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Karnataka NRI in Sharjah wins Rs 24 cr in Big Ticket draw

Hailing from Shivamogga, working as a mechanical engineer in Dubai since 2005, Krishnappa has been buying the Big Ticket every month for the last three years

Mar 4, 2021

How to book free trip to moon; Japanese billionaire to sponsor 8 seats [details]

Yusaku Maezawa said the most important selection criterion will be how the candidates use this trip to push the envelope in their respective fields

Mar 3, 2021

India-Sri Lanka flights to resume soon under "air bubble"; what it means [explained]

Proposals were exchanged on the resumption of air flights between the two countries during this air travel bubble, as well as the opening of the country to tourists in conjunction with the two countries' respective health guidelines.

Mar 1, 2021

Denied mobile, Indian teen in Dubai goes missing, found hiding on roof top hours later

15-year-old Indian girl goes missing after parents take away her mobile for scoring less marks in studies

Feb 28, 2021

Self-driving cars, robots and AI homes coming up at Toyota's smart city near Mt Fuji, sans "human touch"

The 'smart' city seems to have its heart in the right place as it aims at being a fully sustainable city with minimised carbon footprint in several ways

Feb 26, 2021

Is Harry Potter Star Emma Watson Retiring From Acting? Here's Truth As Fans Go Berserk

Among many other things rumours of Emma Watson's retirement came as a shock, but is she retiring?

Feb 26, 2021

Meat for vegans: The lab-grown cultured meat could be the next big thing in alternative food industry

Cultured meat starts with the simple process of taking cells from animals, which are then grown in a nutrient pod

Feb 25, 2021

After UK, Japan wakes up to the dire need for a minister to address Loneliness, appoints Sakamoto

For the first time in 11 years, the country's suicide rate has gone up, with an alarming level of increase in female suicides

Feb 24, 2021

Who is Saif al-Adel; Al-Qaeda's soon-to-be third Emir [details]

Saif al-Adel is a senior military leader of Al Qaeda and had a long-standing friendship with Osama bin Laden. Here's more about him you need to know.

Feb 22, 2021

Unexpected decrease in ammonia emissions during COVID lockdowns in China surprises scientists

The reduction in ammonia, which is essentially a rural phenomenon, has reflected in urban regions of China during the initial lockdown period of 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic

Feb 22, 2021

India and Maldives ink $50 million Defence deal to boost maritime capabilities

EAM Jaishankar also proposed a $40 million credit line to finance the growth of sports facilities in the Maldives, one of the largest recipients of Indian neighbourhood assistance.

Feb 21, 2021

Myanmar: Junta deploys notorious 33rd Light Infantry linked with Rohingya atrocities

Notably, the violence on Saturday constituted the deadliest single day since General Min Aung Hlaing, the military commander-in-chief, overthrew the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi.

Feb 21, 2021

Taliban terrorist, who shot Malala 9 years ago, threatens her again, Twitter removes account

Ehsan was never charged during his years in military custody but it was also never explained exactly how he managed to leave the country and travel to Turkey, where he is believed to be living as of now, without being caught even for once.

Feb 18, 2021

India orders 10 million more doses of AstraZeneca vaccine from Serum Institute

South Africa asks Serum Institute to take back 1 million vaccine doses: Report

South Africa has asked the Serum Institute of India to take back the one million COVID-19 vaccine doses the company had sent in early February, The Economic Times reported on Tuesday, a week after the country said it will put on hold use of AstraZeneca's shot in its vaccination program.

Feb 16, 2021

Myanmar military shuts internet access for second night in a row

The military junta says it overthrew elected leaders, including longtime democracy campaigner, Aung San Suu Kyi, due to alleged voter fraud