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Constitution and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Cannot go Together: Tharoor to Modi
Speaking at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said there are a lot of people going around expressing thoughts, condoning actions in the name of Hinduism that most Hindus starting with the likes of Swami Vivekananda wou...
IKEA Founder Ingvar Kamprad Dead at 91
Ingvar Kamprad, the founder of iconic Swedish flat-pack furniture firm IKEA has died, the company said on Sunday.
Asha Bhosle To Get Yash Chopra Memorial Award
She will be the fifth winner of the award. Previous recipients are Asha Bhosale's elder sister and Bollywood playback singer Lata Mangeshkar, and actors Amitabh Bachchan, Rekha, and Shah Rukh Khan.
Japan's Cryptocurrency Exchange to Refund $400 Million to Customers After Theft
The company said it will use its own funds to reimburse about 46.3 billion yen to all 260,000 customers who lost their holdings of NEM, the 10th biggest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation.
Beauty Is Beyond Size, Says Model Ashley Graham
The 30-year-old model was thrilled to be the first plus-size model to be cast for a beauty brand and hopes if people "stay loud about it", it will continue, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Las Vegas Casino Mogul Resigns from Republican Finance Post After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Steve Wynn, the 76-year-old former business rival turned political ally of President Donald Trump, had assumed the RNC position after Trump took office in January 2017.
How Pakistan is Using Taliban-Linked Haqqani Network Against India
The Haqqanis have frequently been accused of targeting Indian installations in Afghanistan, spurring speculation they were overseen by Pakistani intelligence agencies.
Mahadayi Row: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Says he is Open for Discussions
Karnataka, which has locked horns with neighbouring Goa on sharing Mahadayi River water, is seeking the release of 7.56 tmcft water for the Kalasa-Banduri Nala project.
Rajput Man Beaten up in Gujarat For Saying He Will Watch Padmaavat
Two men assaulted Upendrasingh Jadhav and asked him how could he dare to watch the film, despite being a Rajput and despite the Karni Sena’s appeal for the film's boycott.
Donald Trump Seeing the Light on Free Trade? Perhaps
Donald Trump went to the free-trade bastion World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and offered the possibility that the US would rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Prasoon Joshi Backs Out of Jaipur Lit Fest to Keep 'Padmaavat' Ghost at Bay
While Rajasthan's police had earlier guaranteed Joshi's security earlier, the censor board chief finally decided not attend the literature festival, stating that he doesn't wish to compromise the dignity of the festival or cause any discomfort to either t...
Erdogan Threatens to Expand Syria Offensive Despite Criticism
The United States has raised concerns over the deadly offensive, and analysts say direct military conflict between the two NATO powers is possible since the US has a military presence in Manbij.
Australian Open: Oldest Man to Play Final, Federer Takes Shot at Immortality, Title
After an unexpected walkover in the semifinals of the Australian Open when the Korean upstart Hyeung Chung retired due to a foot injury, Roger Federer looked the very picture of confidence and contentment, stopping short of saying that he is all set to wi...
Protesting Her ‘Style’ of Functioning, AIADMK Boycotts ‘At Home’ Hosted by Lt Governor Bedi
The Congress government and Bedi have been at loggerheads over a host of issues, including medical admissions and induction of three nominated MLAs, ever since she assumed office in 2016.
'Little idols': Japan's Dark Obsession With Young Girls
Japan's battle against paedophilia is well documented. The number of minors abused in child pornography has risen five-fold in the past decade, according to official figures.
Trump Ready to Apologise for Sharing Anti-Muslim Videos, Says he's 'Least Racist' Person
Trump sparked outrage in Britain when, last November, he shared the anti-Muslim videos and became embroiled in a public spat with British PM May who criticised him for the retweet.