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This Indian Is The Oldest Enrolled For An MA Programme
A 97-year-old, who enrolled for a masters in economics here in 2015, has been recognised by the Limca Book of Records as the oldest man to do so.....
Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is excited about performing alongside megastar Salman Khan in 'DA BANG - The Tour', says she is happy with her work in Bollywood and isn't seriously pursuing Hollywood dreams.....
Taiwan Court Hears Landmark Same-sex Marriage Case
A panel of judges at Taiwan's top court began hearing a landmark case on Friday that could make the island the first in Asia to introduce same-sex marriage.....
Land Of Buddha, Mahavira Inspires Me: President
President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said Bihar -- the land of Buddha and Mahavira -- inspires him whenever he visits the state.....
Chess: Harikrishna Beats Adams In Shenzhen Masters
Indias Grandmaster Pentala Harikrishna registered a thumping victory over Englands Michael Adams in the Shenzhen Longgang Grand Masters tournament here on Friday to jump to the top of the table. ....
149 Soldiers Killed In Counter-terror Operations
A total of 149 soldiers have died in counter-terrorist operations in the country since 2015, the Lok Sabha was informed on Friday. ....
'Peter Gunn' Star Lola Albright Dies At 92
Actress Lola Albright, best known for her starring role in the late 1950s TV series "Peter Gunn", passed away at her home here. She was 92.....
GDP Up But Job Security Falls: Only 16% Earn Regular Wage
At 19, Dinesh Manjhi is the breadwinner for his family -- three siblings and a 55-year-old mother. But his tryst with adulthood actually began at 12, when his father took him on a 1,500-km journey from their home in Bihar to a farm in Punjab to work as a seasonal worker. This way, he added a valuable extra to what the father saved to bring back home every season.....
Cutting Salt In Diet May Reduce Night-time Toilet Trips
There is good news for people who need to wake up one or more times during the night to go to the toilet. Researchers have found that simply cutting back on salt intake can reduce such night-time trips. ....
Cyclone Debbie Makes Landfall In Australia
Tropical Cyclone Debbie made landfall on Tuesday across the coast of northeast Australia, packing strong winds with gusts. ....
