In a new wave of Russian feminism, thousands of women are posting selfies on social media showing their pimples, cellulite and hair loss to challenge beauty stereotypes that women’s rights activists say fuel low self-esteem and eating disorders. The #AllIsFineWithMe trend – started by a Russian teen who has struggled with anorexia […]
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Smash hit video game Fortnite designed to be as addictive as cocaine
The makers of online video gaming sensation Fortnite were accused Friday of designing it to be addictive, in a Canadian class action lawsuit likening playing to taking cocaine. Fortnite, released by US-based Epic Games in 2017, allows up to 100 players to fight individually or as part of a team […]
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ISRO offers great jobs for Indians in space domain, says expert
Young Indians need not venture abroad for jobs in the space domain, as state-run Indian Space Research Organsation (ISRO) offers great career opportunities in the new science frontier, an American expert said here on Friday. “Indian students can make a career in space and astronomy by getting into their space […]
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Top MNCs recruit Aligarh Muslim University students
Top multinational companies, including Emirates Airlines, EFS Technologies, National Institute of Smart Government, Ango Zara International, Jara Technologies, Hexa View, JK Technologies, Acxiom Consulting and Piramal Education Foundation, among others, have hired 150 Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) students pursing various courses in a campus placement drive organised by the Training […]
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IIT M.Tech fee hike: Students demand rollback
Demanding a rollback of the fee hike, IIT aspirants on Friday held a protest at Jantar Mantar here to protest against the 900 per cent hike in fees for M.Tech courses announced by the council of IITs last week. The protest organised under the aegis of All India Engineering Student […]
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Indiana varsity’s ‘Bicentennial Medal’ for JGU Vice Chancellor
O P Jindal Global University (JGU) Vice Chancellor C Raj Kumar has been conferred the “Bicentennial Medal” by US-based Indiana University Bloomington for his distinguished service in interdisciplinary and global collaboration of educational institutions. The medallion was presented by dean of Indiana University Austen L Parrish at a special ceremony […]
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Over 2k students of IIT-Roorkee get degrees at annual convocation
More than 2,000 students were awarded their degrees on a single day as the country’s premier engineering institution IIT-Roorkee held its 19th convocation here on Friday. President Ram Nath Kovind awarded prestigious awards to nine meritorious students. This is the first time in the history of the institution that more […]
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Cloned cheques used to siphon off over Rs 10 million from Lucknow University’s bank account
The Lucknow University (LU) fell prey to a fraud in which Rs. 1.09 crore (over Rs. 10 million) was siphoned off from its bank account in one year using cloned cheques, said vice-chancellor Prof SP Singh at a press conference in Lucknow on Friday. He said an FIR had been […]
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Here is your horoscope for October 5, 2019
ARIES Mar 21-Apr 20 You may not like certain things about partner and may even get put off by them. A profitable deal may slip out of your hand, if you are not quick enough. TAURUS Apr 21-May 20 Keep all options open on the career front. Cupid may bestow […]
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Macro indicators paint a gloomy picture for economy
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25 basis point cut in policy rates on Friday. However, what has made more news than the rate cut is a sharp downward revision in growth forecast for the Indian economy. In its August 2019 meeting, […]
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RBI cuts key rate again, lowers growth forecast
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashed policy rates for the fifth consecutive time on Friday and reduced its estimate of growth for the year to 6.1% but suggested that an economic revival may already be underway. The 25 basis point reduction in policy […]
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UP Cop Fined by Traffic Police for Using Unauthorised Siren, Flasher on Personal Car
A policeman in Uttarakhand’s Almora was slapped with a fine by traffic cops for using flashers and siren atop his personal car. Notably, using sirens and flashers atop vehicles has been banned all across India. Be it the President, Prime Minister, Chief Ministers or any high profile government official, no […]
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Woman burnt alive over dowry in Muzaffarnagar
A woman was allegedly burnt to death over dowry in Saidham Colony in the city, police said on Friday. The incident happened on Thursday evening in Civil Lines police station area here. The victim Sugna was rushed to a hospital where she was declared brought dead, Station House Officer Sameypal […]
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath flags off Tejas Express from Lucknow
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has flagged off country’s first private semi-high speed train, Tejas Express, on the Lucknow-New Delhi route today. Officials with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) were present with UP CM Yogi Adityanath during the flagging off ceremony. However, the commercial run will start from Saturday […]
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Maoists kill 2 Jharkhand policemen during encounter
Two police personnel from the Jharkhand Jaguar were killed in a gun battle with Maoists inside a forest on the border of the Ranchi and Khunti districts early on Friday, officials said. The additional director general of police (operations) ML Meena confirmed the incident. “We received information about the movement […]