91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

At least 91 people, including 14 policemen, were killed and hundreds injured on Sunday in fierce clashes between protesters demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and the ruling party......

Full text: President's address to the nation on the eve of Republic Day 2023

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No need to lose heart: Leaders rally round ISRO

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How Nupur Ghuliani developed a environment-friendly fuel for rural homes

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Wall Street turbulence returns as weak China data magnifies fear

China's manufacturing sector shrank at its fastest pace in three years in August.   Turmoil returned to Wall Street on Tuesday after a brief rest, with renewed concerns about China's economy......

Win-win deal in sustainable energy

Sustainable Energy Bond program is an approach that comes with a business model that satisfies all stakeholders on the good old fashioned single bottom line of money - while also offering social......

Oilex strikes huge gas reserves in Gujarat

Australia's Oilex on Monday said it has made huge natural gas discovery in Gujarat that may hold over 1.5 Trillion cubic feet of recoverable reserves. Industry estimates put the total resource base......

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

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Ready to play KBC with Amitabh again?

Are you ready for the return of Kaun Banega Crorepati? Television’s biggest game show returns with its 11th season on Sony Entertainment Television on August 19. The theme this season,......

Day 6: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

White triumph caps golden century for United States IMAGE: Silver medalist Ayumu Hirano of Japan, gold medalist Shaun White of the United States and bronze medalist Scotty James of Australia pose......

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Hamilton can equal pole record, take F1 lead in Hungary IMAGE:  Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP celebrates. Photograph: Clive Mason/Getty Images If all goes to plan for Lewis......

'Tendulkar has lost his fighting abilities'

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'Why is Alonso such a bad loser?'

The Formula 1 Championship battle has never been more alive, with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso tied on points, and Michael barely ahead by the merit of winning seven races to Alonso's......

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