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Environmental scientist Schellnhuber receives Blue Planet Prize
He is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
Letters written by Obama to his girlfriend in college to be made public
Written in the 1980s, the letters give a peek into Obama's psyche as he sought out the path that would eventually land him in White House.
Shahid to spread light on issue on electricity in next film, announces title on Diwali
On Diwali, as a gift to his fans, the Bollywood actor has announced the title of his forthcoming film directed by Shree Narayan Singh.
New drug to treat bowel cancer discovered by Brit researchers
Most bowel cancers are caused by a mutation in a gene called APC that in its healthy form actually acts to prevent cancer formation.
World
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Leader of Pakistani militant group Jaamat-ul-Ahrar killed in US drone strike
Jamaat-ul-Ahrar has planned some of the deadliest suicide bombings in Pakistan over the last year.
Malaysia negotiating with US firm to resume MH370 hunt
No sign of the plane was found in a 120,000 square kilometre zone.
Stable and peaceful Afghan will create better condition for India-Pak relation: Tillerson
Pakistan is an important element of addressing the Afghan challenge, Tillerson said.
Business
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Google, Facebook, Microsoft to lobby for residency for immigrants in US
Coalition for American Dream intends to ask Congress to pass bipartisan legislation this year.
D-Street Diwali: Muhurat Trading kick-starts with market in red
In the pre-opening trade, Sensex was up by 72.40 points at 32,656.75, while the Nifty fell 0.50 points to 10,210.40.
Asian shares, dollar gain after US Senate passes budget plan
Japan's Nikkei erased its earlier losses and eked out a 0.04 per cent gain, and a robust weekly rise of 1.4 per cent.
Sports
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AB de Villiers joins 25-century club with match-winning 176
De Villiers raced to his 25th one-day international century off 68 balls with 10 fours and a six.
Hasan Ali five-for sends Sri Lanka reeling
Tharanga, who hit a brilliant 112 not out in the previous match, hit five boundaries during his 80-ball knock.
Hockey Asia Cup 2017: India hold Korea to 1-1 draw in Super 4s
It was Gurjant Singh's 59th-minute goal that ensured India remained in the hunt for the Asia Cup 2017 final.
Science
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New NASA Study Improves Search for Habitable Worlds
The new work will help astronomers allocate scarce observing time to the most promising candidates for habitability.
UN says plague cases in Madagascar almost doubled in 5 days
Madagascar has about 400 plague cases per year, or more than half the world’s total, according to a 2016 World Health Organization report.
World pollution deadlier than wars, disasters, hunger: study
One out of every six premature deaths in the world in 2015 — about 9 million — could be attributed to disease from toxic exposure.
Life
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Scientists finally discover last unknown structure of HIV virus
Researchers claim if this part of viral cell’s assembly is stopped, the HIV virus will not be able to replicate.
Relationship
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Getting divorced may be a genetic trait, says study
While studies have shown children from broken families more prone to getting divorced, new study claims it is not true for adopted kids.
Study claims daughters could be reason for parents' divorce
The study also made a fascinating discovery of father's who grew up with a sister.
Metros
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Maharashtra govt releases Rs 4,000 crore under farm loan waiver scheme
The Chief Minister added that his government will complete almost 80 percent of the disbursement by November 15.
Delhi braces for pollution 'airpocalypse' as stubble burning continues on outskirts
The sharp reek of burning stubble marks the onset of the pollution season in Delhi as air contaminants soar to dangerous levels.
Fire breaks out in mall in Mumbai's Dadar area
Ten fire brigades rushed to the site, and the fire was doused in three hours.
Editors' Picks
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Columns
Pakistan adopted its time-tested methods of mixing ire with self-pity, bemoaning its sacrifices in combating terrorism.
The casting couch has long been accepted as part of Hollywood culture, and all too often served as the butt of inappropriate jokes.
Hindu right-wingers need not be liberal secularists, and they should not be.
In our topsy-turvy, anything-is-possible, adversarial, judicial system, the better argued case inevitably wins.
