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Netanyahu naked, squatting: Statue resembling Israeli PM relieving himself mounted in Tel Aviv

Ahead of the national election, a bronze statue installation resembling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, depicted squatting naked in a corner, was set up in Tel Aviv's Habima Square.

Mar 18, 2021

Biodegradable face masks bloom into flowers after use; see how it works

Face mask litter is one of the growing nuisances of our society and this Netherlands designer has a way to fix it. Biodegradable face masks that bloom into flowers will encourage you to dispose face masks properly.

Mar 18, 2021

Indian descent expert charged with cyberstalking in US

An Indian descent cybersecurity expert has been charged in a US federal court with cyberstalking five people, including a deputy prosecutor and a police officer investigating him, and sending them threatening messages, according to Acting Attorney for the Western District of Washington Tessa Gorman.

Mar 18, 2021

Nearing elections, softening crude restrain oil firms from hiking prices

Fuel prices in the country have remained steady for over a fortnight now as softening crude and upcoming elections in several states later this months has kept Oil companies from revising the retail prices.

Mar 18, 2021

Indonesian players withdraw from All England

The Indonesian badminton team has pulled out of the on-going All England Open after a person travelling on their inbound flight tested positive for Covid-19.

Mar 18, 2021

MIT campus in Karnataka declared containment zone after 59 students test Covid positive

The college administration has decided to conduct all theory classes online and defer the laboratory and practical classes.

Mar 18, 2021

Markets open on positive note today, Sensex above 50K

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Thursday opened on a positive note.

Mar 18, 2021

Second coronavirus wave hits India: Despite elections, politicians in Kerala still reluctant to wear masks (pictures)

Amid coronavirus scare, most of the people including top political leaders were spotted without masks in states like Kerala

Mar 18, 2021

Covid-19 vaccination -- A handy guide for all your queries

We have entered the second phase of the worlds largest immunisation programme. However, several looming questions could hamper the success of this programme and weaken the fight against Covid-19, says Dr Rahul Pandit, giving a list of guidelines to follow amid the vaccination drive.

Mar 18, 2021

As immigration crisis along Mexican border intensifies, Biden says: "Don't come over"

As a border crisis is building, President Joe Biden is appealing to people to not come to the US, dispelling the impression for some from the campaign rhetoric that immigration restrictions would be dismantled.

Mar 18, 2021

Geeta and Babita Phogat's cousin Ritika dies by suicide after losing wrestling match

Ritika Phogat, the maternal cousin of Babita Phogat, has died by suicide after reportedly losing the final match of a wrestling tournament.

Mar 18, 2021

Coronavirus update: COVID positive cases surge in Karnataka, breaches 1,000-mark

In what could be termed as an apparent sign of poor adherence to Covid safety protocols by the public, Karnataka reported over 1,200 new fatalities related to this dreaded virus, health department said on Wednesday.

Mar 18, 2021

Chand Nawab is back; now interviews PAK President about country's "taraqqi" [watch viral video]

In the video, Chand Nawab can be seen walking up to President Alvi while he is enjoying playing golf on a Sunday morning and ask how is the 'desh' (country) doing.

Mar 18, 2021

Risk of Covid-19 increasing in Goa, amid rise in infections: CM

Goa is at "increasing risk" vis a vis a resurgence in Covid-19 cases in the state, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Wednesday.

Mar 17, 2021

Mars water did not evaporate as widely believed but still trapped underground, says new study

A significant portion of Mars' water, between 30 and 99 per cent, is trapped within minerals in the planet's crust, says a new study.

Mar 17, 2021