India is expected to overtake Germany to become fourth-largest economy in 2026 and Japan to become third largest in 2034, according a recent report by the UK-based Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR). It further said India is also set to reach a gross domestic product (GDP) of USD […]
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Dubai plans record spending to revive flagging economy
Dubai unveiled a 2020 budget on Sunday projecting record spending of $18.1 billion, up 17 percent on this year, as it seeks to revive its flagging economy. The Gulf city state expects revenues too to rise sharply next year as it hosts Expo 2020, the global six-month trade fair set […]
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AMU students to continue peaceful anti-CAA agitation at campus
Students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on Sunday said that they would continue holding peaceful anti-CAA agitation at the campus. This was decided at a meeting of the general body of the students on Saturday evening and a “coordination committee” was formed to decide the future course of the […]
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After exam boycott, uncertainty over next semester registration
Students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), who have been protesting against a hike in hostel fees for two months, are now concerned about the registrations for the upcoming semester, as many boycotted their end-semester examinations. Members of the JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) said registrations generally begin on January 1, but […]
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What’s keeping Jennifer Aniston fit at 50? Steal her fitness mantra
With the holiday season comes holiday fat and so does the responsibility to lose that fat, which is easier when done using the fitness habits approved by the fittest actor, Jennifer Aniston, who even at the age of 50 looks jaw-dropping with her perfect abs. As reported by the Women’s Health Magazine, the […]
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Women exempted from HPPSC, HPSSC exam fees
Women candidates appearing for competitive examinations held by the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) and the state Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC) will not have to pay any fees, officials said on Saturday. The decision was taken by the Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Saturday, an official spokesperson said. The fees for […]
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Gopichand backs coaches’ criticism of shuttlers’ attitude
Is there trouble brewing between India’s elite badminton players and their coaches at the national camp? Chief national coach Pullela Gopichand, whose academy in Hyderabad also hosts the national camp, seems to think so. After Indonesian doubles expert, Flandy Limpele, currently with the India team, gave an interview a few […]
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At Shaheen Bagh anti-CAA stir, protesters brave biting cold 24×7
Three electric heaters, multiple layers of mattresses and blankets, braziers, and copious amounts of chai — this is how around 200 protesters braved the coldest night of the season at the GD Birla Marg in south Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh on Friday. Protesters have been camping on the road around-the-clock since […]
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Ishant Sharma revels after finding answers
Ishant Sharma, four matches shy of becoming only the second Indian pace bowler to play 100 Tests, carries little pressure these days knowing full well he has done more than what he would have dreamt of when setting out as an India player 13 seasons ago. With experience has come […]
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Indian Police have started using face-recognition software to screen large crowds at protests
Indian police have started using facial-recognition software to screen large crowds as protests over a new religion-based citizenship law intensify, the Indian Express newspaper reported, citing people it didn’t identify. The software, originally acquired in 2018 to find lost children, was used at a political rally for the first time […]
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Entire country performing better than Delhi govt schools, says Public Policy Research Centre
A think tank which released a paper on the performance of schools under the Delhi government has said that the truth is that the entire country is performing better than Delhi government schools. The Public Policy Research Centre on Friday released a report on Delhi’s education titled ‘Politics of Performance […]
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‘1 or 2 players passed racist remarks but…’ Akhtar tones down on Kaneria
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has clarified his statement regarding Danish Kaneria, saying his allegation that many did not want the former leg-spinner to be part of the Pakistan team because of his Hindu faith were taken completely out of context and there was never a culture in the team […]
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Kangana Ranaut turns into ‘ice ice baby’ in Manali.
Actor Kangana Ranaut is celebrating Christmas and New Year in her hometown Manali, even as many Bollywood stars headed for Switzerland. In the latest video shared by her team on Instagram, Kangana can be seen having a blast in knee-deep snow. In the clip, Kangana can be heard shouting “Yahoo”, a word […]
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You cannot sign up for FB Messenger without a Facebook account any more
If you do not have a Facebook account you cannot sign up to use Facebook Messenger. Earlier, it was possible to sign up on Messenger using your phone number and you did not need a Facebook account for this. This allowed people to sign up easily and chat with friends […]
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Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passes away
Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passed away on Sunday. Announcing the sad demise of the revered seer, Udupi MLA K Raghupati Bhat said, “Pejavara Mutt Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami passed away at Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt.” Earlier on Saturday, he was admitted to Kasturba Hospital after his condition became […]