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15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

About 15 per cent of deaths worldwide from COVID-19 may be linked to long-term exposure to air pollution, according to a study published on Tuesday. IMAGE: Morning walkers on the Rajpath amid hazy......

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can......

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House,' notes Ambassador T P......

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Conservative jurist Amy Coney Barrett was sworn in as the 115th justice on the United States Supreme Court on Monday night, an hour after the Republican-controlled Senate confirmed her nomination,......

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

With just a week to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden......

Despite Covid, wealth of Indian adults rose 0.7% in H1-20

The total household wealth in India during this period rose 1.7 per cent to $246 billion. Wealth per adult in India rose 0.7 per cent to $17,420 at end of June 2020 despite the Covid-19 pandemic......

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Indian firms selling SAAS products have got a bonanza as companies meet, manage and sell remotely. The top five firms - Zoho, Freshworks, HighRadius, Druva, and Icertis - account for 33 per cent of......

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Several individuals and organisations, including the US Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent rules......

TCS to recruit 10,000 staff in US by 2022

India's largest software services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Wednesday it has seen a surge in demand for its services and expects to recruit 10,000 individuals in the US by 2022.......

Indian economy to grow by 8.8% in FY21, ahead of China: IMF

The Indian economy, severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic, is projected to contract by a massive 10.3 per cent this year, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday. However, India is......

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Borat being Borat, a girl juggling between suitors, a kid making a trip to the moon, a father and daughter spying over the latter's husband, Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations on the OTT for......

10 Most POPULAR NRI Movies

The 'NRI movie' appeared soon after Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge's blockbuster success. NRI movies reigned at the box office in the early 2000s. Aditya Chopra started the trend, but Karan Johar......

Netflix has spent 3,000 crores on India programs

Since its entry in 2016, Netflix has announced over 60 titles to be sourced from India.Vanita Kohli-Khandekar reports. IMAGE: Neena Gupta and her daughter Masaba in Masaba Masaba. Masaba Masaba is......

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

'You are working with the best of the lot.''The best part is that they treat you equally, unlike in India.' IMAGE: Adil Hussain in Star Trek: Discovery. It's a big Friday for Adil Hussain. The......

'I tend to look like a child'

'Trust me, it's a disadvantage because people don't take you seriously.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Nidhi Singh/Instagram Nidhi Singh started her acting journey in the popular Web series Permanent......

Holder sad that 'Black Lives Matter' movement not part of IPL

'Sometimes it seems it has gone unnoticed, which is a sad thing.' IMAGE: West Indies captain Jason Holder and his teammates take a knee during day one of the 1st Test match against England in......

Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic

IMAGE: A man wears a protective mask as he guards at the construction site of Formula One Vietnam Grand Prix racing track in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photograph: Kham/Reuters/Files Vietnam's first Formula......

PIX: Lakers return to glory, claim record-tying 17th NBA title

IMAGE: The Los Angeles Lakers pose for a team photo with the trophy after winning the 2020 NBA Championship following their 106-93 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Six of the NBA Finals at......

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

IMAGE: Brazil's players celebrate after Philippe Coutinho scored the fifth goal against Bolivia at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo, on Friday. Photograph: Amanda Perobelli - Pool/Getty Images......

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring Argentina's first goal from the penalty spot against Ecuador at Estadio Alberto J. Armando in Buenos Aires, on Thursday. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian......

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About 15 per cent of deaths worldwide from COVID-19 may be linked to long-term exposure to air pollution, according to a study published on... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/15-per-cent-covid-19-deaths-related-to-air-pollution-study/20201027.htm

What's hot on the OTT menu?

Borat being Borat, a girl juggling between suitors, a kid making a trip to the moon, a father and daughter spying over the latter's husband,... ...

http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/whats-hot-on-the-ott-menu/20201027.htm

When Is Halloween? Here Are 10 Fun Facts

is an ancient Celtic festival celebrated on the last day of harvest in European countries and America. Over the years, Halloween is celebrated... ...

https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/halloween-day-2020-when-is-halloween-here-are-10-fun-facts-2316268

India, US to ink pact for geospatial intelligence, will help in missile-targeting, navigation

The signing of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geospatial Cooperation (BECA), just days ahead of a bitterly contested US election,... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-us-to-ink-pact-for-geospatial-intelligence-will-help-in-missile-targeting-navigation/articleshow/78885521.cms

The deal that will make Indian missiles deadlier has finally been signed

BECA is the last of the three basic pacts that America signs with close partners. The pact basically facilitates interoperability of forces and... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/beca-the-deal-that-will-make-indian-missiles-deadlier-has-finally-been-signed/articleshow/78885862.cms

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15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Despite Covid, wealth of Indian adults rose 0.7% in H1-20

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

TCS to recruit 10,000 staff in US by 2022

Indian economy to grow by 8.8% in FY21, ahead of China: IMF

What's hot on the OTT menu?

10 Most POPULAR NRI Movies

Netflix has spent 3,000 crores on India programs

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

'I tend to look like a child'

Holder sad that 'Black Lives Matter' movement not part of IPL

Vietnam cancels 2020 F1 race due to COVID-19 pandemic

PIX: Lakers return to glory, claim record-tying 17th NBA title

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

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