Sunday, August 26, 2018

Nagaland tribal body slams 'no entry' diktat against Manipur Naga MLAs

This was in view of the Manipur government’s alleged attempts to sabotage the Naga peace talks.
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Vajpayee’s ashes immersed in Vaigai

MADURAI The ashes of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who passed away in Delhi on August 16, 2018, were immersed in the Vaigai near Simmakk
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Lack of dumper bins forces public to throw waste into Kiruthamal channel

Stench, mosquito menace are set to rise with the onset of monsoon
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Asian Games 2018: India beat Korea to enter semifinals

Even though it was India’s fourth consecutive win in the pool, it was a far from impressive display from Harendra Singh’s men.

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Silvers in 400 m for India, new recruits to militancy held in Kashmir, and other, and other top news of the day

Asian Games 2018: Hima, Anas win 400m silversHima Das and Muhammed Anas won a silver each in women’s and men’s 400m as Indian athletes continued their
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Kerala MP moves Supreme Court against Centre’s refusal to allow foreign aid

Centre is turning its back on the State, Rajya Sabha member Binoy Viswam tells the court.
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Saina and Sindhu assured of medals

The former makes a brilliant recovery to jolt Intanon; The latter wobbles before recovering to beat Jindapol

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Asian Games 2018: Hima, Anas win 400m silvers

For Hima, it was her second national record in two days as she clocked 50.59 seconds to win the silver.

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Rahuls Pet wins Air Command Cup

Rahuls Pet ridden by Deepak Singh won the Air Command Cup, the chief event of the races held here on Sunday (August 26). The winner is owned by M/s.

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Holy Smoke and Sana impress

Holy Smoke and Sana impressed when the horses were exercised here on Sunday morning (August 26).Sand track:800m: Malavika (C.S. Jodha) 53, 600/40. Mo

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Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan killed, says government

Ten other members of the militant group were also killed in a strike on the group's hideouts in Nangarhar province
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Asian Games 2018: Indian compound archers assured of two silvers

Indian men lived up to their expectations while Indian women bettered their last edition’s performance.

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Stalin files nomination papers, set to become DMK president

Senior leader and party principal secretary Duraimurugan filed the nomination for the post of treasurer, hitherto held by Mr. Stalin.
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Asian Games 2018: Sarjubala through to quarters, Manoj bows out

Sarjubala, the reigning national champion, was up against a sprightly opponent and took a while to find her bearings in the bout.

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Four overs for one run: Irfan breaks T20 record

The 36-year-old, who hasn't played internationally for two years, dismissed star man Gayle with the first delivery of the innings.

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Asian Games 2018: Saina-Sindhu final looms after historic wins

Saina beat world No. 4 Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand 21-18 21-16

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Emmerson Mnangagwa takes oath as Zimbabwe's President

U.S. observers had questioned the country's democratic credentials
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MEA refuses to share details on extradition request of Zakir Naik to Malaysia

The MEA cited RTI clauses that bars disclosure of information received in confidence from a foreign government
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DSGMC chief Manjit Singh GK attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters in California

“We are not going to shy away,” he said, adding that those demanding Khalistan can continue their fight but resorting to violence is not the answer. “We will not be part of this fight for Khalistan,” he said.
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Former Bengal captain Gopal Bose passes away

Bose had scored 3757 runs in 78 first-class games with eight hundreds and 17 fifties.

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Asian Games 2018: Saina reaches badminton semis, assured of medal

Saina beat world No. 4 Ratchanok Inthanon of Thailand 21-18 21-16

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Asian Games 2018: India win two silvers in Equestrian

Fouaad Mirza takes silver in individual jumping event

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Asian Games 2018 Day 8: Indians in action today

Archery: Compound team: Men (1/8 eliminations): India vs Qatar (Abhishek Verma, Aman Saini, Rajat Chauhan), 9.20 a.m.; Women (quarterfinals): India (J

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When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised ₹6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

Many had skipped a meal daily or given up milk to find money to contribute to relief fund mobilised by Mahatma Gandhi, according to the journals penned by him.
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DSGMC chief Manjit Singh GK attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters in Calfornia

President of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Manjit Singh GK was attacked in California allegedly by pro-Khalistan individuals,
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Flowers for U.S. Senator John McCain at Vietnam War crash site in Hanoi

A statue marking the spot by the lake was erected in 1967, and renovated in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Mann Ki Baat: Nation stands in solidarity with flood-hit Kerala, says Narendra Modi

“I firmly believe that the sheer grit and courage of the people of the State will see Kerala rise again,” the Prime Minister said
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Asian Games 2018: Bhanwala disappoints

Fails to qualify for 25m rapid fire pistol

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Asian Games 2018: The Indian who won the kabaddi gold for Iran

I wanted to prove I am the best: says coach Shailja Jain

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Wolves hold City in controversial circumstances

Arsenal gets its first win under new boss Emery; Everton blows 2-0 lead

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Asian Games 2018: Sourav done in by leg pain

Joshna and Dipika also fail to cross the semifinal hurdle

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‘This gold for my dad’: Tajinder Singh

For the last few years, life had been a very anxious one for Tajinder Singh.His father, a farmer in Punjab’s Moga Village, is suffering from cancer an

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Asian Games 2018: India’s golf medal hopes take a hit

India’s medal chances in golf suffered a big jolt on Saturday as all four players shot over-par in the third round of the men’s competition here.Rayha

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Athletes, watch your step

Federations should align with AIU and offer local intelligence, says Coe

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Chris Lewis recounts the dark days in jail

‘For me this has been my journey and there are things that I would class as mistakes’

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Duleep Trophy: Rasool gives India Red a slender lead

Unadkat, Kulkarni’s rearguard action not enough for India Blue

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Carrom: Kajal wins combined Swiss league in WC

It was woman power to the fore as 20-year-old Kajal Kumari tamed a 86-member field, that included 55 men, by scoring a maximum of 14 points from seven

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ATK to host Blasters in ISL opener

Hero Indian Super League announced the fixtures for 2018-19, featuring 12 rounds, 59 games with a kick-off in Kolkata, till a mid-season break. A new

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Northern Trust Championships: Lahiri and Woods make cut

Koepka charges into a share of the lead with Lovemark

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Ton-up Mayank stars in India-B’s facile win

Prasidh Krishna’s four for 50 restricts India-A to below-par total

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Asian Games 2018: Comprehensive win for Indian women over holder Korea

Score three goals in as many minutes right at the end, move to top of the pool

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Asian Games 2018: Tajinder Pal Singh clinches gold in men’s shot put with record throw

Hima breaks national record; Anas and Arokia qualify for final

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Asian Games 2018: India assured of two medals in bridge

The men’s team and mixed team reached the semifinals

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Asian Games 2018: Saurav Ghosal settles for bronze after semi-final loss in squash

Ghosal was going great guns but lost 12-10 13-11 6-11 6-11 6-11

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Excellent wins F.D. Wadia Trophy

Less-fancied Excellent, ridden by Neeraj Rawal, won the F.D. Wadia Trophy, the main event of Saturday’s (August 25) races here.The winner is owned by

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Bowling to Imran Khan

We were 18, and our heartthrob was in town. Handsome, enigmatic and the first real fast bowler we were seeing live

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Dream Catcher primed to score

Dream Catcher, who has been well tuned, may score in the Air Command Cup (1,400m), the chief event of the races to be held here on Sunday (August 26)

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Quick Action, Tea Wid Me, Pinyada, Le Marc, War Hero and Justice Angel impress

Quick Action, Tea Wid Me, Pinyada, Le Marc, War Hero and Justice Angel impressed when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (August 25).

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Benefactor and Rio De Janeiro please

Benefactor and Rio De Janeiro pleased when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (August 25) morning.Sand track: 600m: Whispering Queen (Altaf)

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Asian Games 2018: Dipika Pallikal, Joshna Chinappa settle for bronze in women’s squash

Dipika lost to defending champion Nicol David; Joshna lost to Sivasangari Subramaniam

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Iran’s Moradi breaks 94kg weightlifting world record

Moradi now has a complete set of world records.

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Iranian defence minister arrives in Syria for talks

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said last week that Iran should remove its forces from Syria.
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America is waging ‘psychological war’ against Iran: foreign minister

“There are some in the country who, instead of laying the groundwork for using the opportunities presented by the nuclear deal, chose a political fight,” Mr. Zarif said, according to ISNA. “And this political fight led to despair and disappointment.”
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Afghan president declines resignation of top officials

On Saturday, Mr. Ghani accepted the resignation of Mohammed Haneef Atmar, his national security adviser, and replaced him with Hamdullah Mohib, who previously served as the ambassador to the United States.
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Italy disembarks stranded migrants, Interior Minister under investigation

Migrants allowed off boat after five-day port dispute; Ireland, Albania, Catholic Church offer to take in migrants
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Non-communal forces should ally for 2019 polls: Amartya Sen

Sharply criticising the BJP government at the Centre, Mr. Sen said a party having got “31 per cent votes and ill motives in politics” came to power in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
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Hours after posing with guns, four militants held in Kashmir

The Army said militant outfit Al-Badr was behind the exfiltration plot.
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Chinese police detain owner of hotel where fire killed 19

The disaster added to a string of deadly blazes that have plagued China despite official efforts to improve public safety over the past two decades.
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3 earthquakes strike western Iran; 1 killed, 100 injured

A series of three earthquakes, included one at magnitude 6, have struck western Iran, with state media reporting one person has been killed and some
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Presidents, lawmakers honor McCain’s life of service

Former President Barack Obama, who defeated McCain in the 2008 election, said that despite their differences, McCain and he shared a “fidelity to something higher - the ideals for which generations of Americans and immigrants alike have fought, marched, and sacrificed.”
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Madigas seek early issuance of guidelines

Thanking Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu for sanctioning a new pension scheme for Dappu artists from the Madiga community, the Andhra Pradesh Madig
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Social forestry hobbles as 58 mandals reel under drought

Foresters had planned to plant 1.6 crore saplings by December
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Kerala flood relief: Highways engineers extend a helping hand

Members of the Association of Tamil Nadu Highways Engineers will donate a day’s salary to the Kerala Chief Minister Relief Fund to help in the reviva
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Bridge over Ryves canal at Ramavarappadu to open soon

The project materialised after 10 years
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Anti-plastic campaign held

People from various walks of life pledge to avoid single-use plastic items
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‘Tamil Nadu stands first in eye donation’

Motorcycle rally taken out from Madurai railway station to Aravind Eye Hospital
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Heritage festival comes to an end at village

Students go an a walk from Vickramangalam to Koilpatti
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Chinthamani cremation ground cries for attention

Years of neglect shows in wild growth of shrubs in the poorly-maintained place
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Nambiyur VAO held on graft charge

Sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption arrested the Village Administrative Officer of Nambiyur for demanding and accepting ₹7,000
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‘Roll back property tax hike for MSMEs’

The State Government should withdraw the recent government order increasing up to 100 per cent property tax for the factory buildings of micro, small
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Link rivers Cauvery and Vasishta: farmers

The farmers associations of the three districts of Salem, Villupuram and Cuddalore have urged the State Government to link River Cauvery and River Va
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People encouraged to use alternative products for plastics

With the State Government banning use of plastics from January 1, 2019, an awareness campaign “Plastic pollution-free Tamil Nadu” was initiated here
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Underground power cable works begin in Old Corporation areas

Objective is to reduce transmission loss, faults; provide uninterrupted power supply
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John McCain, U.S. war hero and presidential candidate, dies at 81

John McCain was battling brain cancer for more than a year
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Shipping ministry to CIDCO: build smart city near JNPT

Over 60,000 SEZ workers will need homes
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Doctor goes missing, note found in clinic

A doctor based in south Mumbai went missing on Saturday morning after leaving what the JJ Marg police suspect is a suicide note in his clinic. Accord
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M.J. Akbar questions IQ of govt. critics on Doklam

Union Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar said on Saturday that those criticising the government’s handling of the 2017 Doklam crisis ha
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Khalistan supporters interrupt Rahul Gandhi event in London

An Indian overseas diaspora event in West London was disrupted by pro-Khalistan supporters on August 25 before Congress president Rahul Gandhi could
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HC rejects second report of Goa coastal authority in Marriott CRZ violations case

The Bombay High Court at Goa on Friday held that Goa Marriott Resort cannot be given a special status and rejected the Goa Coastal Zone Management Aut
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Peace meet highlights need to protect human rights

Symposium at TISS outlines a broad framework for creating a more harmonious and inclusive world
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NSC director general flags lack of safety in MSMEs

Says govt. has big role to play in curbing workplace hazards
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Bowling to Imran Khan

We were 18, and our heartthrob was in town. Handsome, enigmatic and the first real fast bowler we were seeing live

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Kashmir through the female gaze

Meet the young women with cameras who are busy breaking stereotypes

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When hair is taken hostage: Masih Alinejad, a revolutionary journalist in exile

The journalist who is fighting for the rights of Iranian women to throw away the hijab and let down their hair

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You have to expose violence to air: Fatima Bhutto

For the Pakistani writer, Karachi has changed from a city pregnant with longing to a place of loss and fear

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If we teach forgiveness, can we lessen the growing hatred in society?

Eighteen years after the attack on my father, the courts acquitted all 12 accused of all charges

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Think ahead

Both vulnerable, North deals

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The poetics of metonymy

Are we open to the idea of the machine as a creator of art?

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Instagram of the 1900s: An exhibition at SOAS of 19th century postcards is more than just Raj nostalgia

The postcards exchanged between India and Britian are a great snapshot of life in colonial times

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Café Positive is run by a crew of HIV+ men and women

A Kolkata café run by HIV positive people is the first of its kind in India, and an absolute sell-out

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Sunday quiz: Trivia on education

Sunday quiz - Education 

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With love, from Kerala

Hidden in the nooks and crannies of our bustling city are gentle reminders of Kerala’s roadside stalls selling hot cups of tea and snacks

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Easy riders

Girish PV and Suraj Henry travelled from Kanyakumari to Kashmir on classic scooters

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Notes from Kodaikanal

Both students and local youth play a vital role in keeping the hill station clean

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In sync with Rajwada style

Roomali Garh impresses with its rich Rajasthani fare

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