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Who are the Rohingya and why are so many fleeing Myanmar?

Recent weeks have seen over 120,000 Rohingya people leave Myanmar for Bangladesh due to violence against them in the country. In the past, they have been described as one of the most persecuted peoples on Earth.

Sep 6, 2017

Gauri Lankesh murder: Twitterati asks how protesters were ready with placards so soon after incident

Some renowned people and commoners expressed suspicion that Gauri Lankesh's death was anticipated by many.

Sep 6, 2017

India among least preferred nations to live and work in, say expats

The list of the favourable countries is topped by Bahrain this year, which was given marks by its expats for making foreigners feel welcome and a good place to raise their family.

Sep 6, 2017

Viewing the model of the Louvre Abu Dhabi project

Louvre Abu Dhabi opening date confirmed: Museum doors to open on November 11

This museum aims to attract people from neighbouring Arab countries and from around the world, according to the UAE culture minister.

Sep 6, 2017

Indian Navy's all-women crew to circumnavigate globe from September 10: All you need to know

This is the first-ever circumnavigation of the globe by an all-women crew of the Indian Navy.

Sep 6, 2017

International Space Station captures view of Hurricane Irma

Cameras on board the International Space Station captured new footage of Hurricane Irma passing over the Atlantic Ocean towards the Caribbean on Tuesday, September 5.The Category 5 hurricane is expected to bring 185 mph winds as it passes the Leewards islands, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico over the next two days.

Sep 6, 2017

5 controversial statements of Gauri Lankesh

5 controversial statements of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh [VIDEO]

She has been called a naxal sympathiser, anti-national, anti-Hindu and a host of other names. But none of this could faze her. Here are five controversial statements made by the right-wing critic Gauri Lankesh.

Sep 6, 2017

Chocolate giant Mars pledges $1 billion to battle climate change

The confectionery giant, worth $35 billion, on Wednesday launched its "Sustainability in a Generation" plan, which aims to reduce its carbon footprint by 60 percent.

Sep 6, 2017

Driver runs down pedestrian and reverses away

Police are appealing for more information after a hit and run incident in Clacton, Essex on September 2. Footage shared by Essex Police shows the moment a driver hit a 22-year-old man at a zebra crossing. The driver failed to stop and then reversed away.

Sep 6, 2017

Self-driving car technology faces a crucial test in the U.S.

The U.S. House of Representatives are set to vote Wednesday (September 6) on rules designed to deploy self-driving cars without human controls. The bill was unanimously approved by a House panel in July.

Sep 6, 2017

Beef politics: Is BJP's assurance on food habits to north east leaders a poll trick?

This news comes just a day after Union Tourism Minister KJ Alphons called eating beef a matter of choice for Keralites.

Sep 6, 2017

PM Modi in Myanmar: India shares concerns about 'extremist violence', signs 11 agreements

India and Myanmar have signed 11 agreements in various sectors including one on security cooperation to strengthen multifaceted partnership.

Sep 6, 2017

Watch arrested womans daring escape as she slips handcuffs and steals police car

Police in Texas were forced to chase one of their own cars on 2 September, after a suspected shoplifter escaped from her handcuffs, climbed into the front seat of the patrol unit, and fled. The woman ran for 23-minutes before she lost control of the car and was re-arrested.

Sep 6, 2017

Watch arrested womans daring escape as she slips handcuffs and steals police car

Sep 6, 2017

5 facts you must know about Gauri Lankesh [VIDEO]

The well-known journalist and activist Gauri Lankesh was shot dead at her residence in Bengaluru late on September 5. In her works, she had often voiced her opinions against the communal politics as well as the caste system.

Sep 6, 2017

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Who are the Rohingya and why are so many fleeing Myanmar?

Gauri Lankesh murder: Twitterati asks how protesters were ready with placards so soon after incident

India among least preferred nations to live and work in, say expats

Louvre Abu Dhabi opening date confirmed: Museum doors to open on November 11

Indian Navy's all-women crew to circumnavigate globe from September 10: All you need to know

International Space Station captures view of Hurricane Irma

5 controversial statements of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh [VIDEO]

Chocolate giant Mars pledges $1 billion to battle climate change

Driver runs down pedestrian and reverses away

Self-driving car technology faces a crucial test in the U.S.

Beef politics: Is BJP's assurance on food habits to north east leaders a poll trick?

PM Modi in Myanmar: India shares concerns about 'extremist violence', signs 11 agreements

Watch arrested womans daring escape as she slips handcuffs and steals police car

Watch arrested womans daring escape as she slips handcuffs and steals police car

5 facts you must know about Gauri Lankesh [VIDEO]

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]