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Online Art Auction to Help Raise Funds for Kerala Relief Work
An online fundraiser sale for the relief work in flood-hit Kerala will see 32 works of modern and contemporary Indian art being auctioned.
Hair-raising! Japan Bullet Train Staff Made to Sit by Tracks
The purpose of the drill was reportedly to impress on the staff how fast the train moved and therefore how seriously they needed to take their jobs
New Ferrari 488 Pista Spider Unveiled at Pebble Beach, Company's 50th Drop-Top Model
The car features new diamond-finish 20” alloy wheels with a novel 10-spoke star-effect interpretation of Ferrari’s traditional mid-rear engine berlinetta-style rims.
Volcanic Eruption Played Part in Napoleon's Waterloo Defeat: Study
Historians know that rainy and muddy conditions helped the Allied army defeat Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, according to the researchers from Imperial College London in the UK.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 Detailed Specifications Leaked
The service training manual of the upcoming Royal Enfield 650 twins has been leaked online revealing the detailed specifications of the bikes.
Sony Xperia XZ3 Image Leaked: Reveals a Single-Camera, no Notch Display
Sony Xperia XZ3 is seen featuring a curved glass back design with fingerprint sensor sitting at the centre. Up front, the phone has an 18:9 notch-free display with thin bezels at the top, bottom part and curved edges.
Venice Film Festival Comes Under Cloud of Controversy Over Netflix Inclusion, Female Discrimination
Some 21 features will be locking horns for the prized Golden Lion, which will be awarded on September 8 at the Palazzo del Cinema on the Venice Lido
Sensex, Nifty Hit Fresh Records on Positive Global Cues
The 30-share index spurted by 333.64 points, or 0.87 per cent, to hit a new peak of 38,585.44, breaching its previous high of 38,487.63 reached on August 23.
'Time to Forgive Each Other': Kumaraswamy Tries to Ease Tension Over Sitharaman's Kodagu Tiff
Kumaraswamy took to Facebook to say he regretted the “inconvenience” caused to Sitharaman and it was “unfortunate” that such an incident occurred, even as he praised her for the help she extended for rescue operations.
In Ireland, Pope Begs Forgiveness for 'Betrayal' of Church Abuse Victims
Pope Francis, facing sexual abuse crises in several countries, wrote an unprecedented letter to all Catholics last week asking each one of them to help root out "this culture of death" and vowing there would be no more cover ups.
Courts Sending Drug Addicts to Jail Not Rehab in Punjab, Says Think-Tank
The main problem with Punjab's drug addiction crisis is that the addicts are viewed as criminals by the police, prosecution and courts, instead of viewing it as a public health concern, the report said.
Here’s Why Everyone in Bollywood Wants to Feature in a Biopic
With Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s Manto releasing on September 21, we look at what it is that has made biopics so irresistible to Indian filmmakers.
Vajpayee's Niece Seeks Resignation of Ministers Caught Laughing at Condolence Meet
The video which has gone viral shows Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal and Health Minister Ajay Chandrakar talking to each other and laughing while sitting on the stage during the condolence meet for Vajpayee here on August 23.
Chief Secy Assault Case: Court Rejects Kejriwal's Plea; Reserves Order on Issuing Summons
Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal rejected the plea and reserved for September 18 the order on whether to take cognisance of the charge sheet and summon Kejriwal, Sisodia and others as accused in the case.
Venezuelan Migrants Pour Into Peru Before New Rules Enforced
Tired men, women and children, many lugging their belongings in suitcases, lined up at the Peru-Ecuador border to pass through migration authorities before Saturday, when Venezuelans will be required to present a passport to enter Peru.
Now Rate MLAs, MPs Through This Google Play Store App
Kejriwal said the newly-launched app could be an alternative to opinion polls carried out by news channels.