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While the event has been the starting point for the stars such as Ronaldinho and Neymar, this edition will be missing some of the brighter lights in the age group. (Photo: Twitter)

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Hosts India set to make debut as participants

t will be the first time the cricket-crazy country of 1.2 billion has played in a World Cup game at any level of soccer.

6 Oct 2017 12:36 PM IST

These rides can be availed by a special coupon, named after the baby. (Ola cabs blog | Facebook)

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Pune: Woman delivers baby in Ola cab, gets free rides for next 5 years

The incident occurred when the woman went into labour on Monday morning, three weeks before her expected date.

5 Oct 2017 9:42 PM IST

Her assassination came days after the second anniversary of the killing of Kannada writer and rationalist M M Kalburgi. (Photo: AFP)

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Gauri Lankesh to posthumously get Anna Politkovskaya Award

Her assassination came days after the second anniversary of the killing of Kannada writer and rationalist M M Kalburgi.

5 Oct 2017 8:18 PM IST

MC Pepita, despite her more than 100,000 Facebook followers, says there are still many difficult days. (Photo: AFP)

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Trans singers hope to change Brazil's tune on rights

Activists in the country are working hard to change attitudes in the country in order to save lives.

5 Oct 2017 5:33 PM IST

Reliance Industries or RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani at an AGM in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

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Mukesh Ambani still the richest according to Forbes India Rich List...

Wipro's Azim Premji is distant second with a net worth of USD 19 billion, while Sun Pharma's Dilip Shanghvi has slipped...

5 Oct 2017 3:54 PM IST

Danley is an Australian citizen who moved to the United States 20 years ago (Photo: @LMVPD)

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Marilou Danley, girlfriend of the Las Vegas shooter

Paddock and Danley shared a home in the town of Mesquite, 80 miles (130 kilometers) northeast of Las Vegas.

5 Oct 2017 2:21 PM IST

Kapoor said that Food Street will show the world the many sides of Indian food. (Photo: Facebook)

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Chef Sanjeev Kapoor named brand ambassador for Food Street, talks of...

Event being organised by Ministry of Food Processing Industries will see country showcasing ethnic food, says celebrity...

5 Oct 2017 1:30 PM IST

While Pooja had won gold in the 12th South Asian Games, she had also bagged silver medals in the World Games 2013, World Championship 2013 and World Championship 2015 respectively. (Photo: Twitter)

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Wushu World Champioships: Pooja Kadian hands India its first gold...

Pooja, an ace Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) Wushu champion, finished on top of the podium in the 75 kg women's...

5 Oct 2017 1:20 PM IST

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Taylor Swift races ahead with maximum nominations at MTV EMA 2017

While the 'Shake It Off' singer received six nods, Mendes is nominated for five awards for 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards.

5 Oct 2017 12:56 PM IST

The Migration Court of Appeal said Wednesday it has reversed a decision to deport Bibihal Uzbeki who is severely disabled. (Photo: AP)

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Sweden grants temporary asylum to 106-year-old Afghan woman

The Migration Court of Appeal said Wednesday it has reversed a decision to deport Bibihal Uzbeki who is severely...

4 Oct 2017 6:23 PM IST

Jeakson Singh indomitable will has brought him back into the Indian team for the U-17 World Cup after been rejected by national selectors in 2015. (Photo:AIFF)

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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Manipur vegetable vendor's son Jeakson Singh's...

The Indian defensiuve midfielder is all set to take part in the Under-17 World Cup which will begin from Friday.

4 Oct 2017 12:34 PM IST

$Model Shwe Eain Si accused the Rohingya militants of leading a \media campaign\ to trick the world into thinking \they are the oppressed\. (Photo: Pinterest)$ Newsmakers

Myanmar beauty queen stripped off her title 'after posting Rohingya...

Myanmar's army is accused of waging an ethnic cleansing campaign against the Rohingya in the far west

4 Oct 2017 12:23 PM IST