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Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

‘Bedecked, both days, in variations of pretty pinks and whites, kohl, her hair streaming over her shoulders, a dot of bright sindoor in its parting, Accused No 1 in the Sheena Bora murder......

Yoga lights up United Nations HQ

The United Nations headquarters in New York was lit up with the word 'Yoga' in commemoration of the third International Day of Yoga. Actor Anupam Kher switched the illumination lights. "Yoga......

Ex-Portuguese PM Guterres sworn in as UN Secretary-General

Antonio Guterres, a former Portuguese Prime Minister, was on Monday sworn in as the ninth United Nations Secretary-General, succeeding Ban Ki-moon as the chief of the 71-year-old world body.......

India slams UN for 'taking months' to sanction terrorist Masood Azhar

India has strongly criticised the United Nations Security Council for taking months to consider sanctioning leaders of groups it has itself designated as terror entities, in an obvious reference to......

UN lights up for Diwali for the 1st time

Diwali was commemorated for the first time at the United Nations, with the world body’s imposing headquarters here lit up especially on the occasion of the Indian festival of lights. The......

Coronavirus scare: Manufacturers, retailers flock to offices of ministries

From the rollback of customs duty on key electronic components to fast tracking delivery of goods imported from China, players are looking for incentives on several counts. Amid fears of massive......

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Tesla, which produces the luxury Model S sedan and Model X sport utility vehicle, aims to become a high-volume automaker in a matter of years Tesla Motors Inc said it was stepping up production......

As clock ticks down on sanctions, oil-laden Iran tankers set to target India and Europe

Tehran plans to lift exports by 500,000 barrels per day With Iran poised to resume usual business ties with the world under a historic nuclear deal, Tehran is set to target India, Asia's......

Varanasi villagers blame Coca-Cola for water scarcity

Central Ground Water Authority declared Arajiline block, where the bottling plant in located, as "over exploited" in 2011 Eighteen village councils in Uttar Pradesh are demanding a local Coca-Cola......

Weak oil dictates mutual fund winners and losers in 2014

Some managers caution, however, that Indian equities may start to lose some of their momentum in the coming year. Weak oil prices shaped the performance of mutual funds in 2014 and investors expect......

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

'No coach has ever stood up in defence of any lesbian players. Some even refuse to include us in their teams' IMAGE: Members of the ‘Chosen Few’ soccer team train during a practice......

Race for Green jacket hots up at Augusta Masters

Tiger Woods appears to be unmatchable in appeal, even when he does not play well as at this year's Masters.Siddharth Shriram reports from the Augusta National Golf Club IMAGE: Tiger Woods on the......

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

'No, you don't require tantrums, or beating a tattoo on the helmet or rude and hostile gestures to make a point.' 'A true fast bowler lets the ball do the talking as it crashes into the stumps,'......

It was Jason's 'Day' at PGA

Day's tough life journey finally leads to major win Jason Day celebrates with wife Ellie Day after winning the PGA Championship. Photograph: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Bruised but......

Scott will win more Majors than any Australian: Norman

Newly-crowned Masters champion Adam Scott will win more majors than any other Australian, according to compatriot Greg Norman, who famously missed out on the famed green jacket three times. -Scott......

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