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Queen Elizabeth a descendant of Prophet Muhammad, ancestry expert claims

A Moroccan newspaper has traced back 43 generations of Queen Elizabeth's family tree to assert the claim that she is a descendant of Prophet Muhammad.

Apr 9, 2018

RBI's cryptocurrency clampdown: What happens to your Bitcoin investment?

The government has already cautioned the public over cryptocurrencies, and the RBI has declared that it does not consider bitcoins and others as legal tender.

Apr 9, 2018

Following RBI's crackdown, cryptocurrency exchanges look to shift base abroad

The Reserve Bank of India has banned all financial firms from dealing with or providing services to any individuals or business entities dealing with or settling virtual currencies.

Apr 9, 2018

Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward urged to reject Real Madrid interest

Former Egypt coach Hassan Shehata says Salah would be better off staying at Liverpool for the foreseeable future.

Apr 8, 2018

Paul Pogba: Manchester United star's agent slammed over Pep Guardiola comments

Mino Raiola, who is the agent of United midfielder Pogba, branded Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola "a coward" and "a dog" last month.

Apr 8, 2018

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Bahrain Grand Prix 2018: F1 live stream and TV listings

Sebastian Vettel clinched pole position in qualifying ahead of Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen, with Lewis Hamilton starting ninth.

Apr 8, 2018

Chinese sperm bank looking for loyal Communist donors

Besides the bizarre criteria, the sperm donation drive seeks men to have no obvious signs of hair loss, colorblindness or weight problems.

Apr 7, 2018

Personal Finance: Tax-saving ideas for new fiscal year

As we enter into a new financial year, lets take a look at some of the key tax saving instruments that meets our goals and needs.

Apr 7, 2018

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Markets weekahead: U.S. trade war, macro data, Zuckerberg testimony

The Indian markets will focus on macro-economic data, fourth-quarter earnings and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress in the coming week.

Apr 7, 2018

Bahrain Grand Prix 2018 qualifying: F1 live stream and TV listings

Mercedes had the fastest car in the season-opening, but Sebastian Vettel's Ferrari was able to capitalize on a safety car period to snatch victory.

Apr 6, 2018

Feminism has a new slogan in Pakistan: 'Warm your own food!'

A university student's Urdu placard from Aurat March 2018 saying "Khud Khana Garam Karlo" has become the rallying cry for feminists in Pakistan.

Apr 6, 2018

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Is RBI planning to launch its own cryptocurrency code-named Lakshmi?

If introduced, Lakshmi would run on an implementation of the blockchain technology, which is the backbone of digital currencies like bitcoins.

Apr 6, 2018

Widespread alien life unlikely because of phosphorous shortage in the universe

Six elements are required to create life as we know it; phosphorous is one of them and there is not enough of it out there.

Apr 6, 2018

Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata dies: 5 films to remember him

Isao Takahata is best remembered for his animes Grave of the Fireflies and The Tale of Princess Kaguya. He won an Academy Award nomination for the latter.

Apr 6, 2018