Former Malaysian leader Mahathir Mohamad stood by his widely condemned comments on attacks by Muslim extremists in France, saying Friday that they were taken out of context and criticising Twitter and Facebook for removing his posts. Mahathir, 95, sparked widespread outrage when he wrote on his blog Thursday that “Muslims […]
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Schools in Odisha’s remote areas set up indigenous knowledge corners
Schools in some remote areas of Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts are setting up “indigenous knowledge corners” where students will be taught using teaching-learning material made of resources collected from people. “Indigenous knowledge corners in schools are an attempt to provide a learning ecosystem based on students’ culture, helping them improve […]
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Halloween 2020: Spooky date ideas to trick-or-treat your partner
Maybe you have outgrown the idea of dressing up in a punny costume and hitting the town or the Covid-19 might have dampened your thrill for Halloween 2020 but we are just in time to try and lift up your mood with a flood of suggestions to give your partner a good […]
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Ladakh temperature drops to sub-zero, focus shifts to countering Chinese Navy
With the onset of first snow and sub-zero temperatures in East Ladakh, the Indian Army troopers, equipped with US-made blizzard masks, have settled down for the winter against the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), with the focus of national security planners now shifting to beefing maritime security. While the four-nation QUAD multilateral […]
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Apple will replace faulty AirPods Pro with sound issues
Apple will return AirPods Pro that have issues like crackling or static sounds, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) not working properly. Apple AirPods Pro manufactured before October 2020 are eligible for the replacement programme. Apple in its support page said that it has found “a small percentage of AirPods Pro may experience sound issues.” […]
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US judge blocks Commerce Department’s TikTok order
A US judge in Pennsylvania on Friday blocked a US Commerce Department order set to take effect on November 12 that would have effectively barred Chinese-owned short video-sharing app TikTok from operating in the United States. US District Court Judge Wendy Beetlestone enjoined the Commerce Department from barring data hosting […]
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Pulkit on watching girlfriend Kriti paired with Jim Sarbh in Taish
Actor couple Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda have worked together in films such as Pagalpanti and Veerey Ki Wedding, but in their latest outing, Taish, they haven’t been paired together. Kriti plays the love interest of Jim Sarbh’s character in Taish. In an interview, Pulkit opened up about their working relationship, and whether […]
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Sans gala or red carpet, a stylish fashion show at the Metropolitan Museum
The annual hoopla around the celebrity-studded Met Gala is so intense, it’s often forgotten who the real star is: the fashion exhibit inside. This year, it’s the only star. A stylish Costume Institute show at the Metropolitan Museum has opened, six months behind schedule. But what’s six months when you’re […]
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Shah Rukh Khan’s special birthday plans revealed
Shah Rukh Khan will celebrate his 55th birthday on Monday and his fans are ready to make it a grand affair, virtually. Unlike every year, Shah Rukh will not greet his fans from his balcony at Mannat, nor will his fans gather in large numbers in front of the building. The […]
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Here is your horoscope for 31 Oct 2020
Aries Your ideas regarding a business, money, or ownership matter can take a turn today, dear Aries. A Full Moon and Sun-Uranus opposition can serve as a wake-up call to take charge of your finances or to view your assets and things in a new light. It can also promote […]
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Fake certificates by ‘trampoline players’ on rise in Maharashtra
The number of fake certificates being furnished by “trampoline players” for getting jobs in the Maharashtra State Sports Department (MSSD) has gone through the roof with more than 262 candidates being blacklisted for forgery over six years. Om Prakash Bakoria, commissioner, MSSD said that of the candidates who had applied […]
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Kumar Sanu says he never wanted Jaan to do Bigg Boss 14
Bigg Boss 14 contestant Jaan Kumar Sanu’s father, the popular playback singer Kumar Sanu, has gone back on his earlier comments about Jaan’s mother. Kumar Sanu said that she raised him well, but had earlier questioned Jaan’s upbringing when his comments about Marathi landed the family, and the show, in trouble. Jaan’s […]
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RRB exam dates 2020 for Ministerial and Isolated categories posts released
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced the tentative dates for conducting computer based test for RRB ministerial and isolated categories posts under CEN 03/2019. According to a notice released on Friday, the recruitment exam will be held between December 15 and 23, 2020. Candidates who are registered for the exam […]
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7.0 magnitude earthquake with 196 aftershocks kills 26 in Turkey, Greece
At least 26 people were killed and more than 700 injured in Turkey and Greece on Friday after a powerful earthquake levelled buildings and caused flooding. As many as 196 aftershocks were felt with 23 hitting over magnitude 4.0, news agency ANI said quoting Turkish media. According to the US […]
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Shuttlers stuck in Germany till Nov 10
Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram and Subhankar Dey must remain in isolation in Germany till November 10 after which they can return home. “The health authorities got in touch with us today finally and said that irrespective of the test, rules mandate us to serve out the quarantine period,” said Dey […]