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5 Common Myths About Health Insurance Bu...

5 Common Myths About Health Insurance Busted!

The rising medical costs and unhealthy lifestyles have long shed light on the importance of having a secure medical fund for times of need. But the advent of COVID-19 and its aftermath has made people experience the necessity of having health insurance. Having adequate coverage not only creates a... read more »

Indians Can Travel Visa-Free To 60 Desti...

Indians Can Travel Visa-Free To 60 Destinations now

Indian passport holders can travel to 60 countries across the world without the need for a prior visa. It is worth mentioning that Oman and Armenia are the latest additions to India’s Visa-free destinations list. Here is the full list of Visa-free access destinations for Indian passport holders;... read more »

In the photo: a preview of “Home S...

In the photo: a preview of “Home Sweet Home” Katrina Kaif and V...

In pictures: Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushals “Home Sweet Home” preview After their wedding Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal move into a eachfront apartment at Juhu in Mumai New Delhi: After teasing her on Instafam with photos of Her and Vicky Kaushals The Juhu Apartment facing the ocean... read more »

Veteran Actor Prem Chopra, Wife Hospital...

Veteran Actor Prem Chopra, Wife Hospitalised After Testing Positive

New Delhi: Veteran actor Prem Chopra and his wife Uma Chopra were admitted to Lilavati Hospital in Mumai on Monday after testing positive for COVID19 PTI news agency reported. Jalil Parkar the 86-year-old actor is expected to e released in “a day or two” PTI reported. “Prem Chopra and... read more »

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910 militants killed since June, Pakistan military says

Pakistan’s military on Wednesday said it has killed 910 suspected militants and lost 82 soldiers in a major offensive launched in June in a restive tribal region near Afghanistan. The military... read more »

Abe praises Indian judge, tells Modi every Japanes...

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Narendra Modi that Japan still honours a dissenting Indian judge from a World War II military tribunal, a... read more »

US jets again strike jihadists around Iraqi dam

WASHINGTON: The United States carried out another round of air strikes on Monday against militants from the so-called Islamic States battling Iraqi and Kurdish... read more »

Eight killed, 24 missing after rainstorms, landslides h...

Eight people were killed and 24 others went missing after rainstorms and landslides hit China’s southwestern Chongqing Municipality. More than 500... read more »

I will neither resign nor go on leave: Nawaz Sharif

Embattled Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said he will neither resign nor go on leave, even as anti-government protesters led by Imran Khan and Tahirul... read more »

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Monnet Ispat & Energy rebounds from 3-month lows on plans to...

Monnet Ispat & Energy, a steel maker, rebounded from 3-month lows on news that the company may sell off stakes in units in a bid to cut down on debt payments. Monnet said it was in talks with... read more »

Volkswagen unveils five-year investment plan to become world’s leading carmaker by 2018

Volkswagen India shipments to Mexico cross 1-lakh ...

Carmaker Volkswagen India on Wednesday said it has crossed a milestone of exporting one lakh cars to Mexico in less than two years of starting... read more »

Infosys up 1.5%, Aikido to help achieve $20bn revenue

Shares of Infosys gained 1.5 percent intraday Friday in an otherwise weak market. Sharp fall in rupee and launch of three new service offerings on Thursday... read more »

Ashwani Lohani is a railway man and tourism veteran; ca...

New Delhi: Ashwani Lohani has been featured in the Limca Book of Records in 2007 for holding four different engineering degrees. With his appointment as the... read more »

SBI chief is more right than Raghuram Rajan on the thre...

Are payment banks a threat to regular banks or are they allies in the business of financial inclusion? At an economic conclave yesterday (20 August), the... read more »

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Root hundred finally secures England a win in the ODI series

Joe Root smashed his second ODI century as England prevented India from securing a clean sweep with a consolatory 41-run win in the inconsequential fifth cricket match, in Leeds on Friday. Root... read more »

Broad, Prior undergo successful surgeries

England pacer Stuart Broad and wicketkeeper Matt Prior have undergone successful surgeries to cure long-standing injuries and are set to start their... read more »

BCCI criticize Botham for hitting out at IPL

The Cricket Board on Friday rubbished former England great Ian Botham’s criticism of the highly lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL), saying he had no locus... read more »

IPL not good for cricket: Botham

Botham says England's `inability` to `finish off` Oz difference between two Ashes sides

Former England captain Ian Botham has branded the Indian Premier League (IPL) as “too powerful” for the good of cricket and believes that it should not... read more »

Not quitting as ODI captain: Alastair Cook

Cook hopes Jonathan Trott will resume England’s No.3 position

He might be under tremendous pressure after three consecutive losses, but England skipper Alastair Cook has made it clear that he will not step down as ODI... read more »

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Entertainment

Pritam took 6 months break before signing ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaa...

Pritam, the music director of ‘ Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, confessed that he took a 6 month break, and didn’t feel like working on movies during that phase. The 44-year-old artist said... read more »

Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho

The genre of satire has always existed in Bollywood. Be it religious satire or political satire, Bollywood has seen almost everything. This week’s... read more »

‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’: What makes it a ‘hatke...

2002 hit-and-run case: Prosecution to examine 64 witnesses against Bollywood actor Salman Khan

Harshaali Malhotra has been missing from the promotional events of Bajrangi Bhaijaan. While the reason behind the same is being speculated, reports suggest... read more »

‘Raees’ releasing on scheduled date of Eid ...

We had announced in February that we will be releasing our film on EID 2016 and we are on schedule to release it as planned #RaeesOnEid2016,” Ritesh... read more »

Sonakshi Sinha Reveals Her New Name And New Film!

Sonakshi Sinha, after a vacation and short break, is all set to be back with a bang and steal all the thunder with her charm on the big screen! Bollywood’s... read more »

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Football

England fears no one in World Cup: Hodgson

England fears no one in World Cup: Hodgson

London – England football manager Roy Hodgson has said ! his side would fear no one in the 2014 Brazil World Cup finals. “We respect everybody, we don’t fear anybody, as... read more »

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina eyeing switch to Barcelona next summer

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina eyeing switch to B...

London – Liverpool custodian Pepe Reina has reportedly confirmed that he is quitting the club to join back Barcelona next summer. Reina is... read more »

Liverpool’s Luis Suarez `four goal show` snuffs o...

Liverpool makes Suarez almost inaccessible with new whopping 100 mln-pound release clause

Johannesburg – Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has netted four goals and created an assist in a 5-1 defeat of Norwich at Anfield. Suarez became the first... read more »

Brazil’s sports minister warns England fans of knife at...

Brazil’s sports minister warns England fans of knife attacks, rape at World Cup 2014

London – Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo has reportedly warned that England fans may expect being held at knife-points or raped on the streets... read more »

Brazil gears up for World Cup 2014 with special courts,...

Brazil gears up for World Cup 2014 with special courts, armed men, anti-aircraft guns

London – Brazil is reportedly planning to set up special ‘World Cup courts’ to tackle the country’s high crime rates and gear up for the possible... read more »

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Health & Fitness

McDonalds’ site warns own employees against eating `unhealthy` fa...

Washington – McDonalds’ employee resources site has warned workers to avoid eating too much fast food including the kind of stuff served at the golden arches. According to CNBC, one post on... read more »

Three reasons why you should eat kiwi fruit

Three reasons why you should eat kiwi fruit

New Delhi – Other than its exotic taste, kiwi fruit contains numerous phytonutrients and well known vitamins and minerals that promote... read more »

Popping dietary pills can harm the liver

Popping dietary pills can harm the liver

New York – Next time you gulp down your favourite dietary supplement, or even take that concentrated green tea pill to burn fat, think twice. New data... read more »

New malaria `blocking` drug raises hopes for new cures

New malaria `blocking` drug raises hopes for new cures

Washington – In a major breakthrough against fighting malaria, researchers have discovered a new technique to halt the multiplying process of malaria... read more »

College goers’ heavy internet use shares symptoms of ad...

College goers’ heavy internet use shares symptoms of addiction

Washington – Researchers have suggested that young adults who are heavy users of the Internet may also exhibit signs of addiction. The research tracked... read more »

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Investing

Gold prices gaining up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram

Gold prices gaining up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram

Gold prices moved up by Rs 220 to Rs 31,720 per ten gram in the national capital on Thursday on marriage season demand amid a firm global trend. However, silver held steady at Rs 48,000 per kg on... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs 315 to Rs 31,500 per ten gram

Gold prices falling by Rs 315 to Rs 31,500 per ten...

Gold and silver prices fell in the national capital on Wednesday on heavy selling by stockists driven by a weak global trend. Gold prices declined by... read more »

L&T IDPL bags Rs.1,293 crore road project in Odisha

L&T IDPL bags Rs.1,293 crore road project in Odisha

Bhubaneswar – L&T IDPL, the infrastructure arm of the Larsen & Toubro Group, has been awarded a contract by the Odisha government for developing... read more »

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gra...

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram

Gold prices surged by Rs. 915 to Rs. 31,815 per ten gram in the national capital on Tuesday on renewed demand from stockists and retailers backed by wedding... read more »

Gold prices falling by Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per ten gr...

Gold prices falling by Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per ten grams

Gold prices dipped below Rs. 31,000 mark by falling Rs. 350 to Rs. 30,900 per ten grams after nearly one month in the national capital on Monday on heavy... read more »

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Recipe: Vegetable sweet corn soup

Ingredients: One cup fresh sweet corn, one finely chopped carrot, one tbsp chopped cabbage, half tsp sugar, half tsp green chilli sauce, half tsp soya sauce, one tbsp corn flour, four cups... read more »

Air pollution harming brains of urban young

Researchers at the University of Montana found that when air particulate matter and their components such as metals are inhaled or swallowed, they... read more »

Exercises that help you battle pain

Walking for back pain: Got a nagging backache? Simply put on your sports shoes and walk. Numerous studies throw light on how walking lessens pain, boosts... read more »

Eating fish may prevent hearing loss in women

According to a new study, published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating two or more servings of fish every week may cut down the risk... read more »

Myth or fact: Is Hibiscus the new drug to cure diabetes...

New Delhi: Diabetes has become a common disease these days just like any other whacky flu, cough and cold. Life is certainly not easy for a diabetic as one has... read more »

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Middle East

Two killed, 68 injured in Riyadh clashes

Two killed, 68 injured in Riyadh clashes

Riyadh – At least two people were killed 68 suffered injuries in clashes in this Saudi Arabian capital city Saturday, media reports said. A total of 104 vehicles were also damaged. Riots... read more »

Al Qaeda leader orders disbandment of Syria unit

Al Qaeda leader orders disbandment of Syria unit

Moscow – In a significant development ahead of the Geneva II talks on the Syrian crisis, Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri called for... read more »

No leniency for illegal foreign workers: Saudi Arabia

Saudi petrochem giant opens tech centre in Bangalore

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia said Saturday that there would be no leniency shown toward those organisations who hire illegal immigrants, Xinhua reported. Saudi... read more »

World powers’ representatives in consultations ab...

World powers' representatives in consultations about Iran n-talks

Geneva – Representatives of the US, Britain, France, Russia and China, plus Germany, are consulting with their countries prior to the start of the... read more »

Over 62,000 migrants arrived in Yemen this year: UN

Over 62,000 migrants arrived in Yemen this year: UN

United Nations – Over 62,000 asylum seekers, refugees and migrants arrived in Yemen from the Horn of Africa in the first 10 months of this year, a UN... read more »

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins tour of poll-bound Gujarat 20...

The Top Minister will lay basis stones for diverse schemes and tasks really worth about ₹8,300 crore at 5 locations in 3 areas of the ballot -certain kingdom. Top Minister Narendra Modi arrived in... read more »

Govt Identifies 140 places along Bangaldesh border...

New Delhi: India has recognized 140 prone locations, deployed more protection personnel and surveillance devices, and released a “campaign”... read more »

Once done with chest thumping, explain how China built ...

Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the road construction by the Chinese in Doklam, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi asked the PM if he was done... read more »

Five restrictions imposed on VK Sasikala during parole.

Imprisoned AIADMK leader Sasikala Natarajan who was convicted earlier this year by the Supreme Court in a disproportionate assets case, was granted five-day... read more »

FIFA U-17 World Cup: We Have A Small Percentage Of Winn...

Rank-outsiders India may have a “small percentage” of winning their tournament opener in the FIFA U-17 World Cup against what he expects to be an... read more »

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Politics

Sushma Swaraj likely to become the next foreign minister of India

NEW DELHI: Sushma Swaraj is likely to become the next foreign minister of India, sources here said ahead of PM-designate Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. As expected, senior leader Arun... read more »

Action should be taken against Tejpal as per law: Shazia Ilmi

Delhi court issues warrant against Shazia Ilmi in ...

New Delhi – A Delhi court on Saturday issued bailable warrant against Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi for non-appearance in a defamation... read more »

Finally, Sonia congratulates Modi

Congress complains to EC over Modi's 'Mama', Sonia's illness comments

NEW DELHI: Days before Narendra Modi’s swearing-in as Prime Minister, Congress president Sonia Gandhi has written a letter, congratulating him on... read more »

Nawaz Sharif at Narendra Modi’s Swearing In? Paki...

New Delhi – Pakistan has said it will announce today whether its Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will attend Narendra Modi’s oath ceremony as... read more »

Nitish Kumar to become Lalu Prasad Yadav’s neighb...

PATNA: Bitter rivals in Bihar politics Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad will be neighbours now after the JD(U) top leader abdicated power as Chief Minister in the... read more »

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Spotify rolls out Spotiamp to honour Winamp for music streaming

Spotify rolls out Spotiamp to honour Winamp for music streaming

Washington – As the good old Winamp has headed to its untimely demise, music-streaming service Spotify has reportedly rolled out ‘Spotiamp’, an app for Windows built by one of its engineers... read more »

New Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet ad claims Apple iPad not suitable for outdoors

New Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet ad claims Apple iPad n...

Washington – Taking a dig at rival Apple’s iPad, Nokia has reportedly released a new ad for its Lumia 2520 tablet in which it is telling... read more »

`Effective` second gen biofuels closer to reality

`Effective` second gen biofuels closer to reality

Washington – Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing second generation of biofuels; they have found a family of enzymes that can degrade... read more »

Genetic causes of common disorders revealed

'Junk DNA' in brain may cause schizophrenia

Washington – Researchers have found that six common diseases arise from DNA changes located outside genes. The study from the laboratory of Peter... read more »

Researchers overturn assumption about mercury in Arctic

Researchers overturn assumption about mercury in Arctic

Washington – For years, researchers assumed that if mercury’s high and increasing in fish in the North American and European Arctic, the same would... read more »

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South Asia

UN, India push for presidential re-vote in Maldives

Senior UN official to visit Maldives before poll

United Nations – UN Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs Oscar Fernandez-Taranco will visit the Maldives starting Wednesday to help promote the resumption of its democratic... read more »

Michelle Obama celebrates Diwali with Bollywood dance moves

Michelle Obama celebrates Diwali with Bollywood da...

By Arun Kumar Washington – US First Lady Michelle Obama lit a ‘diya’ (lamp) in the East room to start White House Diwali... read more »

151 get death in Bangladesh mutiny case

151 get death in Bangladesh mutiny case

Dhaka – A court in Bangladesh Tuesday awarded the death sentence to 151 guards of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), previously known as Bangladesh Rifles... read more »

US defends Mehsud’s killing amidst admitting tensions w...

US defends Mehsud’s killing amidst admitting tensions with Pak

Islamabad –  The US has reportedly admitted to tensions with Pakistan but defended its killing of the Tehreek-e-Taliban leader HakimullahMehsud in the... read more »

Iran says Pak must fund own share of gas pipeline

Pak admits Iran gas pipeline project cannot go ahead unless US sanctions issue resolved

Islamabad – Iran’s deputy oil minister has reportedly said that Pakistan must fund its own pipeline allowing it as from the Islamic republic. Ali... read more »

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Smith, Burns help Australia push lead to 348 runs

Steve Smith scored a half-century and passed one of Don Bradman’s milestones on Friday as he led Australia to 251-6 in its second innings after four days of the fourth test at the Sydney... read more »

Messi slams top Barca official over `undeserving of better contract` statement

Future Options for Barcelona Star Lionel Messi

ould the unthinkable actually happen and Lionel Messi be allowed to walk out of the Camp Nou this summer? As Pete Jenson in the Daily Mail reports... read more »

Steven Smith blames ‘Spidercam’ after dropp...

What is a bird’s-eye view worth? That’s the question television executives and cricket officials were confronted with after a camera suspended... read more »

Yuvraj or no Yuvraj, it’s time to back Team India...

India’s World Cup squad announcement turned into ‘Campaign Yuvraj’ 48 hours before the selection meeting, with emotional fans shouting their... read more »

Sachin Tendulkar cooks ‘Baingan Bharta’ in ...

New Delhi: Retired cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tried his culinary skills in Mussoorie on New Year. He prepared Baingan Bharta for his friends and updated it on... read more »

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World

Thai blast: Malaysian police may arrested two suspected bombers

Malaysian police have sent to Thai authorities photos of two men, one of whom is suspected to have carried out Thailand’s worst bombing at a Brahma temple here that killed 20 people last month,... read more »

Pope Francis Looks Beyond Havana in Cuba Trip

After holding Mass in Havana and meeting with Fidel Castro Sunday, Pope Francis will have another busy day today in Cuba as part of his 10-day visit... read more »

Australia: PM Malcolm Turnbull’s new cabinet swor...

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s new cabinet was on Monday sworn-in with five women ministers, including Marise Payne who became the... read more »

Thousands left homeless by giant Chile quake

SANTIAGO: More than 9,000 people were left homeless after a powerful earthquake hit northern and central Chile last week, officials have said, dramatically... read more »

Fury after Saudi Arabia ‘chosen to head key UN hu...

The United Nations has been criticised for handing Saudi Arabia a key human rights role – despite the country having “arguably the worst record in... read more »

Day 10 of Pushpa Box Office (Early Trending): Keeping the momentum going for Christmas, j...

The Christmas party both performed a small trick and helped Pushpa increase sharply in numbers. Having said that, on the second Sunday, which is the 10th, star Allu Arjun has maintained a... read more »

Sanjana Sanghi says choosing the next film after Dil Bechara with Sushant Singh Rajput is ...

Actress Sanjana Sanghi said it was not easy for her to choose the next film after her debut film Dil Bechara. The movie premieres 2020. The Love Story, an adaptation of John Green’s... read more »

PM Modi kicks off hydroelectric project worth 11,000 crore in Himachal today

Built at a cost of 7,000 crore, the Renukaji Dam will make full use of the hydroelectric potential of the Himalayas to benefit the national capital Delhi, which can receive a water supply... read more »

Elderly people need a medical certificate for booster shots, the list includes 20 types of...

Dr RS Sharma, chief executive officer of the National Health Service, told News18.com that elderly people who are eligible for the Covid19 booster shot, also known as the “preventive... read more »

Mahesh Babu @ 10th place in the list of Most Beautiful Men in 202...

Mahesh Babu @ 10th place in the list of Most Beautiful Men in 2021 Mahesh Babu, Prince of Tollywood, and youngest son of legendary actor and superstar Krishna, is known for his beauty, charisma,... read more »