China is “changing the operational landscape” in the South China Sea by deploying missiles and radar as part of an effort to militarily dominate East Asia, a senior US military official said on Tuesday. China is “clearly militarizing the South China (Sea),” said Admiral Harry Harris, head of the US Pacific Command, adding: “You’d have […]
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In what is a pointer to the shape of electoral campaign to come, the DMK on Tuesday kicked off a huge advertisement war with an ad mocking chief minister J Jayalalithaa, questioning her aloofness and absence among people when they really needed her. The advertisement said that in the five years, You would have seen
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In a dramatic late night development, Delhi Police arrested Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya after the two left the JNU campus and surrendered. The cops then drove around for almost 10km in an effort to dodge the media before taking the students to South Campus police station, where they were to be held overnight before
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The next time you find yourself reaching out for scented candles or fragranced air fresheners and cleaning products, think twice. A study has found that lemon and pine-scented products may be infusing homes with poisonous chemicals. The study measured the levels of a range of volatile organic chemicals in houses over five days. Researchers found
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– Clean all your woollens and jackets or have them all dry-cleaned. – Never use the dry cleaner’s plastic bag to store clothes in – it dries out the fibres and causes yellowing. – Use plastic bins to store clothes and pile them loosely so they can breathe. – Don’t hang up coats or sweaters
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Awareness of mental health issues has never been higher. It seems strange, then, that we we rarely think about our own until something goes really ‘wrong’ — when we become depressed, anxious or unable to cope. However, our mental wellbeing is something that we all need to be aware of. And it is important to
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Habits like reading a book or keeping your mouth minty fresh may affect your sleep. Huffingtonpost.com shares some of the habits that are likely to spoil a sound sleep: You’re an inconsistent eater: Studies show inconsistent eating habits can have a negative impact on sleep later in the day. If you have dinner later in
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Skipping breakfast is foolish. Eating the wrong foods first thing in the morning is worse. TOI gets nutritionists to assess the breakfast of celebs Neil Nitin Mukesh, Actor My day starts with a big bowl of cut fruit, a glass of juice, two egg whites and toast. Post workout, I have two egg whites and
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If you wish to have straight tresses without damaging your lustrous long hair while avoiding harmful chemicals and heated instruments, there are some ingredients in your kitchen that can help straighten your hair naturally without damaging it. One can opt for many combinations like lemon juice and coconut milk that act as cream conditioners and
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A passenger train derailed in northeastern Netherlands on Tuesday after it collided with a hydraulic crane, leaving one person dead and 10 injured, local officials said. The accident happened around 8:45 am (0745 GMT) close to the northeastern town of Dalfsen, about 40 kilometers (24 miles) from the German border. Television images showed pictures of
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The Syrian government said on Tuesday it accepted a halt to “combat operations” that does not include the Islamic State group, the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, or groups connected to it, in line with a US-Russian plan. It said it would coordinate with Russia to decide which groups and areas would be included in the
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who joined students’ protests at Jantar Mantar this afternoon over Hyderabad Central University Rohith Vemula’s suicide last month and the ongoing JNU crisis, said, “This government seems to be at war with the students of this country.” The AAP leader charged Central ministers with driving “Rohith Vemula to suicide.” Earlier
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The new Skoda Superb 2016 has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 22.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). Available in five variants across two trims – Style and L & K – the new Skoda Superb 2016 will take on the likes of Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata. For people not
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Ahead of the MWC 2016 trade show, HP unveiled the Elite x3, its flagship Windows 10 Mobile smartphone. The Elite x3, unlike the Lumia 650, supports Windows 10’s Continuum feature. The American company says it will be launching two docks, one will allow the Elite x3 to serve as a desktop, while the other would
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A Bangladeshi court ruled Monday that national cricketer Shahadat Hossain and his wife should face trial for assaulting an 11-year-old girl they employed as a maid. The 29-year-old pacer and his wife employed the child illegally and face up to 14 years in jail if they are convicted. They deny the charge. “The judge indicted
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The jury is still out on whether Pakistan’s convicted spot-fixer Muhammad Aamir should have been allowed to play international cricket but Indian vice-captain Virat Kohli is “happy” to find the talented left-arm pacer back in their national team. Aamir was banned for five years for his involvement in spot-fixing during the England tour of 2010
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has included opener Sharjeel Khan and fast bowler Mohammad Sami in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and World T20 tournaments after injuries to Babar Azam and Ruman Raees. Khalid Latif would replace Iftikhar Ahmed for the World T20 tournament after being recognised for his power hitting during the Pakistan
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Anuja Patil produced a cameo with the bat to help India post 130 and then took three wickets to guide the women’s cricket team to a 34-run win over Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 International here on Monday. With this victory, India have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20 series. Opting to
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha will be the face of a TV campaign to protect and conserve the tiger population in India. Wildlife channel Animal Planet has announced its fifth annual campaign, where Sonakshi will be the face of the channel’s 2016 “Where Tigers Rule” campaign. “Danger Se Darr Nahi Lagta Endangered Se Lagta Hai” Sonakshi
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Gionee announced its latest smartphone – the Elife S8 – at an event in Barcelona at the Mobile World Congress. Along with announcing the S8, Gionee also showcased its brand new logo which is inspired by smiley emojis. Gionee President William Lu stated that the new ‘Make Smiles’ rebranding is to showcase Gionee as a
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Beware, peeing in the open, especially at bus stations in UP, may turn you into an internet embarrassment. UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has decided to post pictures of those caught in the act on YouTube. The photographs would be taken via CCTV cameras installed at bus stations, officials have announced. The move, undertaken
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A Mumbai-based trust is reprinting a book written by Ganesh Savarkar, one of the five founders of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, which claims that Jesus Christ was born a Tamil Hindu. Christ Parichay, the name of the Marathi book, claims that Jesus was a Vishwakarma Brahmin by birth and Christianity is a cult of Hinduism. The
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Chief Election Commissioner of India Dr. Nasim Zaidi on Tuesday said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently working on an E-Governance vision 2020 to provide inclusive, integrated single window view of services to all stakeholders in all phases of the electoral cycle using multiple channel of delivery. Delivering the keynote address at
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Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi today came out in support of students who took out a march in Delhi to demand justice for Rohith Vemula, the Hyderabad research scholar who committed suicide last month, and Kanhaiya Kumar, the JNU student arrested for sedition. Rohit Vemula’s family is also present at the “Chalo Dilli” protest. “The
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Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s decision, after months of prevarication, to back the ‘Out’ campaign in the June 23 referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union is a major boost to its cause — as much as it spells the loss of support that a popular and articulate politician like Mr. Johnson would have
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Actor Dilip Kumar was acquitted in a cheque bouncing case by a Mumbai court on Tuesday, ending an 18-year-long legal battle for the Bollywood veteran. A cement company had filed the case in 1998 against the 94-year-old actor and three other people who were then directors of a trading firm. It was alleged that the
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The US has strongly refuted the Chinese claim that what it is doing in the disputed South China Sea is akin to the US’ deploying of defence facilities in Hawaii, saying no other country has a claim on Hawaii. “There is no other country that has a claim on Hawaii. But yet when you consider
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was on Tuesday heckled and an angry crowd gheraoed his vehicle as he visited Jat dominated Rohtak district, the epicentre of the stir, even as he assured that strict action would be taken against who caused damage to public and private property. As soon as he reached Rohtak, the
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Karan Johar’s films are known for their melodious soundtracks. ‘Kar gayi chull’, the first track from his latest production – Kapoor & Sons, is already a success. The second song from the movie, titled ‘Bolna’, releases on February 24. And director Shakun Batra hopes to live up to the “high standards” of music set by
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Bollywood exports to Hollywood are making noise and boy we can hear them roar! After Irrfan Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Anupam Kher, paved the way, Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone, Nimrat Kaur followed the footsteps and cemented Desi presence in foreign land entertainment. On the top of all the hoopla and buzz surrounding
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