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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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Judge slashes USD 8 bn Risperdal award against J&J to USD 6.8 mn
Johnson & Johnson said in October it faced lawsuits by 13,600 people over Risperdal.
SC rejects plea for relief on USD 13 billion telco levy; Vodafone tumbles
Shares in Vodafone Idea tumbled as much as 40 pc to a 2-month low on Friday, wiping out nearly USD 1 bn in market capitalisation.
Forex reserves rise by USD 58 mn to record high of USD 461.21 bn
FCA decreased by USD 367 million to USD 427.582 billion, the RBI data released on Friday showed.
Sports
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Royal flush at 10th Poker championship
For Amin Rozani, Co-founder and Managing Director of the Spartan Poker, the IPC is close to heart.
BCCI treating Dhoni shabbily?
Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s omission from the central contract list of players has left many wondering.
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.
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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The Mating Game
Subtle is the word when it comes to 'that special evening'. Here are some ways to ensure that your evening goes smooth.
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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Parental alienation can lead to stressed family dynamics
Families can be torn apart due to parental alienation: Study.
Metros
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Greens allege over 5,000 mangroves destroyed destroyed in Uran
Environmental groups and local fishermen from Uran on Friday wrote to the mangrove committee about the matter.
‘Missing’ blast convict detained from Kanpur
Ansari was part of 50 terror plots that unfolded in India.
HC refuses interim relief to molestation accused DIG
The HC has directed the police to bring a video panchnama at next hearing.
Editors' Picks
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Columns
Oil prices have hovered over $60 and touching $70 as the Gulf crisis unfolded.
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.
