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One of India’s biggest failures is education. Before Independence, India’s best brains came from government schools. Today they are so rotten that poor parents switch their children from free government schools into expensive but better...

With Pragya Thakur in the fray, Hindutva no longer needs to wear a mask

There’s an intriguing absence of outrage about the fact that an individual accused in a terror case is now the BJP’s Bhopal candidate. Pragya Thakur (‘Sadhvi’ to her followers) remains charged under UAPA, India’s main...

A musician’s diary: The travails of a performer

“Where are the audience?”, I asked the organiser, also simultaneously wondering if the audience is singular or plural. Certainly singular where classical concerts are concerned. “They must be tuning in as we speak.”, answered the...

Benefits of apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is the new talk of the town and gaining popularity in the health community. Due to the fermentation process, it is filled with beneficial bacteria. One must get raw, certified organic and...

Kim-Putin Summit: Pyongyang shows off its diplomatic nimbleness

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin again demonstrates Pyongyang’s nimbleness on the nuclear issue. The Kim-Putin summit comes after the second Kim-Donald Trump summit bombed in Hanoi last February. There,...

Air India software shutdown: 137 flights to be delayed on April 28

The passenger service system software, which looks after check-in, baggage and reservation, did not function due to a technical glitch

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Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor no longer listed under BRI umbrella

South Asia is covered by three major undertakings—the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC), the Nepal-China Trans-Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network, including Nepal-China cross-border railway, as well as the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

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Live | General Election 2019: In central U.P., the Pasi vote is up for grabs

Here are the day's election-related developments at a glance

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CBI raids Nandyal Jana Sena MP’s house

S.P.Y. Reddy had availed loans to the tune of ₹ 500 crore from numerous banks including State Bank of India and Syndicate Bank as per sources

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More than 270 died from overwork-related illnesses in Indonesia elections

As of Saturday night, 272 election officials had died, mostly from overwork-related illnesses, while 1,878 others had fallen ill, said Arief Priyo Susanto, spokesman of the General Elections Commission (KPU).

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UAE gives birth certificate to girl born to Hindu father and Muslim mother

As per the marriage rules for expatriates in UAE, a Muslim man can marry a non-Muslim woman but a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim man.

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Karnataka contractor dies in accident at Pamidi

A 50-year-old contractor, Manjunath Iyengar, hailing from Chintamani in Karnataka died on the spot when his car collided head-on with a lorry at Pamid

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Sri Lanka bombings: Tamil medium teacher among 106 suspects held

Muslims account for 10 per cent of the population and are the second-largest minority after Hindus. Around seven per cent of Sri Lankans are Christians.

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CBI takes over Pollachi sexual abuse case

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday formally took over the probe into the sensational Pollachi sexual abuse and blackmail case. The centra

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CBI takes over probe in Pollachi sexual harassment case

The gang is believed to have sexually harassed and blackmailed a large number of women in Tamil Nadu which triggered an outrage in the state.

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Cyclone Fani 1,300 km southeast of Andhra coast

Thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds, with wind speeds reaching 40 to 50 km/hr and lightning is likely to occur at isolated places in all districts of coastal Andhra Pradesh on Monday and Tuesday

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Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor no longer listed under BRI umbrella

Live | General Election 2019: In central U.P., the Pasi vote is up for grabs

Here are the day's election-related developments at a glance

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CBI raids Nandyal Jana Sena MP’s house

S.P.Y. Reddy had availed loans to the tune of ₹ 500 crore from numerous banks including State Bank of India and Syndicate Bank as per sources

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More than 270 died from overwork-related illnesses in Indonesia elections

UAE gives birth certificate to girl born to Hindu father and Muslim mother

As per the marriage rules for expatriates in UAE, a Muslim man can marry a non-Muslim woman but a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim man.

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Karnataka contractor dies in accident at Pamidi

A 50-year-old contractor, Manjunath Iyengar, hailing from Chintamani in Karnataka died on the spot when his car collided head-on with a lorry at Pamid

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Sri Lanka bombings: Tamil medium teacher among 106 suspects held

Muslims account for 10 per cent of the population and are the second-largest minority after Hindus. Around seven per cent of Sri Lankans are Christians.

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CBI takes over Pollachi sexual abuse case

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday formally took over the probe into the sensational Pollachi sexual abuse and blackmail case. The centra

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CBI takes over probe in Pollachi sexual harassment case

The gang is believed to have sexually harassed and blackmailed a large number of women in Tamil Nadu which triggered an outrage in the state.

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Iran’s Zarif plans North Korea visit: Iranian state TV

“The date of this trip will be set and announced soon,” the television quoted Mr. Zarif as saying. It gave no further details.

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Wooing tourists to scenic Kavvayi island

DTPC, Payyannur municipality wooing tourists

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After television killed the radio star...

Going by barbers’ and doctors’ waiting rooms, it would appear technology has removed from our midst yet another feature of our childhood. I speak, of

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Alva’s teams win ball badminton championship

It was held recently in Doddaballapur

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Morning digest: Cyclone Fani to reach TN coast on April 30, Sri Lanka bans local Islamist extremist outfit NTJ, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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Cyclone Fani: Depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies into cyclonic storm

Cyclone Fani is very likely to reach near the coasts of north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh by the evening of April 30.

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San Diego-area synagogue shooting leaves 1 worshipper dead, 3 wounded

San Diego County Sheriff Bill Gore said police and FBI were investigating Earnest's “possible involvement” in an unsolved predawn arson on March 24 at the Islamic Center of Escondido, a town about 15 miles (24 km) north of the synagogue attacked on Saturday. No one was hurt at the mosque fire.

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Corpn. freeze on new water connections continues

Civic body can sanction connections: Collector

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Messi seals another La Liga title for Barcelona

Valverde's side have now taken the first step in their bid to win a third treble in a decade.

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Leaders pay tributes to bomb blast victims of Sri Lanka

At St Lourdes Shrine in K. Pudur

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6.5 tonnes of artificially ripened mangoes seized

From three shops during the last two days

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Kanimozhi blames AIADMK govt. for woes of residents

Promises an end to agony as and when Stalin becomes Chief Minister

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Top railway official reviews security at Pamban Rail Bridge

Inspection comes in the aftermath of the serial bomb blasts in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday

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BJP says TTD official should apologise for gold fiasco

‘Board’s callousness in handling public property exposed’

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State-of-the-art vegetablemarket remains a dream

Merchants demand cold storage facility, biogas plant

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At condolence meet for Rohit Tiwari, saying it with silence

Family members choose not to talk at function; relatives of accused wife, Apoorva Shukla, stay away

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King T'Chala and Glorious Destiny may fight it out

King T'Chala and Glorious Destiny may fight out the finish of the Nilgiris 2000 Guineas (1,400m), the second classic of the season to be held here on

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Allegation against Riyas baseless: CPI(M)

The Kozhikode district secretariat of the CPI(M) has said that the allegation levelled by K.P. Prakash Babu, National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candid

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Police want to reduce danger of steep curve on Yeshwantpur flyover

Trucks and other heavy vehicles vulnerable to accidents, especially at night

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LDF, UDF canvass votes for repolling

The Lok Sabha election is over in Kerala, but LDF candidate P. Rajeev, was busy canvassing votes on Saturday. He sought the blessings of Mariamma, a b

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A combination of story and music makes ‘Maed in India’ podcast engaging

‘There is a plethora of talent coming out of this country’

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People don’t want ‘anti-poor’ Modi govt. to return, says Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati said on Saturday that people of the country do not want an “anti-poor” Narendra Modi government to retur

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Column: Why should terrorists not be MPs?

Come May, India could be the first to have a terror-accused in Parliament

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Sir/Madam, aerodrome is best place in Chennai

‘Wife is meeting husband. Children are meeting parents. Parents are meeting grandparents. Too much happiness’

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The Romantics — April 28, 2019

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Brown Paperbag — April 28, 2019

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Rebellious engineers needed

India’s most loved profession needs a reality check

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Good thinking

Both vulnerable, South deals

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Remembrance of liberty: a Passover in Kolkata

In a time of bloodshed and intolerance, an eclectic Passover meal that evoked a better world

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Art al fresco in Delhi’s Lodhi colony

How blank walls became canvasses for India’s first public art district

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Reading under the sheets: Books to lift the spirit

As storm clouds darken the political horizon, it’s tempting to keep an angry world at bay by finding a few books to keep you company through the rough times

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A superfood and the Empire

How food was a driving force for the Empire

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The forgotten letters of Jemima Kindersley

Recording Indian life in the 18th century, she found Hindus superstitious and bound by rigid caste hierarchies, the merchants greedy, and almost everyone else lazy and effeminate

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‘Without a Country’ by Ayşe Kulin reviewed by Carlo Pizzati: Wikipedia in dialogue

What could have been a very ‘now’ novel themed on migration and nationalism is spoilt by melodrama and too much research

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New York in the rare book season

Although I felt a bit exhausted, I was glad to meet two famous collectors

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‘Our Start-up Affair’ by Sheila Kumar: Cupid caught in traffic

A love story that will make you wish the lead characters had never met

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‘Love Without a Story’ by Arundhathi Subramaniam reviewed by Manohar Shetty: Best to meet in poems

A tall and elegant collection from a rigorous craftswoman

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The Sunday Crossword No. 3045

Across1 Trained airman and Royal Marine showing solidarity (3,2,3)5 A kid free from anxiety (2,4)10 Crumpled towel – who’ll give a hoot? (5)11 Ginger

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A ‘chutney’ for every reason and season

Mango, walnut, green chilli, tomato, coriander, coconut and sonth — fresh ground chutneys add a dash of flavour to any meal

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Column: Why should terrorists not be MPs?

Come May, India could be the first to have a terror-accused in Parliament

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Sir/Madam, aerodrome is best place in Chennai

‘Wife is meeting husband. Children are meeting parents. Parents are meeting grandparents. Too much happiness’

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The Romantics — April 28, 2019

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Brown Paperbag — April 28, 2019

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Rebellious engineers needed

India’s most loved profession needs a reality check

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Good thinking

Both vulnerable, South deals

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Remembrance of liberty: a Passover in Kolkata

In a time of bloodshed and intolerance, an eclectic Passover meal that evoked a better world

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Art al fresco in Delhi’s Lodhi colony

How blank walls became canvasses for India’s first public art district

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Reading under the sheets: Books to lift the spirit

A superfood and the Empire

How food was a driving force for the Empire

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The forgotten letters of Jemima Kindersley

‘Without a Country’ by Ayşe Kulin reviewed by Carlo Pizzati: Wikipedia in dialogue

What could have been a very ‘now’ novel themed on migration and nationalism is spoilt by melodrama and too much research

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New York in the rare book season

Although I felt a bit exhausted, I was glad to meet two famous collectors

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‘Our Start-up Affair’ by Sheila Kumar: Cupid caught in traffic

A love story that will make you wish the lead characters had never met

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‘Love Without a Story’ by Arundhathi Subramaniam reviewed by Manohar Shetty: Best to meet in poems

A tall and elegant collection from a rigorous craftswoman

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The Sunday Crossword No. 3045

Across1 Trained airman and Royal Marine showing solidarity (3,2,3)5 A kid free from anxiety (2,4)10 Crumpled towel – who’ll give a hoot? (5)11 Ginger

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Australia's Claire Polosak set to become first woman umpire to stand in men’s ODI

The 31-year-old Australian has previously stood in 15 women’s ODIs

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Antarctic penguins suffer huge breeding failure

The second largest Emperor penguin colony in the world has suffered a “catastrophic” breeding failure after nearly all chicks born over three years di

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Media disclosure lends credence to Congress’ allegation of bogus voting in Kasaragod Lok Sabha constituency

TV reports show alleged CPI(M) workers standing inside the booth in violation of the rules

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The airbrush effect

No matter your skin type, here are some products that will help you glow all day

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Senior ex-servicemen join BJP

“The BJP benefits from the presence of such senior ex-servicemen,” Ms. Sitharaman said

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Work – Life Balance

Work-life balance is a concept that describes the ideal way of splitting one’s time and energy between work and other important aspects of their life. For a lot of people, the pursuit of a healthy work-life balance seems like an impossible goal. With...

Abhishek Verma secures Olympic quota place with gold in maiden ISSF World Cup final

Abhishek Verma shot a total of 585 points to qualify for the final at the fourth spot.

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Senior ex-servicemen join BJP

“The BJP benefits from the presence of such senior ex-servicemen,” Ms. Sitharaman said

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Congress has gained significantly in 303 constituencies: Chidambaram

The PM can continue to dream as much as he wants but the voters have rejected the false narrative of the BJP, he said.

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Andhra Bank manager found dead in Vijayawada

Andhra Bank Parisepally branch manager, Vemuri Rajendraprasad (32), found dead under suspicious circumstances. The body was found in his flat at Pama

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Sweet morsels of history

On the trail of dessert dishes that have travelled the world and found a home in southern India

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Japanese police probe knife on desk of emperor’s grandson

The incident involving 12-year-old Hisahito, who is in succession line for the Chrysanthemum Throne, comes as Japan prepares for ceremonies marking Akihito’s abdication on April 30.

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Séraphine, the maternity-fashion brand, comes to India

All about Cécile Reinaud’s brand, patronised by stars like Jessica Alba and Christina Aguilera, that’s opened its first India store in Delhi

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How to start an urban farm from scratch

Want to start a city-friendly farm but don’t know how? Here are four companies that will help you get started

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Modi hits back on 'fake OBC' jibes, says he is 'most backward'

The Prime Minister was speaking at an election rally in Kannauj in U.P., a day after filing his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat for a second term

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Wheelchair cricket is becoming big — now, with a T-20 tournament too

The third tri-nation T-20 wheelchair cricket worldcup is underway in Kolkata. Here’s what you need to know.

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PepsiCo sues potato farmers, later offers settlement

Facing boycott calls after it sued four Gujarati potato farmers for Rs. 4.2 crore, food and beverages giant PepsiCo has offered to settle the case if

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SP-BSP-RLD tie-up an alliance of ‘opportunists’, says Modi

Making farming a summer activity

Want to get your hands dirty and learn more about where your favourite crops come from? Here are some organisations that can help you out

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The Sunday Quiz: This week, it's all about automobile companies

The Hindu's weekly quiz that doesn't go easy on you

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No compromise on nation’s security: Amit Shah

If a bullet comes here, a shell will land there, says the BJP chief

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Subscription services to help you eat seasonally

From microgreens to organic vegetables, these weekly offerings help take the stress out of eating locally

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Pakistan suspends polio drive after security threats to workers

Attacks on immunisation teams have claimed 68 lives since December 2012.

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Delhi-bound GoAir’s A320 ceo aircraft suffers technical glitch

The plane carrying over 150 passengers from Bengaluru was diverted to Nagpur.

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Air India passengers stranded as technical glitch hits operations

This is atleast the third time in recent years that SITA’s server issue has hampered Air India’s operations.

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IED blast kills two security personnel in Pakistan

The deceased, identified as Ameer Zaman and Abdul Wali, were local residents, they said.

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In another America First move, Trump withdraws from Arms Trade Treaty

Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2013, the ATT covers all types of weapons and seeks to stop them from reaching regimes abusing human rights or parties in civil wars, armed and terrorist groups.

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Make a deal

How is the word ‘emaciate’ pronounced? (V Hemanth, Kanpur)This is a word that is mostly restricted to formal contexts. The ‘e’ in the first syllable a

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Fire breaks out in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar area, Liverpool wins 5-0 against Huddersfield, and other news in pictures

11.45 amFire at Laxmi Nagar area in Delhi10.00 a.m. Trump says sees possibility of U.S.-Japan trade deal by May President Donald Trump said it is poss

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Live | General elections 2019: Will revoke Article 370 in J&K if voted to power: Amit Shah

The wife of late actor and four-time MP from Gurdaspur Vinod Khanna, held a press conference in New Delhi to state that she has been made to feel “absolutely insignificant”.

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For the love of films

Actor Swarupu on his passion for acting and his journey thus far

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The united COLOURS of enterprise

Jesna Jamal’s art show makes a statement on the condition of women in today’s society

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BRI should follow global norms and benefit all, says Chinese President Xi

In his speech at the opening ceremony of the 2nd BRF on Friday, Mr. Xi allayed fears that China is using the BRI as a geopolitical tool to attain superpower status.

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Where the coffee plants BLOOM

Spanish couple Jose Luis and Carmen call Kochi their home, where they have been living for close to ten years, cultivating herbs, vegetables, coffee and more

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Hoax caller who claimed he had knowledge of terror strike in South India arrested

The call initially caused panic in the city police force who were already on high alert in the wake of the terror attacks in Sri Lanka

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TheatreKaran’s Tamil tales

Three storytellers take us back in time with contemporary tales told in Tamil

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Sri Lankan ex-defence chief Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he will run for president, tackle radical Islam

Gotabaya says he would stop the spread of Islamist extremism by rebuilding the intelligence service and surveilling citizens.

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Sri Lanka: 15 bodies found in eastern town following “explosion”

The Sri Lankan police kill two suspected IS gunmen in the preceding gunfire

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Air India’s operations hit globally due to technical glitch: official

The airline’s “server is down”, an official said.

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Morning digest: Sri Lanka troops kill 2 suspected IS gunmen, PepsiCo offers to settle case against potato farmers, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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US imposes sanction on Pakistan; may deny visas to Pakistanis

In the last few years, India has been taking such deportees on special planes at regular intervals.

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Sri Lanka explosion live updates | Troops kill two suspected IS gunmen, 15 killed in the raid

The Sri Lankan police kill two suspected IS gunmen in the preceding gunfire

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HC refuses to quash criminal case against Jignesh Mevani

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday refused to quash a criminal case registered against Jignesh Mevani, Gujarat MLA, for allegedly giving provocativ

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EC can’t stop me from holding review meetings, says Naidu

There are issues that need immediate attention, he says in a nine-page letter

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Pitting me against Dikshit makes for an interesting contest: Tiwari

‘AAP candidate from North East Delhi seat nowhere to be seen’

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Cher Amie for feature event

Cher Amie runs with a good chance in the Beauty Generation Plate (1,400m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Saturday (April 27).1. BA

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Re-poll at Kalamassery to be held on April 30

Anomally found in votes polled and VVPAT figures

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Political heavyweights clash in Mumbai North Central

Priya Dutt, a two-time Congress MP, will be keen on reclaiming the seat from sitting MP Poonam Mahajan of the BJP

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Bus crashes into wall after colliding with car at Vathuruthy

15 persons, including occupants of car, injured in accident

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Vyttila, Kundannoor flyovers to be opened this year, says Minister

Work on projects being speeded up

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Residents demand closure of jewellery manufacturing unit

Effluents contaminating wells at Kureekad, they allege

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Dreaming big and chasing their dreams

Party floated by over 50 IIT alumni is contesting the Lok Sabha election in five States

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Why do we even fight over politics?

Once upon a time, there lived a frog named “Stubborn” in a well. He had been residing there since his earliest memories and thus was oblivion and ignorant to what the world outside looked like....

Thuggee in Uttar Pradesh

In colonial times, thuggee was widespread in UP. But 70 years after Independence, it is still as widespread. Consider the gatbandhan of Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav. As CM, Mayawati came to certain renown for...

Empathy, the essence of Persian mysticism

By Sumit Paul Linguists and philologists worldwide have come to the unanimous conclusion that one of the most beautiful words in all languages is ‘empathy’. In Persian, ‘empathy is called taghayyun, jazb-e-makhsoos, yakdali or yaksimt tasavvur’....

A genuine effort: Armed forces need sober political leadership not the spurious praise of electoral season

After tarrying on vikas fleetingly, and waffling on the construction of a Ram mandir for a while, BJP decided on making national security the central theme of its election campaign. The Pulwama blast took place...

The long fight: Bilkis Bano gets a measure of compensation

What happened to Bilkis Bano in Gujarat in March 2002 was horrific. Her story since then has been difficult but heroic, her triumphs inspirational. Against high odds, including illiteracy and state hostility, she won the...

Will the Modi government be able to capitalise on the ‘success’ of the Saubhagya electrification drive this election?

In the current elections, the Modi government is showcasing its ‘success’ in reaching 24×7 power to all in the country through its flagship programme, Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana or Saubhagya. The Centre...

Joe plunges in: Biden’s bid adds momentum to the White House race

In announcing his decision to run for the White House Joe Biden, two-time US vice-president under Barack Obama, has joined a crowded Democratic Party field now comprising 20 candidates. Biden’s bid has been speculated on...

Perils of a ‘Mahatyohar’: Should elections work as a semester system or be left to a Board exam?

Judge a democracy not at election time, but in the period between elections. This is why it is worrying when our elections are officially dubbed as the country’s “mahatyohar”, or super-duper festival. The New York...

Modi’s XI & Rest of India

In 2014, captain Narendra Modi and his vice captain Amit Shah took their team—the BJP—to a spectacular victory as excellent performances from 11 players propelled them to the top of the podium. Four other players...

Win over your disappointments

Let me start this column by asking you a question. Suppose a huge tree falls down, all of a sudden, in a jungle and about a few kilometres on all sides of the tree there...

Boarding School Education

Two decades after my own Boarding School education finished, I’m still regularly asked – “Should we send our kid to boarding school?” I suppose people feel that I can offer them a unique insight into...

The big challenges faced in KYC implementation today

KYC is the first step toward a long-term relationship between a consumer and the service provider, yet it’s the most cumbersome and hasn’t changed for over half a century. It usually begins with a long...

Drawings from India

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On an ingenious King Lear adaptation, by the National School of Drama

Abdul Latif Khatana’s finely tuned adaptation of William Shakespeare’s King Lear unravelled the dark side of human soul

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UNSPOKEN words

Imagine my grief when I had to pick between teams I like, and yet not tell anyone about it.

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What is Bach flower therapy all about?

One of the 30 registered practitioners in India, Sharmee Divan explains how she helps people fight their emotional imbalances with Bach flower therapy

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What’s on-board this food truck?

Marriott On Wheels is traversing 6,761 kilometres across six cities and four States in 40 days. It will be in Madurai on April 30

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‘My best collaborators are women’ says Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman Fellow of the Royal Society

Kang is acclaimed for her key role in the development of Rotavac, India’s first indigenously developed vaccine for rotavirus infections

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Game of Thrones and the MCU: Death’s strange sense of humour

How do they decide which characters are ripe for bumping off?

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Sister of my dreams

I closed my eyes to blow out the candles and make a wish... I thought for long and then realised, I had it all.

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Stand United: Sri Lanka must not fall into the terrorists’ trap and allow communal disharmony

In signs that the Sri Lankan terror bombings have put a strain on social relations in that country, several Pakistani refugees were violently attacked by locals in Negombo. At least 800 men, women and children,...

Modi wave, in Varanasi

NDA leaders ranging from SAD and Shiv Sena to JD(U) and AIADMK have joined with senior BJP leaders today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi files his nomination papers in Varanasi. Yesterday the city was a...

Nick Park on his love for clay animation

British animator Nick Park on why he prefers the old-fashioned way to animate even in the digital age

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Sister of my dreams

I closed my eyes to blow out the candles and make a wish... I thought for long and then realised, I had it all.

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Peek into space

Katie Bouman led a team of scientists who captured the first image of the mysterious black hole.

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Belt and Road Initiative has entered a new era of transparency: China

China on Friday announced that the financial model for funding projects under its flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) had been revamped, counteri

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Trays you’ll love

Teja Lele Desai lists seven innovative ways to use them

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A much ignored MTC stopover?

Commuters at the Fortis Malar Hospital bus stop (towards Light House) on Durgabai Deshmukh Road have asked the Metropolitan Transport Corporation to d

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Apna time aayega: Gully Boy and the legacy of Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro

And has their time come? Gully Boy is one more tiny step towards a cinema where an everyday Muslim story gets told in an everyday way

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Pay-and-use toilet sought atThiruvanmiyur bus terminus

It’s a long-standing issue, one that affects even the MTC staff working at the facility

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Residents seek reservation counter at Velachery MRTS station

Such a facility will benefit surrounding localities, which include Madipakkam and Pallikaranai

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Be wary of robot emotions; ‘simulated love is never love’

The way robots are designed can influence the tendency people have to project narratives and feelings onto mechanical objects.

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In camps, farmers follow the ducks they breed

The tiresome business has brought some prosperity, but many wish they could settle down.

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Key road in Mahalingapuramin need of speed-breakers

In the absence of a speed-breaker, two intersections on Mahalingapuram Main Road are unsafe. Residents say that minor accidents are occurring frequent

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Rahul Gandhi’s flight to Patna experiences ‘engine trouble’, returns to Delhi

This is not the first time Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s plane has experienced trouble mid-air.

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A question of safety for pedestrians

Ashok Nagar residents want two-way traffic system restored

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Sri Lanka says Easter attack leader died in hotel bombing

Police said on an official Twitter account that Mohamed Zahran, the leader of local militant group National Towheed Jamaat known for his vitriolic extremist speeches on social media, had been killed in one of the nine suicide bombings.

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SC refuses to interfere in ECI stay on Modi biopic

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere in the stay ordered by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the public screening of “PM Narendra

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Empathising with the ‘other’

Michele Cinque’s “Iuventa” unravels the contours of refugee crisis in Europe

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Bond 25: Rami Malek is the villain in Daniel Craig’s last 007 outing

James Bond 25 will be directed by Cary Fukunaga and is also Daniel Craig’s fifth and final Bond film

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The king and his jurisprudence!

Abdul Latif Khatana’s finely tuned adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “King Lear” unravelled the dark side of human soul

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SC stays inquiry commission proceedings into J Jayalalithaa’s death at Apollo Hospitals

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the proceedings of an inquiry commission set up to probe the death of then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalith

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Making sense of the world

Devraj Dakoji works are a treat for the discerning eye

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Measured and satisfying

Young performers showcased their mettle in the presence of stalwarts at the Sangeetam festival

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A confluence of language, mathematics, and culture

Investment banker and author Nityananda Misra talks about his latest book on the Kumbha Mela, and about his engagement with the Sanskrit language in modern times

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Coming out of the closet

In his memoir titled “I.M.”, designer Isaac Mizrahi reveals what it felt to be a gay when society was not open to the idea of accepting people of different sexual orientation

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Devaki Nandan Khatri: Remembering a pioneer

Devaki Nandan Khatri, who created the character of Chandrakanta, blazed a new trail in the field of novel writing in Hindi

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3 blasts at Tata Steelworks plant in UK

At least three blasts were reported at the UK’s largest Tata Steelworks plant in Port Talbot, injuring two persons, according to a media report. The

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First time pro-incumbency wave in country: PM Modi

Pro-incumbency wave is being witnessed for the first time in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told party workers on Friday before filing his

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Trifles at a great Indian wedding

The pastry chef aka Purple Foodie talks about her dream bakery in London and creating luxurious desserts for the Ambani weddings

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SC directs RBI to disclose information on bank inspection report under RTI

The Supreme Court Bench has directed the RBI to review its policy on information disclosure relating to banks under RTI, saying it is “duty bound under the law”.

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Will approach all our World Cup games like we do against India: Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has said that his team will approach every match of the upcoming World Cup like it does against arch-rivals India. In

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Belt and Road forum begins in China, security tightened at Chennai railway stations, and more news in pictures

10 a.m.Belt and Road forum begins in ChinaPresident Xi Jinping promised Friday to promote high financial standards for China’s infrastructure-buildin

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China's Xi defends Belt and Road project, India skips event

India for the second time skipped the event in protest against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a key component of the Belt and Road that passes through the disputed Kashmir held by Pakistan and claimed by it.

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KSTRC bus collides with tempo in Alappuzha; 3 killed

Three persons were killed and 11 others sustained injuries when a tempo traveller collided with a KSRTC bus on National Highway 66 at Kanichukulangar

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Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up with Sri Lanka flag

Apart from the Burj Khalifa, iconic landmarks in Abu Dhabi also lit up with the colours of Sri Lanka’s national flag, Khaleej Times reported.

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Sri Lanka toll revision grim sign of bombings force

"Many of the victims were badly mutilated... There was double counting," the health ministry said in explaining the new death toll of 253, down from 359 announced on Wednesday.

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Karnataka government yet to fix fees for professional courses

Private college managements demand hike in fees

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Use of solar pumpsets on the rise

Use of solar pumpsets and rooftop solar systems is on the rise in institutions, including hospitals, hotels, and educational institutions, in the city

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Sri Lankan police looking for 140 with Islamic State links: President

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said on Friday police are looking for 140 people believed to have links with the Islamic State group over

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Live | General Election 2019: First time pro-incumbency wave in country, says PM Modi

Here are the day's election-related developments at a glance

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Air Canada says its Boeing 737 MAX jets grounded until at least August

Air Canada has said that its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets will remain grounded until at least August 1, pushing back a previous estimate for their re

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Rupee rises 16 paise to 70.09 vs $ in early trade

Forex dealers said, easing crude prices, sustained foreign fund inflows and selling of the American currency by exporters supported the rupee.

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Sensex jumps over 150 points; Tata Steel rallies 4%

The 30-share index was trading 152.41 points or 0.39 per cent higher at 38,883.27, and the NSE Nifty rose 50.90 points or 0.44 per cent to 11,692.70.

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Tangedco cracks the whip

No power for buildings that encroach on waterbodies

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Peak power demand in Chennai falls off earlier highs

Captive power generation and industries shifting out cited as reasons for demand not crossing 3,000MW.

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Scared refugees in Negombo flee homes

They came fleeing persecution in their countries and are now being treated as adversaries

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Morning digest: Sri Lanka reduces death toll to ‘about 253’, CJI tears into Assam move on detenues, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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A field of her own: bringing football to bring girls from marginalised communities

Non-profit collectives like Parcham have worked with authorities to create an exclusive sports ground for girls from marginalised communities in the city

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One killed, policemen injured in TN accident

Team was on the trail of a missing person

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2 months on, woman’s murder remains a mystery

Police clueless about body found in Periyar

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‘EC trying to create rift among A.P. officials’

As controversy raged over the alleged interference of the Election Commission (EC) in the administrative affairs of the Andhra Pradesh government, Chi

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Summer camp for students begins

The annual summer sports and cultural camp for students of municipal schools kicked off at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium here

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We need to take PM’s legacy forward: Gambhir

East Delhi BJP candidate addresses party workers across the constituency

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Food security: Delhi govt considers framing rules for grievance redressal

NGO claims authorities failed to obey HC directions on same

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Alka Lamba vows not to campaign for AAP

‘Have been shunned by party top brass’

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Tele-presence facility inaugurated in Delhi HC

First High Court in India to have video teleconferencing tools for proceedings

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‘Cong to have a direct fight with BJP in Delhi’

Chacko questions AAP’s ‘seriousness’ about defeating BJP

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Why don’t you talk? Kejriwal asks Rahul

CM’s last-minute offer: ‘If you have to form an alliance then sit and discuss’

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Four political families of Haryana in high-stakes electoral battle

In Sonipat and Hisar, they are pitted against each other in one of the most keenly fought multi-cornered poll contests

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BJP ‘star power’ draws significant crowd at public meetings

‘Party’s tested solution to tackle anti-incumbency works again’

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Central Delhi accident: one dies, driver arrested

A 27-year-old man, who sustained injuries when a DTC cluster bus rammed into 11 vehicles in central Delhi’s Desh Bandu Gupta Road on Wednesday, succum

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Three held for robbing two men at knifepoint

Two of the accused caught red-handed; incident happened on Wednesday

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Opposition alliance will give new PM to the country: Akhilesh

Lok Sabha election will see the end of ‘NaMo, NaMo’ chant, says Mayawati

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CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold roadshows in city from May 1

AAP leader says party to soon announce the dates of the third phase of campaign

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Extortion convict held for dacoity

Accused jumped parole, committed crime in March: cops

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Police facilitation kiosk opens at Chirag Delhi

To provide round-the-clock access to online services of the department

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SC seeks registry’s report over listing of DND case ‘contrary to order’

Had listed matter for April last week; refuses to hear arguments

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Stop dumping garbage near school, NGT orders EDMC

Also directs DDA to allot land for relocation of auto workshop

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Bail to magazine’s editor in Vivek Doval defamation case

Court asks Jairam Ramesh to appear before it on May 9

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Car hits railing on Signature Bridge; one dead, three injured

Driver lost control of car while overtaking another vehicle, fell off the bridge

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‘Rohit had said his wife can get him killed’

Investigator says cops have the statement in their records

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Document meant tocheat citizens: BJP

‘AAP failed to deliver on 70 promises’

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Supreme Court denies medical insurance claim to man

Top court observes he failed to disclose pre-existing illness; the policy was issued for ₹1.6 lakh

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Civic bodies hold rallies, programmes on malaria

Urges public to take preventive steps

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ICMR project to help rescue ‘heart patients’ near AIIMS

Motorcycle-borne trained paramedic and nurse would be the first responders

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AAP promises 85% quota in colleges, jobs

Party manifesto focusses on demand for statehood; document says commoners reduced to second-class citizens

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My neighbour pumping irons on his terrace and Indian liberals

I prefer to look out of my balcony seeking inspiration to write. Normally it is the birds that educate me about us the common Indians and our more evolved cousins, Indian liberals, but today I...

The Narendra Modi factor: Whether you are for or against him, he looms large over this election

It’s always difficult to get the hang of elections in India, given the country’s size and diversity, as also people’s reluctance to reveal their mind. More so for this general election, as there are contradictory...

Best of enemies: It’s good to have friends, but in politics your adversaries are often your best allies 😜

Two bhakts animatedly discussing the irresistible rise of their idolised leader. 1st bhakt: Our Netaji is far smarter than all the other so-called netas put together. 2nd bhakt: You bet he is. While all those...

Chai with Akshay: What we learn from ‘non-political’ sweet nothings between an actor and Modi 😜

Do you eat mangoes? That’s the first question Akshay Kumar asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi in what was billed as a completely non-political conversation, a breather from the angry heat and dust of electioneering. The...

‘Bihar will play an important role in the formation of the next government … mahagathbandhan is doing well there’

Sharad Yadav, a veteran socialist leader and parliamentarian, contested the 2019 election on a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) ticket from the Madhepura constituency in Bihar. He spoke to Ramashankar before voting in the constituency took...

Try and remember all happy memories

By Anil K Rajvanshi Anytime you ask people about happy moments in their lives, they have to really think hard. But ask them about unpleasant or sad moments they will come up easily with many....

Work together: Sri Lanka bombings highlight the need for international cooperation on terror

As Sri Lanka tries to pick up the pieces after the horrific Easter Sunday serial bombings that claimed more than 350 lives and injured another 500, it is now becoming clear that the terror attack...

Spring cleaning and oily rag fires

Be careful, spontaneous combustion is real! Now that spring is starting to make an appearance, many folks will be getting ready to refinish weathered outdoor decks, wood trim and furniture to look beautiful again. Be...

Our democracy under stress

‘I may be drunk, Miss’, said Winston Churchill to Lady Astor, ‘but in the morning I will be sober and you will still be ugly’. During the last election for the President of the United...

5 tips to save the earth from your home!

People might find it repetitive about how I link mothering to everything! Some may even say that it’s just to promote my business. But even if I wasn’t a parenting guide, I would still hold...

A season of lies and half truths

Today the most popular lie doing the rounds is ‘Prime Minister Chor Hai’ and its origin is attributable to Rahul Gandhi. Rahul’s day starts and ends with this falsehood that seems to be his only...

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be the loser by not contesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi

Talks of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to take the debutant plunge in electoral politics from Varanasi had been doing the rounds for the past two weeks. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra herself had triggered the suspense last...

Is proposed bridge course for dentists to protect interests of private dental colleges?

The Dental Council of India (DCI) asking for a bridge course for dentists to become doctors citing oversupply and the government’s eagerness to embrace the idea raises the question of who this move is meant...

The cost to the country of PM Modi’s nuclear ‘Diwali’

In blatant vote-catching rhetoric aimed at his jingoistic constituency, PM Modi at a recent pre-election rally threatened Pakistan with a nuclear `Diwali’, by saying that India’s nuclear arsenal didn’t consist of festive fireworks. This drew...

Conversations of discovery

Vidya Balan, Devdutt Pattanaik and Aishwary Kumar will kick start the Hyderabad chapter of Algebra arts and ideas club this weekend

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Manjari Chaturvedi’s courtesan trail continues

Manjari Chaturvedi pieces together the missing link in Kathak’s history through her project on courtesans

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‘The city has grown vertically’

The good, bad and the ugly truths about Bengaluru

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Sensex slumps; Nifty drops below 11,650 on F&O expiry

After starting on a positive note, the indices succumbed to a sudden selloff in the last half-hour of trade.

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‘Avengers: Endgame’s Kollywood connect

30 characters. 21 movies. 10 years. One epic conclusion. And Kollywood has a role to play

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Toys are him

With his worldly belongings in two bags, Subid travels across India, teaching children the art of making ‘ahimsa toys’ from trash

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Nordic nuances

Claus Meyer, co-founder of Michelin star restaurant Noma and founder of the New Nordic Cuisine philosophy, talks to chefs about contemporising traditional, local meals

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Table for two, deep inside a forest

Tribal women from hamlets in the Nilgiris call the shots at Banyan Restaurant at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

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How can secure QR codes stop forged vaccination certificates

A secure QR Code Vaccination certificate is a simple solution to prevent forgery or tampering in vaccination certificates. With high-end security for both physical and electronic certificates, Secure QR code-based solutions can become a de...

Great corporate culture

I have been thinking of where to begin and what should be the components of a great corporate culture that an employee can be proud of, so I browsed and compiled a few here. Vision:...

Heal your mind, you will heal your body!

It’s 10 o’clock at the night, Cheekoo mumbles to himself, “I will sleep like a log tonight.” A thought knocks at his brain, “Hey Cheek, Did you fill your roll number correctly in the exam...

Fashion Revolution Week: Reinvent your closet

This Fashion Revolution Week, learn how to understand the idea of circularity in fashion

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‘Ikkayude Shakadam’ is a tribute to actor Mammootty, says director Prince Avarachan

The director says Ikkayude Shakadam, which is set to release on May 3, is an experimental film packaged as a fantasy-comedy

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Fashion Revolution Week: Reinvent your closet

This Fashion Revolution Week, learn how to understand the idea of circularity in fashion

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Brahmotsavam revived at Tirukkodikkaval temple

The 10-day festival took place after centuries, thanks to the efforts of devotees

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How Lakshanagrantas and Tamil texts are relevant to dance

Artistes and scholars at the NatyAmrita Manthan seminar elaborated on the holistic approach to the art form

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I have no qualms about doing any role, says Tovino Thomas

The Mollywood actor speaks about his philosophy of acting and how he juggles a number of projects seamlessly

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Opposition leaders cannot keep country safe: Amit Shah

He was addressing a rally in the Ghazipur constituency of Uttar Pradesh

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Asia Badminton championship: Sindhu, Sameer seal quarterfinal spot

India’s mixed doubles pair of Utkarsh Arora and Karishma Wadkar crashed out in the second round.

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Books that turned the clock back

The short story collections of Manikkodi writers Chitti and Chidambara Subramaniam, released recently, take you back in time

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IPL 2019: Chennai looks to consolidate position at top against Mumbai

Mumbai have had a roller coaster season so far and they now need to be at their best against Chennai.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: West Indies cricket squad, statistics, and fixture

In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, West Indies begins its campaign at Trent Bridge on May 31, against Pakistan

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The bitter sweet of life

In Hippemara, the past and present function as two separate categories, never determining each other

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71 ex-civil servants demand withdrawal of Pragya Thakur’s candidature

Expressing disbelief and dismay at the candidature of Pragya Thakur for the Bhopal Lok Sabha seat, a group of 71 retired civil servants have said tha

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The making of a Yakshagana pagade

With smooth rhythmic movements, the artiste gets the head-gear ready

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Straight from the heart

Panchatantra and Padde Huli are on a downhill, but Jersey is a film with conviction

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Circles have memories

Most circles in Bengaluru, are associated with historic events. As roads widen in Bengaluru, circles disappear

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Tiring and boring

In Black Summer, the zombies just run around with blood shooting off their mouths. They don’t look scary; they look stupid

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A meal fit for a king

Vivaha Bhojanambu’s thali will make you sweat but not give up

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A floor test

Eleven dancers showed their commitment to learning by volunteering to be examined by a panel of experts at the recent Nruthya Rangoli Festival

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'Avengers: Endgame' quiz: Are you an MCU expert?

Ten years and 22 movies -- that's how long Marvel has been planning this epic conclusion to their Infinity War saga. Have you watched all the movies in the lead up to Avengers: Endgame? How well do you know the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Take our Endgame special quiz to find out!

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Any govt, apart from Modi’s, will get our support: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the party would support any other government that re

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Find love in foster care

Here is what the growing population of animal lovers have to say about pet fostering

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Colombo on high alert after threat warning

The alert comes days after the Easter attacks that shook Sri Lanka, killing over 350 people.

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Belt And Road Forum: It doesn’t serve India’s interests to join this Chinese party

As the second Belt and Road Forum kicks off in China, the event is being attended by leaders and officials from 150 countries. However, India will stay away from the forum for the second time...

The Bluff of Illegal Immigration

At a rally in Buniadpur in West Bengal over the past weekend, Prime Minister Modi declared with his usual grand flourish that once the BJP wins its second term, he will fix the fence on...

Body, mind, move

Geeta Chandran explains how mentoring at Natya Vriksha helps her conduct the World Dance Day festival

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Afghan official says Taliban ambush police convoy, kill 9

Abdul Samad Salehi, a provincial councilman, says the convoy was heading to defuse a roadside bomb on Wednesday afternoon when the ambush happened in Anardara district.

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Not Priyanka, it’s Ajay Rai again against PM in Varanasi

The Congress on Thursday ended the speculation of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra contesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Varanasi Lok Sabha con

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True to the taste of home

As Dakshin turns 30, the staff reminisces the good old days over frothy filter coffee and their legendary banana dosas

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Dedicated to a musical genius

VR Dileepkumar presented a bouquet of compositions by Swathi Thirunal on the king-composer’s birth anniversary at a concert in Thrissur

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NASA records first likely ‘quake’ on Mars

The ‘marsquake’ is the first recorded trembling that appears to have come from inside the planet, as opposed to being caused by forces above the surface, such as wind

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Krishna, the emissary of peace

Thespian Ammannur Kuttan Chakyar gave a scholastic presentation of Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri’s ‘Bhagavathdhooth’ over 21 days at an event in Irinjalakuda

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Prince William meets New Zealand mosque attack responders

Anzac Day is a memorial holiday on the anniversary of New Zealand and Australian soldiers, known as Anzacs, landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. More than 10,000 soldiers from the two countries were killed during that World War I campaign in what is now Turkey.

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‘When a musician hits a false note, I will not compromise’

Jerry Amaldev blended melody and orchestration to create impeccable compositions that have stood the test of time

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Rich and powerful trying to run the court, they are playing with fire: Justice Arun Mishra

'When somebody tries to clean up the system, he is killed or maligned'

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PM Modi rebuffs Opposition's criticism about using national security to garner votes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a rally in Bihar’s Darbhanga, says “rest assured, your ‘chowkidar’ is alert”.

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Live | General elections 2019: Congress fields Ajay Rai in Varanasi

Here are the day's election related developments at a glance

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Curtains to come down on ‘How Cow Now Cow’

The last two shows will be staged at Shoonya this weekend

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Sri Lanka bans drones, unmanned aircraft after bombings

Nine suicide bombers, believed to be the members of a local Islamist extremist group National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ), carried out a series of devastating blasts that tore through three churches and three luxury hotels.

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Maruti hikes prices of Baleno diesel range, Baleno RS petrol

Maruti Suzuki India did not give any reason for hiking the prices with immediate effect

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Engine of Air India’s Boeing aircraft shuts down at Delhi airport, ‘black fumes’ observed

An engine of an empty Boeing 777 aircraft of Air India shut down at the Delhi airport on Wednesday night during a technical inspection, the airline

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Australia leader plays down terror threat at Gallipoli event

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the arrest took place three driving hours from the Gallipoli service and no changes to security had been made as a result.

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Summer gone dry in Kollywood

The April 26 weekend, considered the best time to release a film, will unfortunately see no major Tamil films

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Chennai’s budding home chefs get a platform

Ministry of Home Chefs - II is a tstament to how business ideas can be born in the kitchen

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Japan court grants $4.5m bail to Carlos Ghosn

Prosecutors are likely to appeal the court’s decision, delaying his immediate release but public broadcaster NHK said he could walk out of his detention centre “as early as Thursday”.

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Now, video profiles on matrimonial site

Website to also charge money for posting advertisements

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Filing of nominations for TN bypolls picks up, Kim Jong Un to meet Putin, and other news in pictures

11.30 amDMK candidate files nomination papers for Tirupparankundram bypollP. Saravanan, who unsuccessfully contested the last byelection to the consti

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Blast in town east of Sri Lankan capital, no casualties

Spokesperson Ruwan Gunasekera said police were investigating the blast on empty land behind the magistrate's court in Pugoda.

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Live | General elections 2019: Congress slams government over issue of minimum support prices

Here are the day's election related developments at a glance

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Rupee tumbles 22 paise against dollar on crude concerns

However, the dollar’s weakness against some currencies overseas and a higher opening of the domestic equity markets capped the rupee’s losses, forex dealer said.

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11 die as elevator cable snaps at work site in north China

The Voice of China radio said the accident occurred early Thursday morning in the Hebei province city of Hengshui.

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Sensex, Nifty open on a positive note ahead of F&O expiry

The 30-share index was trading 42.83 points or 0.11 per cent higher at 39,097.51, and the NSE Nifty rose 22.95 points or 0.20 per cent to 11,749.10.

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Unlicensed nets in Kochi to be dismantled

The Fisheries Department is taking a count of the Chinese fishing nets in the Kochi backwaters as part of an effort to dismantle unlicensed nets. An o

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High voting rate in Thrissur leaves all parties optimistic

Voter turnout put at 77.86% in Thrissur constituency

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A year on, ro-ro service between Vypeen, Fort Kochi still in infancy

CM had promised daily services of two vessels between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.

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Most sought-after addresses in Bengaluru this admission season

Parents apply for change in address in Aadhaar card to get RTE quota seat

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Two Hizb militants killed in encounter in J&K’s Anantnag

Two militants were killed in a gunfight between militants and security forces in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Thursday. The police said two H

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U.S. records 695 measles cases, most since 2000

The United States recorded 695 cases of measles in 2019, the most of any year since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, health authorities s

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Russia’s Putin arrives for summit with North Korea’s Kim

Kim’s first trip to Russia comes about two months after his second summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, which failed because of disputes over U.S.-led sanctions on the North.

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Record polling in Ernakulam, Chalakudy

The final polling figures from Ernakulam has surprised the pollsters as 77.54% of the voters have exercised their franchise in the parliament constit

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Now, Qkopy for police help

City Police launch mobile app

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Summer rains expose poorly maintained drains in city

‘Open drains turning into breeding grounds for mosquitoes too’

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Chittoor residents up in arms against lack of water supply

Six wards in Chittoor, five in Cheranalloor face severe scarcity

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Waves batter coastal areas in district

IMD, INCOIS warn that nearshore sea will be rough till 11.30 p.m. today

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Interceptor vessel joins Coast Guard service

The Indian Coast Guard commissioned its latest acquisition, an interceptor vessel named C-441, at a ceremony held at the Vizhinjam harbour near here o

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Morning digest: Two IS men linked to Sri Lanka blasts, Bilkis Bano says justice is her aim, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Last rites of Sri Lankan blast victim performed

Blast took place when he was having breakfast in Colombo

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Cyclone may be headed T.N.’s way

Low pressure area forming over Bay of Bengal may strike by weekend

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ED summons daughter of Kashmiri separatist Shabir Shah in money laundering case of 2005 when she was 5-year-old

Sama Shabir, who is studying law in Manchester in the United Kingdom, was issued summons at her home in Srinagar.

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Woman murdered

The suspicious death of a woman turned out to be a murder by a person who was in a live-in relationship with her. Police said that Balakumari, 40, was

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Lekhi accuses CM of covering up failures

Incumbent New Delhi MP Meenakshi Lekhi says she is confident of retaining seat

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Gemmologist robbed in city

Gemmologist robbed The city police launched a manhunt to nab the suspects who robbed a gemmologist of precious stones and gems worth ₹21 lakh.Srinivas

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Japanese entrepreneurs cash in on canned air of royalty: A biz op for desi democracy

Thanks to the so-called ‘dynasty raj’ which holds so much sway over India’s political sphere, we are all too familiar with `heirs apparent’ to public gaddis. Japan, however, is abuzz with what might be called...

Nathayogi Parampara: A mystical journey through Sanatan Dharma.

India is a country that is touted as the epitome of intriguing cultures and an unrivaled sense of spirituality. An integral part of the nation that justifies its mystic global reputation is the Nathayogi Parampara...

Are you snooty in traffic?

Are you snobbish at meetings? Are you conceited at functions? Are you supercilious in bad weather? “Sorry I’m late – I was stuck-up in traffic.” Really? Why on Earth would you be stuck-up in a...

Why we need a good Ravan to be our chief minister

Last week, Kamal Haasan told me something that kept me thinking: Anger should be honest, but it should not be your brand. I had asked him if one year of politics had made him bitter...

Here be dragons: Thrills of Game of Thrones run on parallel tracks at Winterfell and polling booth

It may say something about human nature that at the beginning of this week, Google search interest was focussed more on IPL and Game of Thrones than on Sri Lanka. We want to be transported...

‘We are hamstrung by existing structures … No society has grown at robust growth rates without sizeable scientific literacy’

Niti Aayog got together with Harvard University’s Mittal South Asia Institute to organise a symposium in New Delhi earlier this month, focussing on how to strengthen scientific literacy and create a platform for science- and...

Vilifying the EVM: Snags get amplified by social media. EC must minimise failures, swiftly replace machines

The culmination of the third phase of voting saw opposition leaders like Chandrababu Naidu, Akhilesh Yadav, Sharad Pawar, Arvind Kejriwal and Shashi Tharoor vent their angst at EVM/ VVPAT failures. Election Commission has maintained that...

Et tu Voter? Mark this Antony’s election speech. Whose funeral will it be? 😜

Friends, Indians, electorate I come to bury hatred, not to praise it. The noble BJP hath said Secularism is bakwas: If it were so, it is a grievous fault, And grievously hath Secularism answer’d it....

Dealing with ecstatic transcendental anxiety

Discourse: Radhanath Swami Bhakti means transcendental anxiety. A devotee never strives for peace for he is not interested in peace but in service to Krishna. And however much services we render, we always want to...

India needs change: It must pursue economic policies that have borne fruit across the world

What can one say about the abysmal performance of NDA during its governing tenure of five years? The functioning of BJP-led NDA has indeed been disastrous, but it would be hard to say that, preceding...

Desh ki Awaaz

The other day as I was watching a movie, in one of the scenes, the protagonist of the movie tells his father in law, a politician who conformed to the old school ideas of how...

Should we consign cricket’s ‘genetleman’ image to history books?

As the IPL goes into the business end of the competition and the cricketing world prepares for the upcoming World Cup, it is perhaps time to ask a pertinent question: Have we completely done away...

Some accidents are just inevitable

The B-737 Max accidents were inevitable and so were accidents like the Fukushima Daichi nuclear plant and Deepwater horizon. These accidents are prime examples of failed regulation, ignored warnings and workplace errors. Denial The first...

Stronger together: As Morocco and India share intelligence with Sri Lanka more is needed to stem transnational terrorism

Two days after the dastardly serial bombings in Sri Lanka that claimed 321 lives and injured over 500, the Islamic State (IS) terror group has claimed responsibility for the despicable act. In fact, the Sri...

No, Prime Minister

No, Prime Minister, this article is not a rejection of you. But it is of many of your policies. You have not given a single press conference during all of the five years you have...

A do-it-at-home test to find out if you are Bhakt, Indian liberal or a common man

Just as end of summer makes us all rush to eat as many mangoes as possible, end of election season makes us column writers rush for the themes before they go out of fashion, and...

Witness in Kevin murder case identifies accused

The accused will be subjected to cross-examination today

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks on Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that she is aware of comments linking Sri Lanka's Easter bombings to the mosque attacks in Christchurch

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Police resume action against erring bus drivers

Habitual offenders will lose their driving licence: CoP

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Passenger train suffers delay

Technical snag stops engine

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Water scarcity among key issues in Ottapidaram bypoll

‘Round-the-clock healthcare should be made available at GH’

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CGWB to check for uranium in groundwater

Second of four groundwater tests done annually to be held in State soon

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“You have to make the bus stop!”

Cities can be cruel and unfeeling to the point of Kafkaesque inexplicability. Moving about in urban spaces can sometimes hold out constant reminders of how disconnected our environment can sometimes be from the people inhabiting it.

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PF grievance redressal meet on May 10

TIRUNELVELI The monthly grievance redressal meet for the month of May for provident fund subscribers will be held on May 10.An official statement said

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Physically-challenged man, friend held on sexual assault charge

NAGERCOILThe Nagercoil All Women Police have arrested two youths, including a 32-year-old physically challenged man, for allegedly sexually abusing an

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My ASU GSV experience

Hub of education If you were looking to find the hub of all things Education, then ASU GSV was the place to be. The 3 day conference was filled with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, students,...

Over 250 women lawyers and academics appeal to SC for fair probe on CJI sexual harassment case

In a letter addressed to the Judges of the Supreme Court of India dated Tuesday April 24, 2019, over 250 women lawyers and academics made an appeal to

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Sunny Deol in the sun

What does, Sunny Deol, the latest Bollywood entrant to Indian politics, bring to the arena?

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Higher voter turnout in Kannur keeps parties guessing

The higher voter turnout in the Kannur Lok Sabha constituency compared to that in the 2014 general election is keeping the Left Democratic Front (LDF)

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Gold, silver prices fall on weak demand

Gold prices declined by ₹50 to ₹32,720 per 10 gram, silver by ₹200 to ₹38,225 per kg

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Archaeologists unearth ancient tomb with mummies

The uncovered artefacts include decorated masks, statuettes, vases, coffin fragments and cartonnages

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Video showing ‘Hindi stones’ in Thanjavur Big Temple is fake, says official

A video viral in social media claims Tamil scriptures in the Sri Brihadeeswarar Temple are being replaced by Hindi scriptures.

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Protests continue over 'goof up' in declaration of results by TSBIE

Scores of activists of PDSU and DYFI were detained when they tried to stage demonstrations near the TSBIE office

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I would have been dropped long time ago in my previous team: Watson

The Chennai Super Kings opener thanked Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Stephen Fleming for keeping the faith in him after a run of ordinary scores

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Alerts sent to Sri Lanka after probe in Coimbatore ISIS case was completed by NIA

The videos, seized from the accused in the Coimbatore case, showed Hashim asking youths from Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala to establish an Islamic rule in the region.

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Playing the hand life deals you

The different roles of one’s life mirror the most important characters in a pack of cards – the ace and the jack

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Through ‘Uyare’, we are redefining the idea of beauty: Manu Ashokan

Manu Ashokan says his debut film ‘Uyare’ on an acid attack survivor is a tribute to every woman’s indomitable spirit that helps her fly high

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Visakhapanam-based fashion blogger’s journey from engineering school to the world of glamour

Alkananda Bodapaty on how she is today a fashion influencer with a huge following on social media

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IPL 2019: Struggling KKR seek turnaround against Rajasthan Royals

The biggest letdown for the team has been its bowling unit, especially the spinners who have lacked sting at the Eden Gardens, something that was its main strength during the title-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2014

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BJP, Congress gear up for Panaji fight

Assembly seat fell vacant following the demise of former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar

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This Viskhapatnam-based artist gives Kalamkari a modern twist

K Srinivas Rao adapts the fine Kalamkari tradition into his paintings of coastal life

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Man-made in India

Sunil Sethi, FDCI president, lets us in on what he likes to buy

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Let’s stop calling the so-called Islamic State (IS) the Islamic State – it is not Islamic

The self-styled Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for the murderous Easter Sunday bomb blasts in Colombo, Sri Lanka, which took a toll of over 300 lives, including those of 13 Indian nationals. While leaders...

Easter lesson: Beware, the IS poison continues to spread

The death toll of the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka has now crossed 300. What makes the tragedy even worse is that, it has now emerged that the country outrightly neglected detailed alerts provided by...

Poll Code Violations: EC must be stricter and impose penal provisions against violators

There is no denying that the ongoing Lok Sabha election has seen a plethora of violations of the Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct (MCC). From UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath to SP’s Azam Khan,...

From bookmarks to Geo tags: revisiting iconic monuments through literature

Like Notre Dame Cathedral, many famous monuments and sites live on in world literature

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Kurdish-Turkish folk musician shares stage with Hindustani artistes

In Chennai, Éléonore Fourniau held her audience in awe

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Restoring the glory of Visakhapatnam’s iconic colonial era buildings

The Town Hall and the old Municipality Building get a facelift under the Smart City project

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The one advantage to weed growth

Vegetation that is weedy or unwanted to you may be a hangout for winged creatures

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Chennai-based cyclist Naresh Kumar is pedalling against bonded labour

On his tandem bicycle, Naresh Kumar crosses two continents and 13 countries, riding with strangers, fuelled by their generosity

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Naresh Kumar is on a cycling expedition to spread awareness against bonded labour

On his tandem bicycle, Naresh Kumar crosses two continents and 13 countries, riding with strangers, fuelled by their generosity

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Paramotoring in Chennai? This family will show you how

On a paramotor in the sky, it’s just you, your wings and a motor that keeps you soaring

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IPL fans lathi-charged at Chepauk stadium in Chennai

The Chennai city police resorted to lathi charge on hundreds of IPL cricket fans queuing for tickets to witness Friday's match between Chennai SuperKi

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Life beyond pitstops in Grand Prix cities

Packing your bags to catch an F1 race? Why not whiz beyond the track and make it an eventful holiday

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TN granite scam: ED attaches properties worth ₹40.34 crore

The Enforcement Directorate is probing money laundering charges against Olympus Granites Private Limited, in which Durai Dayanidhi was a director.

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Five held for cattle smuggling in J&K

In separate cases, 62 animals were rescued in Udhampur and Samba districts; police have seized 55 vehicles used for smuggling

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Number of heat waves and cold waves on the rise in India

Heat waves and cold waves in the country have increased manifold in the past two years, according to data put out by the Ministry of Statistics and Pr

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National Film Awards to be given after general elections

The winners of the 66th National Film Awards will be declared after the conclusion of the general elections, the Information and Broadcasting Minist

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‘Auto Shankar’ is a big step up for me, says Appani Sarath

The Thiruvananthapuram-based actor opens up on portraying the dreaded serial killer in eponymous Tamil web series

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Udit Raj joins Congress, says will work to defeat ‘anti-Dalit BJP’

The Dalit leader was upset with the BJP over the denial of ticket from Delhi’s North-West Lok Sabha Constituency

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In pics: Third phase of Lok Sabha election

Nearly 66% voter turnout was recorded in the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission said.In the third phase, voting was held in 1

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Streets of Soil

With elections around, there is a shower of messages from diverse segments seeking votes. No-one knows what is echoing in the public’s mind. While the war is for chair, the battlefield is in the mind...

Modi biopic should be released after polls: EC to SC

The poll body submits report on ‘PM Narendra Modi’ starring Vivek Oberai in a sealed cover

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Nine drug peddlers arrested in J&K

In addition to cash, 203kg poppy straw, 115gm heroin and 50gm charas were recovered from them

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The outsourcing conundrum

There are HR functions for which external expertise can be sought, but the challenge lies in knowing which ones

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Supreme Court judges call for confidential meeting with CBI, Delhi Police and IB chiefs

To study the claims made by an advocate that the sexual allegation levelled against CJI Ranjan Gogoi is a part of a “larger conspiracy” to frame him in a false case and make him resign.

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‘No choice’ for opposition parties, accept defeat: Modi

He said the mahamilawats have realised that they stand no chance after three phases of elections and are looking for excuses to defend their poor show

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Easter Sunday bombings: Why Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka doesn’t have anything to do with the Christchurch shooting. Nor has it played any role in the West’s wars in the Muslim world, a common excuse the IS gives for its attacks on western countries and civilians.

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US seeking to support Afghanistan and maintain India partnership while exerting maximum pressure on Iran, says State department

The exemption from sanctions for India’s activities to develop Chabahar Port in Iran, despite the May 2 expiry of exemptions from U.S. sanctions for

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VIT conducts free summer sports camp for school students

1,200 have registered for this year’s camp, says Chancellor

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Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s next film is with Kangana Ranaut

The ‘Nil Battey Sannata’ director’s ‘Panga’ to release in 2020

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Rava rocks polenta

Natasha Celmi conducts cooking workshops on international food made from local ingredients

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Truck teasers, provokers and taglines

They range from the prosaic and sublime, to the simple, poetic and even witty

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Rohit Tiwari's wife arrested over his alleged murder

During interrogation, Apoorva Shukla, the prime suspect in the case, confessed that she was with Rohit during the ‘crucial hours’.

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Let’s face the monsters called addictions

In a fast-moving world like today, lives can tend to be extremely stressful; whether it is attending numerous professional conferences, meeting countless deadlines, or even simple stress at home due to personal unrest. The tension...

The freedom to desire limitlessly

By Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev There is only one question that needs to disappear from people’s equation with life: What about me? But most people find it hard to leave this question out of any plan....

After the poll: Economic reforms and cultivating friends are crucial for India’s strategic heft

It would be extremely naive on anyone’s part to believe that when foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale took up once again UN listing of Jaish-e-Muhammed terror chief Masood Azhar with China, Beijing will decide the issue...

Sri Lanka shut down social media and my first thought was ‘good’ – this is how bad the situation has gotten

This is the ugly conundrum of the digital age: When you traffic in outrage, you get death. So when the Sri Lankan government temporarily shut down access to American social media services like Facebook and...

Lost jobs: There were so many ways of earning a living which no longer exist

A number of traditional ways of earning a livelihood have been lost. When i was a child in Calcutta, cooking utensils were made of brass and their insides had periodically to be lined with a...

The othered Muslim: Demonised or treated as captive vote bank, the Muslim as citizen is disappearing

Rampur town wears a poignant air. Its magnificent Raza library whose elegant minarets are decorated with a gurdwara, church, mandir and masjid, seems forgotten in the scorching political and religious divisions of western UP. Once...

SC’s nightmare: Treat complaints against judges with circumspection but that’s no excuse for procedural vacuum

The complaint by a court staffer alleging sexual harassment against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi highlights the grey areas in probing misconduct involving sitting judges. Amid flak for presiding over an extraordinary judicial hearing...

Mental, Psycho and what else not to say to people with mental illness

(Trigger warning: If you are a person with mental illness, it is possible that this article could feel triggering.) Last week, a Bollywood movie poster with a title that is seemingly abusive towards People...

Iran Waivers Ending: But New Delhi has to find ways to keep dealing with Tehran

The US has decided to end sanction waivers for all countries importing Iranian oil. The decision comes as current waivers end on May 2, leaving countries like India that import significant quantities of Iranian oil...

Henry Moore drawings at Christies

At the Christies Impressionist and Modern Art Evening Sale at New York on May 13 are two Henry Moore drawings that are a veritable delight in the lessons of art history and the deeper instincts...

Where will the women come from?

For all those ardent supporters of more women in politics, but who despair about “where will these women come from”, two events last week should have settled the question once and for all. The women...

Delhi’s Pa Pa Ya offers 68 kinds of dumplings

Zoravar Kalra’s Pa Pa Ya has taken Delhi’s flirtation with the Cantonese food to a full-blown romance

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Jagan’s airport attacker moved to hospital

Janupalli Srinivasa Rao, who is accused of attacking Leader of the Opposition Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy at Visakhapatnam airport, was shifted to a gover

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Woman in Kurnool sets her children ablaze

A 30-year-old woman has set her two children, aged 4 and 5, ablaze after a heated argument with her husband. The incident occurred in Yemmiganur, Kur

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Delhi court stays non-bailable warrants against Kejriwal, Sisodia in 2013 defamation case

The case relates to the denial of a party ticket to an advocate in 2013

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Over 50 people dead in mudslide at mining site in Myanmar

More than 50 people are believed to have died in a mudslide at a jade mining site in northern Myanmar, a lawmaker representing the area said on Tuesd

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Japan apologises to those forcibly sterilized, vows redress

Victims of ‘Maternity Protection Law’ to get compensation

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Denied ticket, Vijay Sampla says BJP committed ‘cow slaughter’

As the BJP on Tuesday announced its candidates for Lok Sabha election in Punjab, sitting Hoshiarpur MP and Union Minister Vijay Sampla, who has been d

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Expression goes blank

Sathiraju Venumadhav was a rare musician who’d let ‘bhava’ dominate his rendition

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Why strike gold? Strike hemp

We’ve seen farm to fork, but what about farm to runway, building or skin? Hyderabad is welcoming this controversial green with open arms — and we are here to celebrate its inherent versatility

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Rupee slips 23 paise to 69.85 against US dollar on fund outflows

The rupee Wednesday declined 23 paise to 69.85 against the U.S. dollar in early trade due to higher demand for the greenback from importers amid fore

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Sensex rises over 100 points; Nifty tests 11,600

The benchmark BSE Sensex jumped over 100 points in early trade on Wednesday tracking record gains on Wall Street amid easing crude prices.After hitti

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Tremors felt in Arunachal Pradesh

A medium-intensity earthquake of magnitude 5.8 hit Arunachal Pradesh early on Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology said.The epicentre of the

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I wasn’t aware of threat, says Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena

“The country’s security apparatus will be restructured in the coming days, with key leadership changes in ‘24 hours’,” he says.

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General election 2019 live | After three phases, confident of BJP forming next govt, says Amit Shah

Here are the day’s election-related developments at a glance.

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Death toll rises to 359 in Sri Lanka bombings, more arrested

18 suspects were arrested overnight, raising the total detained to 58.

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Kim in Russia for summit with Putin, Hong Kong pro-democracy 'occupy' activists jailed, and other news in pictures

10:00 amKim in Russia for summit with PutinNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un crossed the border into Russia on Wednesday by train, Russian media report

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‘Why didn’t Ramadoss oppose land acquisition for railway line?’

TNCC chief questions PMK leader’s stand on green corridor

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Oppositon heightening tension among students: Jagadeeshwar Reddy

Myths are being circulated in the name mistakes in the Inter results announced by the Board of Intermediate Education last week, Education Minister G.

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Morning digest: Judges panel constituted to hear sexual harassment allegations against CJI, ECI examining Modi’s speeches, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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Rain forecast rattles salt producers

The havoc wreaked by Laila cyclonic storm still fresh in their memory

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Voting leapfrogs, surpasses 2014 turnout in Ernakulam

Nearly 77% of citizens exercise franchise in the constituency; youngsters too participate in poll process with zeal; Paravur records the highest voter turnout of 81.62%

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No clue about which way the wind blows in Chalakudy

High voter turnout at Kunnathunadu leaves leading fronts in a state of uncertainty

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First-time voters have a hard time taming their anxiety

Youngsters remain unsure about voting procedures despite undergoing training to exercise the franchise

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Benny Behanan sees a ‘Rahul wave’

UDF convener and candidate from the Chalakudy Lok Sabha segment Benny Behanan said here on the polling day that there was a “Rahul wave” across the St

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Voting machines carry the day despite glitches

Collector terms the deployment of machines a success

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Women, elderly citizens turn up in large numbers in Chalakudy

Technical snags detected in EVMs at Angamaly and Perumbavoor

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No cakewalk for BJP in Haryana

Congress fields ‘heavyweight’ candidates in all 10 Lok Sabha constituencies

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Rain brings respite from heat in Udupi

Rain accompanied by winds lashed parts of Udupi district on Tuesday providing the people a respite from sweltering heat which they were experiencing f

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Garbage collection partially affected in city as workerstake leave for voting

It will be streamlined today, says official

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A night of disquiet for women polling officials

Screeching of bats inside booth No. 104 at Paravur gives them a tough time

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Top news of the day: Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka blasts, Supreme Court issues contempt notice against Rahul Gandhi, and more

Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the coordinated bombings in Sri Lanka that kil

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad scorecard

SRH brought in Shakib Al Hasan, Manish Pandey; Harbhajan replaces Thakur for CSK

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Kallada bus assault case: three more held

Owner of the company summoned

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The self-sufficient world of Bhagi Hui Ladkiyan

The four rebellious women protagonists in Dhwani Vij’s play are a picture of steely grit and composure, says Vikram Phukan

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‘Govt. should clarify stand on hydrocarbon exploration’

The Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Sangam (TVS) on Tuesday urged the State government to clarify its stand on the issue of declaring the delta region as a ‘pr

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Application invited for B.Voc

DDU Kaushal Kendra, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai campus, Tiruchi, has invited application for B.Voc degree programme.The course is offered in

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Rain in western parts of Tirunelveli

Dry spell continues in catchment areas of major reservoirs

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Goa: Dedicated facilities for persons with disabilities draws more voters

The Election Commission of India has been working to make elections more accessible and inclusive in the State

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Guwahati school ‘expels’ girl for being a “slow” learner

School Principal Lissy Rose said the child was not expelled and the authorities had only mentioned its possibility to her parents.

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Powerful quake hits Philippines, day after deadly temblor

The U.S. Geological Survey put the magnitude of Tuesday’s quake at 6.4, while the local seismology agency said it was 6.5.

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Quilting life

Fine art quilter Anusha Krishnamurthy’s works are engaging tapestries of her experiences

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This children’s book weaves a story around manual scavenging

Puu, an illustrated book for children, traces a day in the life of a resilient young girl who is ostracised because of her parents’ occupation

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From Miyazaki to the ‘Menstrual Man’

As part of Rotary Avani, a festival of ecology, several films will be screened from April 23 to April 28

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Aviation Ministry says Jet Airways’s slot allocation to others only temporary

These slots will be made available to Jet as and when they revive their operations, the ministry said

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Tracking down the retired race horses of Chennai

There’s a lot a horse can do once it retires from the racetrack. These equestrian institutions around Chennai give them a second lease of life

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‘I don’t think much about the specs’

Bollywood composer Shekhar Ravjiani looks back on his car memories, both good and bad

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People are able to find meaning in my writing: Preeti Shenoy

Her new book comes eight years after we first met Ankita Sharma

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Sensex, Nifty slide further on soaring crude prices

Sensex settled 80.30 points lower at 38,564.88; NSE Nifty too slipped 18.50 points to close at 11,575.95

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The Ninja ZX-6R comes to India

The engine is what is most impressive on this Kawasaki supersport

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IPL 2019: RCB look to post third successive win when they clash with KXIP

Kohli and Co. will hope to post another win this season against KXIP, who are placed fifth in the points table with 10 points.

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At Bengaluru’s VV Puram Eat Street, everyday is a food festival

Ice-cream in puris, gulkand in desserts, pineapple and roasted corn… At the VV Puram Eat Street, every day is a food festival

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Islamic State claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for coordinated bombings in Sri Lanka, which killed 321 people and injured about 500 others, the group's AMA

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The travelling mom

For Durgesh Nandhini’s daughters Tamaraa Shankar and Thanvi Shankar, the whole world is a school

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A different ball game: Rise of rugby in Bangalore

How rugby -- a sport introduced to Bengaluru by a handful of expats -- is steadily gathering scores of local followers.

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Hitting the right note

Chemistry of Kariyappa has opened doors for the debut music composer Arav Rishik

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Colombo on high alert following reports of explosives-laden van, truck

Sri Lanka on Tuesday placed all police stations in Colombo on high alert as police were hunting for an unidentified container truck and a van, believ

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Why the Indian Premier League has been such a hit

For the IPL to have taken off in a country whose cricket board scoffed at the very format of T20, the tale of the IPL’s success is a parable of the powerful combination of serendipity and opportunism.

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Dance like a super hero

Yakshagana artiste Priyanka K Mohan collaborates with Bookosmia to bring out a children’s book, Yaksha

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Vaas, Herath sad about Sri Lanka terror attack

Sri Lanka’s finest practitioners of left-arm seam, Chaminda Vaas and left-arm spin, Rangana Herath expressed sadness at the terror attack on Churches

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Why Mayil should not keep quiet: A chat with authors Niveditha Subramaniam and Sowmya Rajendran

Niveditha Subramaniam and Sowmya Rajendran wish they had asked the same questions their spunky character does in their books

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Manoj Paramahamsa on producing ‘Auto Shankar’

Cinematographer-producer Manoj Paramahamsa on what prompted him to make a 10-episode series Auto Shankar, based on the life of gangster Gowri Shankar

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League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was unbearable: Naseeruddin Shah

The thespian will be in Bengaluru from April 23 with his latest play, The Father

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Odisha has made up its mind to instal ‘double engine’ govts: Modi

PM hits out at Naveen Patnaik government on the violence ahead of polls, says the state seems to be going West Bengal way

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Youth from Telangana’s Bellampally drowns in USA

A youth from the coal town of Bellampally in Mancherial district accidentally drowned in the sea at Destin beach in Florida, USA, on Sunday. Reddy Sh

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Pragya says pendency of trial does not bar her from contesting election

BJP candidate in the Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency and main accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case Pragya Singh Thakur told a National Investigation

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SC orders Gujarat govt to pay ₹50 lakh compensation to Bilkis Bano

During the 2002 Gujarat riots, a pregnant Bilkis Bano was gangraped and seven of her family members were killed by a mob at Randhikpur village.

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Sri Lanka’s bombings carried out in retaliation for Christchurch mosque attacks, State Defence Minister tells in Parliament

Sri Lanka’s worst terror attack targeting churches and luxury hotels on Easter Sunday was carried out by the local Islamic extremists in retaliation

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Citizens of at least 12 countries died in Sri Lanka bombings

Includes at least 10 Britons, 4 Americans apart from 10 Indians

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‘Chowkidar chor hai’ remark: SC issues formal contempt notice against Rahul Gandhi

Orders listing of Rafale case review petitions along with the contempt case on April 30

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Gowtham Bharadwaj sings for Vijay Deverakonda in ‘Dear Comrade’

The Sid Sriram-Vijay Deverakonda combination is a hit one. But Gowtham Bharadwaj’s song for the star’s upcoming film is also making heads turn

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Water, home-delivered at Turahalli forest

Thanks to this initiative by People For Animals, the inhabitants of Turahalli Forest don’t have to travel far to quench their thirst this summer

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There’s a universe for everyone

Chennai’s latest boardgaming venue welcomes players of all ages and expertise levels, and houses a cafe to boot

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Remembering S Muthiah