Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the acquihire of Gurugram-based start-up Quikmile, which focuses on building tech-enabled logistics platforms for India. The start-up team will now be a part of Airtel X Labs — which is the telecom firm’s digital innovation factory, which focuses on Internet of Things (IoT), […]
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Centre eases cash limit for pilgrims visiting Kartarpur
The Centre has eased the cash restriction on pilgrims visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib through the Kartarpur Corridor. Earlier, a maximum amount of Rs 11,000 could be carried by pilgrims. As per the fresh electronic travel authorisation issued by the Ministry of home affairs, pilgrims travelling to Pakistan can now carry […]
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This is what happened when clowns took over the Delhi Metro
A few weeks ago, a bunch of clowns boarded the Delhi metro. Now before you jump to conclusions such as Batman’s nemesis Joker taking over a public transportation system, let us clarify that these clowns are of the therapeutic kind. They’re part of Clownselors, an organisation started in 2016 by Sheetal Agarwal, an M.Phil. […]
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WhatsApp to invest $250,000 in India’s startup ecosystem
Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Monday announced to invest $250,000 worth ad credits into the Indian startup ecosystem to help entrepreneurs better connect with customers and grow businesses. The investment will provide 500 startups approved by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DPIIT) with $500 each of Facebook ad credits. With […]
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Lucknow University turns 100
Lucknow University kicked off its year-long centenary celebrations with a morning walk by the students and teaching staffs from the Chhatrapati Shivaji sports ground on the campus. The university also threw open its gates for the common people on Monday on the occassion. The idea of starting a university in […]
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Sudanese women hope new government ends flogging, violence
Nine years after a Sudanese judge oversaw her flogging, Halima Abdalla remains broken and bitter, accusing even her family of rejecting her when it mattered most. “Flogging breaks you from inside,” said Abdalla, 41, her voice choking and tears rolling down her cheeks as she narrated an ordeal that remains […]
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Indirapuram: GDA may upgrade a few utilities before handover
The Ghaziabad development authority (GDA) may spend Rs 200 crore on upgrading facilities in Indirapuram in case the municipal corporation does not take up the three services during the handover process of the colony. The GDA and municipal corporation officials last week met to discuss the modalities of the handover […]
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Hong Kong part of China ‘no matter what happens’ in elections, says its FM Wang Yi
Hong Kong is a part of China “no matter what happens”, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Monday, with the crisis-hit city’s pro-democracy looking set for a crushing victory in community-level elections at the weekend. The results of Sunday’s elections in the semi-autonomous city have sent the Beijing-backed government a […]
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Good Newwz is high on content, low on budget: Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar is one of the few actors who have successfully struck a fine balance between commercial and content-driven cinema. And his next, Good Newwz, offers both. With three back-to-back hits this year, the 52-year-old is looking to end 2019 on a high, with a comedy that is based on an […]
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Trump fires US navy chief over handling of SEAL case
The chief of the US Navy on Sunday criticized Donald Trump after being sacked in a dispute over an elite SEAL commando whose demotion for misconduct was reversed by the president. Richard Spencer was ousted as Navy Secretary, a civilian position, in a case that has fueled reports of anger […]
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Lauren Gottlieb reveals mental health issues: I sought solace in alcohol
Lauren Gottlieb burst on the Bollywood scene in 2012 with Remo D’Souza’s ABCD: Any Body Can Dance. Though she quickly became a household name, thanks to her amazing dance moves, she suddenly went missing in action. In an interview with Mumbai Mirror, Lauren revealed that she went on a downward spiral of mental health issues. […]
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Australia PM says allegation of China interference disturbing
Australia’s domestic spy agency is investigating whether China tried to install an agent in federal parliament in what Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday called “deeply disturbing” allegations. The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) said it had launched an investigation before the alleged plot was reported by Australia’s “60 Minutes” […]
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Salman shares throwback adorable pic on father Salim Khan’s birthday
Salman Khan wished father Salim Khan on his birthday with a happy throwback picture of the two. The senior filmmaker turned 84 on Sunday and had celebrated his 55th wedding anniversary with wife Salma last week. Salman shared a throwback picture of himself and Salim’s fishing session on Instagram and wrote, […]
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Virat Kohli names teammate who is ‘impossible to outrun’ during conditioning drill
One of the biggest reasons behind the dominant run of this Indian team has been the fitness levels of the players. There is little doubt that under Virat Kohli, this side places tremendous importance to keeping fit and always pushing their limits. A glimpse at the training session of the side […]
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BJP accuses Jagan Mohan Reddy government of promoting English over Telugu
The BJP on Sunday accused the YSRCP led government of promoting English over Telugu and demanded that both the languages be promoted in the state. Speaking to ANI here, Andhra Pradesh BJP unit spokesperson Lanka Dhinakaran said Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s government was unable to realise the importance […]