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No Nobel Literature Prize as Academy's Bell Tolls
Created in 1786 by King Gustav III and modelled on its French elder, the Swedish Academy has selected the winner of the prestigious literary distinction since it was first awarded in 1901.
Singapore Malayalee Community Raises SGD 50,000 for Kerala Floods
According to the government's figures, 443 people have died while 54.11 lakh people in 14 districts of Kerala were severely affected.
No Clarity on IL&FS Rights Issue at AGM; Shareholders Against Distress Sale of Assets
The city-headquartered engineering and infra lending conglomerate owes over Rs 91,000 crore to lenders, but has been on a defaulting spree since August 27.
Ranveer Singh on Simmba: It is a Full Blown Masala Film
Ranveer Singh feels masala movies are the holy grail of mainstream Hindi films.
Saina First Look: Shraddha Kapoor is the Spitting Image of Saina Nehwal; See Pic
Shraddha Kapoor looks exactly like the ace badminton player Saina Nehwal in the first still.
The Really Tough Movie Quiz: September 28
The Really Tough Movie Quiz: September 28
Fallout 76 Sets October Dates For Beta Tests
The public pre-release test for the "Fallout" franchise's first official multiplayer excursion is to start on October 23 on Xbox One and October 30 for PlayStation 4 and PC.
Trump Admin Reiterates Support for India's Bid for Permanent Seat in Reformed UNSC
"We really are global partners and the meeting (between Hale and Gokhale) reaffirmed our shared commitment to working together on international challenges - from a denuclearised Korean Peninsula to a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan," Wells told report...
US Expects Pakistan to Take Action Against 'Non-state Actors'
When asked if the US will play a role in bringing New Delhi and Islamabad together for a dialogue to resolve their differences, Wells said it is for the countries to decide.
Idli, Sambar, Dosa Will Outlast Pizza and Burgers, Says Venkaiah Naidu
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu was speaking at a convocation ceremony hosted by the National Institute of Technology, Goa when he said, "the food of India is time tested. It attracts international attention
April 2 Bharat Bandh Aftermath: With Bullets in Thighs, Dalit Kids Recount 'Toilet Cleaning Days' in Jail
Dalit groups had observed a Bharat Bandh on April 2 in 10 northern states. The protest turned violent leading to death of nine people and left many others injured.
Allowing Women of All Ages to Enter Sabarimala, SC Takes Note of Kerala Govt’s Conflicting Stands
The five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, in its 4:1 verdict, has said that ban on entry of women into the shrine was gender discriminatory and violated the rights of Hindu women.
Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Scholarship upto $20,800 up for Grabs, Apply Before 5th October 2018
Candidates must submit their applications on or before 5th October 2018 for 2018-19 Intake and selection will be purely on the basis of merit.
Electricity, CNG to Become Costlier as Govt Hikes Natural Gas Price by 10%
The increase in price will boost earnings of producers like Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Reliance Industries but will also lead to a rise in the price of CNG, which uses natural gas as input. It would also lead to higher cost of urea and power prod...
Kathak Dancer Poses as Ministry Official to Seek Favours, Arrested
Pulkit Maharaj would impersonate as director of art in the ministry of culture and send fax messages to district magistrates and superintendent of police of various cities seeking government facilities.
Centre Asks States to Capture Biometrics Details of Rohingyas, Illegal Immigrants
Around 14,000 Rohingyas living in the country are registered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, while about 40,000 are said to be staying illegally.