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Major General N. S. Rao leaves his mark in TASA

Grand farewell to the General on his superannuation from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2UmTR2U

Bank staff protest against mergers

Stir part of nationwide agitation against Centre’s decision from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/34euEvY

US, Taliban on ‘threshold’ of deal: US Afghan envoy

Washington now wants to end its military involvement — the longest in its history — and has been talking to the Taliban since at least 2018. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HAyshg

Spillage threat wanes as tug drained of oil in Chilika lake

Malaysian vessel that ran aground to be towed to Vizag soon from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Pwrb8I

Kerala government pushes for foreign airlines at Kannur airport

State seeks better connectivity from capital airport from The Hindu - States https://ift.tt/2Pw9HJD

Spillage threat wanes as tug drained of oil in Chilika lake

Malaysian vessel that ran aground to be towed to Vizag soon from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Pwrb8I

Mani C. Kappan files nomination in Pala

Uncertainty in Kerala Congress (M) continues; BJP may announce its candidate today from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zK4HpO

Mani C. Kappan files nomination in Pala

Uncertainty in Kerala Congress (M) continues; BJP may announce its candidate today from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2zK4HpO

Assam NRC final list: stateless at the stroke of a pen

Divided families wonder what has torn them apart despite same credentials from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Limf1J

Iran Displays Satellite After Trump's Tweet Claimed Damaged Launch Site

Iran on Saturday displayed for reporters what it said was an intact satellite ready for orbit, hitting back against President Donald Trump's comments suggesting a "catastrophic accident" had delayed... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2MOOd8s

Pak Sikh Teen, Allegedly Kidnapped And Converted, Refuses To Go Home

The teenage Sikh girl, who was allegedly kidnapped and converted to Islam before being married to a Muslim man in Pakistan's Punjab province, on Saturday refused to go home despite the provincial... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZCAEz1

Weight Loss Diet: 'Fat And Feast' Strategy May Help Lose Extra Fat

This system of alternate days of fasting and feasting is called alternate-day fasting (ADF) from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2LeTMeG

"Why You're Freaking Out": 911 Operator Told Woman Before She Drowned

Time was running out for Debra Stevens. But the 911 dispatcher didn't seem concerned. "Somebody save me!" Stevens screamed as the water level crept up inside her car, which was stranded in floodwater. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZGTwwM

Smriti Irani's Weekend "Greeting" On Instagram Features Tabu, Ajay Devgn

If Smriti Irani's Instagram account is anything to go by, the Union Minister, as many of us, was awaiting this weekend. She shared a hilarious meme on her profile about how people look forward to... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30OVUPB

NCP Leader And Sharad Pawar's Relative To Join BJP

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ranajagjitsinh Patil, who is related to party president Sharad Pawar, on Saturday confirmed that he was joining the ruling BJP. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30PE4Md

Iran Displays Satellite After Trump's Tweet Claimed Damaged Launch Site

Instagram Shows CERN's Mammoth Particle Accelerator Is Very Photogenic

If you've ever entertained those questions, you've engaged with some of the most pressing mysteries of physics. And you might want to turn to Instagram - yes, Instagram - for more information. It... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MNTfSC

Assam NRC final list: stateless at the stroke of a pen

Divided families wonder what has torn them apart despite same credentials from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Limf1J

5 killed, 21 injured in West Texas shooting

The suspect hijacked a postal van and opened fire on police officers, motorists and shoppers before being shot dead outside a multiplex cinema complex in Odessa, police said. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2LeBudm

Redmi Note 8 vs Realme 5

We pit the Redmi Note 8 with the Realme 5 to see which one fares better, on paper. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/32iIT0Q

Joshua Wong and Alex Chow: The People of Hong Kong Will Not Be Cowed by China

By BY JOSHUA WONG AND ALEX CHOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HCoUCn

Ofsted inspections for top-rated schools to be reinstated

The reintroduction of inspections for "outstanding" schools follows concerns about falling standards. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32kioby

Look Closely for Coco Gauff’s Homage to New York Tennis

By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2HCyUvH

Alleged 9/11 Terror Attack Mastermind To Go On Trial In 2021: Report

Alleged 9/11 plotter Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp will finally go on trial in 2021, almost two decades after the devastating Al-Qaeda attack, the New... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HBtAZf

What Are The Options For Those Excluded From Assam NRC

The National Register of Citizens or NRC - a list intended to identify illegal immigrants in Assam - will be published at 10 am on Saturday. The draft list published last year had excluded over 41... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2zCnCTG

Man Told Starbucks Worker His Name Was Aziz. She Wrote "ISIS" On His Cup

Niquel Johnson paid for three drinks in Philadelphia on Sunday, and in typical Starbucks fashion, an employee asked for his name. Johnson, 40, told them "Aziz," his Islamic name pronounced ah-zeez. He... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2PtRAE5

US Blacklists Iranian Oil Tanker Adrian Darya, Sanctions Captain

The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday blacklisted the Iranian oil tanker Adrian Darya, which is at the center of a confrontation between Washington and Tehran, and sanctioned its captain. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32iuDW6

La semana en imágenes

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES EN ESPAÑOL from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2ZK6x9a

China Expels Journalist After Report On Xi Jinping's Family

China effectively expelled a Wall Street Journal reporter from the country, one month after the newspaper published a report detailing allegations that a cousin of Chinese leader Xi Jinping was... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Lae8FC

Fox News Breaking News Alert

Fox News Breaking News Alert Hurricane Dorian strengthens to 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm 08/30/19 5:52 PM

High-Protein Diet: This Easy-Peasy Moong Salad Is Ideal For Weight Loss

Moong dal is often touted to be one of the best sources of plant-based proteins in Indian kitchens. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2L98Ni8

Air Canada fined for not using French language

A French-speaking couple say the airline violated their "linguistic rights" under Canadian law. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zKKL6B

Idlib ‘double tap’ air strike Russia says never was

An attack kills 39 people in Syria - Russia says it wasn't involved. BBC News Arabic investigates. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34eTHik

Raymond Santana was a teen when he was wrongfully jailed with four others.

Raymond Santana was a teenager when he was wrongfully jailed along with four others. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34bTxs5

Can you survive on foraged food?

Experts say a range of wild foods can supplement a normal diet - but can you go even further? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UgDCEt

The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it?

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KPDXuF

Hampshire paralysed tree surgeon returns to climbing

Callum Kilby was paralysed when a giant oak rolled over him, but a year later he's back climbing trees. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30MhvYL

Week in pictures: 24 - 30 August 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pv3VrE

Maryam Hamdani: 'I taught myself to play taarab music online'

Maryam Mohammed Hamdani says she is the first woman to play taarab in public in Zanzibar. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32aKGoG

Boy's reunion with lost cat moves him to tears

Nine-year-old Edward sheds tears of joy to be with furry Leo again after a a search by pet detectives. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LhhaXE

American cheese: Does it deserve its bad reputation?

Plastic, orange and tasteless? Why a revolution in the US is trying to tell the world there's more to its cheese. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hz0KbS

Motsi Mabuse: Meet Strictly Come Dancing's newest judge

Motsi Mabuse is set to replace Dame Darcey Bussell on the Strictly Come Dancing panel this year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZmfLJ4

'Finding my dad 30 years after I was taken from him'

Abandoned in Sao Paulo and then adopted by a British couple, Edson thought he'd never see his father again. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UgNDS0

Nanjing Massacre: Denmark honours hero who rescued Chinese

Bernhard Sindberg sheltered many Chinese from the rampaging Japanese army in 1937. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30NoKjg

Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/34bb1os

Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive

Interested in living longer? Here's advice from optimists to make sure your glass is always half full. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UrWaSl

Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down

By BY ANNIE KARNI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MJ2yn9

India Says It Was Aware Of Pak's Ghaznavi Missile Tests

India on Thursday said it was aware of Pakistan's recent ballistic missile tests that were possibly carried out from Sonmiani flight test range located in Balochistan. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2NDj9rX

US To Keep 8,600 Troops In Afghanistan After Deal With Taliban: Trump

President Donald Trump on Thursday said that US troop levels in Afghanistan will drop to 8,600 if a deal is reached with the Taliban and that a permanent presence will remain. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2MKqQgu

The Man Trump Wishes He Were

By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HwhVuK

Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.

By BY KATIE ROGERS AND HELENE COOPER from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/327j042

How do blind people enjoy the Mona Lisa?

Museums don't allow people to touch the Mona Lisa or any Van Gogh paintings. With tactile art now you can. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/346iOUJ

Netflix's The Dark Crystal prequel: What you need to know

Netflix's prequel is here - you'll want a guide to bring you up to speed on the classic 80s fantasy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UoOtwd

Quiz of the week: What fuelled Stokes' fairytale innings?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NIGwjV

Fuse ODG: 'Why we must reject narratives portraying Africans as inferior'

Ghanaian Afrobeat star Fuse ODG says Africans must reject narratives portraying them as 'inferior'. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UhcjKg

'I would not have kept the baby': Fighting depression in pregnancy

Where millions live without access to a psychiatrist, one innovative scheme is trying to plug the gap. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pksebz

Mexico missing: The city where 'you can feel the fear'

With gangs using private homes to dispose of bodies, the search for the missing is getting harder. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zxim3y

Has President Trump's trade war cost China three million jobs?

He said that China has lost at least three million jobs - is this true? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MH1xMd

How playing video games could you get a better job

Gaming has long been stigmatised as the preserve of the socially inadequate, but this is changing. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UdXfNm

Music festivals: What can be done to stop drug deaths?

A 17-year-old's death at Leeds Festival has sparked debate about how to stop others meeting the same fate. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NIFnc7

Digital media firms term FDI norms as ‘restrictive’

Companies operating news portals on Thursday expressed disappointment with the government’s new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy capping the inv from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/325TGvo

Trump cancels Poland trip as Hurricane Dorian gains strength

He wished to remain in the United States to make sure federal resources were properly directed at the arriving storm. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HxC2J6

Researchers Identify Second Gene Mutation Linked To HIV Resistance

A rare genetic mutation that causes a form of muscular dystrophy affecting the limbs also protects against HIV infection, Spanish scientists reported Thursday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HzJenZ

Delhi Hospital Resident Doctors On Strike After Colleagues Attacked

Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of Safdarjung Hospital Delhi on Thursday went on an indefinite strike after two resident doctors were brutally thrashed by the attendants of a patient, who died... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2LiWXk6

Bihar Government Bans Jeans, T-Shirts In Secretariat

The Bihar government has put a ban on wearing jeans and T-shirts in the state secretariat, irrespective of the employees' ranks. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2PmQJoR

Carpenter's hand reattached by surgeons after saw accident

Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30K5PG3

'We live in LS Lowry's house... he might not approve of the colour scheme'

The Salford terrace where Lowry painted many of his famous works is now home to a family of six. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NEVBD9

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, Asus 6Z, More Phones Get August Security Patch

Asus ZenFone Max M2, Asus 6Z, Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2, and Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 are all getting new updates in India. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30G3dJm

IT Professional Kills Ailing Wife Before Committing Suicide In Pune

A 45-year-old IT professional allegedly bludgeoned his wife to death, who was suffering from a mental ailment, and later committed suicide in Maharashtra's Pune district, police said on Thursday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Zy6RYs

‘War on nature must end,’ says activist Greta Thunberg in New York

The 16-year-old completed a 15-day journey across the Atlantic shortly after 4:00 pm (2000 GMT), stepping off the boat onto a Manhattan dock to cheering crowds chanting her name. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZvOzHf

Boat Airdopes 411 Truly Wireless Earphones Review

The Boat Airdopes 411 offers a healthy mix of features such as Bluetooth 5, IPX4 sweatproofing, and a compact charging case - all at just Rs. 2,999. Does it sound good enough to make it worth... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/30Bj3EZ

Congress to blame for J&K row: Mayawati

BSP chief re-elected party national president from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NDhwuh

Gulmarg on high alert following Pakistan's bids to push militants

Security agencies apprehended two persons, Khalid and Nazim, both residents of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir’s Muzaffarabad, in the Gulmarg range, two days ago. Initial reports suggest both were “militant guides”. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2ZkmIul

"Shouldn't Have Reported It": MSNBC Host After Trump Threatens To Sue

MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell began his show Tuesday night with a bombshell allegation: that Russian billionaires "close to Vladimir Putin" had co-signed a loan that was given to President Donald... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/349DATm

Teenage Girl "Sexting" Her Friends Is Child Pornography, Says US Court

Maryland's child pornography laws apply when the child is both the subject and sender of sexually explicit material, the state's highest court ruled Wednesday, in a case testing how to treat teenagers... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32gJUqt

Jackie Kennedy's Fairy-Tale Wedding Was A Nightmare For Her Designer

The 1953 wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier and then-Sen. John F. Kennedy was so perfect it is still being talked about more than 65 years later. As recently as 2017, gossip website The List was still... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZnvG9Z

"Didn't Feel Seasick": Greta Thunberg In US After Sailing Across Atlantic

After voyaging thousands of miles across the Atlantic Ocean, climate activist Greta Thunberg made landfall in the United States on Wednesday afternoon. The 16-year-old began the journey two weeks ago... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zo0mrO

Marriott Hotels Ditching Small Plastic Toiletry Bottles

Marriott International, the world's largest hotel chain, said Wednesday it was ditching single-use toiletry bottles as part of plans to reduce its environmental impact. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZslEoo

Businessman Shot Dead In Delhi's Karol Bagh

A 25-year-old businessman was allegedly shot dead in central Delhi's Karol Bagh after an altercation with another businessman on Tuesday night. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZsaH6g

Bolsonaro says Amazon nations should decide region’s future

The Brazilian leader also escalated a deeply personal dispute with French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of portraying himself as “the one and only person” concerned about the environment. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Le8O34

Congress to blame for J&K row: Mayawati

BSP chief re-elected party national president from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NDhwuh

New China Tariffs A "Job Killer," US Industry Tells Trump

President Donald Trump's new tariffs on Chinese goods are a "job killer" that will slam consumers and could make a recession more likely, industry groups said Wednesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Uaq11r

BJP, Congress spar over Pakistan’s letter to United Nations on Jammu and Kashmir

Islamabad’s Minister quotes Rahul Gandhi, Javadekar says Congress leader now has made a complete U-turn from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Hvz1ch

Never supported J&K blockade: PCI Chairman

‘Willing to resign if proved wrong’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/32e2j7k

ED summons Ahmed Patel’s son

“He was examined twice last week and has also been called on Thursday,” said a senior official. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2HvZiHh

Puppy helps boy from Eastleigh cope with autism

Puppy Jesse is being trained to support nine-year-old Jethro, who has autism and ADHD. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HxRoNF

HIV harassment: Bristol man on the abuse strangers send

Aled Osborne faces abuse from strangers because of how open he is about his HIV status. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32gx3EJ

Dementia app aims to spark chats about the disease

Virtual reality app Dementia First Hand aims to educate and raise awareness of dementia. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PhmMWV

BEST Employees Sit On Indefinite Hunger Strike In Mumbai

Some employees of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) sat on an indefinite hunger strike on Wednesday after no breakthrough emerged in talks with the administration for a new wage... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2PkKHF8

Businessman Shot Dead In Delhi's Karol Bagh

A 25-year-old businessman was allegedly shot dead in central Delhi's Karol Bagh after an altercation with another businessman on Tuesday night. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZsaH6g

Amit Shah Shouldn't Make Irresponsible Statements On Citizen List: Sushmita Dev

President of the All India Mahila Congress and former MP from Assam Sushmita Dev said here on Wednesday that Union Home Minister Amit Shah should not make "irresponsible statements" on the National... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZwIVVm

Last chance for PPI claims as deadline arrives

Consumers have until 23:59 to make a claim, as the UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal draws to a close. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UgTXsO

Pune Man Becomes First Indian To Complete ''La Ultra The High'' Marathon

Ashish Kasodekar has become the first Indian to complete the 555 kms long ''La Ultra The High'' marathon in Ladakh. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HtJzZA

Rahul Gandhi accuses govt. of ‘stealing’ from RBI

Congress says Centre is pushing nation into bankruptcy, demands White Paper from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2MHICRj

Johnson & Johnson Verdict Sends Opioid Makers A Billion-Dollar Warning

The US pharmaceutical industry faces tens of billions of dollars in potential damage payments for fueling the opioid addiction crisis after Oklahoma won a $572 million judgment against drugmaker... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/32anZkB

US Approves $3.3 Billion Sale Of Anti-Ballistic Missiles To Japan

Washington approved the $3.3 billion sale of anti-ballistic missiles to Japan Tuesday, following close behind a series of new ballistic missile tests by North Korea that could threaten the US ally. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2L0ue4T

Javid pledges spending review cash for schools, NHS and police

But the chancellor rules out a "blank cheque", promising to keep within existing spending rules. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KXIACW

'Mushroom foraging saved me from my grief'

When Long Litt Woon lost her husband she was overcome by grief. She rediscovered happiness foraging in the woods. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MDa1UB

Sudan crisis: Activists achieve 'big win' over generals

The junta has agreed to a civilian government after months of protests against its rule. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/345PnC8

How fire shaped humans, and forged the modern economy

If you rule out everything made by fire, we would not be left with much of an economy at all. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Pj0X9x

Has Kenya's plastic bag ban worked?

Plastic carrier bags were made illegal, so how has the government enforced the ban? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2UbqXm7

Slavery: Could a new museum stop racism in London?

The group behind the idea says the government has a "moral obligation" to help fund it. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/342Hr4z

Indian-Origin Man Agrees To Plead Guilty To Money Laundering Charges

A 25-year-old Indian-origin man has agreed to plead guilty to federal criminal charges for owning and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business where he exchanged up to USD 25 million in... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2NAoZKJ

Man Sentenced To Life Term For Murdering Wife On Suspicion Of Affair

A 50-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for strangulating his wife to death on suspicion of her having an affair with someone else. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2U8P5FX

Hearing, Speech Impaired Woman Gang-Raped In Chhattisgarh; 5 Arrested

A 22-year-old deaf and mute woman was allegedly raped by five men in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, police said on Tuesday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/30L6N52

Role Of Media Important For Social Awareness: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Tuesday termed the role of media important for social awareness and social conversation. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/343uwPP

CCTV Will Help Police Nab Accused In Mobile Snatching Case: Manish Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday tweeted images of a mobile snatching incident in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar and said footage from CCTV cameras installed by the AAP government will help... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zoo9XZ

Why this woman decided to knit Trump's tweets

American artist Diana Waymar wanted to find a way of relating to the current political atmosphere. So she began knitting Mr Trump’s words. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HrYD9Q

Maria Ressa: 'Rape and death threats won't silence me'

Award-winning journalist Maria Ressa on why arrests, rape and death threats won't silence her. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PizhBS

Medical Cannabis: “I can get arrested, but I'll keep using it for my pain"

Carly Barton became the first British patient to be legally prescribed with herbal cannabis last year, but fears she will be unable to pay the cost of treatment. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PxZ751

Social workers: 'I had a parent screaming foul names at me'

Social workers say they face serious abuse in the line of duty and are calling to be better protected from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zw38dI

Stokes Attains Career-High Ranking, Bumrah Breaks Into Top 10 In Tests

Jasprit Bumrah is in the top 10 for the first time after taking six wickets, including an astonishing five for seven in the second innings of the Antigua Test. . from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zpmhiW

Blind University of Glasgow student 'faced reading list discrimination'

Gary Copland said he was not given accessible books, and was then penalised for reading too little. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HItpf1

Plastic waste: Is it time to cut back on holiday inflatables?

One coastal charity says it collected 500 abandoned inflatables in just one village this summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/32bXwTx

Serena, Djokovic headline Day Three action in New York

Williams will be playing against fellow American Catherine McNally. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZyKNsl

Australian Writer Arrested In China For 'Espionage'

An Australian academic has been arrested in China on suspicion of "espionage", foreign minister Marise Payne said Tuesday, in a development sure to deepen tensions between the two countries. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MDeRkE

Babul Supriyo Among 11 Whose Phones Stolen At Arun Jaitley's Funeral

BJP MP Babul Supriyo, and Patanjali's spokesperson S.K. Tijarawala were among those who had their phones filched in the melee during the cremation of former Finance Minister and BJP leader Arun... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2MDb32Y

Kannada software development a must for greater outreach, says Baligar

The Kannada Sahitya Parishat (KSP) president Manu Baligar has said that Kannada language software must be upgraded and refined for greater reach and e from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NxZLwt

Villagers pour out woes before Central team

Residents demand that officials offer aid to restart lives from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2ZjFulE

Stir for religion tag for Lingayats to continue till goal is met: Seer

The agitation for a religion status for Lingayat will continue till the goal is met, Panditaradhya Swami of Sanehalli Mutt said in Belagavi on Monday. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NxZKZr

‘Demand for enhancing relief amount will be considered’

Situation in Dharwad serious and farmers have suffered badly: Central team from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Hrdwta

Migrant drowns off Belgium while trying to swim to U.K.

Since January, some 1,450 migrants have been rescued either by British or French coastguards from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zux9dZ

‘Demand for enhancing relief amount will be considered’

Situation in Dharwad serious and farmers have suffered badly: Central team from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Hrdwta

Trump Says He May Hold Next Year's G7 Summit At His Florida Resort

President Donald Trump said Monday that he was likely to hold next year's Group of Seven summit - the ultraexclusive annual gathering of world leaders - at his golf resort in Doral, Florida. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2U5dUTb

Firefighting In Amazon Battles Environment, Politics

Millions of dollars in aid are being pledged. Hundreds of soldiers are heading into the jungle. The Amazon is burning - and the world has taken notice. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2UaAUjF

Pakistan, China Sign Agreement To Enhance Defence Cooperation

Pakistan and China on Monday signed an agreement to boost the bilateral defence cooperation and capacity building of the Pakistan Army. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zi20eH

Man Arrested For Allegedly Raping Sister-In-Law, 11, In Greater Noida

An 11-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her brother-in-law who then dumped the victim at an isolated area in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida after trying to strangulate her, police said on Monday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2PpEkjE

A bewildering upbringing: Why Margo Perin was made to have a nose job at 13

Margo Perin was 13 when her father asked if she wanted a nose job. It soon became clear she had no choice. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U3QSw5

The robo racing cars accelerating driverless tech

What's the point of racing autonomous supercars against each other? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L8xHx6

The Kenyan school that was once a British detention camp

Camps where suspected anti-colonial fighters were brutally treated are now secondary schools. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2LgmYAO

'Dangerous' AI offers to write fake news

An AI that allows anyone to write fake news or rewrite old jokes such as "a man walked into a bar". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U6Qsot

The village surviving a drought on cave water

In Indonesia's East Java province, government water trucks only deliver once or twice a month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/340oYFA

Why are people in the USA living shorter lives?

White people in the US without degrees are living shorter lives due to drug abuse and alcoholism. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZvsHeY

Photographing America's strip clubs

François Prost has travelled from coast to coast to capture the exteriors of these establishments in the cold light of day. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZjqDaS

Seoul's over-65s disco 'like medicine' for seniors

A daytime party set up by the local government proves a hit in the rapidly-ageing country. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MD0gWA

Return gift blooms for horticulture dept

Over three lakh saplings have been sold, generating a revenue of ₹25.60 lakh from The Hindu - States https://ift.tt/2KWqcKM

Ministers and HS2 bosses knew railway over budget years ago

The public were not given the full picture about the true cost of the high speed railway, documents show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HsjWIj

Bank of mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'

The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MFhO4a

After Trump Says He's Having "Second Thoughts", A Scramble To Decrypt It

Donald Trump's remarks dominated the news Sunday, in part, because they seemed to be a rare admission of self doubt or a mistake by Trump, who rarely concedes any such thing. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZgLoUj

Trump Caught Off-Guard By Surprise Visitor From Iran At G7 Summit

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made a surprise visit to the city hosting the Group of Seven summit Sunday, a move that caught President Donald Trump off-guard and added another element... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Leqw6C

‘Modi, Shah must spell out their stand on quota’

RSS chief had sought an honest review of the issue, says Chhattisgarh CM from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Hq3QPA

NALCO keen to double capacity by 2026: CMD

‘Listing on London Metal Exchange is one of major achievements’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2ZrmA7r

Banned party drugs worth ₹400 crore seized

The drugs were smuggled into Manipur from Myanmar, say police from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2MCs25n

Gopalamitras seek jobs in village secretariats

‘We will acquire diploma if sufficient time is given’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31YWFWc

Month After Death Of CCD Founder VG Siddhartha, His Father Dies

Gangaiah Hegde, father of Cafe Coffee Day founder late VG Siddhartha, passed away following prolonged illness at a Shanthaveri Gopala Gowda hospital on Sunday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Nxj7lA

India has world’s “worst” tariffs on U.S. products, says top American Senator

Either we increase tariffs on Indian products, or we all go to zero, says Senator Lindsay Graham from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HpeJkL

No new engines for Jaguars, phase-out starts in 2023

Time and cost concerns stymie plan to give a power boost to 80 of the 116 jets now in service on the Air Force fleet from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2PciobL

Assam NRC: Apex court rejected most of 51 petitions in 6 years

Many individuals and organisations had since 2013 filed petitions challenging one aspect of the NRC or the other from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30x4Wk9

CSIR to certify air quality monitoring sensors

Designated in anticipation of a rising demand by States for low cost air quality monitoring instruments from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zt6YV8

TV licence: Boris Johnson says BBC must 'cough up' for over-75s

The BBC's funding settlement was dependent on covering the cost of the benefit, Boris Johnson insists. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zhpbpr

‘Modi, Shah must spell out their stand on quota’

RSS chief had sought an honest review of the issue, says Chhattisgarh CM from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Hq3QPA

NALCO keen to double capacity by 2026: CMD

‘Listing on London Metal Exchange is one of major achievements’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2ZrmA7r

Banned party drugs worth ₹400 crore seized

The drugs were smuggled into Manipur from Myanmar, say police from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2MCs25n

Gopalamitras seek jobs in village secretariats

‘We will acquire diploma if sufficient time is given’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31YWFWc

Rory McIlroy Caps Season With a Win at the Tour Championship

By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2U4mi5j

Bumrah's Five-Wicket Haul Guides India To First Win In Test Championship

Jasprit Bumrah has now taken five-wicket hauls on his first tour to the West Indies, South Africa, England and Australia. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Le61qG

As Amazon Burns, Fires in Next-Door Bolivia Also Wreak Havoc

By ANATOLY KURMANAEV and MONICA MACHICAO from NYT World https://ift.tt/2Zo06Ed

'The bank sent my safe house address to my abusive ex'

Banks are trying to get better at helping victims of economic abuse, where a partner controls access to accounts. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KY0lCh

The Mini at 60: Fans share their pictures of the little car

As the classic vehicle reaches 60, enthusiasts share their stories and pictures. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZnNYXT

Swansea Valley landslides: Living on a 'moving mountain'

Landslides are a feature of life for some but what does the future hold for those determined to stay? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31WIsZY

Colombia's former child rebels try to rebuild their lives

The number of children recruited to fight for Colombia's rebel groups is rising, despite a peace deal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KVdsUF

Rajasthan govt. assures help to crisis-ridden textile industry

CM Ashok Gehlot terms measures announced by Centre ‘face-saving exercise’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2U3RUYT

Include Punjab in flood situation assessment, says Amarinder Singh

Amarinder expresses shock over State’s exclusion from review by central team from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/33WAulj

Villagers protest outside Vedanta refinery against ‘death in custody’

Prohibitory orders imposed in Odisha’s Lanjigarh block from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Zcd6Sd

Congress ties with JD(S) likely to end

Leaders maintain that the Congress high command will take a final call from The Hindu - States https://ift.tt/2ZqfIvc

Not me, it’s Deve Gowda and his sons who brought down coalition govt.: Siddaramaiah

They are trying to put the blame on me now to hide their mistakes, says Congress Legislature Party leader from The Hindu - States https://ift.tt/2L34x2o

Terrorists infiltration: patrolling, vehicle check intensified

Following reports on intrusion of six terrorists into Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka, police have intensified patrolling and vehicle check across the distr from The Hindu - States https://ift.tt/2P99ewF

Arun Jaitley Dies At 66, Leaders Pay Last Respect: Updates

Former Finance Minister Arun Jaitley died on Saturday at the age of 66 at Delhi's AIIMS, two weeks after he was admitted to Delhi's top hospital after a prolonged illness. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2zg2B0X

Villagers protest outside Vedanta refinery against ‘death in custody’

Prohibitory orders imposed in Odisha’s Lanjigarh block from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zcd6Sd

4 killed in plane crash in Ecuador's Amazon region

A Cessna 182 airplane crashed in Ecuador's Amazon region, killing all four people aboard, authorities said on Saturday.The plane was carrying a pilot from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/30xjHDt

Sonia Gandhi nod for pact with Left in West Bengal

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has given her nod to alliance with the Left Front in West Bengal for the Assembly by-polls following the party from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2L4UOsc

Sonia Gandhi nod for pact with Left in West Bengal

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi has given her nod to alliance with the Left Front in West Bengal for the Assembly by-polls following the party from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2L4UOsc

Delhi Businessman Shot Dead In Front Of 6-Year-Old Son: Police

A 45-year-old businessman was shot dead in front of his minor son by two unidentified bike-borne miscreants in south Delhi, police said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZmlbPl

Bereaved families 'walk and talk' about suicide in Lanarkshire

Naomi Foster Aiton was three months pregnant when her partner took his own life last summer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MyGRGl

Kim Jong Un Oversaw 'Multiple Rocket Launcher' Test: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again supervised the test-firing of a "newly developed" weapon, state media reported Sunday -- further muddying the waters for any resumption of denuclearisation talks from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33T1wKF

4 Killed In Plane Crash In Ecuador's Amazon Region

A Cessna 182 airplane crashed in Ecuador's Amazon region, killing all four people aboard, authorities said Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TZm5R1

EU Leaders Round On Donald Trump Over Trade Threats At G7 Summit

EU leaders rounded on US President Donald Trump over his trade threats on Saturday as they arrived in the chic French seaside resort of Biarritz for a G7 summit overshadowed by trans-Atlantic tensions... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/324RXqi

Delhi Girl Dies After Kite String Slits Throat

A four-and-a-half-year-old girl, who was travelling on a motorcycle with her parents, died after her throat was slit by a glass-coated manjha in Khajuri Khas area, the police said on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2PcAmea

Israel Says It Struck Iranian ‘Killer Drones’ in Syria

By DAVID M. HALBFINGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2zh7Du9

Prince Andrew Denies Knowing of Sex Trafficking by Epstein

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MzUOUc

Fire Displaces 200 Residents of a Halfway House in Paterson, N.J.

By NEIL VIGDOR from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2L6MBUp

Who Is 'Mr No Deal'?: Boris Johnson, Donald Tusk Clash Over Brexit At G7

Accusing one another of being "Mr No Deal", British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Council President Donald Tusk exchanged accusations at the G7 summit Saturday over who will be to blame if... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Hmytpa

Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions

Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33TSiO6

119 Injured In ''Dahi-Handi'' Festival In Maharashtra

At least 119 Govindas were injured in Mumbai and 14 in neighbouring Thane on Saturday during dahi-handi celebrations, officials said, even as the events to mark the birth of Lord Krishna remained low... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZbbjwO

"If Barack Obama Had Been Assassinated...": Ex-US Vice President At Rally

Former vice president Joe Biden, returning to this crucial primary state and attempting to put the focus on the foibles of President Donald Trump, took an unusual departure toward the end of a... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZlyJi9

China releases British consulate worker detained at border

Simon Cheng was reported missing on 8 August after crossing the border for a business trip. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZgluA8

Notorious child kidnappers held in Vizag

Police rescue four children out of five who were sold by the gang; accused were active in city since 2016 from The Hindu - States https://ift.tt/2HnLr65

Helping children wade through tough times

More than 1,400 complaints resolved on the spot at NCPCR’s camp from The Hindu - States https://ift.tt/2MCcIWj

4-Storey Building Collapses In Maharashtra, Several Feared Trapped

Two persons died andthree people were injured after a four-storey building collapsed in Bhiwandi'sShanti Nagar area in Maharashtra on Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZnhJZ8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Arrives In UAE, To Discuss Bilateral Issues

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in the UAE where he will discuss bilateral and regional issues with the top leadership. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZonyW7

Brazilian President Authorizes Army To Help Fight Amazon Fires

President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday authorized the deployment of Brazil's armed forces to help combat fires raging in the Amazon rainforest, as a growing global outcry over the blazes sparks protests... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2U1sdbp

Grave Concern: Arvind Kejriwal Over ''Economic Recession'' Reports

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday expressed "grave concern" over reports of an economic slowdown in the country and said that his government will cooperate with the Centre to deal with the... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HnTL5x

US-China trade war: Trump announces new retaliatory tariff hikes

The president hits back at Beijing's plans by hiking tariffs on Chinese imports by another 5%. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31Y14Zz

'First vape death in the US' recorded in Illinois

The Illinois case comes as US health officials track 149 cases of vaping-related lung illness. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MzCElo

Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing

Are sugary sports drinks and gels the problem? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HmXfFy

UP Woman Given Triple Talaq For Giving Birth To Girl Child

A case has been registered against a man for giving instant triple talaq to his wife allegedly after she gave birth to a girl child in Ayodhya district in Uttar Pradesh, police said on Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KTl9L7

A First: Tribal Women To Drive Maharashtra State Road Buses

In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the Maharashtra government has selected tribal women for driving the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSTRC) buses. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MAbV8i

Extinction: Last chance to save 'rhinos of the oceans'

Sharks and rays pushed towards extinction by the shark fin trade are hot on the agenda at key wildlife talks. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zk9Sat

2 New York Women Plead Guilty In Plan To Build Bomb For US Terror Attack

Two women inspired by radical Islam pleaded guilty in New York City on Friday to teaching and distributing information about the manufacture and use of an explosive, destructive device and weapon of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2PaEg7u

No Rulebook For Trade War: Jerome Powell Vows To Sustain US Expansion

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell vowed Friday to act to ensure the American economic expansion continues, but warned the central bank has no "rulebook" for dealing with the US-China trade war that... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zo6KOY

1st Test: Ishant Sharma Puts India On Top In Antigua At Stumps On Day 2

India lead the West Indies by 108 runs at stumps on day two of the first Test in Antigua. from NDTV Sports - Cricket https://ift.tt/3213syN

The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem

Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30v6wTx

UP Woman Given Triple Talaq For Giving Birth To Girl Child

Four-Storey Building Collapses In Maharashtra, 15 Feared Trapped

A four-storey building collapsed in Shanti Nagar area of Bhiwandi city near Mumbai in the wee hours of Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ZnhJZ8

The Cold War spy technology which we all use

Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PfREaC

PPI: 'It was a jaw-dropping amount'

The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ZQIsl

Machen student teaches rugby to Peru's high-security prisoners

Jo Penrose has been teaching rugby to high-security prisoners in Peru during her summer break. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z1asid

Qantas Testing The New World's Longest Flight: 19 Hours In The Air

Qantas Airways wants to fly passengers from Sydney to New York and London without stopping. But first, the Australian airline needs to make sure travelers can handle the trip. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2HlGrP0

Qantas Testing The New World's Longest Flight: 19 Hours In The Air

August bank holiday 2019: Where to avoid on roads and rail

Traffic is expected to peak on Friday as holidaymakers share the roads with commuter traffic. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Hkvu0r

YouTube disables 200 videos attacking Hong Kong protests

YouTube said it has disabled more than 200 videos this week that appeared to be part of a coordinated effort to spread misinformation about the ongoi from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HlESAC

Sarah Sanders heads to Fox News as a contributor

Former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, long an ardent defender of President Donald Trump, is joining the broadcast organization long favor from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZlZ3Vl

Glasgow University's 'bold' move to pay back slave trade profits

A Glasgow University study reveals it benefited to the tune of tens of millions of pounds from racial slavery. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HjxlCo

Critically-ill British citizen 'stuck in Oman'

David Hughes, who has months to live, says the British embassy has provided little help to get him home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZvHaYB

The fake baby adoption scam

Social media connected a couple looking to adopt with a baby. Or so they thought. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZhKfMB

Trans conversion therapy survivor: 'I wanted to be cured so asked to be electrocuted'

As a teenage boy, Carolyn Mercer had electric shock therapy on the NHS in the hope she would be "cured". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqqVp5

How to escape a strange house when you're blind

Reece wakes up hungover and alone with no possessions in a large unfamiliar house. He's blind and needs to get home. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z7M7ax

Does a Pride event need Kylie or Ariana Grande?

LGBT Pride events have become big business, but does that distract from their original purpose? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqNtWU

Would you let your child become a 'kid influencer'?

Social media influencers are getting younger and younger, but at what cost to their wellbeing? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HkptRp

White supremacy gangs in the US: How and why people join

Why do some people join white supremacy gangs and what does it take to get it one? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2U0dFca

Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Will Tokyo be accessible enough?

Tokyo is set to host the next Paralympic Games in 2020 - but how accessible is the Japanese capital? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KR4VSJ

Pigs' emotions could be read by new farming technology

New technology has been developed to detect how happy the animals are. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KOnPcC

Quiz of the week: Did you read about Bowie's bandstand?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NqMWnS

13 arrested with demonetised currency of ₹1.97 crore

Police probing the gang’s modus operandi to exchange the notes for new ones from The Hindu - States https://ift.tt/2NoeeLC

Four-in-one pill prevents third of heart problems

The drug combination has huge potential and would cost just "pennies a day", say the researchers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2L6nm4w

Facial recognition technology aims to cut passport queue times

The UK Home Office is considering a system which would let you walk through immigration without showing your passport. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31UhaDy

Sitaram Yechury sees a fascistic project in Kashmir

CPI(M) Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat accuses RSS of trying to conceal facts of its own role. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2L68Idy

Plea in Supreme Court challenges new instant triple talaq law

Instant divorce made a graver crime than rioting or kidnapping, says Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2ZdwkXC

Jaitapur Nuclear Project Discussions Later This Year: President Macron

President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (local time) said France and India will hold discussions on Jaitapur nuclear project by the end of this year. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33TPiBt

Ajinkya Rahane Half-Century Anchors India Revival In First Test

Ajinkya Rahane top-scored for India as the West Indies bowlers put India on the backfoot at the end of first day's play in Antigua. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2ZiAAjH

Richard Callaghan, Figure Skating Coach, Is Barred for Sexual Misconduct

By JERÉ LONGMAN from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/33I0TDo

Mr. Trump, Stop Questioning the Loyalty of American Jews

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2KMZJzb

Trump Goes Godly

By GAIL COLLINS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2zbipBY

Final Punishment in Eric Garner Case: Sergeant Loses Vacation Time

By ASHLEY SOUTHALL from NYT New York https://ift.tt/30prPWv

Alice Walker Defends George Washington Murals

By CAROL POGASH from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/31RRZS4

Case Against P Chidambaram Built On Indrani Mukerjea's Statement: Sources

The case against former Union minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti Chidambaram has been built on the statement of Indrani Mukerjea, the wife of former media baron Peter Mukerjea, sources have told... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KKASvL

"Howdy, Modi!" Event In US, To Be Addressed By PM, Sold Out

"Howdy, Modi!", the community event to be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in US' Houston next month has been sold out with over 50,000 people registering for the programme, the organisers... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2zclm5h

Andrew Harper: 'Thin blue line' ribbon tribute to PC

Blue ribbons sell out after PC Andrew Harper's home comes up with a way to honour its fallen son. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z4K1YS

Hong Kong protests: What do young people want?

Young protestors in Hong Kong have been speaking about what they want from the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KYbmC8

Khachaturyan sisters who killed father touch Russian hearts

The case of the teenage Khachaturyan sisters stirs Russian anger over domestic abuse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZbMd0T

Why James Acaster thinks 2016 was music's best year ever

Comedian James Acaster thinks so, and here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HhcyQc

India and others nations will have to shoulder fight against terrorists in Afghanistan: Donald Trump

Look, India is right there. They are not fighting it. We are fighting it. Pakistan is right next door. They are fighting it very little. Very, very little. It’s not fair, says U.S. President. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zevTNj

Tamil Nadu government keen to give Internet connectivity to all houses

The State government was moving in the direction of providing Internet connectivity for all houses in order to provide services of various departments from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mx9cNe

Government launches programme to train teachers

World’s largest teacher training programme, says HRD Ministry from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zfj7yk

She teaches students under streetlight

J. Gomathi works in the accounts department at Periyar EVR College. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KYyBMj

Deploy gatekeepers, demand Tiruchi rail users

Tiruchi MP and Congress leader Su. Thirunavukkarasar promises to take up their demand with the railway administration. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nn8AcA

Auto sector slowdown hits scrap dealers, micro units

Production in foundries supplying castings to the automobile industry has dropped considerably from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z9oEWc

NGO distributes helmets for free

A non-governmental organisation distributed helmets in a bid to spread awareness about wearing it here on Monday.Pasiyara Soru, the NGO based in Kunia from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NpUdUD

Farming: The UK's deadliest industry

While the number of construction deaths has dropped over the past 30 years, fatalities in agriculture remain high. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZebcQn

How PPI has changed our financial lives

The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ZQIsl

What is 'blobology' and how is it transforming biology?

Spectacular images from a new microscope spark a "revolution" in biology from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P9wMl7

The secret Facebook groups where women shame their exes

Some are using them to accuse their ex-partners of violence, rape and child abuse - despite the dangers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30pmDBX

How Australia is shaking up the truffle market

Australia maybe a newcomer in growing black truffles but is now the world's fourth-largest producer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZjhNcc

Reservation will continue, says Ramdas Athawale

There will be no debate on that, says Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2KZuq2N

3 NIA officers transferred on extortion charge

Action on a complaint of misconduct from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Z2281E

Railways plans to interlock all manned level crossings

System will provide for control over gates where manual intervention is not needed from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31P2OEu

Exploring ways to fight disinformation

Readers should not depend on one source for news, says Dan Shelley from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2zaiq9j

Mexico judge approves recreational cocaine for two users

A panel of judges will review the ruling allowing two people to "possess, transport and use cocaine". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NkTZ13

Walmart Sues Tesla For Negligence After Repeated Solar System Fires

Walmart Inc on Tuesday sued Tesla Inc, accusing it of "widespread negligence" that led to repeated fires of its solar systems and asking a court to force Tesla to remove solar panels from more than... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TPosFP

The Cold War spy technology which we all use

Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PfREaC

Brexit: What are EU countries doing to prepare for no deal?

How are other countries preparing for a possible no deal? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2RFzGdX

Mini carrier, major concern: passengers, not goods

Sunday’s major road tragedy involving a goods carrier shows how rules are violated right under nose of traffic officials. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2MtNXLX

G7 summit: Inside the climate activist training camp

Campaign groups in France are teaching people how to protest effectively, ahead of the G7 summit. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2Z4lX

Former Farc rebels become eco-warriors to stop deforestation in the Amazon

Ex-Farc rebels in Colombia, who spent decades fighting the government over land and power, have reinvented themselves as eco-warriors protecting the Amazon from illegal logging. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NkRsnz

Does the future of farming exist beneath city streets?

In a disused air raid shelter one company is growing crops, but what are the pros and cons of vertical farming? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KJhNKv

The mystery photos of a 1957 gay wedding

Who are the two grooms in these wedding photos? Filmmakers are trying to find out, 60 years later. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z4ve0s

The unbelievable hangover caused by Pure-O

Sarah Collins' OCD tricks her into thinking she's made a horrible mistake after a night out celebrating her A level results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZcKQu1

Millions of old gadgets 'stockpiled in drawers'

Public urged to "recycle their tech" as rare, valuable materials in millions of old devices languish in UK homes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NlEZjF

'I bought a house thanks to my bullet journal'

Millions of people have shared #bulletjournal or #bujo hashtags on Instagram, so how do they work? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P8OWn4

When it rains and does not drain in Rockfort City: clogged roads

The city’s rather constricted drainage network proved to be inadequate yet again after the heavy rains that battered Tiruchi city on Monday night. Tir from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZdHKpl

Marriage off over NRC

A family at Silchar in Assam has called off the wedding of their daughter when the groom failed to provide citizenship credentials.Dilwar Hussain Lask from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NrHXD4

Reservation will continue, says Ramdas Athawale

There will be no debate on that, says Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KZuq2N

3 NIA officers transferred on extortion charge

Action on a complaint of misconduct from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z2281E

Donald Trump says he will do his best to mediate 'explosive' Kashmir situation

U.S. President says he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Nm7jTa

Shipping containers 'used to house homeless children'

Office blocks are also being used to house families as 210,000 children are estimated to be homeless. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZhXhES

UK bosses earn 117 times average worker despite pay cut

The average salary of the bosses of the UK's largest companies has fallen 13% in the last financial year. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2V2Kl

Focus turns to domicile laws, land, jobs in proposed Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

Pandits, Dogras and Buddhists demand maintenance of current population status, rights over land from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2KJm4xB

India’s campaign for permanent seat at UNSC slowing down

Diplomats blame China for having quietly carried out a campaign to stop the draft resolution from acquiring speed from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Z9CSli

CBI may file supplementary charge-sheet in Unnao case

City court informed that more substantial evidence would be provided on alleged murder of victim’s father from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/30iTrwz

Energy likely to be on Modi’s agenda at G7 visit

India is a special invitee at the meet from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Mqezh8

Manmohan Singh elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

A matter of pride for Rajasthan: Gehlot from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NfaHim

‘Speed governors fitted in 1.35 lakh vehicles in 4 years’

Stringent action taken against vehicles for loading beyond the permitted capacity, Transport Commissioner informs Madras High Court. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/33Klbwg

Himachal Releases Rs 15 Crore For Restoration Work After Heavy Rain

The Himachal Pradesh government has released Rs 15 crore to different departments for restoration work after rain wreaked havoc during the last two days in the state. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2H9MNRJ

Marchioness disaster: Thames historic vessels 'still not modernised'

More than 50 people died when the Marchioness pleasure boat sank on the Thames 30 years ago. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P55SL9

Eric Garner: NY officer in 'I can't breathe' death fired

The decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo came five years after Eric Garner's death during his arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3of3j

Great British Bake Off contestants revealed for 2019

A new batch of contestants get ready to battle it out for the Bake Off crown. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TLTU7N

CBI may file supplementary charge-sheet in Unnao case

City court informed that more substantial evidence would be provided on alleged murder of victim’s father from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/30iTrwz

Energy likely to be on Modi’s agenda at G7 visit

India is a special invitee at the meet from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2Mqezh8

Manmohan Singh elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha

A matter of pride for Rajasthan: Gehlot from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NfaHim

‘Speed governors fitted in 1.35 lakh vehicles in 4 years’

Stringent action taken against vehicles for loading beyond the permitted capacity, Transport Commissioner informs Madras High Court. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/33Klbwg

No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'

A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P5Vseh

Beijing accused of using Twitter, Facebook against Hong Kong protests

Twitter said it suspended 936 accounts that originated in China. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Tat4v

Focus turns to domicile laws, land, jobs in proposed Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

Pandits, Dogras and Buddhists demand maintenance of current population status, rights over land from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KJm4xB

New Adi Dravidar hostel built, but students still live in squalor

Bureaucratic delay has forced them to stay in unhygienic conditions from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2zeByCV

Scheduled Caste residents of Paravai demand removal of encroachment

They say a private party has encroached upon the panchayat union’s road from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2HbOC0o

News Analysis: India’s campaign for permanent seat at UNSC slowing down

Diplomats blame China for having quietly carried out a campaign to stop the draft resolution from acquiring speed from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Z9CSli

Jeffrey Epstein 'signed will two days before death'

The estate of the former financier was worth $577m (£475m) when he killed himself, reports say. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Ni4aUc

Student loan over-payments of £28m going unclaimed

Graduates have paid millions in repayments after their loans have been cleared. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HeXthX

Chicken Connoisseur YouTuber: Knife crime warnings racist

Elijah Quashie tells the BBC knife crime warnings on takeaway boxes are either "racist or stereotyping". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P3pKhO

Finance Ministry asks PSBs to align with national priorities

Public Sector Banks will involve all 1 lakh branches to brainstorm over the weekend from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2NdzLX7

NPP seeks domicile law for J&K

The National Panthers Party (NPP) on Sunday sought the intervention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the enactment of a domicile law for Jammu and K from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2KELg8n

Iran Oil Tanker Departs After Gibraltar Rejects US Demand

The Iranian oil tanker at the centre of a diplomatic dispute has departed from Gibraltar after the British overseas territory rejected a US demand to seize the vessel. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TIOg6n

Parts Of Air Force Aircraft Recovered 51 Years After It Went Missing

A joint team of Dogra Scouts and Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday recovered parts of AN-12 BL-534 Aircraft that had gone missing over Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh about 51 years ago. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2z4bJ8G

Iceland commemorates first glacier lost to climate change

Scientists and locals unveil a plaque to the Okjokull ice sheet. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZcwHkn

Army looking to tweak disability pension criteria

Services putting together suggestions for Defence Ministry from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KI20f2

Parting ways with Congress? Bhupinder Singh Hooda keeps everyone guessing

The former Chief Minister announces formation of a committee to decide future from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Mghgb

Governor’s aide receives Haj pilgrims

The first batch of Haj pilgrims returned to Srinagar from Saudi Arabia on August 18. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KEau6J

Pregnant and depressed: 'I feared they'd take my child if I admitted how I felt'

Anna Ceesay tried to hide it when she began to feel depressed and anxious during her second pregnancy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NgL010

The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons

Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZgtLDi

How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens

How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33KZImD

Five ways UK farmers are tackling climate change

Farms are on the front line of climate change - vulnerable to extreme weather events - so farmers are coming up with new and surprising ways of tackling the problem. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z0iMPg

Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic

Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z5kJcv

'The bomb actually landed in the room I had been in'

Laila Pence fled war in Egypt to go on and become a multimillionaire US businesswoman. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZdKRBR

Madison Keys Wins Western & Southern, but Keeps Eyes on U.S. Open

By BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Z2BQfN

A young face destroyed by war: The impact of an airstrike one year on

Jouma and his family were fleeing their home in Syria in 2018 when an airstrike hit the bus they were on, leaving him completely blind at the age of three. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30aaCjL

The floating farm for cows

Cows are living on a floating farm in the middle of Europe's busiest port of Rotterdam, as part of an experiment to produce food more sustainably, and closer to people. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30aazV7

Stop and search: What are your rights?

With police stop and search powers set to expand what are your rights when approached? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z98vez

The man helping to save Senegal's mangroves

Haidar el Ali has led a project to plant 152 million mangrove buds in Senegal's Casamance Delta. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z8EPm1

'Iran is the most beautiful country'

A former business executive is now a freelance photographer travelling around the globe. First stop - Iran. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KSnKnk

Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack

Mirwais Elmi and his bride survived but many relatives are among the 63 killed in Saturday's attack. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P31z38

Tiger Woods Watches His Season End at BMW Championship

By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/30ebfIZ

Where Went My Empty Nest?

By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2P36ReP

All about Ladakh

Ladakh became a part of India when Jammu and Kashmir acceded to the union in 1947. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2NciMV6

Google Removes 85 Apps From Play Store Over Adware

Google has removed 85 apps from its Play Store after security researchers at Trend Micro found a particularly annoying adware hiding inside. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2MlSHTV

"Don't Abuse Our PM": Shazia Ilmi To Protesters With Pak Flags In Seoul

BJP leader Shazia Ilmi, who confronted Pakistani supporters raising anti-Modi and anti-India slogans in South Korea on Friday, has said that it is imperative to "peacefully register protest if... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KHmuoe

LG SM9000 NanoCell 65-inch 4K HDR Smart TV Review

LG's recent TV launches in India includes the premium SM9000, which is available in two sizes - 55-inch and 65-inch. We review the 65-inch variant of this high-end LED TV range. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/31IYyGv

French Waiter Shot Dead For Being Too Slow With Sandwich: Report

A customer shot a waiter dead at an eatery on the outskirts of Paris, apparently enraged at being made to wait for a sandwich, a source close to the investigation said Saturday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Z9erIS

Argentina Treasury minister resigns, says 'significant renewal' needed amid economic crisis

Argentina’s peso was in free-fall for most of this week after a shock primary election result from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Zdfdo0

Sandwich River Stour search resumes for boy aged 6

The child fell into the River Stour in Sandwich, Kent, on Saturday lunchtime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YZoPmW

Zomato Founder Responds to Restaurant Protests Over Discounting Practices

Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal, and Dineout CEO Ankit Mehrotra have responded to the Logout movement by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Nbx0Wb

Paris waiter 'shot dead over slow sandwich service'

A customer opened fire reportedly because his sandwich wasn't prepared quickly enough. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KCV8iQ

Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers

Diageo's investment in alcohol-free spirit maker Seedlip shows how big firms want to reach non-drinkers. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZjcWIc

'Infertile' Stourbridge renal patient has healthy baby

The infant's father said he and his family were over the moon with their "miracle baby". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33IOOh8

Will H Ogilvie: How a Borders boy became a leading bush poet

Will H Ogilvie was lauded in Australia but overlooked by many of his fellow Scots during his lifetime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KO1ta9

Village in Wiltshire opens for military veterans

Ex-service personnel, who may otherwise be left homeless, will live on the site for up to two years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30hvTrO

Mindfulness on Ireland's pilgrim paths

Writer Bébhinn Ramsay finds solace on Ireland's pilgrim paths after the death of her husband. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z78TdD

Artist Adam Riches: 'I turned drawing doodles into a career'

Adam Riches rediscovered a love for drawing and has turned doodling into an art career. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30hvYf6

Your pictures on the theme of 'looking down'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "looking down". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33DXpBN

The 10 surprising things you can't recycle

After McDonald's says its paper straws cannot be recycled, what other items only go in general waste? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KDvrP3

Adult braces: Why are more grown-ups getting their teeth straightened?

Are celebrity smiles driving more adults to wear braces in a bid to straighten their teeth? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TFe0AC

Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque

A plaque placed on Sunday commemorates Okjokull glacier, which was officially declared dead in 2014. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P227Gu

The New Yorker reviving Jewish life on a holiday island

Dani Rotstein arrived in Majorca knowing nothing of its hidden Jewish past. Now he's helping reinvigorate its Jewish community. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3YCmL

Can big investors save the world?

Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z81tHe

MTV VMAs: How Missy Elliott's broke the music video mould

The rapper is set to win the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs next month. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TEXhh1

Dugout Antics Lead to Another Brett Gardner Ejection

By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KUvh57

Children Of Asia's Elite Leaving Home Earlier Than Ever To Study Abroad

Wealthy Asian families have long viewed US universities as a golden ticket to help ensure their children's futures, but a growing number are looking to get an early edge on the competition. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Zbzz14

Sri Lanka May Waive Visa Fee Indefinitely For 48 Countries: Minister

Due to an increase in the number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka with arrivals expected to hit the 3-million mark by the end of the year, the government announced on Friday that might waive off the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2N8c2HP

Empty Rice Cookers Create Bomb Scare In New York

New York went on alert for two hours Friday during the morning rush hour because of three suspicious objects that turned out to be empty rice cookers. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2HdRv0S

Under Fire For Its Treatment Of Pregnant Athletes, Nike Changes Policy

Having faced increased scrutiny regarding its treatment of pregnant athletes, Nike is changing its policy to guarantee a pregnant athlete's pay and bonuses cannot be cut over the 18-month period... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Mm7OwE

Elephant protection debate to dominate conservation meeting

Some countries are seeking extra protection while others want to re-open ivory markets at key trade meeting in Geneva. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z3ScoX

Candida auris: The new superbug on the block

The fungus was only discovered 10 years ago, but is now a problem in hospitals across the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P0FthK

Provide ₹1,000 cr. to rebuild houses in landslide-hit Nilgiris, Stalin urges CM

DMK chief asks Palaniswami to declare the hilly region as a disaster-hit area from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TF6cyR

Sharp rise in Railway Budget allocation for T.N. in 5 years

A 125% hike seen from ₹879 cr. a year in the 2009-14 period to ₹1,979 cr. a year in the 2014-19 period from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2Mn31uO

Ram Temple Existed In Ayodhya Before Babri Mosque, Supreme Court Told

The counsel for the Ram Lalla Virajman, a party in the Ayodhya land dispute, claimed in the Supreme Court on Friday that a "massive" temple of Lord Ram dating back to the second century BC existed at... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2z7js5K

Tony Martin: Man who shot burglars knows he still divides opinion

The farmer was jailed for shooting dead teenage burglar Fred Barras as he fled his house in 1999. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2NceYTK

Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79

The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YVNglw

Donald Trump Says He Will Meet Apple CEO Tim Cook For Dinner

US President Donald Trump said he would be having dinner on Friday with Apple Inc Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Z7Rkym

How Hong Kong got trapped in a cycle of violence

Police and protesters are locked into a spiral of provocation - is there any way out? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33DmHzX

Elrow: Creating the 'most colourful party in the world'

Since being started nine years ago, Elrow events have reached every continent in the world. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P1EUUJ

Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territory

Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z6Rpy9

'Calling yourself a female conductor is unusual'

The Welsh National Opera has appointed a new female conductor in residence to raise the profile of women in orchestral music. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KDlEbP

Week in pictures: 10 - 16 August 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z7RJlq

Amnesia: Caerphilly mum can wake up without her memory

Shauna Loader has dissociative amnesia, meaning she has periods when she forgets who she is. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P1fTJr

Why I 'married' an anime character

Akihiko Kondo is one of a growing number of Japanese people turning their back on real-world romance. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/30bqEtN

Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese: The forgotten faces in Canadian 'fugitives' story

The families of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck left with questions as manhunt ends. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3MRwB

Why US lags behind on graphic cigarette warnings

Shocking images on packages would be the first change since 1984 - other countries have gone much further. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2HaWvmJ

Hong Kong protests: 'We don't want to leave but may have no choice'

Months of political unrest in Hong Kong is prompting firms to question its appeal as a business hub. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2PfVKQ3

Troubles trauma - the hidden legacy of violence

Thousands of people in Northern Ireland live with mental health after effects of decades of conflict. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z2ZDNh

100 Injured In 10 Minutes During Uttarakhand Stone-Throwing Festival

Devotees turned up in large numbers at the Devidhura temple in Uttarakhand's Champawat district on Thursday and threw stones at each other to celebrate Bagwal, a festival in which blood is shed to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/306qG61

Independence Day: Ladakh lives it up in its transition to Union Territory

MP leads the show with his dancing and beating of drums from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31Rpggr

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat hails PM Modi’s decision on Article 370

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 could be revoked because e from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/305j3g5

Sonia Gandhi urges nation to stand against intolerance, bigotry

Chidambaram raises issue of former J&K CMs in custody from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/304k08F

CBSE cannot refuse to effect name change in marksheets: HC

‘Refusal may lead to confusion in identifying individuals concerned’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2N2cTtH

Independence Day: Ladakh lives it up in its transition to Union Territory

MP leads the show with his dancing and beating of drums from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/31Rpggr

Murray Hall: The New York politician who broke 19th Century gender rules

It was only when New York businessman and politician Murray Hall died that his secret became public. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OYzU3m

Didcot: The power station that inspired poetry

Didcot Power Station's iconic towers will be demolished as Oxfordshire's skyline changes forever. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2TKXqj7

"Will Never Have Talks": North Korea Rejects Seoul's Dialogue Pledge

North Korea said on Friday it will never sit down with South Korea for talks again, rejecting a vow by the South's President Moon Jae-in to pursue dialogue with Pyongyang made the previous day as he... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YQY4RD

Maharashtra Woman Allegedly Tries To Kill Husband With Friend's Help

The Maharashtra Police on Thursday arrested a woman and her friend for allegedly attempting to kill the former's husband in Vasai's Manickpur area. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2N7wd90

"Will Have Fantastic And Big Trade Deal" With Post-Brexit UK: Trump

President Donald Trump on Thursday again signalled his desire for close trading ties with Britain once it leaves the European Union, saying a "fantastic" deal was in the works. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2z04XAH

Six things that affect your chance of a pay rise

Being a skilled negotiator may help, but other factors play a much bigger part. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33LXOCu

'How I lost £25,000 when my cryptocurrency was stolen'

Investing in digital currencies is fraught with danger, not just because the prices are so volatile. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N3907L

David Bowie's Beckenham bandstand gets Grade II listed status

David Bowie sang at a festival on the bandstand 50 years ago just after the release of Space Oddity. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/304AtcZ

The plight of a US dairy farm

It's a family business which has been around since 1942 - but now the last remaining cows are being sold off. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31R93I7

Monkey problem: St Kitts great attraction becomes great headache

One of the Caribbean island's greatest tourist attractions is also one of its biggest headaches. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KCVRkh

Truck driven into protesters at US immigrant detention centre

The demonstrators had been blocking the entrance to the immigrant detention centre in Rhode Island. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YNkgfA

Donald Trump Says September Trade Talks With China "Still On"

President Donald Trump said Thursday the planned trade talks with China set for September will go ahead, and the sides continue to negotiate by phone. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/33AKqRw

North Korea Fires 2 'Unidentified Projectiles': South Korea

North Korea fired two "unidentified projectiles" into the sea on Friday, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said -- the latest in a series of such launches by Pyongyang. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YYe84p

Lee Komaki: Former Tokyo red-light district worker hopes to enter politics

After a career in Tokyo's red-light district, Lee Komaki wants to enter politics. But he faces challenges. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2z3nCvw

North Korea snubs peace talks with South Korea over war drills

North Korea says it has “no more words to talk” with South Korea, as it test-fires more missiles. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YVQ8ik

Bournemouth cookery class for young asylum seekers

Workshops are teaching young asylum seekers how to cook and improve their English skills. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N250V7

Quiz of the week: Why are K-pop act BTS taking a break?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zc1iuA

Donald Trump Says Xi Jinping Can "Humanely Solve" Hong Kong Standoff

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Xi Jinping can "humanely" resolve the violent standoff with protesters in Hong Kong and appeared to suggest meeting the Chinese leader. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2N4Vm3U

Register of indigenous inhabitants: Naga groups assail rethink on cut-off date

Some groups have called for April 1977 instead of December 1963 as the cut-off date. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OX9kYm

Balakot strike was to prevent another Pulwama: Rajnath

Pak. is keeping a sinister eye on Jammu & Kashmir, he says from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2yZqz0f

Number of shakhas has doubled in 10 years: RSS leader

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has grown steadily over the last 10 years and not necessarily after 2014, when the BJP came to power, said Arun from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2N4Lozq

Register of indigenous inhabitants: Naga groups assail rethink on cut-off date

Some groups have called for April 1977 instead of December 1963 as the cut-off date. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OX9kYm

Balakot strike was to prevent another Pulwama: Rajnath

Pak. is keeping a sinister eye on Jammu & Kashmir, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yZqz0f

British Firework Championships 'an amazing spectacle'

Six of the country's top firework companies compete in the championships in Plymouth. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2zzw1

'Don't break yourself over a letter on a piece of paper'

Here are some words of advice and encouragement for those awaiting their A level results. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yWAYdb

‘Why I don't want to own the land my business is built on’

Hurricane Irma hit Barbuda in 2017. It left a trail of destruction and kick-started old tensions - especially over land. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2zb0TOt

From Queen to Springsteen: Why are there so many music films lately?

It's a new "golden era" for the genre but what's behind all these sudden on-screen sing-a-longs? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MkeJGw

Woodstock still sounds golden 50 years on

On the 50th anniversary of the seminal Woodstock music festival, we speak to people who were at the "Aquarian explosion". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KBsaQC

Being a referee: 'I get a front row seat on the pitch'

As a female official takes charge of a Uefa men's game for the first time, why do people want to become refs? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/303eNOk

Vanessa George: Families 'tormented' by nursery abuser's silence

Vanessa George, who has been judged eligible for parole, has never admitted which children she abused. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z3ky11

Dental surgeons urge England's schools to go sugar-free

They say tackling tooth decay - which affects a quarter of five-year-olds - is a priority. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N0Khki

A-levels: Anxious wait over for thousands of pupils

Thousands of pupils will learn their fate and find out about university and college places. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33zmgXt

Despite floods, CM eyeing votes with yatra, says Opposition

Fadnavis to start second phase of tour next week, to skip flood-hit areas from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2N52QnM

Register of indigenous inhabitants: Naga groups assail rethink on cut-off date

Some groups have called for April 1977 instead of December 1963 as the cut-off date. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OX9kYm

Balakot strike was to prevent another Pulwama: Rajnath

Pak. is keeping a sinister eye on Jammu & Kashmir, he says from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yZqz0f

CBI Officers Who Led Saradha, 2G Probe Awarded President's Police Medals

CBI officers who are probing the Saradha ponzi scam and the 2G telecom spectrum allocation scam are among the 32 personnel from the agency awarded the coveted police medals on the occasion of... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/31Hgod3

A-level results: 'I didn't go to uni and I love what I do'

The BBC meets three people who opted not to go to university after their A-levels. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MfjP73

Dr Becky: The Oxford University YouTube astrophysicist

"Dr Becky" receives thousands of views on her YouTube channel, which answers questions about the Universe. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31DNhY4

Boy in the mask: The photo that defined the Troubles

Photographer Clive Limpkin reflects on his iconic image of a boy in a gas mask holding a petrol bomb. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KLrEyi

Hair removal can be a struggle for some trans women but this electrologist can help

Trans women often struggle with hair removal, so Siobhan set up her own clinic in Manchester providing electrolysis - the only form of permanent hair removal. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z15Asx

Hong Kong Protesters Found Their Anthem In A "Les Miserables" Song

Amid the cacophony of the demonstrations being staged this week in Hong Kong, one could hear an unmistakable reverb from a far off domain: Broadway. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YImEUO

Hong Kong Airport Resumes Flights After Protests

Flights were departing Hong Kong airport largely on schedule on Wednesday morning, a day after pro-democracy protesters caused chaos with a disruptive sit-in that paralysed the busy transport hub. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Z3GzwP

The Gurkhas: We felt like second-class citizens

In 2009 all retired Gurkhas were finally allowed to settle in the UK. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H5Ge2n

Is the bystander effect a myth?

A study of CCTV footage from around the world suggests there are more Good Samaritans out there than we think. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Zarl9y

Deforestation: What’s wrong with planting new forests?

Planting trees can sometimes actually do more harm than good to the environment. Here's why. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z2gx9d

The Penny Post revolutionary who transformed how we send letters

Despite having no direct experience of the postal service, Rowland Hill invented the Penny Post. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KMPEBb

The children sent to a DRC 'holiday camp' never to come back

A Belgian court is investigating an orphanage for alleged abduction of children from DR Congo. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tz5nI2

Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2m followers

As Christian churches face declining numbers, one is bucking the trend. Is Hillsong a triumph of marketing or faith? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KxSUkX

The 'poetry of concrete' and the tragedy of a broken bridge

Seven people tell the story of their connection to the Genoa bridge collapse. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300jjNp

Letter from Africa: The power of an apostrophe

Who does Ghana credit as its founding fathers? Our public holidays reflect our grapples with history. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33vNzC6

What is the UK's inflation rate?

A guide to what inflation is and why it matters for household finances from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N5TkAN

ASAP Rocky: A complete timeline of rapper's assault case

The judgement in ASAP Rocky's assault case is coming today, a month after his arrest. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N5XloR

Facebook Paid Contractors To Listen, Transcribe Users' Talks: Report

Facebook has paid hundreds of contractors to listen to and transcribe snippets of users' conversations, US media reported on Tuesday, amid heightened scrutiny of the social network's data collection... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2KMT1Il

Trump Blasts CNN Anchor Over Video Threatening Man Who Called Him 'Fredo'

President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted Chris Cuomo for a profanity-laced video showing the CNN anchor threatening to throw a man down the stairs. Trump said the journalist resembled a "total... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2YMrlgd

Braveheart FRO chosen for gold medal

She will receive K.V.S. Babu IFS Memorial Gold Medal on Independence Day from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OSR5TP

Braveheart FRO chosen for gold medal

She will receive K.V.S. Babu IFS Memorial Gold Medal on Independence Day from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OSR5TP

Major reservoirs in Telangana continue to get heavy inflows

Water receding in 5 villages in Narayanpet, Gadwal districts from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2YNejPy

J&K delimitation process kicks off

2011 census to form basis for redrawing constituencies with seven extra seats from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TtqQSu

The Troubles: Two women from different sides work together on peace

Kathleen's husband was killed by the IRA, which Anne joined at 18. Now they work together on peace. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MeYFpN

Social-media use 'disrupting teen sleep and exercise'

Checking sites multiple times a day means less time is spent on healthy activities, a UK study suggests. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OVGnMf

Rail fares set to rise again in January

The rail fare increase for 2020 is set to be announced by the Department of Transport on Wednesday. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Mjx32v

Philadelphia and VW ads banned for gender stereotyping

Ads for cheese and an electric car fall foul of new rules banning the showing of gender stereotypes. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yVKBst

'My dad thought he was a criminal - he wasn't'

More than 200 MPs have called for a suspension and independent review of a controversial tax policy. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2P4a6Tw

2 Children Among 7 Dead As Truck Overturns In UP's Badaun

Seven persons, including two children, were killed while five others were severely injured after a truck carrying wheat sacks overturned late on Monday night in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/3070GHX

Syama Prasad Mookerjee's Statue Vandalised In Rajasthan, Case Filed

A case was registered against unidentified miscreants for vandalising the statue of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee Bhilwara's Shahpur on Monday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2yU0pvN

Operations resume at Hong Kong airport after protests: Authorities

Protesters have said they plan to return to the airport later in the day to resume their demonstrations from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TwI1CH

Why Noushad, A Cloth Vendor, Is Winning Hearts In Flood-Hit Kerala

Noushad did not think twice while opening the sealed bundles of new clothes, kept in his godown for Eid sale, and donate it to the distressed people, who are living in relief camps after losing... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2H3QkRD

Jeffrey Epstein jail 'a gulag' in lower Manhattan

The jail where the financier died suffers from staff shortages and sanitation issues, the BBC is told. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MRIY7o

Givenchy, Coach Join Versace To Apologise To China Amid Hong Kong Unrest

As tensions in Hong Kong continue to escalate after months of political unrest, China has sought to rein in international brands that have mistakenly identified the semiautonomous territory - and... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OTUj9H

School uniform: Can it be bought more cheaply?

Parents recalled spending more than £200 per child on uniform when surveyed by the government. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2YX80Z3

How these bikers are helping women stay safe

In Bangladesh specialist scooter taxis are helping women to get around the capital safely. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tt8jpf

Man Slaps Woman BJP MLA From Haryana, Case Registered

A woman MLA of the ruling BJP in Haryana was slapped by a man when she was meeting people after addressing a public meeting in a village in Ambala district on Monday, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2P8ohXJ

Asda and Boots urge chancellor to reform 'broken' rates system

The industry says a no-deal Brexit would "place a considerable strain" on the retail sector. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2MWGyV6

Fastnet 40: Sailors remember storm that left 19 dead

In August 1979, hundreds of sailors were caught in a ferocious storm that left 19 people dead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KJAmwJ

Does dodgeball really encourage bullying?

Researchers in Canada say students should not be forced to play the sport in school. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33tiTkX

Anti-natalists: The people who want you to stop having babies

Who are “anti-natalists” and why do they want the gradual extinction of humanity? from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Z1l2ov

'Iran tortured me into confessing to be an Israeli spy'

Mazyar Ebrahimi says he is lucky to be alive after being forced to make a false confession on TV. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31vDJy4

Article 370: Has India bitten off more than it can chew in Kashmir?

India's move to strip Kashmir of special status may re-invigorate the conflict in the region. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/300Gvvc

Libra: Could Facebook’s new currency be stopped in its tracks?

How Facebook’s Libra could be stopped in its tracks from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2H2BY3O

Zimbabwe after Mugabe: The country where pensions have disappeared

Chronic high inflation is hitting Zimbabweans hard but the government says there is no quick fix. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZVjny9

2.60 Lakh Kg Rice Worth 85 Lakh Stolen Using Scooters, Bikes: Police

In a bizarre incident, some officials of the Food Corporation of India and a private company allegedly stole over 2.60 lakh kilogram rice worth about Rs 85 lakh by falsely showing that the consignment... from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2H02t9R

MLA sees conspiracy behind cow deaths

Seeks veterinary hospital at shelter from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/33vp6g4

Camden stabbing: Man killed in north-west London

The man, whose age has not yet been released, was pronounced dead in Camden on Monday night. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KIIVrS

MLA sees conspiracy behind cow deaths

Seeks veterinary hospital at shelter from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/33vp6g4

Heavy rain warning issued in Odisha

Landslide reported near Harishankar Temple in Balangir district; no one injured from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2ORyhV1

Is Orkney 'in the fast lane' on electric vehicles?

As part of its climate change season BBC Scotland meets islanders making the switch from petrol pump to charging point. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/33u84ix

Corporation recovers 5.2 acres from educational institution

Officials demolish portions of the college along the banks of Adyar in Kottur from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2TmT6WO

Jeffrey Epstein’s death | Jail staff failed to follow protocols: report

Epstein should have been checked on by guards in his cell every 30 minutes, but that didn’t happen the night before his apparent suicide, a law enforcement official told The New York Times from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2OMTI9A

Congress will fight till J&K’s status as State is restored: Chidambaram

Congress leader alleged it was because Jammu and Kashmir was a Muslim-majority State that the Centre had resorted to this action. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2yUcroS

‘Mixing religion, politics sees rights violation worldwide’

Global board member of International Humanist and Ethical Union says in a plural society, everyone should be able to express their ideas with dignity from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2KDOkjU

High Streets hit as shop vacancy rate worst since 2015

Empty shops rise in July, while visitor numbers continue to fall, the latest industry figures show. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2N5Ik6v

How the El Paso Killer Echoed the Incendiary Words of Conservative Media Stars

By Unknown Author from NYT Business https://ift.tt/2KviEOW

Masahiro Tanaka Delivers a Gem Just When the Yankees Needed It

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2TqUTKD

Gambling companies see huge rise in complaints

Complaints about UK betting companies have increased almost 5,000% in the past five years. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2yWetVq

Congress will fight till J&K’s status as State is restored: Chidambaram

Congress leader alleged it was because Jammu and Kashmir was a Muslim-majority State that the Centre had resorted to this action. from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2yUcroS

J&K on top of Jaishankar’s China agenda

Kashmir, Ladakh situation likely to dominate talks with Chinese foreign ministry officials from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2MTNT7H

Life returning to normality in flood-affected Dharwad

21 villages totally submerged forcing people to move out en masse from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/31sQOrW

Five stranded residents airlifted

They include four children from Geddalamari village in Surpur taluk from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2KsdxPc

Man Dies In Custody, Madhya Pradesh Police File Case Against 6 Officers

The Madhya Pradesh police on Sunday registered a case against six of its police personnel in connection with the custodial death of a man in Bel Garha district of Gwalior. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2TmYkSq

15-Year-Old Hangs Self After Being Raped, 2 Arrested: Telangana Police

A 15-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide on Sunday, a day after she was raped in Telangana's Warangal district, police said. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2ONdhyD

2nd ODI: Kohli, Bhuvneshwar Help India Beat West Indies In Rain-Hit Game

India defeated the West Indies by 59 runs (DLS) in a rain-affected match to take 1-0 lead in the three-match series. from NDTV Sports - Cricket https://ift.tt/2OS49ZJ

Dementia and how to change your house to make life easier

Changes have been made to this home to help people stay independent for longer. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2ZUpiDw

CBD oil, made from cannabis, is popular for calming anxiety

Natalie has bought a bottle of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil but wants advice before she uses it from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KIBnFg

Hassan al-Kontar: Who is the man trapped in an airport helping now?

Hassan al-Kontar wants to help sponsor 200 Manus Island and Nauru refugees to come to Canada. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31vI9Fl

Why the doctor of Lampedusa changed jobs

Instead of treating migrants - or conducting autopsies on their bodies - Dr Pietro Bartolo is now seeking a political solution. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtWYCP

Zumba: How a missing tape in Cali launched a global craze

Colombian dancer Beto Perez first came up with the idea behind Zumba when he was 16. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31ujEIA

The Kenyan dance parties where men are banned

Organisers of the night want to create a safe space for women, which means men are not invited. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2KtWXyL

From Rylan to Alison Hammond: The reality stars who became TV presenters

How the likes of Rylan and Alison Hammond became small-screen favourites. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31wV6P3

Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard 'done with zombies'

After 15 years on the hit comics series, Charlie Adlard wants to show there's life after the undead. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/31vLGn5

Trump Retweets Conspiracy Post Tying Clintons To Jeffrey Epstein's Death

President Donald Trump used his Twitter account Saturday to spread an evidence-free conspiracy theory about the death of Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy and politically connected financier who had been... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YUylXY

Mob Mistakes Man To Be Child Lifter, Beats Him To Death: Bihar Police

A man was allegedly lynched by a mob on Friday after he was mistaken for a child lifter in Mohammadpur village in Bihar's Patna, said police. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2KtyLwp

"President Who Spreads Hate": US Sportsman Kneels During National Anthem

A member of the US fencing team knelt on the podium during the national anthem and medal ceremony Friday at the Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, later saying on Twitter: "We must call for change." from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2yPdMgM

Humming "Despacito" In Saudi Heartland Where Music Was Taboo

The taxi driver's question was barely audible. Prodded to repeat it a few times, he mustered enough courage to raise his voice and ask if he could play music. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2MQx79D

Trump Retweets Conspiracy Post Tying Clintons To Jeffrey Epstein's Death

Universal Puts "The Hunt" On Hold After Trump Criticism

The release of a film criticized by conservatives as portraying a group of liberals hunting supporters of Donald Trump has been indefinitely postponed, Universal Pictures said Saturday. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2OPtcwc

"President Who Spreads Hate": US Sportsman Kneels During National Anthem

PM creates 10,000 new prison places and boosts stop and search

Police stop and search powers will also be expanded, says Boris Johnson as he sets out plans to cut crime. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2Tna4EL

Bryson DeChambeau Wastes No Time Responding to Slow Play Critics

By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Z0g8Ea

Thousands defy crackdown in Moscow's biggest protest for years

The focus of protesters' anger is a prohibition on a slew of opposition-minded candidates from taking part in a September election for Moscow's city legislature. from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZLCjzb

President's Nod To Increase Number Of Supreme Court Judges

President Ram Nath Kovind has signed into law a Bill which seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 30 to 33 besides the Chief Justice of India. from NDTV News - Latest https://ift.tt/2Z0TeR0

Jeffrey Epstein: Questions raised over disgraced financer's death

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said the apparent suicide in prison was "way too convenient". from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2OMzKf3

Officer enters our rooms at night without a knock, say girl students

They demand action against official; oppose shifting of hostels from The Hindu - News https://ift.tt/2ZU6EM0

Officer enters our rooms at night without a knock, say girl students

They demand action against official; oppose shifting of hostels from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2ZU6EM0

A fifth tiger reserve for Tamil Nadu? Centre sitting on proposal

The reserve will link Meghamalai, Srivilliputhur Grizzled Squirrel and Tirunelveli Wildlife Sanctuaries, making the tiger habitat in south Western Ghats contiguous from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2KHA0qs

Majestic strides in the wild: on tigers in Tamil Nadu

Tigers continue to breed and thrive in the four reserves in Tamil Nadu. In fact, the latest census on the big cats gives a big thumbs-up to the State's record in the last four years when it comes to providing a safe haven for the animals from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2McUsCK

Coastal security set-up on high alert, says Navy

‘Samudri jihad by Pak.-based terror groups is a known fact’ from The Hindu - National https://ift.tt/2OOqd7t