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Poet Nikky Finney Wins $100,000 Lifetime Achievement Prize
Nikky Finney has won the Wallace Stevens Award, a $100,000 lifetime achievement honor presented by the Academy of American Poets. Judges praised Finney, known for such collections as Head Off & Split and Rice, for her fierce moral conviction and as a bard...
Oil Edges Up To $42, Eyeing Libya And U.S. Inventories
Oil edged up to around $42 a barrel on Wednesday after a report said U.S. fuel inventories fell, although rising crude supply and growing numbers of coronavirus cases that raise concern of stalling demand capped gains.
Ankle Injury Rules Mitchell Marsh Out Of IPL, Jason Holder Named Replacement
Australian and Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was on Wednesday ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League with an ankle injury he suffered in the team's opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore. West Indies captain Jason H...
COVID-19 Positive Woman Ends Life In Shimla Hospital; Magisterial Probe Ordered
A 54-year-old woman who had tested positive for coronavirus last week allegedly killed herself at a government hospital in Himachal Pradesh's capital Shimla early Wednesday, police said. Meanwhile, her family members alleged that neglectful attitude of th...
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders IPO to Launch Next Week, Govt Likely to Dilute Stake in Company
An earlier issue to raise Rs 700-800 crore was deferred due to low demand for shipbuilding stock.
Call of Duty Hack: Are Over 500,000 Players Really Affected? Activision Plays it Down
Activision, the makers and promoters of Call of Duty, have played down reports of half a million gamers’ accounts being hacked, although there are very strong reports that suggest otherwise.
Duterte Gets Rare Praise For Raising Sea Feud Ruling At UN
The Philippine president got rare praises Wednesday from his key critics for invoking before the United Nations a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Chinas vast territorial claims in the South China Sea, in a surprise move that will likely pique Bei...
Advertisers Agree Deal With Social Media On Steps To Curb Harmful Content
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter have agreed with big advertisers on first steps to curb harmful content online, following boycotts of social media platforms that advertisers had accused of tolerating hate speech.
German Virus App Transmitted 1.2M Test Results In 100 Days
Germany's coronavirus tracing app has been used to transmit 1.2 million test results from labs to users during the first 100 days, officials said Wednesday.
Lahiri Looks To Continue Momentum At Corales Puntacana After T36th Finish At Safeway
His confidence on a high after tied 36th finish in the season-opening Safeway Open, Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will look to continue his momentum when he makes his debut at the Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship starting here on Thursday....
Here's Why Yogi Adityanath’s Film City Idea in Gautam Buddha Nagar Could be a Winner
Recently, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister announced his government’s move to set up the country’s “biggest and most beautiful film city” in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe Launched in India at Rs 1.20 Crore
The Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupe comes with a host of AMG design highlights alongside multiple drive modes and the brand’s 4MATIC+ all-wheel drivetrain.
Kings XI Punjab Face RCB In Backdrop Of Controversial 'Short Run' Call
Kings XI Punjab will look to put behind the controversial 'short run' decision in their IPL opener and start afresh when they take on Virat Kohli's buoyant Royal Challengers Bangalore here on Thursday. In their opening game against Delhi Capitals, the...
Rupee Gains 6 Paise Against US Dollar in Early Trade amid Gains in Domestic Equity Market
On the domestic equity market front, BSE benchmark Sensex was trading 188.03 points higher at 37,922.11, and broader NSE Nifty rose 53.35 points to 11,207.00.
DCP Bhadran Transferred as Jamnagar SP on 'Special Mission' to Put an End to Gangster Jayesh Patel's Reign
Given Bhadran's track record, the news of his sudden transfer created ripples in the police circles. However, it soon became evident that he was being sent to Jamnagar on a special mission.
Divine Announces Second Album 'Punya Paap'
Rapper Divine has announced his sophomore album titled 'Punya Paap' and is set to launch its title track on Wednesday. Directed by filmmaker Abhay Raha and produced by Gully Gang Entertainment, the music video is set in Goa. The "Meri Gully Mein" co...
