Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Snakes and catcher

Meet Rokkam Kiran Kumar, the snake catcher from Visakhapatnam, who has rescued over 17,000 reptiles in and around the region

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Delhi High Court to hear plea against Netflix’s ‘Sacred Games’ for allegedly defaming Rajiv Gandhi

The plea will be heard on July 12.
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A lion’s view

At Sigiriya, take in the natural beauty of the plateau and the architectural splendour of the ancient fortress

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A sky full of stars

Golden lanterns light up the night at The Lights Fest in Pennsylvania

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England vs India: Kohli may bat at No. 4 as India start as favourites

England, the top-ranked ODI team in world cricket, come into the series having crushed a below-par Australia 5-0

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For the joy of painting

Self-taught artist Anand MR says Bengaluru's lighting is impressive, even on cloudy days
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Seeding on Antharagangebetta

Hundreds of students participated in a seeding campaign on Antharagange hill tract on the outskirts of the town on Wednesday.It was planned to plant a
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Metallic gears

American death metal band Immolation on their musical journey and the internet

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Deep purple rocks the ghats

After a 12-year break, neelakurinji in a spectacular performance, carpets the hills with colour

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Man kills wife, father

A man has allegedly killed his wife and his father in his house in Kanthaiahanapalya in Kunigal taluk of Tumakuru district.The police said that the vi
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Centre objects to dropping of adultery as an offence

Constitution Bench will decide whether the provision of adultery in the IPC treats a married woman as her husband's ‘subordinate’
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Shelly J. Morais zooms in on the plight of Rohingya refugees

Shelly J. Morais is hoping to crowdfund his documentary on the plight of Rohingya refugees
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SC raps authorities, says protecting Taj Mahal may be a ‘hopeless cause’

The Supreme Court on Wednesday condemned the apathy shown by authorities to the cause of protecting the Taj Mahal, saying the preservation of the mo
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KungFu Bonda and Bhargav Ramakrishnan

Looking at things differently always brings in the laughs, says stand up comedian Baggy who performs in the city tomorrow
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Warning issued

The officers of Hemavati Dam Division have issued a warning to people in the downstream of the dam to shift to safer places stating that the crest gat
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Youth washed away in floods

A youth is feared to have been washed away in floods caused due to heavy rains at Kogre village in Koppa taluk on Wednesday. Jayapur Police, Fire and
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A.P. lauds Centre’s promise to simplify apprenticeship scheme

Only ₹ 200 crore availed out of allocation of ₹10,000 crore, says Minister for Skill Development
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Congress never appreciated the farming community: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the Congress party of using farmers as a vote bank during 70 years of its rule in the country. He
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Kurinji: Once in a blue bloom

Photographer Lockwood says kurinji flowering offers an excellent barometer of the grasslands

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The first Mughal

Travel back in time to the fertile valley of Fergana in Uzbekistan, the beloved land of emperor Babur

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KungFu Bonda and Bhargav Ramakrishnan

Looking at things differently always brings in the laughs, says stand up comedian Baggy who performs in the city tomorrow

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France beat Belgium 1-0 to advance to the World Cup final; Serena takes on Georges in Wimbledon semi-final

Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: Read this space to get a summary of all the main sports events.

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The emerald mile

At the heart of India, dissected by mighty Narmada, are the marble cliffs of Bhedaghat and the roaring falls of Dhuandhar

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Vraj:bhoomi’s redux of the age-old craft of ajrakh

Bhoomi Dani and Priyam Shah discuss their love for ajrakh and why Vraj:bhoomi will be a one-craft label

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Banking on mobile bank

Loyal customers keep fingers crossed as the sole surviving ‘mobile bank’ in the city may soon become a thing of the past

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How I became a cat person

How Sruthilaya Subiksha’s green-eyed companions have enriched her life in many ways

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Pakistan’s first Sikh police officer thrashed, forcibly evicted from his house: Report

Gulab Singh Shaheen said that yesterday he was evicted by the Evacuee Trust Property Board from his home near Lahore
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‘I am crazy about cars’

Actor Chandan Acharya takes us back to his childhood

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Goa Governor is not a Public Authority, claims Raj Bhavan

Goa State Information Commission has fixed the matter for final arguments on July 26
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SC refuses to pass interim order on plea on reservation to SC/ST in govt jobs

The bench said the issue can only be taken up in the first week of August.
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Centre leaves it to the wisdom of SC to decide validity of Section 377

In 2013, the apex court restored sexual relationship between persons of the same sex as a criminal offence.
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Chennai’s very own glass studio

For the founder of Goli Soda Glass Studio, it is a captivating, understated medium of art
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Sri Lanka government approves capital punishment for drug offences

Sri Lanka had stopped hangings since 1976 and death row prisoners spend life terms in jail
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Total surrender

When the Lord comes as Vamana to Bali’s yagna, Bali is in a privileged position to offer gifts to the Lord, who is the giver of all benefits. However,

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No outside players in TNPL, says Supreme Court

However, the T20 tournament will proceed as scheduled

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Pakistani cricketer Ahmed Shehzad fails dope test, suspended

The Pak bastman in the two-match Twenty20 series in Scotland in June.

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FIFA 2018: Umtiti’s header sends France into World Cup final

It was a fascinating first half and all that was missing was a goal but one came soon after the break.

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Kramaric recalls ‘great experience’ in Premier League

Andrej Kramaric says his time in English football was “a great story” even though he rarely played during a brief stint at Leicester City as Croatia g

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Kane spurred on by England’s World Cup class of '66

Kane became just the third England player to hit a World Cup hat-trick in the 6-1 rout of Panama.

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Southgate’s waistcoats just the right fit for London museum

England manager Gareth Southgate’s waistcoats have become such a hit at the World Cup that the Museum of London has announced plans to acquire one for

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FIFA 2018 | Live score and stats: France beat Belgium; enters finals

Belgium have scored 14 goals in five matches and were hugely impressive in their 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Brazil.

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Kohli should bat at No.4 in ODIs, says Ganguly

Since the tour of Sri Lanka India has tried as many as six different batsmen at the position

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Mairaj chasing his gun

World Cup preparation hit by delayed arrival of permit

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Home Ministry yet to clear Pakistan and Afghanistan for Asian wrestling

Seventeen countries have confirmed their participation so far but the upcoming 2018 Asian Junior Wrestling Championships remains uncertain pending cle

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Sindhu’s father questions Asiad selection

BAI chief Sarma insists squad picked on merit and based on performances

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Tushar Arothe quits as India Women coach

Steps down as coach of Indian women’s cricket team

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Hima is fastest qualifier

Jisna joins her in 400m semifinals

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Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Juventus from Real Madrid

Ronaldo won two La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies with Real Madrid.

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Speak up: secrecy and silence are allies of the predator

We cannot, should not, carry on as if nothing has happened

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Kuldeep needs to get a little more bounce, leg-spin: Hogg

Tirunelveli: Brad Hogg knows a thing or two about left-arm wrist spin. After all, he starred in World Cup triumphs for Australia, delivered the Chinam

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Double for Thakkar; Manika, Sreeja win thrillers

Manav Thakkar reinforced the growing belief of being the next big thing in Indian table tennis. The rising star, a member of country’s squad for the u

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Wimbledon 2018: Kerber makes her experience count against Kasatkina

Serena raises her game a notch after going down in the first set to come up trumps in three

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FIFA 2018: Baxter the robot backs France to beat Belgium in semifinal

The names of each team are placed in little red boxes and Baxter is programmed to pick up the one with the name of the winner he has selected.

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African Emperor, Admiral Hatsu, Shaman, Good Time Indeed, Occitan and Ravelnation impress

African Emperor, Admiral Hatsu, Shaman, Good Time Indeed, Occitan and Ravelnation impressed when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (J

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I’ll be back with Produnova after Asian Games: Dipa

Dipa had put Indian gymnastics on world map with her gravity-defying display in Produnova vault at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Clash between Dragons and Warriors promises much action

It’s time for the big hits and the toe crushers. Also on view will be the slower ones from pacemen and spinners’ flighted deliveries with revolutions.

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Porsche unveils 911 GT2 RS, sports car priced over ₹5 cr.

‘Model sold out for the year; customers are collecting 911s’

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Seven killed in landslides in Manipur

Unofficial reports said the victims were mostly children.
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Gunmen attack education department office in Afghanistan’s Jalalabad

At least two explosions were heard near the scene and one gatekeeper was killed
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At least 7 killed in Iran bus accident

Tanker collides with passenger bus in Sanandaj
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Tit-for-tat tariffs by U.S. will ‘destroy’ Sino-US trade: China

Intensifying the trade war, the U.S. began the process of imposing tariffs of 10% on an additional $ 200 billion of Chinese imports.
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Sewage dumping goes unabated

More treatment plants need of the hour
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Women’s forum comes out in support of WCC

Members decide to watch contentious movie
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MPs to meet Suresh Prabhu on July 18

AAI Chairman to visit airport to check feasibility of operating wide-bodied aircraft
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Explosion rocks Wisconsin town; at least 3 hurt

The blast appeared to be centered on the Barr House, a pub in an area filled with other bars, restaurants and businesses
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Navy rescues stranded railway commuters in Mumbai

The city has been experiencing heavy rains for the past 48 hours resulting in water-logging in several areas.
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Overflowing Gadhi river, jubilation in Paris, and other news in pictures

 11.30 amMumbai's wettest 24 hours in July in 4 yearsThe city saw its wettest 24 hours in July in four years, with 184mm of rain recorded till Tuesday
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Four held for murder

Four persons were arrested on the charge of murdering M. Deva of Kurumbalurpalayam, belonging to Scheduled Caste, on Monday. Deva went in separate tw
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Revise train timing: residents

Residents have urged the administration to revise the train timing of the bi-weekly special train being run on the new broad gauge line from Pattukot
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Ban on use of plastic goods in govt. offices

‘A move to prepare people to give up the practice gradually’
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Seed processing unit goes to private firm

It can process 800 kg of seeds in an hour
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When will Vandiyur tank bounce back to life?

Many projects for its rejuvenation remained non-starters in the past
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Centre of excellence status for Hospital for Mental Health

The Government Hospital for Mental Health in the city will soon become a centre of excellence with the Central government funding.According to Visakh
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Thai cave rescue and the Indian connection

Experts from a Pune-headquartered firm gave technical support in the operations to rescue a football team trapped inside a cave system in Thailand,
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Court directive on NEET path-breaking: Sengottaiyan

‘State’s reaction will be based on the Centre’s action’
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241 new cases of leprosy detected

Ongoing survey identifies patients in 87 high-endemic blocks across the State
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Ganta launches frontal attack on Pawan

‘Exposing himself to ridicule with baseless charges’
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Congress will grant SCS, says AICC general secretary

People are vexed with Naidu’s rule, says Raghuveera
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Governor promises to resolve grievances of tribal people

Narasimhan interacts with tribal children in Srikakulam
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After a two-year wait, families of weavers give up hope

Families of weavers who committed suicide yet to receive aid
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U.K. may fine Facebook over data protection breaches

Britain's information regulator said on Wednesday she intends to fine Facebook for breaches of data protection law as her office investigates how mi
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Licence of fair price shop dealer cancelled

Collector conducts inspection after complaints
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60 Anna canteens to be opened today

Built to global standards with hi-tech facilities, says Minister
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Kerala player’s plea not maintainable: Centre

Selection of women’s team for Asiad
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APSRTC bags awards for performance

Despite serious financial crisis, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has been performing well and has been recognised for ex
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Provide us jobs or pay unemployment dole: PDSU

Student, teacher organisations stage separate protests
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Going beyond the call of duty

Issues are sorted out in line with victims’ sensitivities, says counsellor at women protection centre
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