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Demonetisation deserves our support: Ratan Tata
Demonetisation of old currency notes by the Centre is a bold act that will wipe out black money and corruption.
Emmys trashes Donald Trump ‘bigotry’
Anxiety over where US might be headed once Don takes office marks TV awards.
Start-up lets you hire helpers who will stand in ATM, bank queues
Now you don't need to waste hours standing in lines to get your cash.
World
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I have no worries about Donald Trump's election: Dalai Lama
Dalai Lama said he has always regarded the US as the leader of the free world.
Lebanon builds wall near Palestine camp
The wall is causing psychological pressure for the Palestinian refugees, said Mr Maqdah.
‘Virgin chick’ leaves a bitter taste in Shanghai
The company explained in a microblog posting at the weekend that it had been targeting 18 to 28-year-olds.
Business
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L&T sacks 14,000 employees during Apr-Sept
Lay-offs amount to 11 per cent of construction company’s total workforce.
No service tax on online ticket bookings till Dec 31
The tickets booked through the IRCTC website will become cheaper from today.
Sensex surges 170 points in early trade
The NSE Nifty advanced 52.90 points, or 0.66 per cent, to 8,055.20.
Sports
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Ricky Ponting to become Australia's next coach?
Ponting has emerged as a possible candidate to replace Rod Marsh, who quit following Australia's Test defeats to South Africa.
Faf du Plessis disputes ball-tampering verdict
Our mouths are always full of sugar, I think it's such a grey area in the laws of cricket, said du Plessis.
ISL 2016: NorthEast United FC edge Pune city
The hosts had gone six matches without a win, losing four of them.
Life
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Misogynists more likely to have mental health problems
The analysis found links between sexist behavior and mental health issues such as depression and substance abuse.
Physiotherapy may not heal ankle sprain
This study highlights clearly that not all physio treatments are equally effective.
Zika babies develop microcephaly after birth
The findings raise new concerns about the hidden effects of pre-natal exposure to the mosquito-borne Zika virus.
Metros
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Manish Sisodia, other AAP leaders held for leading a protest against demonetisation
Mr Sisodia led hundreds of slogan-shouting AAP activists on a march from near the Jantar Mantar monument towards the Parliament.
Chhagan Bhujbal arrest isn’t illegal, says Additional Solicitor General
He also asked the court that why he had not filed it earlier. Singh further submitted that his petition should not be entertained.
Mamata Banerjee asks PM to take note: It’s people’s revolt
On Thursday, there will be rallies across the districts while the following day will see rallies at the block-level.
