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USA Stock Market Plummets: A Sign of Gre...

USA Stock Market Plummets: A Sign of Great Recession?

The US stock market has experienced a significant downturn in recent weeks, sparking concerns among investors and economists about the possibility of a great recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) has fallen by over 10% from its peak, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have... read more »

Indian Embassy in Israel Issues Advisory...

Indian Embassy in Israel Issues Advisory to Stay Vigilant

The Indian Embassy in Israel has issued an advisory for Indian nationals living in the country, urging them to stay vigilant and adhere to safety protocols amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.The advisory comes after the back-to-back assassinations of two senior Hamas leaders and a top... read more »

WHO Report: Half of India’s Popula...

WHO Report: Half of India’s Population Physically Unfit

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a concerning trend in India, stating that nearly half of the country’s population is physically unfit. This alarming finding highlights the need for urgent attention to promote physical activity and reduce the risk of... read more »

Jaya Bachchan Irked at Being Addressed a...

Jaya Bachchan Irked at Being Addressed as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ in Parlia...

Veteran actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan expressed her displeasure in the Rajya Sabha when she was addressed as “Jaya Amitabh Bachchan” by Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh. The incident occurred during the ongoing Budget session, drawing significant attention and sparking a... read more »

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Floods in Pakistan, India blamed on lack of planning, climate cha...

The devastating floods in India and Pakistan are a result of deforestation, unplanned development and climate change, experts said Thursday, and the region could see an increase in such disasters in... read more »

Life under ISIS: Captured teenage girl tells story...

A Yazidi girl captured by ISIS has revealed the extreme abuse she suffers as a sex slave at the hands of Islamic State (IS) extremists. Only 17 years... read more »

Kashmir disaster: 6 Lakh in difficulties, Near 50,000 R...

Almost 200 people have died in the state’s worst floods in 60 years. With the weather clearing, 61 Air Force choppers and transport aircraft have made... read more »

Gaza official: Israel Navy arrests Gaza fishermen

An official in the Gaza Strip says the Israeli Navy has arrested four Palestinian fishermen and seized their boat in one of the first instances of friction... read more »

Egypt ex-President Morsi charged over Qatar files leak

Ousted Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi is being charged with handing over national security documents to Qatar, the state prosecutor says. Relations between... read more »

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Business

Onion prices fall below Rs 50/kg at Lasalgaon on export curbs

New Delhi: Wholesale prices of onion today fell below the Rs 50 per kg mark at the Lasalgaon in Maharashtra, Asia’s biggest onion market, due to curbs on exports and fear of action against... read more »

Larsen & Toubro Bags Orders Worth Rs. 1,563 C...

New Delhi: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Tuesday said power transmission and distribution business of L&T Construction has bagged orders... read more »

Sensex, Nifty see relief rally; rupee gains 50 paise

Oil bounced back from heavy losses today but global oversupply and worries over the severity of the economic slowdown in China, the world’s top commodity... read more »

China stocks sink over 7 per cent as panic selling inte...

SHANGHAI: China stocks slumped more than 7 percent on Tuesday to their lowest level since December, with panic selling intensifying after the flagship Shanghai... read more »

Asian shares bounce off 3-year lows but China’s s...

Volatile global markets showed signs of a respite from the bloodbath on Tuesday, as bargain hunters helped Asian stocks off three-year lows hit on fears that... read more »

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Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns cleaning bus shelters t...

Auckland: In a sad turn of events and also what many would say his fall from grace, New Zealand’s famed cricketer and once feared all-rounder Chris Cairns has taken to driving trucks and... read more »

Doeschate praises Russel for winning start in CLT2...

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Ryan ten Doeschate heaped praise on teammate Andre Russell for taking the game away from Chennai Super Kings with a... read more »

World’s highest ever cricket match to be played o...

London – A team of 30 plus people will be playing cricket at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro as part of a fundraiser to be held this month. This would be... read more »

One-day series: Australia call up Phil Hughes to replac...

Clarke was ruled out of the series, which starts on October 7, with a ‘significant’ hamstring injury which forced him to miss most of their recent... read more »

Pakistan reappoint Shahid Afridi as Twenty20 captain

Afridi, 34, led Pakistan to the semi-finals of the World Twenty20 in 2010. He was removed from the post in 2011 after falling out with then coach Waqar... read more »

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This is how Kapoors ringed Neetu Kapoor’s 57th b’day

Bollywood veteran actress Neetu Kapoor is turning a year old today and his family including actor Rishi Kapoor, son Ranbir Kapoor and grand-daughter Samara. Rishi Kapoor took to Twitter to wish her... read more »

Shahid, Mira’s grand wedding reception on July 12...

Newly-wed Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput reached here this evening where the couple will be hosting a reception for B-town... read more »

When Kajol’s ‘reel’ and ‘real&#...

It was a treat to Kajol fans on Thursday when her ‘reel’ and ‘real’ husbands dined together. Shahrukh Khan and Ajay Devgn are two Bollywood stars who... read more »

SS Rajamouli impresses again but no comparison with fir...

Just a few days ago SS Rajmouli rocked Youtube and Twitter with the first trailer of Baahubali. Once again, the makers of Baahubali have released another... read more »

Girl’s father gives angry reply to Hema Malini fo...

BJP MP and veteran actress Hema Malini, who met an accident a few days ago in Dausa, Rajasthan has said that the girl’s father was the man responsible for... read more »

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Football

Mourinho says `trophyless` season would be `unacceptable` for Chelsea

Mourinho says declining Chelsea not good enough to win PL title

London – Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho does not think his side is good enough to win the Premier League, according to reports. According to the Mirror, Mourinho feels he inherited a Chelsea... read more »

Tough group but happy with conditions, says Dutch coach

Tough group but happy with conditions, says Dutch ...

The Hague – Dutch football head coach Louis van Gaal was not very satisfied with th! e draw for the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Costa do Sauipe,... read more »

Balotelli fends off `zombie attack` in `new` promotiona...

Balotelli aims to be top striker in World Cup

Ottawa –  In a promotional clip for an upcoming award show, Italian footballer Mario Balotelli is seen speaking to the camera at Milan’s training... read more »

Ribeiro in talks over Man U transfer, reveals agaent

Ribeiro in talks over Man U transfer, reveals agaent

London – Cruzeiro midfielder Everton Ribeiro has opened talks with Manchester United over a January transfer, according to reports. According to... read more »

Ozil calls move to Arsenal from Real Madrid `perfect st...

Ozil calls move to Arsenal from Real Madrid `perfect step for career`

London – Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has revealed that the move to the English club from Real Madrid has been the perfect step for him and he could not be... read more »

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Gold & Metals

Gold prices jumped by Rs. 420 to Rs. 31,620 per ten gram

Gold and silver prices surged for the second straight day on Thursday on sustained buying by stockists for the ongoing festival and marriage season amid firm global trend. The yellow metal surged by... read more »

Gold price hits 3-month low in expectation of US debt deal

Gold price hits 3-month low in expectation of US d...

Gold fell to its lowest in three months on Tuesday as the belief that policymakers are close to resolving US debt negotiations in Washington lifted... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Concussions may lead to Alzheimer’s disease

Concussions may lead to Alzheimer’s disease

Washington – A new study has suggested that a history of concussion involving at least a momentary loss of consciousness could be related to the onset of Alzheimer’s-associated plaques in the... read more »

India to set up National Cancer Institute

India to set up National Cancer Institute

New Delhi – India will set up a National Cancer Institute, with the union cabinet Thursday approving the proposal for the “landmark... read more »

Exposure therapy a boon for sexually abused teens

Exposure therapy a boon for sexually abused teens

New York – If sexually abused adolescents revisit and recount aloud their trauma-related thoughts, feelings and situations, they would be in a better... read more »

Vaccination key to combat cervicalcancer

Vaccination key to combat cervicalcancer

New York – Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is responsible for nearly 10 percent of cancer deaths in women –... read more »

New gene a risk factor for type 2 diabetes

New gene a risk factor for type 2 diabetes

New York – First the facts. The number of diabetes patients in India is expected to reach 100 million by 2030, according to the latest Indian Council of... read more »

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Investing

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, firm global cues

Gold extends gains on sustained buying, Rs 31,525 per 10 grams

New Delhi – Gold prices extended gains for the second straight day by adding Rs 205 to reach Rs 31,525 per ten grams here on Saturday on sustained buying for the ongoing marriage season amid a... read more »

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per t...

Gold prices recovered by Rs 105 to Rs 31,320 per ten grams in the national capital on Friday on revival of buying at existing lower levels amid a... read more »

Gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram

Gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram

Extending its losses for the second straight day, gold prices dropped by Rs 210 to Rs 31,215 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on sustained... read more »

Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams

Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams

Gold fell by Rs 200 to Rs 31,425 per ten grams in the national capital on Wednesday on sluggish demand at prevailing higher levels amid a weak global... read more »

Gold prices today soared by Rs. 575 to Rs. 31,625 per T...

Gold futures ease to Rs 29,130 per 10 gm

New Delhi – Snapping its two-day fall, gold prices today soared by Rs. 575 to Rs. 31,625 per ten gram on fresh buying by stockists at current lower... read more »

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Lifestyle

Mild exercise with chemotherapy can help cancer patients

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania found that exercise may benefit cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Joseph Libonati, an associate professor in the School of Nursing and director... read more »

10 Ultimate girlfriend mysteries solved!

And yet, your lady (or the lady you want) can still confound you with wants and needs you just don’t understand.Is there some way to hack into... read more »

Six awful things you can say to a guy

Things were going swimmingly well until your last outburst. He has suddenly gone into a shell and snapped all communication with you. You fear having meandered... read more »

Have you done troga yet?

The first time you might have heard of Troga was in a sitcom, where one character, Mitch, asks the other character Claire who’s on a treadmill,... read more »

Dessert recipe: Kulhad ki kheer

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients: 1litre milk 100g sugar 2tbsp samai rice ½ cup mixed dry fruits sliced pistachios... read more »

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Middle East

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Iran plans to increase production of 5% enriched uranium post nuk...

Washington – Iran is reportedly planning to increase its production of five percent enriched uranium, local official news agency said. Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) quoted the head of... read more »

'Syria committed to Iran's participation in Geneva II meet'

Syrian govt. rules out negotiating transfer of pow...

London – The Syrian government has ruled out negotiating transfer of power during the Geneva peace conference due in January, but confirmed... read more »

Israel warns of forging alliances with Sunni countries ...

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

London – Israel’s envoy to the United Kingdom has warned of formation of its new alliances with a number of predominantly Sunni countries, including... read more »

Israel approves new settlements in West Bank

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Israeli authorities have green-lighted the construction of 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Monday it... read more »

Syrians fleeing war face hardship in Balkans

Syrians fleeing war face hardship in Balkans

Thousands of Syrian and other refugees from the West Asia and Africa, who make a dangerous journey from their war-ravaged countries, often end up in crammed... read more »

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National

New Delhi Shuts “Power Plant” in Fight Against Diwali...

India’s Environmental watchdog Shut Down a coal-fired strength plant and banned the use of diesel generators in new delhi as air excellent plummeted within the world’s maximum polluted... read more »

‘Taj Built with Blood, Sweat of Indians’

OTHER than reviewing development work in Agra, the chief minister may also visit the Taj. The government stated Rs. 156 crore had been set apart for... read more »

India Can Help U.S to Keep an Eye on Pakistan, Says Nik...

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N says the united states is calling at India to assist extra in Afghanistan, specially in monetary and development assistance India... read more »

Supreme Court: “Diwali”, Cracker Ban Stays,...

Rejecting a Petition that challenged its ban at the sale of firecrackers in New Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) beforehand of Diwali, the ideally... read more »

Star Campaigner “Yogi”, Adityanath to Take ...

Ahmedabad: Uttar Pradesh chief minister yogi adityanath will campaign in Gujarat over the next two days for what appears to be an attempt via the bjp to... read more »

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Politics

BJP govt’s Hindi push sparks strong protests

The government said that the directive would be applicable only in Hindi speaking states. The government was facing severe criticism from several quarters with critics claiming that the move was... read more »

Mayawati to Modi: Come clean on snooping row, avoid tall claims

Mayawati slams BJP for defending Nihal Chand

NEW DELHI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday condemned the Narendra Modi-led NDA Government for defending Union minister of state... read more »

BJP veterans Joshi, Kalyan, Yashwant to be made Governo...

New Delhi: Nearly two weeks after taking charge, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is considering to replace Governors who were appointed by... read more »

BJP set to corner SP in Parliament over rising rape cas...

New Delhi: With the Parliament resuming its normal business, the ruling BJP is set to corner the Samajwadi Party led By Mulayam Singh Yadav over rising... read more »

Implement Seemandhra agenda: Sonia to Modi

New Delhi : UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to implement the commitments made by the previous Congress-led... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Stem cells hold cure for deadly skin disease

Stem cells hold cure for deadly skin disease

London – For those who suffer from skin blisters or have chances of developing skin tumours, there is cure in the offing – in stem cell-based gene therapy. Until today, no treatment was... read more »

Surgery, not chemo, better for tongue cancer

Surgery, not chemo, better for tongue cancer

New York – Surgery, and not chemotherapy sessions, works better for those suffering from tongue or oral cavity cancer. In a pathbreaking study,... read more »

Now, barcode scanner like device to spot blinding eye d...

Now, barcode scanner like device to spot blinding eye disease

Washington – Scientists have developed a new hand-held optical device that can detect eye diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and macular... read more »

Google Glass may become surgeon’s new BFF

Google Glass available to Music All Access users before public rollout

Washington – In what could turn out to be a major breakthrough in the surgical world, an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Alabama-Birmingham... read more »

2-drug combo can help kids with ADHD and aggression

2-drug combo can help kids with ADHD and aggression

Washington – A new study has revealed that prescribing both a stimulant and an antipsychotic drug to children with physical aggression and... read more »

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South Asia

UN Security Council extends sanctions on Liberia

Pakistan opposes new permanent seats in UNSC

Islamabad – Pakistan has opposed the creation of new permanent seats in the 15-member UN Security Council during the two-day UN General Assembly debate on Security Council reform. “There... read more »

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar

New Pak Taliban chief’s appointment was backed by ...

Islamabad – New Pakistani Taliban chief Mullah Fazlullah’s appointment has been allegedly backed by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad... read more »

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Nawaz Sharif to appoint new Pak army chief on Nov. 28

Islamabad – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will make a decision regarding the appointment of new army chief on November 28, an official... read more »

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Violence in Bangladesh over crackdown on opposition

Dhaka – Demonstrators and police clashed in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka and elsewhere in the country after six senior opposition figures were... read more »

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Brisk start to voting in Maldives presidential poll

Male – Hundreds of people lined up outside polling stations in over 200 islands to elect a new president for the Maldives here Saturday. As many as 470... read more »

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Sports

Geoff Lawson: The 10 players to watch in cricket’s World Cu...

This 11th edition of the world Cup could be the most open since India surprised all in 1983. The home teams will appreciate being at home, knowing the pitches and having the best of the crowd’s... read more »

Maria Sharapova flaunts fab body in see-through lace dress

Sharapova wants to play her top tennis in New Year

Maria Sharapova says her target for 2015 is playing her best tennis rather than wrestling the World No.1 ranking back from Serena Williams. Should... read more »

BUTT-ASIF-AAMER CASE TO BE RE-EXAMINED

Prosecutors are re-examining the criminal convictions of three Pakistan players jailed in 2011 over spotfixing allegations, according to a report in... read more »

Pranab Mukherjee congratulates Bhakti Sharma for world ...

President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Bhakti Sharma for setting a world record by swimming 1.4 miles in 52 minutes in the Antarctic Ocean. In his... read more »

Gilchrist brands de Villiers most valuable cricketer on...

Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has lavished praise on South Africa’s swashbuckling skipper AB de Villiers, describing him as the most... read more »

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World

John Kerry asks Nawaz Sharif to take action against LeT, Haqqani ...

San Jose: US Secretary of State John Kerry has asked Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take action against terrorist groups like Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and the dreaded Afghan-based... read more »

Dalai Lama remains at Mayo Clinic for evaluation, ...

Rochester: The Dalai Lama remains at Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic after canceling his US appearances for the month of October. A Mayo spokeswoman... read more »

Another 17 refugees drown off Turkish coast

The boat was carrying 37 people, 20 of whom were rescued, when it sank in the Aegean Sea. The eight-metre boat had set off from the coastal village of... read more »

500 migrants rescued in Mediterranean, says Italian coa...

Some 500 migrants were rescued in seven operations launched over the weekend in the Mediterranean, the Italian coastguard said. A spokesperson told AFP on... read more »

Maldives president escapes speedboat blast, wife injure...

Maldives president Abdulla Yameen was saved from an explosion on his speedboat unhurt but his wife and two aides were injured on board when the boat approached... read more »

RRR Postponed to a Later Date

That will e terrile news for moviegoers on New Years Eve. The most anticipated RRR movie has now een postponed to a later date. After considering the pandemic situation in the country... read more »

12 dead and 1 injured in stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in J&K

Vaishno Devi Stampede: The stampede occurred when a very large crowd of devotees who had come to pay their respects to mark the eginning of the new year gathered at Vaishno Devi Bhawan... read more »

Valimai Trailer: Ajith Is A Man On A Mission In The High-Octane Action Thriller

New Delhi: The highly anticipated trailer for Ajith Valimai’s thriller was released on Thursday and it’s been all the rage since its release. The trailer begins with Ajith Kumar... read more »

Dubai Return: Irrfan Khan’s Unreleased Film To Release On YouTube On This Date

New Delhi: Fans of the late actor Irrfan Khan have reason to celebrate as Dubai Return, the actor’s old unreleased film, will premiere on YouTube on July 3. Updates about Irrfan... read more »

Murder At Teesri Manzil 302 Review: Irrfan Khan’s Long-Dela...

Everything about Murder At Teesri Manzil 302, the long-delayed Irrfan Khan star Zee5 found a place for, is outdated everywhere. But for the lead actor, whose fans are legions of people and who will... read more »