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    The tradition, which includes the veneration of Islamic holy men, dates back to at least the 16th century and combines ancestral African practices, Arab-Muslim and Berber influences. (Photo: AFP)Life
    Morocco's Gnawa artists celebrate inclusion in UNESCO listing

    Rhythm and smiles as Morocco's Gnawa artists cheer UNESCO listing.

    17 Dec 2019 11:21 AM IST

    President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walk on the North Korean side in the Demilitarized Zone, Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Panmunjom. (Photo: AP)World
    'Watching very closely': Trump on deadline for North Korea talks

    North has said that if Washington fails to make it an acceptable offer, it will adopt a so far unspecified 'new way'.

    17 Dec 2019 11:19 AM IST

    And in the period ending June 30 - the first quarter of the current financial year - write-offs amounted to 445.77 billion rupees (USD 6.31 billion), the data showed.Business
    Rupee rises 4 paise to 70.96 against USD in early trade

    Forex traders said market participants were enthused following positive developments on the US-China trade talk front.

    17 Dec 2019 11:12 AM IST

    The \historically low\ number mostly died covering conflicts in Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan, the Paris-based watchdog said, which warned that \journalism remains a dangerous profession\. (Representational Image)World
    49 journalists murdered across world in 2019, lowest in 16 years

    57 journalists are being held hostage across the globe, mostly in Syria, Yemen, Iraq and Ukraine.

    17 Dec 2019 11:11 AM IST

    The findings are published in Current Biology. (Photo: ANI)Life
    Conscious perception of visual locations occurs in frontal lobes of...

    Study finds conscious perception occurs outside the visual system.

    17 Dec 2019 11:11 AM IST

    Italys top-flight Serie A soccer league launched a new anti-racism campaign on Monday by presenting artwork featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes but the move has been described by campaign group Fare as a sick joke. (Photo: Twitter)Sports
    Serie A criticised for anti-racism artwork featuring apes

    The league said the artwork 'aims to spread the values of integration, multiculturalism and brotherhood'.

    17 Dec 2019 11:08 AM IST

    Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari. (Photo: Instagram)Entertainment
    Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sharvari roped in for 'Bunty Aur Babli 2'

    Produced by Aditya Chopra, the hugely awaited entertainer has begun its shooting schedule already.

    17 Dec 2019 11:05 AM IST

    \No bullet was fired by the Delhi Police during protests at Jamia.All 10 persons detained have criminal background. More anti-social elements are being tracked,\ the officials said, citing a Delhi Police report. (Photo: ANI)India
    No bullets fired by Delhi Police during protests at Jamia, says MHA

    There have been allegations that police fired bullets on protesters during the agitation at Jamia.

    17 Dec 2019 11:01 AM IST

    The Swedish gamers channel is the second most subscribed channel on YouTube with 102 million subscribers (Photo: AP)Technology
    PewDiePie to take a break from YouTube in 2020

    The swedish gamer, who is currently the second most subscribed youtube channel has announced a break from the platform...

    17 Dec 2019 11:01 AM IST

    The post of technical director remained vacant since Australian Scott ODonnell decided to quit in 2017. Former India player and coach Savio Medeira was looking after the post as interim TD since then. (Photo: ANI/ AIFF media)Sports
    AIFF disciplinary committee to investigate Saudi referee's allegedly...

    Mumbai City FC coach Jorge Costa had alleged that the referee, who officiated his side's match against Bengaluru, called...

    17 Dec 2019 10:58 AM IST

    Kaspersky detected an extension for Google Chrome named Desbloquear Conteºdo (\Unblock content\ in Portuguese) that was communicating with a suspicious domain zone typically used by cybercriminals. (Photo: Pixabay)Technology
    Google paused Chrome update for Android, here's why

    Google has halted the roll out of Chrome 79 update for android users after complaints arose from them

    17 Dec 2019 10:45 AM IST

    Protests have taken place in several parts of the country over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, which was approved by Parliament in its recently concluded winter session. (Photo: PTI)World
    Protect, respect right of peaceful assembly': US on Citizenship Act...

    'We also urge protestors to refrain from violence,' a US State Department spokesperson said.

    17 Dec 2019 10:44 AM IST

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