphrates
Turkey warms up to Russia and Iran in a bid to exit before a total rout of its proxies in Syria
Turkey wedding attack: Officials backtrack on child bomber claim
Turkey wedding attack: Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said authorities didn't know if the perpetrator was a "child or a grown-up.''
Turkey withdraws ambassador to Austria amid diplomatic spat
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Turkish and American military forces launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria against Islamic State fighters early Wednesday as they try to sever the extremist group’s vital supply routes.
Turkish and American military forces launched a major offensive in northwestern Syria against Islamic State militants, as they try to sever the extremist group’s vital supply routes.
Turkish army tanks take position near the Syrian border
Turkish forces and US-led coalition warplanes on Wednesday launched an operation in the Jarablus region of north Syria, the media reported.
Turkish military sources said a ground incursion has yet to start, but a group of Turkish special forces had entered Syria while Turkish and US led coalition jets hit four Islamic State targets and Turkish artillery struck more than 60 targets.
Turkish military, US led coalition launch major operation in northern Syria
Turkish military, U.S.-led coalition launch operation to sweep IS from Syria town
Turkish military, U.S.-led coalition launch operation to sweep Islamic State from Syria town
Turkish military, US-led team launch operation to sweep IS from Syria town
Turkish soldiers on a tank sit opposite the Syrian town of Ain al-Arab, known as Kobane by the Kurds, at the Turkish-Syrian border in the southeastern Turkish village of Mursitpinar, Sanliurfa province (File)
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Turkish Strikes in Syria 'Massively Complicate' Ankara's Relations With US
Turkish tanks cross into Syria to join U.S.-backed forces in fight against Islamic State
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Turkish tanks enter key Syrian border town to free it from Islamic State jihadists
Turkish troops working under the auspices of the US-led coalition against ISIS have launched an offensive against the jihadist group in the north of Syria.
TV couple Mayank Gandhi, Hunar Hale are tying the knot in next 3 days
TV star Tyra Banks will teach a course called "Project You: Building and Extending your Personal Brand", at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Twice a year, a normally deserted border checkpoint high on the Tibetan plateau throngs with activity as traders from Nepal flock to do business with their giant northern neighbour China.
Twin blasts killed one person and injured 30 more at a Thai town in the country's Deep South, less than two weeks after a similar string of bombings in the country. The explosions occurred in Pattani, a popular vacation destination
Twisted tall buildings are becoming incresingly popular, with 15 spiraling skyscrapers now gracing the world's skies and a further 13 under construction.
Twitter unveils new 'tent' emoji ahead of launch of new Great British Bake Off series
Two-day SAARC Finance Ministers’ Conference begins in Islamabad
Two CMs sign agreement by resolving the old water disputes
Two Earthquakes in Assam, No Report of Damage
Two earthquakes measuring 3.1 and 5.5 on the Richter scale shook Assam on Tuesday, forcing people to rush out of their houses in panic.
Two fresh petitions were filed today in the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Court order upholding the ban on beef imposed by Maharashtra government through an enactment.]]
Two Indian-American women have been selected for the prestigious White House Fellow programme that offers first-hand experience of working at the highest levels of the US federal government.]]
Two Indian-American women named White House fellows
Two newborns die at govt health center, relatives protest
Two newborns died at a government primary health center here in Shahpur, triggering protest by family members who alleged negligence by health staff.
Two persons including a history-sheeter were murdered in separate incidents in the district on Tuesday. Police said R. Balan (35), an alcoholic from Ambasasmudram, was facing several cases and had be...
Two Pushkaram pilgrims died on the spot and six were injured in a road accident on the National Highway near the Benz Circle in the city on Tuesday. The victims were identified as S. Harshavardhan, 13...
Two suspicious men spotted by school boy; search operation on
Two years after being auctioned for $4.25 million, waterfront estate in Annapolis heads to the block again
'Typhoon Lionrock'
Typhoon Lionrock
Typhoon Lionrock unlikely to affect Taiwan: CWB
Typhoon Lionrock unlikely to affect Taiwan: CWB
Typhoon Mindulle is roaring over Tokyo after making landfall earlier Monday, one of two storms which have lashed Japan over the past two days, killing one person and injuring 11. A third typhoon is predicted for later this week.
UAAP Season 79 opener to showcase Thomasian culture
Uber said to tell backers it won't pay above $2 billion for Lyft
UCWeb Inc., an Alibaba Mobile Business Group Company, has announced the launch of a new UC Browser and also a strategic partnership with Colors TV. UC Browser is one of the leading mobile browser ...
Udupi all geared up for Janmashtami celebrations
UK-based family office 3 Associates, whose $1.3 billion offer for Sahara's three prized overseas hotels was rejected by the group in July, has reportedly reduced the offer amount.]]
U.K. export orders get a boost as pound falls post Brexit
UK Labour Party Leadership Candidate Vows to Block Brexit in Parliament
Ukraine's Poroshenko strikes martial tone on independence day
Ukrainian conflict needs urgent redressal: Russia, Germany and France
UK scientists in £7m hunt for early Alzheimer's test
UK scientists in £7m hunt for early Alzheimer's test: Study aims to diagnose disease before it does irreparable damage to the brain
UK technology group keen to collaborate with Indian start-ups
UK weather: Met Office issues series of heatwave warnings for midweek sizzler - but will it be hot for Bank Holiday?
ULA Atlas V launches with AEHF-3 satellite
ULA Atlas V succesfully deploys new GPS satellite
Uma Maheshwari case: Life term for accused confirmed
Unacademy bags $1 mn in funding from Flipkart, Paytm founders and others
UN appoints independent investigator over South Sudan violence
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UN chief urges all to build on sustainable development effects of 2016 Olympic Games
UN confirms India's claim of Dawood Ibrahim's presence in Pakistan
Under current structure, there are 3,157 village development committees and 217 municipalities
Under the new law, only legally married Indian couple can have children through altruistic surrogacy
UNESCO Director-General welcomes opening of trial on the destruction of heritage in Timbuktu
Unfortunately, the British got wind of the plans of revolutionaries and they launched massive operation to apprehend the rebels. Several Gadarites were arrested at the Ports itself. This did not stop Kartar Singh from planning ahead and he went about preparing the base for the revolution in Punjab. He focussed on mobilising Indian soldiers in the British Army to join the movement, especially cantonments of Meerut, Agra, Benares, Allahabad, Ambala, Lahore and Rawalpindi and simultaneously set up a small scale arms manufacturing unit in Ludhiana.
UN health agency’s African member States adopt new malaria framework
UN health agency’s African member States adopt new malaria framework
Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Arun Jaitley directed his officials to take “immediate action” for implementing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 to simplifythe existing fram...
Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley to inaugurate the Conference on International Arbitration in BRICS: Challenges, Opportunities and Road ahead" on August 27, 2016 in the national capital; Confe
Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley to inaugurate the Conference on International Arbitration in BRICS: Challenges, Opportunities and Road ahead” on August 27, 2016 in the national capital; Conference to discuss Arbitration and Dispute ...
Union Government recognises District Collector Neetu Prasad’s work; invites her for Swachh Bharath Champions’ Meet
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will be visiting the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, and the National Panthers Party (NPP) said it is hopeful about the emergence of a meaningful and positive outcome.NPP leader Harshdev Singh told ANI that it is good ...
Union Home Ministry directs raising the Force considering vulnerability of the districts to calamities
Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar's remarks on how the British dealt with icons of Indian freedom struggle touched off a controversy on Tuesday, forcing him to issue a clari...
Union Minister Ananth Kumar flays Digvijay for supporting Amnesty
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Venkaiah Naidu felicitated Olympics Silver medal winning shuttler PV Sindhu in Vijayawada on Tuesday.
Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi is facing flak for her empathy towards dogs and a Kerala businessman on Wednesday even sought legal action against her, after a dog attack killed a 65-year-old woman in Kerala recently.
Union Minister Smriti Irani visited Veera Soudha during the launch of Tiranga Yatra as part of the 70th Independence Day celebration at Gowuribidanur Thaluk, Chikkaballapur District of Karnataka on Tu...
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appointed Major General (retired) Patrick Cammaert of the Netherlands to lead an independent special investigation into the violence in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, in July 2016, and the response of the UN mission in the country (UNMISS).
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today appointed Major General (retired) Patrick Cammaert of the Netherlands to lead an independent special investigation into the violence in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, in July 2016, and the response of the UN mission in the country (UNMISS).
Unnamed US officials say that Russian hackers are targeting news organizations as part of a broader series of hacks that have also focused on Democratic Party organizations.
UN panel confirms six addresses of Dawood Ibrahim in Pakistan
UN rights chief 'deeply dismayed' at execution of 36 people in Iraq
UN rights chief &#39deeply dismayed&#39 at execution of 36 people in Iraq
UP: Flood Forces People to Wait for Hours to Cremate Loved Ones
UPSC may soon revise the age criteria for the civil services entrance examinations
Urals trucks produced at the Ural Automotive Plant in the city of Miass
Uriyadi festival will be held in all temples, especially Sree Krishna Temples, under the ambit of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) as part of the Sree Krishna Jayanthi celebrations on Wednesday.TDB...
Urjit Patel competent economist: Arun Jaitley
Uruguay's footballers could go on strike ahead of the national team's upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Paraguay, according to reports in the local media.
US' security assistance to Pakistan falls by 73 per cent since 2011
US Army Selects ATEC HPW3000 Engine to Power Black Hawk and Apache Helicopters
US asks India, Pakistan to sign, ratify CTBT
U.S.-backed Turkish forces enter Syria to take on Islamic State
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US Backs Amnesty India, Says Freedom of Expression Should be Protected
US Considers Supporting Turkish-Backed Rebels on Syrian Border to Fight Daesh
US Counties Risk Exposure to Pollution from Wildfires
US criticises Pakistan for crackdown on MQM leaders
US criticises Pakistan for crackdown on Muttahida Quami Movement leaders
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U.S. economy's biggest problem now: the smartphone?
US gold slipped 0.3 per cent to $1,342.60 an ounce
U.S. Joins Turkish Forces to Launch Push Against Islamic State
U.S. lawmakers demand investigation of $100 price hike of lifesaving EpiPens
US military condemns North Korea missile launch 'provocation'
US no one to interfere in Amnesty issue in India, says JD (U)
US Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman was asked on a date by Oakland Raiders tight end Colton Underwood during an interview.
US prisons have seen a change in trend with instant noodles replacing cigarettes as the most popular commodity there, a new study shows.
US receives Turkey's formal extradition request for cleric Gulen
US retailer Target has already stopped deal for supply of bed linen by top exporter
U.S. says imposes sanctions on warlord Joseph Kony's sons
US Secretary of State John Kerry commits to more military aid to Nigeria
US security aid to Pakistan down 73% since 2011
US' security assistance to Pak falls by 73 pc since 2011
U.S.’ security assistance to Pakistan falls by 73 per cent since 2011
USS Fort Worth Departs Singapore for San Diego
U.S. Soldier Killed During Anti-Taliban Operation Near Lashkar Gah
US soldier killed in Afghanistan anti-Taliban operation
US soldier killed in anti-Taliban battle in Afghanistan
US soldier killed in southern Afghanistan
US state department has said that the right to express any opinion freely has to be protected.]]
US stocks rose modestly on Tuesday, as gains in the tech sector helped buoy the Nasdaq to a record intraday high and solid housing market data provided more evidence the economy may be picking up mom...
U.S., Turkey Launch Offensive Against Islamic State in Syria
US Vice President Joe Biden promised unwavering commitment to NATO's collective defence today as he sought to reassure Baltic allies spooked by a resurgent Russia and White House hopeful Donald Trump. "Let there be no doubt ,America's Article 5 commitment is rock solid and unwavering," Biden said, referring to a cornerstone of NATO that an attack on one member state is considered an attack on all.]]
US vouches for the importance of public assembly in a democracy and freedom of speech, as long as it's peaceful.
Uttar Pradesh has sanctioned Rs 8.53 crore in the current fiscal for road safety, an official said on Wednesday.
Vadim Lavrusik, the former product manager of Facebook Live, has co-founded Alively, an app meant for users who want to share live videos with a handful of people rather than their entire social network.
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Very low transmission of HIV within couples receiving both ART, PrEP
Vice-premier meets winners of Special Book Award
Vice President Greets People on Janmashtami
Vice President Joe Biden reaffirmed the Obama administration's "ironclad" commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization during a visit to Latvia Tuesday, dismissing Donald Trump's disparaging statements about the alliance.
Vietnam has banned players of the game Pokemon Go from the offices of its government and ruling Communist Party, besides defense locations, as thousands of its citizens get swept up in the frenzy to capture virtual cartoon characters.
Vietnam jails 2 activists for anti-government propaganda
Vijayawada accords rousing reception to Sindhu
Vijay Solvex to hold board meeting
V K Krishna Menon – A Votary of Poorna Swaraj
Volumes jump at Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company counter
Voters Are Seldom Swayed by Local Campaign Stops
Voynich to create clones of 'world's most mysterious book' to help experts break its code
V P Singh Badnore takes oath as the new Punjab Governor and also as Administrator of Chandigarh Administration. Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice S J Vazifdar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Badnore at Punjab Raj Bhawan.
VUDA launches drive against unauthorised layouts
'Waarrior Savitri' stirs up controversy
Walmart reviewing cotton certification records of Welspun
Wal-Mart Stores Inc, the world’s largest retailer, is reviewing supplier Welspun India Ltd’s cotton certification records after Target Corp terminated business with the Indian manufacturer over cheaper bedsheets being passed off as premium Egyptian cotton.
Warbler genomes look to be 99.97 percent alike
Warehousing infrastructure and its ancillary services play a critical role in delivery mechanism of commodity derivatives market
War of words in Assembly over liquor revenue
Washington, Aug 24 (IANS) The Pentagon announced on Tuesday that a US soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the second US military casualty in Afghanistan in 2016. The ...
Washington D C, Aug.24 (ANI): Even as India's Home Minister Rajnath Singh began a significant two-day visit of the Kashmir Valley from Wednesday, accompanied by a delegation of senior ministry officials, where he will take stock of the situation in ...
Washington researchers found divorce rates consistently peaked in March and August, the periods following winter and summer holidays.
Washington state declares emergency due to wildfires
WASHINGTON, U.S. – Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has postponed his immigration policy speech indefinitely, and questions have arisen as to how Trump will “round ...
Watch Dance Sensation Parri$ Get ‘Nasty’ in Her Debut Music Video
WATCH: Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo for 2020 Games
Watch: Russian cat adopts baby monkey as its own
Waterlogging in Sec 7, Dwarka
Water project for Sabarimala gets nod from Wild Life Board
Water reservoirs provide relief during short periods of drought. They can, however, make a society even more vulnerable to major catastrophes, if the population keeps growing without changing their habits. New models suggest that this could have caused the demise of the Maya civilization.
Water reservoirs that served the Mayans well in periods of drought may have made their society more vulnerable during prolonged dry spells and ultimately led to their rapid decline.
Watson, a powerful computing platform, can ingest millions of pages of research papers and patient records in a jiffy.
WBSEDCL gets nod to raise power tariff by 23 paise
WCNS Clothing gets ₹925 cr Global private equity firm TA Associates has invested ₹925 crore ($140 million) for a minority stake in Delhi-based TCNS Clothing. The investment marked a full exit for Matr...
We all know that a brush with poison ivy leaves us with an itchy painful rash. Now researchers have discovered the molecular cause of this irritation. The finding brings us a step closer to designing agents to block this mechanism and sheds light on other serious skin conditions, such as psoriasis.
We are exporting a product in which we have used components imported under advance authorisation and also duty-paid imported materials and indigenously manufactured components. Can we claim drawback on complete exported products or on only the ...
We asked our social media followers to share their photos and insights on Japan's capital. Here are a few of our favorites
Weightlifting - Three Chinese 2008 Olympic champions test positive
We Indians love writing about the issues that our athletes face and the steps they should take to enhance their performance at the Olympics (“Miles to go before we reap”, August 23). Then we go to b...
Welspun faces Walmart review after Target pulls sheets
Welspun India declines 20% for second session
Welspun India extends fall, tanks 10%
Welspun India extends losses on fallout of cheap cotton supply controversy
Welspun India extends losses; tanks over 40% in three days
Welspun India was locked at 10% lower circuit at Rs 59.30 at 11:10 IST on BSE after reports that Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reviewing company's cotton certification records.
Wendy Sherman: The world can’t believe Donald Trump
‘We run toward the screams’: Meet the Aleppo rescue team that saved 5-year-old Omran
West Bengal BJP unit criticises Mamata for attack on PM Modi, Centre
‘We won’t do customer acquisitions at a loss’
What China’s Black Monday Teaches Investors One Year Later
What dictates marital status in India
What Facebook REALLY knows about you: Firm reveals the 98 pieces of data it uses to target ads - and how you can see them
What Indian consumers prefer most while buying a car
What IT bigwigs said about Azim Premji's incredible 50 year innings
What led to four major sponsors dropping one of the world's most decorated Olympic swimmers?
What Rio means for NBC and the future of its Olympics coverage
What the well-dressed Iceman was wearing 5,300 years ago: Scientists reveal Oetzi sported sheep and goatskin coat and a luxurious bear-fur hat
When a Massachusetts couple returned from vacation last week, they noticed a rainbow flag had been taken and their house had been egged.
When architectural design met gaming and virtual reality, it led to a heady ride for Gautam and Tithi Tewari
When Carrier announced it was moving more than 1000 jobs to Mexico earlier this year, presidential candidate Donald Trump attacked the company and defended workers at the plant. But Trump's message failed on two counts: it didn't gain the labor union's support and it ignores the complexities of globalization.
When he was 19, Mubin Shaikh, believed that “you could change the world overnight, and you could do it through violence.”
When Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin Turned Into A Journalist
When not under debris or garbage, it is used to park vehicles or house electrical transformers
When Ranbir Kapoor was told to ‘Get Lost’
When Ranbir was told to ‘Get Lost’
When Rita McMahon found a half-dead goose on the side of a street in New York City, she quickly discovered that there was nowhere in the area to bring injured or sick wildlife. So McMahon took it upon herself to create a haven for injured birds by founding the Wild Bird Fund, which remains the only wildlife rehabilitation center in the city.
When should you finally stop breastfeeding?
When the world is going gaga over X-men, Ironman, Superman and Bat-man and India is trying to have its own in form of 'Krishh' and 'Flying Jatt,' ace filmmaker Zoya Akhtar feels that the nation has its own superheroes in its mythologies, adding ...
Which is Hyderabad's favoured residential destination
While British Prime Minister Theresa May probably may like to take a leaf out of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s book, she is no stateswoman like her counterpart nor is Britain comparable to Germany in geopolitical terms. As Merkel effectively engages…
While gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of the Indian banking system are expected to rise further in this financial year, the pace of deterioration is likely to moderate, as banks, prodded by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), were aggressive in ...
While Tehran recently announced that the Russian Aerospace Forces are no longer using the Hamadan airbase for carrying out sorties in Syria, Russia and Iran remain committed to continue their joint fight against terrorism.
While the Centre runs the DigiLocker service, citizens can also store documents with private players
While traditionally, memory impairments have mainly been associated with reduced brain activity in certain areas, new research has found that abnormally increased activity in the hippocampus can also impair our memory and attention.
White House hopeful Hillary Clinton suggested that rival Donald Trump could be an unpredictable adversary in upcoming presidential debates, saying she is girding for "wacky stuff." With the first debate scheduled to take place a month from now near New York, Clinton joked about what to expect from her unorthodox opponent.
Who is Donald J. Trump? Despite decades of scrutiny, many aspects of his life are not well known. To discover Trump in full, The Washington Post assembled a team of award-winning reporters and researchers to delve into every aspect of Trump’s improbable life, from his privileged upbringing in Queens to his astonishing 2016 rise to seize the Republican candidacy for president. (Also available in hardcover.)
Why does life on Earth exist now, rather than at some point in the distant past or future? Researchers probably have an answer to this now.
Why India needs to regulate surrogacy
Why India’s South China Sea Stand Matters
Why John Krasinski Only Cooks for Emily Blunt Because of Leonardo DiCaprio
Why PM Modi's Bold Gambit on Balochistan May Boomerang
Why Samsung Z2 and Reliance Jio is not a winning combination yet
Widen Your Tax-Cut Window
Wikileaks exposing data of sick children and abuse victims, investigation finds
Wildfires have been plaguing the western part of the United States for the summer season and no state seems to be without incident including Idaho and Wyoming.
Wildfires on central California coast
Wildlife experts and volunteers have been scouring the forest, trying to locate the 250-kilogram tiger, who was last spotted on April 18.
Wildly popular Prisma app just made a major breakthrough
Will India act like America did in bin laden case: Shiv Sena
Will Paying Off Our Daughter’s Student Loans Trigger a Gift Tax?
Will there be room for Ben Revere moving forward?
Will the Voynich manuscript finally be cracked? Publisher to create clones of 'the world's most mysterious book' to help experts break its code
Will the world end next month? Conspiracy theorists claim 'Planet X' is on a collision course for Earth
With Africa still accounting for more than 90 per cent of global malaria deaths in 2015, the United Nations health agency’s member States in the region have adopted a new framework on implementing a strategy towards a malaria-free continent.
With automation and digitisation taking centre-stage, Wipro plans to “redeploy” thousands of engineers as its existing business is getting increasingly commoditised.
With continuing protests and curfew in the Valley, routine operations have been hampered
With GST regime and India scaling higher on World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2016, the sector is expected to be poised for rapid growth, said JLL India.
With GST regime and India scaling higher on World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2016, the sector is expected to be poised for rapid growth, said JLL India.India has jumped 19 positions in the Log...
With his hyper energy, Ranveer Singh creates fan frenzy at Mumbai mall, see pics
With its cartoonish yellow body and black-tipped 'ears,' it's no wonder why one adorable sea slug has gained a legion of new fans among Pokémon Go players in Japan. The brightly-coloured slug bears a striking resemblance to Pikachu, and many claim it is the real-life inspiration for the beloved character. Though it's formally called thecacera pacifica, this marine creature has now become more commonly known by its nickname - the 'Pikachu sea slug.'
With military action turning towards retaking Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, the United Nations refugee agency warns that displacement may worsen “dramatically,” and announced preparations to ramp up operations and set up additional camps.
Without regular cleaning, the moist interiors of wind instruments make an ideal home for moulds and fungi that can cause life-threatening lung conditions
With over Rs 15,000 crore in deposits, its strategy is a hit for now, but the real test will come when it starts lending to retail and corporate customers in a big way
With reference to the editorial, "Aviation safety blues" (August 23), 35 close calls in a 15-month period is alarming and cannot be brushed under the carpet, especially after the civil aviation policy underwent some changes. Safety standards have to ...
With sensitive information related to of combat and stealth aspects of India's Scorpene submarines being allegedly leaked, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday sought a report from the navy, adding that it appeared to be a case of hacking.
With the next Summer Olympics headed her way, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike is preparing for a strenuous workout. The practice started when she received the Olympic flag on Sunday in the official hando...
With the policemen wielding AK-47 assault rifles providing security, boxes carrying Rs. 413 crore, which was received at Tirunelveli Railway Junction from Reserve Bank of India, Chennai, was taken to...
With the United Nations virtually endorsing India's stand that Dawood Ibrahim is based in Pakistan, Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam on Thursday said that Islamabad should no more be in a denial mode about the whereabouts of the underworld ...
With this Maharashtra became first state in the country to formally to provide the concessions required from the State Governments in the Regional Connectivity Scheme.
Woman dies under mysterious circumstances in west Delhi
Women cry during a funeral for victims of last night's attack on a wedding party that left 50 dead in Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey near the Syrian border on August 21, 2016
Women with dense breasts may need annual mammograms
Workers’ convention backs September 2 strike
Workforce solutions company ManpowerGroup today said it will acquire global information technology consulting firm Ciber's business in Norway.
Working on developing framework for solarising agriculture pumps: Piyush Goyal
Working to develop framework for solarising agri-pumps: Piyush Goyal
World Bank’s Kim launches bid for second term as president
World Bank chief Jim Yong Kim will seek a second term of office, the global development lender said today as it announced the start of a selection process for the presidency.
World Bank presidency search opens with Kim's hat in ring
World Bank's Kim launches bid for second term as president
World Bank starts presidential selection process
World crude steel production rises 1.4% in July 2016
World monuments from Washington to Angkor Wat now hit by impossible to remove biofilm
World number one Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams have been named as top seeds for the fourth and the final major of the season, the US Open, which will commence from August 29.The American, who unsurprisingly took the top seed in the women's draw ...
World shares crept up on Tuesday while the dollar lost ground as investors awaited further clues on whether the Federal Reserve will raise US interest rates this year.
World's largest indoor theme park to open in Dubai
World stocks ease, dollar holds ground as U.S. rate bets abound
World stocks ease, dollar holds ground as US rate bets abound
Worshiping the National Flag
Wraps come off design of Mars probe
Xiaomi Mi 5 flaunts a 5.15-inch full HD display with 1920x1080 pixels resolution. The handset runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
Xiaomi Mi 5, Samsung Galaxy S7, S7 Edge get price cuts in India
Yale Scientists Discover a New Therapy for a Chronic Brain Disease
Yale scientists have discovered a new and effective therapy for cerebral cavernous malformations. A team of researchers led by Yale professor of pathology Wang Min have pinpointed a marker that contributes to a chronic condition affecting the brain. Known as cerebral cavernous malformations, the condition is characterized by a tangle of capillaries in the brain’s […]
Yang Ming’s second quarter loss hits $150m
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Young man killed in new anti-India protests in Kashmir
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Young people spending less mobile time on Facebook
Your chance to own your own WWII tank: French museum is selling off its historic collection because it didn't get enough visitors
Your love for green tea might save you from abdominal aortic rupture -- a deadly condition of the main artery of the body that often turns out to be a silent killer, researchers say.
Your Navy Operating Forward Celebes Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Souda Bay
Your office isn't always about size. Check out how some of the fastest growing companies are leveraging their work spaces to engage with employees.
Yudhvir Sethi said peace and development of Jammu and Kashmir was not possible without the participation of Kashmiri youths
Yu Launches Yureka S at Rs 12,999, Yunique Plus at Rs 6,999 in India
Zendaya Coleman's casting as Mary Jane in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" has got negative responses from fans, but comic book legend Stan Lee has backed the the actress.
Zenith Exports to hold AGM
Zion Harvey, 9, celebrates one year after receiving a double hand transplant.
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Zuckerberg Sold His Facebook Shares For Charity—But He’s No Hero Yet

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