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This 8-yr-old is highest paid YouTuber, earns USD 26 million in year
His channel "Ryan's World," launched in 2015 by Ryan's parents, is only three years old but already has 22.9 million subscribers.
79-year-old retired CRPF Subedar-major passes high school exam in U'khand
Stressing on the need for knowledge, Ram said everyone should complete their education to be successful in life.
Great Thunberg, teen climate activist, named TIME magazine's 'Person of the Year'
The 16-year-old first hit the headlines for her solo strike against global warming outside Sweden's parliament last year.
Saudi Arabia ends gender-segregated entrances for restaurants as part of sweeping reforms
Segregation has quietly eased over past year or so, as eateries, cafes, conference centres and concert halls stopped strictly enforcing it.
World
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Iran takes man who posted video of missile striking Ukraine plane into custody
President Hassan Rouhani promised a thorough investigation into the 'unforgivable error' in an address on Tuesday.
Guatemala swears in conservative Giammattei as President
The ceremony came after a five-hour delay and boisterous protests against ex-President Jimmy Morales.
US is ready for serious talks with Iran
Missile strike was start of series of attacks across region: Iranian commander.
Business
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Moody's places Yes Bank's ratings under review; direction uncertain
Moody's has downgraded Yes Bank's Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and adjusted BCA to caa2 from b3.
Jet Airways to sell Netherlands biz to KLM
The domestic full-service carrier, which shuttered operations last April, is undergoing insolvency resolution process.
Sensex, Nifty off to choppy start; RIL up 2 pc ahead of Q2 results
The 30-share BSE index was trading 3.68 points or 0.01 per cent lower at 41,928.88.
Sports
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A kangaroo challenge for India
The availability of a bottle of clean water had helped the Aussie cricketers take on India better, a process that began in 1987 with the Reliance Cup.
Angelique Kerber starts strong at Australian Open warmup in Adelaide
The 2016 Australian Open champion dominated her Chinese opponent from the outset.
Coco Gauff aiming for magical time at Australian Open
Gauff arrived in Melbourne on Monday after playing in Auckland with a world ranking of 66 and eligible for the main draw.
Science
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Brain diseases influence speaking ability, study shows
Patients with language impairment due to Dementia have shown signs of reading and speech inefficiency, according to recent research.
One billion animals killed or imperilled by Australian fires, says expert
As per new estimates by University of Sydney, over one billion animals may have lost their lives or put in peril by the ongoing fires there.
Map of Milky Way Galaxy reveals presence of stellar nurseries wave
The newly developed three-dimensional map shows Earth's galactic neighborhood in a new light & is opening the door to some major discoveries
Life
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Ultra shorts for high fashion
Dressing short and sexy appears to be the hot new mantra for our stars.
Warring inside and out
Jugal Raja’s debut film Bunker addresses mental health in the Indian Armed forces and pays tribute to Mani Ratnam.
Relationship
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Shouting at teenagers hampers communication
Teenagers less responsive to mothers with controlling voice: Study.
Sexting can also be for relationship reassurance they receive from their partners
Studies reveal that sexting isn't just about sex; it has more reasons to it.
Metros
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Narayan Rane demands probe into Sanjay Raut’s Dawood remark
Mr Rane added that the Sena had withdrawn Shivaji’s name from the MVA for the sake of being in government.
AAP confident of winning more than 67 seats: Manish Sisodia
Amid chants of “Acche Beete Paanch Saal, Lage Raho Kejriwal”, Mr Sisodia held a padyatra in which he sought blessings of the people.
None can be compared with Chhatrapati Shivaji: Udayanraje Bhosale
When asked whether he would be speaking to the BJP high command, Mr Bhosale said he would seek action against the author.
Editors' Picks
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Columns
The nationwide anti-CAA protests are spontaneous and there is little to no coordination within these.
The truth was leaked even before fellow Australian tourists in Hawaii had the chance to tweet selfies with a grinning prime minister.
The headlines should warm the cockles of Prime Minister Modi’s heart.
Ground reports and some recent opinion polls suggest a groundswell in favour of the AAP.
