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Chinese, Qataris Portland deal flops after loss of USD 47.8 million
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
A Kenyan High Court stopped the takeover of the land in Athi River valued at about Kenyan Shillings (KES) 6.4 billion (USD 47.8 million) because the country's government failed to follow rules that guide compulsory acquisition, including consulting stakeholders like National Social Security
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New Saudi Arabia reluctant to spend on unstable countries like Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Even if Pakistan wins Saudi Arabian support for the resumption of its IMF programme, it will only be a temporary respite. The truth is that Pakistan will not be able to secure any major package of economic support from Saudi Arabia today or in the foreseeable future because the model for suc
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Warm-up time corrects creativity power imbalance: Study
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Being in a powerful position often increases an employee's creativity because it frees the individual from constraints such as worrying that their ideas will be rejected. However, new research indicates that employees who are not in positions of power can become more creative when given time
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Rachel McAdams regrets turning down movies like 'Ironman,' 'Casino Royale'
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Actress Rachel McAdams is hitting headlines not because she has bagged any other new project but because of the roles she rejected. Adams mentioned a list of projects including 'Iron Man', 'Casino Royale' 'Mission Impossible Three' and 'Devil Wears Prada' which she turned down in the span of
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Nepali businessmen say Chinese tourists are of "no help" boosting tourism
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
In order to celebrate Nepali New Year 2080 BS, a total of 181 Chinese tourists arrived at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu. Later, this became a topic of discussion in the media. Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Chen Song and Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Sudan
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Have seen Sachin Tendulkar, the player celebrate; now it's father celebrat
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Arjun Tendulkar's wicket will be a cause for celebration in the famed Tendulkar household. Bhuvneshwar Kumar became Arjun's first IPL scalp in Mumbai Indians game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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Bird feeding aids small birds to fight infection: Research
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Seeds and fat balls do more than just fill the stomachs of small birds. According to new research from Lund University in Sweden, winter feeding makes birds healthier because they don't have to expend as much energy fighting infections.
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Revisiting Surekha Sikri's iconic roles on her birth anniversary
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Late actor Surekha Sikri was undoubtedly one of the most versatile actors in the Hindi entertainment industry. She began her film career in 1978 in the film 'Kissaa Kursee Kaa' but she became a household name after her brilliant performance as 'Dadisa' in the TV show 'Balika Vadhu'. Ahead of
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Overcoming adversity: How J-K's Mohammad Rafee became a role model for dis
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Mohammad Rafee, a 35-year-old man from Lawaypora in the area of central Kashmir's Srinagar city, is inspiring hundreds of handicapped persons to stand on their own legs and live a better life. Despite being disabled, Rafee has reached the national level in wheelchair basketball and has also
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UP: Woman shot dead in broad daylight, accused arrested
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Jalaun Superintendent of Police Iraj Raja said that the accused Ahirwar attacked the girl because she had refused to marry him.
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Agriculture in crisis after Jagan became CM: TDP general secy Lokesh
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Launching a scathing attack against the YSR government, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national general secretary, Nara Lokesh on Monday said that agriculture is in deep crisis after Jagan Mohan Reddy has become the Chief Minister.
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Feel embarrassed when I am compared to Sachin, says Virat Kohli
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Kohli said nobody should be compared with Sachin and Viv Richards because they revolutionised the game in their era
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