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Chinmoy Roy, Veteran Bengali Actor, Passes Away at 79 in Kolkata
Veteran Bengali actor Chinmoy Roy passes away at the age of 79.
Boeing 737 Max 8 Crash Similar to Lion Air Plane Crash, Ethiopian Transport Ministry Confirms
Both planes were Boeing 737 MAX 8s, and both crashed minutes after take off after pilots reported flight control problems.
Had Suggested to Give Free Hand to Armed Forces after Pulwama, Says Sharad Pawar
Sharad Pawar further said the prime minister skipped the all-party meeting and attended a political rally in Yavatmal in Maharashtra.
US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Formally Launches Presidential Campaign
Kirsten Gillibrand opted to use a video instead of a speech at a rally, the traditional method, to formally launch her campaign.
As Manohar Parrikar Passes Away, Search for New Goa CM Begins; Hectic Parleys On
Manohar Parrikar was heading a coalition government comprising the BJP, Goa Forward Party, MGP and Independents.
OPINION | PM Modi and His Unblemished Image in Minds of Indians Will be Biggest Challenge to Oppn in 2019
In the last five years, the performance of the Modi government and his actions have spoken louder than words, whether it is providing electricity to every household or constructing toilets for almost 10 crore houses.
No Compromise on NC Contesting 3 Seats in Kashmir Valley: Omar on Pre-poll Alliance with Cong
The former chief minister said he has conveyed to the Congress his party's willingness to discuss the other three seats — two in Jammu and one in Ladakh region — of the state.
Senior BJP Leader Threatens to Fight as Independent if Speaker Sumitra Mahajan Gets Indore Ticket Again
Senior BJP leader Satyanarayan, also known as Sattan, claims Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has not been in touch with party workers in Indore.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Arrives in Maldives for Two-day Visit
In a special gesture, Swaraj was received at the airport by her Maldivian counterpart Abdulla Shahid and Foreign Secretary Abdul Mohamed.
Amid Concern Over Parrikar's 'Deteriorating' Health, BJP Top Brass Rushes 2 Leaders to Goa
The central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to hold meetings with the coalition partners. The party may also look for a new CM candidate.
Finance Ministry to Soon Start Selection Process for New PFRDA Chairman
The Finance Ministry will soon come out with an advertisement to find a successor to head the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA).
The Tippling Point | How Spanish Distillation Techniques Changed the Fine Print of Tequilas
Mexicans tapped the blue agave plant until it yielded a sort of honey water from its fruit. They fermented it to make pulque and were content with its mild alcohol for long. Later, it came to be known as Tequila.
Digital Media Linked to Depression in Young Adults
More US adolescents and young adults in the late 2010s, versus the mid-2000s, experienced serious psychological distress, major depression or suicidal thoughts.
PM Changes Name on Twitter to 'Chowkidar Narendra Modi'; Amit Shah, Ministers, CMs Follow Suit
The PM had launched the 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign on Saturday, calling upon citizens to take the pledge to fight against corruption and other social evils.
Here's Why Ralph Fiennes Initially Turned Down the Role of Voldemort in Harry Potter Films
Ralph Fiennes has revealed he initially planned to turn down playing Voldemort because he was not aware about the "Harry Potter" saga.
Pakistan's Crackdown on Militants Fails to Convince Sceptics Worldwide
It was the fourth time China has blocked such attempts, reinforcing suspicions that it was acting on Pakistan's behest. If so, observers said, the move undermined the sincerity of the crackdown.