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Man Booker reveals 2018 shortlist, Daisy Johnson youngest author ever on list
The other five authors on the list are Anna Burns, Esi Edugyan, Rachel Kushner, Richard Powers and Robin Robertson.
Swami Nithyananda delivers a brain freeze
From cows speaking in Tamil and Sanskrit to debunking Einstein's theory of relativity, Swami Nithyananda has an answer for everything.
Thugs of Hindostan: Katrina is too hot to handle and Aamir can't hold back anymore
The superstar couldn’t hold back his feelings for the actress, while sharing her look in the multi-starrer drama.
Michael B. Jordan is new face of fashion brand Coach
American fashion brand announced star as newest face of Coach Menswear, after debut of Selena Gomez's newest Coach Collection.
World
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Saudi court grants woman passport after father refuses to send her abroad
The woman in western Jeddah sought to disown her father as guardian after he refused to let her seek a passport to study abroad.
France: Marine Le Pen ordered to undergo psychiatric tests over IS tweets
Le Pen had shared pictures of atrocities committed by IS in December 2015, soon after IS jihadists killed 130 people in attacks in Paris.
Nikki Haley slams New York Times for incorrect story on expensive curtains
I hadn't even taken the job when these curtains were picked. The reporters knew the facts and released the story anyway, she said.
Business
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Fitch ups growth forecast to 7.8 per cent
The agency said that the fiscal policy should remain quite supportive of growth in the run-up to 2019 elections.
Jet Airways shares continue to fall; tank 6 per cent
Jet Airways said income tax officials are conducting a survey of its premises since September 19.
Gujarat CM Rupani sets up two high level panels to fast-track investments
Rupani said the committees will meet every fortnight to review and find out if a project is stuck.
Sports
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Asia Cup 2018, IND vs BAN: Rohit Sharma top-scores with 83 runs as India clinch win
Score, India 174-3 after 36.2 overs, Rohit Sharma 83*, Dinesh Karthik 1*; Shakib Al Hasan 1/44, Rubel Hossain 1/21, Mashrafe Mortaza 1/30.
Asian Team Snooker Championship: India romp into semis, assured of medal
After qualifying from the group, the Indian team faced top seed Thailand in the quarterfinals and it emerged 3-0 victorious.
Rashid stars in Afghanistan's 136-run win against Bangladesh
Afghanistan next take on Pakistan in the double-header Super Four game in Abu Dhabi on Friday while title holders India meet Bangladesh in Dubai.
Science
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Argentina bets on $600 million satellite to advance agriculture sector
Argentina’s SAOCOM 1a satellite “is going to boost the high quality precision agriculture Argentina relies on.”
Japan space rovers lowered to asteroid to collect data
An unmanned spacecraft released two Minerva-II-1 rovers on the asteroid Ryugu in an effort to get clues to the origin of the solar system.
Deep sea robots uncover mineral riches in the abyss
The scientists, from the University of Bergen in Norway, are sending robots 2,500 metres (8,000 feet) down into the waters.
Life
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High-intensity exercises have same benefits as longer workout sessions
High-intensity interval exercise consists of short bursts of high-intensity aerobic exercise physical activity that raises the heart rate.
Leh, the beautiful beast
A journey to Leh is a dream for many. Go prepared for a tough terrain and get mesmerised.
Madh island staycation guide
Once you disembark, you can catch a rick, but be warned: they don't ply by the meter.
Relationship
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It’s time to live, love and laugh
Then there is this fetish for information! Unparalleled in the history of the past.
Here's the best way to prove your commitment in a new relationship
Relationship experts argue in today’s disposable dating culture, there is no better way to prove commitment than by deleting dating apps.
Meghan Markle fears her father will 'leak' conversations if they speak
The 36-year-old Meghan Markle’s estranged father has developed a penchant for speaking to press about his daughter and the royal family.
Metros
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Slain BSF jawan’s family will get `1cr, says Kejriwal
Kejriwal slammed the BJP government and PM Narendra Modi for their failure in acting against the unlawful activities of Pakistan.
Man held for molesting student in Mumbai local train
The accused, Ayaz Sattar Qureshi, a resident of Mankhurd suburb in Mumbai, was arrested from the Kurla railway station.
Over 50,000 cops to be on immersion duty
Police stations have been asked to step up their surveillance on noise pollution in light of court order.
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There were other formalities which were being fulfilled.
The RSS seems to be learning from the experience of the BJP that you cannot survive in politics by catering only to Hindus.
There are two prisms through which one can view the RSS’ most concerted bid at public relations.
The aims of Promote were to improve the status of 75,000 Afghan women at all levels of society.
