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China to build world's largest dam near India border

China has approved the construction of the world's largest dam, stated to be the planet's biggest infra project costing $137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border,......

Nearly 200 killed, 33 missing in floods, landslides in Nepal

Search and rescue operations continued in Nepal for the third consecutive day on Monday after monsoon-induced floods and landslides killed more than 200 people in one of the worst rain-related......

27 Indian pilgrims killed as bus plunges into river in Nepal

At least 27 Indian pilgrims, all from Maharashtra, who arrived in Nepal for a 10-day tour were killed and 16 others injured after their bus veered off the highway and fell into a fast-flowing river......

Heavy July rains offset June deficit, more likely in next 2-3 days

Heavy rainfall across large parts of India has compensated for the June deficit, bringing the overall monsoon precipitation into the surplus category. IMAGE: Commuters wade through a waterlogged......

'If a Congress government comes, we have a lot of hope'

‘If the BJP does not change its stand, we will hope that those who are in favour of protecting Ladakh come to power.’ IMAGE: Sonam Wangchuk, engineer turned educational reformist,......

Faster roll out of 5G to have greater impact: Airtel

Telecom service operator Airtel on Thursday urged the government not to charge high fees for allotting 5G spectrum, saying a faster roll out of the next-generation telecommunication network can......

Superstar Krishna: 'End Of An Era'

'Such a great man is rare not only in the Telugu film industry, but in the Indian film industry as well.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ananya Nagalla/Twitter Telugu movie superstar Krishna passed......

Mrunal Falling In Love... With Australia

Just what do stars do when they travel? Let's take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Mrunal Thakur/Instagram Mrunal Thakur is visiting Australia for a friend's wedding. Photograph:......

'It is difficult to keep up with Ranveer'

Ranveer is loud, but not shrill, notes Subhash K Jha.As in singing, in acting holding your pitch in the higher notes is a Himalayan task.Ranveer resides on the highest notes of the musical mountain......

'They call me King of Disco'

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' 'Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same.''Also, Jai ho.''I did Ramba ho in 1985.''Rahman combined three of my......

Shershaah : Worthy Biopic for an Iconic Warrior

'Captain Vikram Batra, PVC and his unit 13 Jak Rif did stand out because of the sheer magnitude of the task allotted to them but also the exceptional professionalism with which it was executed and......

The most inspiring finish you'll ever see

IMAGE: Kinzang Lhamo of Bhutan reacts after competing. Photograph: Lisa Leutner/Reuters The last athlete to finish Sunday's marathon, an hour and a half after the winner, did so to a standing......

How players avoided injury in Dharamsala

IMAGES: England players happy to avoid injuries on difficult Dharamsala outfield. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters England all-rounder Sam Curran said they were thankful to have come through......

Nepali sherpa sets Everest record with 27th ascent!

IMAGE: Kami Rita Sherpa, 53, scaled the 8,849 metre (29,032-foot) mountain early along the traditional southeast ridge route, guiding a foreign climber. Photographs: Reuters A Nepali sherpa scaled......

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