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From The Joker to the Russian Tank: 10 men who'll grab eyeballs in Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics is all set to see several keen contests, but some of the men in the race for top medals are going be in the limelight more than the others. Who are these 10 men and what makes them so special, see details

Jul 23, 2021

India at Tokyo Olympics: Expectations soar, medals tally to be higher this time

The 127-member Indian contingent will enter the Tokyo Olympic Games with soaring expectations of returning with their best medal haul ever even as the pandemic plays havoc with their preparations and mental health.

Jul 23, 2021

Delta Covid variant difficult to stop, spreading rapidly than original version, says Expert

People infected with the Delta variant of Covid-19 produce far more virus than those infected with the original version of coronavirus making it very easy to spread, according to a study.

Jul 23, 2021

Kerala researchers upbeat after documenting 1st black palm squirrel in subcontinent

First black palm squirrel documented, Kerala researchers upbeat

The journey to document what is billed as the first black palm squirrel to be scientifically documented in the Indian subcontinent, has taken a team of research professionals from Kerala 13 long years.

Jul 23, 2021

Major terror module of pan-India arms supply busted; NIA arrests two terrorists [details]

Arrested dreaded LeM terrorist Hidayatullah Malik reveals names of arms suppliers during questioning, and the police successfully nab two terrorists for supplying arms to terror outfits in J&K.

Jul 23, 2021

Tokyo Olympics Opening ceremony: Only 28 Indian athletes to participate

Only 28 members, comprising six officials and 22 athletes, of the Indian contingent will participate in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday after the organisers suggested restricting the number of athletes attending the curtain-raiser due to Covid-19 pandemic.

Jul 22, 2021

Sensex zooms over 500 points, Nifty above 15,750

The key Indian equity indices surged on Thursday morning with the BSE Sensex gaining over 500 points.

Jul 22, 2021

Traditional Japanese breakfast may be effective against Covid

Researchers have found that a fermented soybean dish often served for breakfast in Japan, can prove to be effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.

Jul 22, 2021

"Yearly food waste reaches 2.5bn tonnes, contributes 10% to climate change"

A new report has revealed that a whopping 2.5 billion tonnes of food is wasted each year, contributing to 10 per cent of all greenhouse gases released annually in the atmosphere, including CO2.

Jul 22, 2021

K'taka : The CM cancels dinner reception for legislators: speculations high on his exit

B.S. Yediyurappa, the chief minister, has postponed the dinner party he planned for party legislators and top leaders on July 25. The rationale was chosen against the backdrop of talk about the state's leadership changing.

Jul 22, 2021

TTD to manufacture and sell incense sticks made from flowers presented to the deity

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) will produce fragrant incense sticks from flowers donated to the deity, and authorities will sell these incense sticks beginning August 15th.

Jul 22, 2021

When JRD Tata introduced Indira Gandhi to the 'chic' world and perfumes; Thank-you note goes viral [see here]

In the letter, Indira Gandhi thanked JRD Tata for the perfumes sent from a cosmetics company which the Tata group owned at the time. The letter is also a part of the digital museum at the restored Tata group headquarters Bombay House 2.0

Jul 22, 2021

Good news for J&K women married outside UT [ here's the reason]

With this order, the husband of a native woman, who is a domicile holder, will also be eligible for a domicile certificate

Jul 21, 2021

Despite tension, Indo-Pak Eid "bonhomie" revived at border, sweets exchanged [details]

Pakistani side had unilaterally stopped this tradition after the abrogation of Article 370

Jul 21, 2021

People becoming desensitised to Covid illnesses, death: Study

While in early 2020 people incessantly washed their hands and wouldn't leave home for fear of the novel coronavirus disease, 11 months later the public has pushed the envelope on Covid-19 safety precautions and ignored warnings, suggested a new study based on news articles on Twitter.

Jul 21, 2021

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From The Joker to the Russian Tank: 10 men who'll grab eyeballs in Tokyo Olympics

India at Tokyo Olympics: Expectations soar, medals tally to be higher this time

Delta Covid variant difficult to stop, spreading rapidly than original version, says Expert

First black palm squirrel documented, Kerala researchers upbeat

Major terror module of pan-India arms supply busted; NIA arrests two terrorists [details]

Tokyo Olympics Opening ceremony: Only 28 Indian athletes to participate

Sensex zooms over 500 points, Nifty above 15,750

Traditional Japanese breakfast may be effective against Covid

"Yearly food waste reaches 2.5bn tonnes, contributes 10% to climate change"

K'taka : The CM cancels dinner reception for legislators: speculations high on his exit

TTD to manufacture and sell incense sticks made from flowers presented to the deity

When JRD Tata introduced Indira Gandhi to the 'chic' world and perfumes; Thank-you note goes viral [see here]

Good news for J&K women married outside UT [ here's the reason]

Despite tension, Indo-Pak Eid "bonhomie" revived at border, sweets exchanged [details]

People becoming desensitised to Covid illnesses, death: Study

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh