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Why Is The Camel Wearing A Hat?

Scenes from around the world as heatwaves engulf different parts of the globe. IMAGE: A camel wears a hat amidst a heatwave in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza, on the outskirts of......

257 people killed in Algerian military plane crash

IMAGE: An Algerian military plane is seen after crashing near an airport outside the capital Algiers, Algeria. Photograph: Ramzi Boudina/Reuters An Algerian military plane carrying......

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

The aviation industry is experiencing turbulent times. On Monday, a passenger plane crashed at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. According to reports, the plane, operated by......

Da Vinci painting sells for record $450 million

Salvator Mundi, a portrait of Jesus Christ, was once bought for $59. Leonardo da Vinci's painting, Salvator Mundi has become the most expensive artwork to ever sell at an auction, going for $450.3......

This Picasso masterpiece sets world record for art at auction

Never underestimate the power of pretty women. A painting by Pablo Picasso has set a new world record for the most expensive artwork to be sold at an auction after reaching $179 million......

Rupee good run continues, gains 3 paise against dollar

Persistent selling of the American currency by exporters and bank supported the rupee Continuing its good run for the sixth day at a stretch, the rupee appreciated by 3 paise to 66.43 against the......

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

Singapore retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the fourth consecutive year, while Hong Kong remained second, closely followed by Zurich at the 3rd place. Bengaluru skyline......

Iran, Opec and the politics of oil

The oil cartel's decision to maintain the production ceiling at its 2016 level, despite the recovery of the world economy, will ensure shortfalls in supply and high oil prices in the foreseeable......

Where are oil prices headed?

OPEC’s move to cut output has pushed up oil prices. From here it could go either way: oil could reach $100/barrel or an analysis of demand and supply might follow, say Abheek Barua & Bidisha......

No stone to be left unturned to beef up aviation safety: IATA

With three air crashes in a week claiming over 460 lives, airlines' body IATA on Friday said the industry would leave no stone unturned to beef up aviation safety and security. "This has been a......

The man who put Assamese cinema on the world map

He had a doctorate in physics and taught atAssam's Guwahati University for a number of years. But Dr was better known as an accomplished short story writer, novelist, filmmaker, playwright......

First Hyderabad film fest saw good films

The week-long first Hyderabad International Film Festivalcame to an end on March 29. Ithad an interesting medley of films from different parts of the country and the world. Organised by the......

Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Gold Medal?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at Paris 2024, is facing mounting calls to be stripped of her medal.A leaked medical report reveals that Khelif has......

Australia's Vinod Kumar set to miss Rio after failed dope test, to fight ban

IMAGE: Wrestler Vinod Kumar is pictured during a workout session at a gym in Melbourne. Photograph: Ian Ransom/Reuters. Australian wrestler Vinod Kumar failed a doping test during an Olympic......

Ebola fears won't affect African Nations Cup schedule

A health worker brings a woman suspected of having contracted the Ebola virus to an ambulance in Monrovia, Liberia. Photograph: James Giahyue/Reuters African Nations Cup's organisers reportedly......

FIFA to meet over Henry handball, fixing probe

FIFA will hold an extraordinary meeting before next month's World Cup draw to discuss Thierry Henry's handball in the qualifiers and the discovery of a match-fixing ring by German police. The......

Cameroon retain Africa Games soccer title

Cameroon retained the All Africa Games soccer title following a laboured 1-0 victory over Guinea at the Blida stadium, 50 km (30 miles) east of the capital. Striker Ene Otobong received a pass......

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