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Freedom of the gut: Why I think like Bill but still can't express it

The West's tradition of free speech and expression creates possibilities of human betterment. It is not that those thoughts will have to be true but the very capacity to think on new lines keeps the human evolution happening. In India, can we be that much brave?

Aug 2, 2017

Hyderabad men stalk and harass women in auto, case registered

Two Hyderabad women, who were harassed by three men on the road, recorded a video of the act. Read on to know what happened next.

Aug 2, 2017

Govt appoints expert group to draft new data protection law amid right to privacy debate

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has appointed an expert group to draft legislation on data protection even as the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether right to privacy is a fundamental right.

Aug 2, 2017

I-T department raids Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar's residence, Bengaluru resort housing 44 Gujarat MLAs [VIDEO]

The Income Tax department conducted raids at the residence of Karnataka minister D.K. Shivakumar and his brother D.K. Suresh

Aug 2, 2017

After social media accounts, I-T officials to keep an eye on your holiday homes

The I-T department has questioned about 12 people in the last two months for not paying taxes on income from property abroad.

Aug 2, 2017

Donald Trump personally dictated the misleading statement about Trump Jrs Russian meeting

Donald Trump overrode his advisers and dictated the statement his son, Donald Trump Jr., gave to media when questioned about his meeting with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 election.

Aug 2, 2017

Heres what its like to eat BBQ at 65 feet in the air

Want to know what it feels like to eat at 65 feet in the air? These Brazilians can show you.

Aug 2, 2017

Anthony Scaramucci out as Trumps communications director

The White House said in a statement that newly-appointed communications director Anthony Scaramucci has resigned: Anthony Scaramucci will be leaving his role as White House Communications Director. Mr. Scaramucci felt it was best to give Chief of Staff John Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team.

Aug 2, 2017

Actress assault case: Siddique questioned by Kerala Police? Actor refuses to comment

Siddique has reportedly refused to comment on the latest rumours of him being interrogated by Kerala Police.

Aug 2, 2017

This Arizona police officer moves traffic to his own beat

A police officer in Tucson, Arizona, was spotted getting into his groove as he directed traffic after a power outage on the citys east side.

Aug 2, 2017

Next rejig at Centre soon? It could be beginning of PM Narendra Modi's Vajpayeefication

The Modi government would have two issues to meet. One, to find new faces for key ministries that have fallen vacant. And second, to find responsibility for new parties that have or will join NDA soon. The second task will be something new for 'polarising' Modi.

Aug 2, 2017

If Nitish Kumar chose 'communal' over 'corrupt', why does his new govt have more tainted ministers?

As per an ADR report, the new JD(U)-NDA government in Bihar has more number of tainted ministers than it was in the grand alliance govt. What improvement did then the chief minister make by dumping RJD?

Aug 2, 2017

Suicide attack on Shia mosque in Afghanistans Herat city kills dozens

A suicide bomb attack on a Shia mosque in the western Afghan city of Herat on Tuesday (1 August) evening has killed at least 29 people and badly injured 60 others. Authorities say there were at least two attackers but have not ruled out the possibility of there being more.President Ashraf Ghani has urged religious scholars to raise their voices against the terrorist attacks. His administration has been facing serious security challenges in recent years due to increasing instances of Islamist militancy.

Aug 2, 2017

Who is DK Shivakumar? 10 things you need to know about the man raided by I-T dept

Here are 10 things to know about Karnataka energy minister DK Shivakumar, who was raided by the income tax department.

Aug 2, 2017

UP man thrashes boy for making memes of gods; says it was to create awareness [GRAPHIC VIDEO]

The man not only thrashed the boy but also filmed the incident and posted it on Facebook 'to create awareness'. Read on to know why he posted the video

Aug 2, 2017