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South Africans Pay Tribute To Former Mandela Lawyer Bizos
South African gathered Thursday to pay tribute to lawyer George Bizos, who represented antiapartheid leaders including Nelson Mandela in their legal battles against the government during racist white rule.
Thepiratebay.org Domain Sold for Rs 35 Lakh And No, It's Not The Infamous Old Piracy Site
Unfortunately, Thepiratebay.org does not redirect to the old 'Pirate Bay' website.
Vettaikaaran Director Babu Sivan Passes Away in Chennai
Tamil filmmaker Babu Sivan breathed his last on September 16 at the age of 54. Babu Sivan is best known for helming 2009 film Vettaikaaran starring Vijay and Anushka Shetty.
'Thank You Rulers for Small Mercies While You Inflict Tragedies': PDP Leader Naeem Akhtar Released from Detention
Naeem Akhtar was among several mainstream politicians, including three former chief ministers of the erstwhile state — Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti — detained on the eve of the Centre's decision on August 5 last year.
I Feel Responsible Towards My Audience: Ronit Roy
Actor Ronit Roy says he feels responsible towards his audience as an artiste as they have played a huge role in his sustainability in the industry for almost three decades. Roy has some noteworthy performances to his credit, be it his films "Udaan", "2 S...
Painting Stations, Carrom Board Part Of New Child-friendly COVID Ward At LNJP
Television sets playing cartoons, a painting station and carrom boards will be the features of a child-friendly COVID-19 ward at the state-run LNJP Hospital. The new ward based on the theme -- From Suffering to Happiness -- was inaugurated on Wednesd...
WHO Says More Than 170 Countries Have Joined COVAX Vaccine Facility
More than 170 countries have joined the World Health Organisation's COVAX global vaccine plan to help buy and distribute immunisation shots for COVID19 fairly around the world, the body's director general said.
Austrians Tell Trump: No, We Do Not Live In Forests
Berlin (AP) The Austrian government has spoken up to correct US President Donald Trump's claim that people in its country live in "forest cities." Trump recently cited Austria and other European countries as models of good forest management that US st...
Considerable Decline in Cargo Traffic at Major Ports Due to Covid-19 Pandemic: Shipping Ministry
The minister said Shipping Ministry issued necessary directions from time to time to all ports to put in place a screening, detection and quarantine system for disembarking seafarers or cruise passengers.
Outgoing US Ambassador To China To Help Republican Campaigns
Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad said he will help out Republicans campaigning in his native Iowa after returning home next month.
NBE Announces Tentative Dates for NEET PG 2021 and Other Exams; Details at natboard.edu.in
All aspirants have been asked by the board to keep a regular check on the official website of NBE at natboard.edu.in.
Akshara Singh Slams Anubhav Sinha for His 'Derogatory' Remark on Bhojpuri Film Industry
Popular Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh on Tuesday criticized filmmaker Anubhav Sinha for using the term "nanga nach" in relation to the Bhojpuri film industry.
First-ever Planet Found Orbiting A Dead Star
Scientists have, for the first time, discovered a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a white dwarf or a dead star located about 80 light years away. The finding, published in the journal Nature, shows the likely presence of the planet, named WD 1856 b, orbi...
2 Toddlers Meet With Watery Grave In Separate Incidents
Two toddlers met with a watery grave in separate incidents reported in the city and nearby Tirupur, police said on Thursday. In both the cases, the toddlers had fallen into buckets of water.
Apple Watch on Your Face: Zuckerberg Says Rumoured Apple Glass AR Tech is Not 'Compelling'
On the sidelines of announcing the Oculus Quest 2 portable VR headset, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said that having an HUD-like augmented reality interface is not the true AR experience that he's looking forward to.
No Power in World Can Stop Our Soldiers from Patrolling, Says Rajnath Singh on China Row, Oppn Agrees
Making a statement on the situation in eastern Ladakh in Rajya Sabha, the minister said India wants a peaceful solution to the boundary issue, but will not shy away from any action required to defend the sovereignty of the country.