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Newsmakers
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Kamala Harris set to be new US Vice President: What would it mean for India?
Kamala has not been shy of embracing her connection with her roots
The Notorious RBG: A legacy marked by triumphs for equality for women
In 2018, Ginsburg was the subject of a documentary and a feature film ‘On the Basis of Sex,’ in which the actor Felicity Jones portrayed her
Kangana slams Raut's abusive language, says 'you are not Maharashtra'
You know how many girls are raped every day in the country, how many of them are tortured and killed — sometimes by their own husbands?
Sivamani: From little drummer boy to maestro of Atkan Chatkan
The storied percussionist has scored music for a Bollywood film that's ruling the OTT platforms
World
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Germany may start COVID-19 vaccine programme in December: Health minister
Germany has secured more than 300 million vaccine doses via the European Commission, bilateral contracts and options
US hits 12 million virus cases as many Americans defy Thanksgiving travel guidance
The COVID-19 epidemic has claimed more than 255,000 lives in the United States - more than in any other nation
FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received
The FDA allowed its use in adults and children 12 and over who weigh at least 40 kilograms and who are at high risk of severe illness
Business
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Lakshmi Vilas Bank shareholders to get nothing after merger with DBS India
However, depositors need not worry as their deposits will be transferred to DBS and would be fully secured
Lakshmi Vilas Bank placed under moratorium, RBI proposes merger with DBS Bank
As part of the moratorium, the regulator has capped deposit withdrawals by customers to Rs 25,000
WPI inflation rises to eight-month high in October
As per the data, this is the highest level of Wholesale price index-based or WPI inflation since February
Sports
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Aged just 19, Afghanistan's spin sensation Mujeeb Ur Rahman ties the knot
Mujeeb, however, is not the world's youngest cricketer to marry
Krunal Pandya briefly detained at Mumbai airport for carrying undisclosed gold
Krunal had returned shortly after 5 pm by a flight from UAE when he was stopped at the airport by DRI personnel
Virat Kohli’s anti-crackers post makes netizens fume
Practice what you preach, say social media users as they troll him
Science
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No severe safety event on Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca
There were 23,000 participants being assessed, who among them would be following two regimes of half dose and full dose
Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine 'encouraging' for older age groups
Older individuals are at disproportionate risk of severe COVID-19 and so any vaccine adopted for use must be effective in older adults
Explained |Here's how coronavirus vaccine trials work
To find out whether experimental Covid-19 vaccines are effective, researchers design clinical trials involving thousands of volunteers
Life
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A Makeover for masculinity
Makeup is no longer the exclusive domain of women. More men preferring cosmetics to enhance their looks, beauty industry is beaming
Top cop gets bundles of love
That dogs have an amazing capacity for love and loyalty was proved recently at a touching scene at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir's copperware witnesses a resurgence
The Kashmiri copperware is an ancient artwork and the objects are used as household dailyware and also for decorative purposes
Relationship
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Nisha Jamwal | No respite for women
In spite of the unending conversation about equality in India, our patriarchal society still presents challenges
Matters of the mind: Of anxiety and depression amid a pandemic
Bengaluru-based photographer Arjun Kamath tries to capture the unspoken fears and anxiety issues through his photo essay The Anxiety Series.
Metros
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11 killed, 16 injured in truck crash near Vadodara; PM Modi condoles deaths
The accident took place at Waghodia circle near the city around 2.45 am when the victims were heading towards Pavagadh
As COVID-19 cases rise in Delhi, Kejriwal seeks to impose localised 'lockdown'
The Delhi government has also decided to withdraw its previous order allowing 200 guests to attend wedding functions
COVID-19 in India: BMC puts curbs on mass Chhath Puja celebration in Mumbai
The festival dedicated to the Sun god will be celebrated on Friday and Saturday
Editors' Picks
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Columns
Many will ask whether judges need to accept satire and criticism with good gracerather than seek protection of the law of contempt
Though the Indian government never wanted to be politically involved with Tibet, the age-old ties have remained alive
What India has done about the RCEP is perfect. It couldn’t be otherwise
It is indeed rare for the political executive to haul up the bureaucracy in the manner that Gadkari did
