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See: NASA captures image of the devastating US blizzard from space
The massive winter storm system pummeled the eastern US, dumping nearly 58 cm of snow in suburbs of Washington DC to New York, with two low-pressure systems merging into a potent nor'easter that dropped heavy snow from Virginia to New England.
Hyperloop gets the nod to build test track for supersonic trains in California
Originally proposed as an idea by Elon Musk in 2013, a Hyperloop is a transportation system in which pressurized passenger capsules shoot through reduced-pressure tubes at up to over 1,220km/h - almost as fast as the speed of sound in air.
Boman Irani feels classic films are our 'legacy', 'treasure'
Actor Boman Irani, who will host a festival celebrating the life and work of legendary filmmaker Bimal Roy on television, says classic films are 'our legacy, our treasure'.
If Modi's tears are real, then he should remove Hyderabad varsity VC: Rahul Gandhi
"What happened in Hyderabad or what is happening in universities and colleges, call it intolerance or whatever, is an attempt to force one ideology on everyone," Rahul said.
China to further tighten regulation of Internet finance
China's unregulated online peer-to-peer (P2P) industry has been dogged by reports of fraud in recent years, underscoring growing financial risks and increasing the potential for social unrest.
EPL: Tottenham teenager Dele Ali's stunning goal draws praise
The stunning 84th minute goal struck from 25 yards, watched by England manager Roy Hodgson, put Spurs in front for the first time after Harry Kane had equalised with a thundering header past goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey in the 63rd minute.
Bahrain's Foreign Minister accompanies Swaraj to temple
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Bahrain's Foreign Minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa visited a temple in Manama amid Punjabi music and drum beats.
Five days after air crash, British analysed pros and cons of 'trying' Netaji
A top official of the British Raj had weighed the pros and cons of "trying" Netaji as a "war criminal"
Man abducted in Gurgaon, secured within hours on NH-8
Three youths kidnapped Prashant Yadav and hijacked his Swift car (registration number HR26AZ6331) on gunpoint in Gurgaon at Block-U in DLF Phase-III (File photograph only for representational purpose).
In an uncommon lineup, five planets come together for a month-long cosmic display
Early risers will have a good chance of seeing five planets simultaneously in the pre-dawn sky including- Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter.
Apple's next goal: A VR headset?
It seems that Apple also senses the significance of virtual reality and is looking to harness the tech, or aspects of it, for its own purposes.
Mohun Bagan face East Bengal in high-octane I-League derby
Defending champions Mohun Bagan would be keen to extend their dominance in the I-League football competition when they take on traditional rivals East Bengal in a high-voltage Kolkata derby at the Salt Lake stadium on Saturday.
India, France haggle over $9-billion Rafale deal ahead of Hollande visit
The fighter jet deal is part of a $150-billion military modernisation drive India has launched, drawing global arms makers into one of the world's biggest markets.
Ashley Jackson's brace guides Ranchi Rays to their first win in HIL
Jackson scored a field goal and also converted a penalty corner as Ranchi Rays beat Uttar Pradesh Wizards 4-2 in the Hockey India League match in Lucknow on Friday.
FIPB clears 13 FDI proposals worth Rs 6,500 crore
The inter-ministerial FIPB panel, chaired by Economic Affairs Secretary Shaktikanta Das, can vet foreign direct investment proposals up to Rs 5,000 crore.
Taxi hired from Pathankot goes missing, driver found dead; police issue high alert
Delhi Police has issued an alert in the wake of the missing taxi. The photos of the three suspects have also been released.