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Salman Khan leaves fans upset; read how
The revelation by Khan was made at the green carpet of the 20th edition of IIFA Awards held in Mumbai.
PM Modi photo stand sells for Rs 1 crore at e-auction
The memento, which also carried a message from PM Modi in Gujarati, had a base price of only Rs 500.
Nach Baliye 9: Raveena Tandon confronts Shantanu Maheshwari; read why
Earlier, Raveena got angry at host Maniesh Paul for allegedly making faces in front of her.
Forest officer creates garden using plastic bottles, rubber tyres in Bengal
The garden has become a go-to spot in the area and attracts a crowd who pay a visit to appreciate the greenery and Mohanta's work.
World
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US draws red line for China to handpick future Dalai Lama
US is hoping to make clear that Beijing would face international opprobrium if it tries to take over the reincarnation process.
Dialogue between India, Pak 'absolutely essential element' to resolve dispute: UN Chief Guterres
‘I go on with a clear opinion that human rights must be fully respected in the territory,’ United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres added.
Former Afghan president Karzai urges United States to resume peace talks with Taliban
Karzai also urged the Taliban to seek the peace talks with the Afghan as much as with the US.
Business
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No stressed MSME loan to be declared NPA till March 2020: FM
FM said banks have been asked to follow that circular and not declare any stressed MSME loan as NPA till March.
Factory investment at 3-year low of Rs 3.31 lakh cr in 2017-18: Survey
The number of employees also increased to 1.55 crore in 2017-18 from 1.48 crore in the previous year.
Rupee slips 10 paise to 71.34 against USD
Forex traders said investors turned cautious after the US Federal Reserve dimmed hopes of further rate cuts.
Sports
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Bajrang Punia controversially loses WWC semi-finals after securing Olympic berth
In the controversial bout, the referee gave ample time to tiring Niyazbekov to catch his breath and he was not warned at least thrice.
FIFA rankings: India falls down from 103 to 104
The Blue Tigers have been playing regularly since the 2019 Intercontinental Cup in July.
Sri Lankan spinner Akila Dananjaya banned from bowling for 12 months
The 25-year-old was assessed after his bowling action came under scrutiny by the match officials in the first Test against New Zealand.
Science
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Old theories of 19th century scientist aid new light wave discovery
Equations by James Clerk Maxwell have helped to reveal how crystals can be manipulated to produce a distinctive form of lightwave.
Now you can defrost surfaces in seconds!
The researchers established a technique that melts the ice where the surface and the ice meet, so the ice can simply slide off.
Smartphone radiation doesn't have negative health effects, says study
Researchers argue that many studies indicating the effect of radiofrequency radiation get published only because they are interesting.
Life
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Anaemic? You’re more likely to spread dengue
People with anaemia have higher chances of transmitting the deadly virus.
Why everyone should use oil-based cleansers
Oil-based cleansers are better than surfactant based cleansers.
Relationship
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Signs that couples’ counselling may not work for you and your partner
Sometimes, not even the help of a licensed therapist can revive the lost spark in a relationship.
Does materialism define modern day friendship?
Friendship Day: Is friendship being defined through materialism?
My mommy is my true love
She never stopped me from doing anything regarding my education and career.
Metros
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Amitabh Bachchan praises metro project, greens see red
The protest, meanwhile, has been gathering momentum by the day and political parties.
Bombay HC: No tree felling in Aarey till September 30
MMRCl claims delay in construction of car shed will cause loss of Rs 4cr per day.
Take 44 lakh bogus voters off list: Congress
NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said that the party demanded that the EC raise the expenditure limit from Rs 28-60 lakh.
Editors' Picks
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Columns
Language connects and unites, but it could also be a major cause of conflict and disintegration.
Domestic servants tend to be seated on different tables at restaurants because they are usually not allowed at the dining table in homes either.
It is true that there are more inter-caste and inter-faith marriages today than in the distant past.
Alongside, court proceedings have been instigated in Scotland and England.
