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Footage of man who illegally climbed Egypts Great Pyramid of Giza

A Turkish student who filmed himself climbing the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt got in trouble with authorities. Faith Kömurcü was detained by police after scaling the historic structure on 16 January. The 23-year-old told The Great Middle East that he “could not restrain himself” from climbing the pyramid, which is part of a Unesco World Heritage Site. He was released by police on the condition he deleted all pictures and videos from his illegal ascent.

Jan 25, 2017

Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam backtracks on Coke-Pepsi ban, says only appealing to shops to not sell soft drinks

The Tamil Nadu Traders Federation, another big trade association, has also asked its members to stop the sale of products manufactured by Pepsi and Coca-Cola from March 1, 2017.

Jan 25, 2017

Govt issues guidelines for differently-abled and disabled for respecting national anthem before movies

The Supreme Court had made playing of the national anthem mandatory before films on November 30, 2016, and not standing up for it an offence.

Jan 25, 2017

Protests erupt after Donald Trump signs Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline orders

Trump signed executive orders on 24 January to reverse former president Barack Obama’s December move to block construction of the pipelines. Protesters gathered in several major cities across the United States in the evening, including Washington and New York.

Jan 25, 2017

Pak-based terrorists with Afghan passports might sneak into New Delhi ahead of Republic Day parade: Intelligence

Indian security agencies have conducted a fresh recce of the sensitive areas.

Jan 25, 2017

Syria's 7-year-old activist Bana al-Abed appeals to Donald Trump to help Syrian children

Bana gained thousands of followers on Twitter as she tweeted about her ordeal in the war-ravaged Aleppo.

Jan 25, 2017

Career women are now asking for a less punishing life for themselves: Writer Sudha Menon | INTERVIEW

Sudha Menon's book, Devi, Diva or She-Devil: The Smart Career Woman's Survival Guide, aims to inspire women through stories of idols like Mary Kom and Farah Khan.

Jan 25, 2017

Watch: BJP's Vinay Katiyar says there are prettier campaigners than Priyanka Gandhi [VIDEO]

Priyanka Gandhi had been named in the list of star campaigners for the Congress in the UP elections.

Jan 25, 2017

Long live print media! The beginning of the end of Indian newspapers may have just started

The threat of digitisation has resulted in huge retrenchments and salary cuts at Indian newspapers, and sadly, this is just the beginning.

Jan 25, 2017

ISIS-affected children return to school in east Mosul, Iraq

ISIS-scarred children go back to school in Mosul

After two years of living in Iraq's besieged city of east Mosul under ISIS-dictated extremism, thousands of schoolchildren are returning to classrooms with help from UNICEF.

Jan 25, 2017

Netherlands 'counters' Trump's war on women, set to launch an international abortion fund

The Dutch govt has taken the war in its stride and is planning to counter Trump's anti-abortion agenda with a global fund to finance access to birth control and abortion.

Jan 25, 2017

Did you try typing 'Rain' on Facebook to see 'raining newsfeed'? Here's the truth behind the viral message

Many are still waiting to see rain on their computer and mobile screens after typing "Rain" on Facebook.

Jan 25, 2017

Republic Day Rehearsals: Unique views through the lens as India gears up to celebrate 68th Republic Day

India celebrates its 68th Republic Day on January 26, 2017

Jan 25, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: 1 army officer, 4 of a family killed in two avalanches

The two avalanches hit Ganderbal and Bandipora districts of the state on Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, eight jawans who were reportedly missing, were rescued.

Jan 25, 2017

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Jallikattu ban: Animal Welfare Board of India moves SC challenging controversial Jallikattu Bill

The petition came after the state assembly passed an amendment bill, in a special session on Monday, to hold Jallikattu events across the state without obstacles.

Jan 25, 2017

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Footage of man who illegally climbed Egypts Great Pyramid of Giza

Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangam backtracks on Coke-Pepsi ban, says only appealing to shops to not sell soft drinks

Govt issues guidelines for differently-abled and disabled for respecting national anthem before movies

Protests erupt after Donald Trump signs Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline orders

Pak-based terrorists with Afghan passports might sneak into New Delhi ahead of Republic Day parade: Intelligence

Syria's 7-year-old activist Bana al-Abed appeals to Donald Trump to help Syrian children

Career women are now asking for a less punishing life for themselves: Writer Sudha Menon | INTERVIEW

Watch: BJP's Vinay Katiyar says there are prettier campaigners than Priyanka Gandhi [VIDEO]

Long live print media! The beginning of the end of Indian newspapers may have just started

ISIS-scarred children go back to school in Mosul

Netherlands 'counters' Trump's war on women, set to launch an international abortion fund

Did you try typing 'Rain' on Facebook to see 'raining newsfeed'? Here's the truth behind the viral message

Republic Day Rehearsals: Unique views through the lens as India gears up to celebrate 68th Republic Day

Jammu and Kashmir: 1 army officer, 4 of a family killed in two avalanches

Jallikattu ban: Animal Welfare Board of India moves SC challenging controversial Jallikattu Bill

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]