Saturday, December 22, 2018

‘Leave behind plastic-free environment’

Tirunelveli We should leave behind an environment without plastic pollution to our posterity, said Ministers K.C. Karuppannan, Kadambur C. Raju and V.
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Why are Bangladesh elections important?

What was the strategy?When Sheikh Hasina returned to power in 2008, the Bangladesh Prime Minister promised to uproot every anti-India terror module in
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B.V.P Rao is Archery association president

The panel headed by B.V P. Rao won the key positions in the election of the Archery Association of India here on Saturday. The election was held under

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Yoddhas lift trophy

The team closes out the contest 3-1 against Fanatics

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Kohli is the energy of this Indian team: Hogg

He is leading from the front and asking his teammates to follow him, says the former spinner from Australia’

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Mo Salah, van Dijk seal top spot

The Reds open a four-point lead over Man City; Dortmund back to winning ways

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What is the Supreme Court verdict in Rafale deal case all about?

What is it? The Supreme Court’s December 14 judgment declining to intervene in the Rafale deal may have erred in English grammar to “misinterpret” wha
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Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has just made another comeback

On December 16, after two months of political turbulence in Sri Lanka’s post-war years, Ranil Wickremesinghe was reinstated as Prime Minister, for the
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Two pieces of tusk seized, six detained

VirudhunagarForest Department officials have detained six persons and seized two pieces of elephant tusk near Srivilliputtur on Saturday.Conservator o
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Arabia wins South India 2000 Guineas

Pesi Shroff-trained Arabia, ridden by Leigh Roche, won the South India 2000 Guineas, the second classic of the season here on Saturday (Dec. 22). The

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‘Inspect Gaja-affected areas again’

Document them with more proof to get relief: official
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Ranil Wickremesingheanother comeback

On December 16, after two months of political turbulence in Sri Lanka’s post-war years, Ranil Wickremesinghe was reinstated as Prime Minister, for the
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Ban orders till end of Mandalam season

41-day season ends on Thursday
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Chasing peace in the middle of war in Afghanistan

The U.S.’s plans to withdraw about 7,000 troops, nearly half of its current strength, from Afghanistan, has invited strong, shocked reactions from Afg
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Behind the release of Hamid Ansari

Last month, a delegation of Indian journalists invited by the government of Pakistan to cover the Kartarpur Corridor groundbreaking ceremony met Prime
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The curious case of the ‘Stansted 15’

In March last year, protesters cut through a perimeter fence at Stansted Airport, to the northeast of London, and surrounded a Boeing 767 in an attemp
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Bangladesh’s fight against fake news

In its battle against the abuse of its network, Facebook shut down nine pages that imitated leading news outlets and six fake personal accounts in Ban
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Disciplined bowling effort from Himachal Pradesh

Bapa Aparajith and Indrajith were involved in a 62-run partnership as the visitors recovered from the early jolts.

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Making U.S. politics young again

Politicians and voters may or may not be making America great again, but they are making American politics young, and young again, if one considers th
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Top news of the day: Sajjan Kumar moves SC against 1984 anti-Sikh riots case conviction, Christian Michel sent to 7 days custody, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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CPI(M) to woo minorities for women’s wall

Class and mass organisations have already come out in support of the wall
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Kumaraswamy inducts eight Congressmen into Cabinet, drops two

Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on December 22 expanded his six-month old Cabinet, inducting eight members from its coalition partner Congr
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Speaker, AAP say reference to Rajiv Gandhi not part of adopted text, Lamba welcomes party stand

The Speaker said that there is a procedure to make amendments in the resolution.
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MGU budget includes placement prospects

Initiatives to address drinking water problem in flood-hit areas, new study centres also find a place
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Defence estates need to be more cautiously protected from encroachment, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Union minister said after any kind of encroachment, it becomes everybody’s tiring business as to how to remove it.
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The importance of fowl in a Christmas meal

What shall we have for Christmas?

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People offer worship on the eve of Arudra darshan

Ramanathapuram Hundreds of devotees thronged the Sri Mangalanathar Swamy temple at Thiru Uthirakosamangai near here on Saturday on the eve of ‘Arudra
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‘Govt. not responsible to provide alternatives for plastic companies’

It can only facilitate a business environment: Commissioner
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Namaqua and Zanara please

Namaqua and Zanara pleased when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Dec.22) morning.Inner sand.800m: 2/y/o Moriseiki (Neeraj), Run Happy (Dam

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Mauritania, Hot N Fire, Standout, New Creation, Desert God and Subah Ka Tara shine

Mauritania, Hot N Fire, Standout, New Creation, Desert God and Subah Ka Tara shone when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Dec 22).I

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Sanju Samson marries college-mate Charulatha in Kerala

Indian cricketer,Sanju Viswanath Samson on Saturday tied the knot with college mate and longtime friend, Charulatha in a low-key ceremony in Thiruvan

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Time to bring focus back on cricket, says Mithali

Selectors have reposed their faith on Mithali who retained her place in the T20 squad and captaincy for next month’s tour to New Zealand.

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Fifty-member women’s group expected to arrive at Sabarimala tomorrow

Lord Ayyappa Temple in Sabarimala has been witnessing a heavy rush as over one lakh pilgrims visited the hill top temple on Friday.
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Akbaruddin Owaisi admitted in hospital following stomach ache

Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Chandrayangutta legislator and floor leader in the Telangana Legislative Assembly Akbaruddin Owaisi was admitted at the O
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Sajjan Kumar moves SC against conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

The riot victims had already filed a caveat to pre-empt any ex parte hearing in favour of Sajjan Kumar
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I will contest Lok Sabha elections, says Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan said that MNM would contest by-elections for 20 State Assembly constituencies and local body elections if and when it is announced.
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From the Granny’s kitchen

Pleasing décor and amazing food make Sly Granny worth a visit

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Najam Sethi is responsible for PCB’s financial loss, says Shaharyar Khan

Khan expressed disappointment that the PCB had already suffered financial losses due to Indian not playing bilateral cricket.

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Athletics 2018: Breakthrough year for Neeraj, Hima but familiar dope shame hits athletics

Hima Das is also the first Indian to win a gold in a track event at the world level.

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VVIP chopper case: ED arrests Christian Michel

Christian Michel was arrested after the court allowed the ED to interrogate the British national inside courtroom for 15 minutes after the agency sought his custodial interrogation
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Ganga clean at just one out of 39 locations: CPCB

The water quality of the river was either clean or slightly polluted at only four out of 41 locations during the pre-monsoon period and at only one out of 39 locations post-monsoon
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan raised Kashmir issue with U.N. chief: U.N. spokesman

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar in response said that “the statements coming out from their side demonstrates the insincerity and duplicity”.
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Two pieces of tusk seized, six detained near Srivilliputtur

Officials of the Forest Department have detained six persons and seized two pieces of elephant tusk near Srivilliputtur on Saturday.Virudhunagar Conse
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Two explosions hit Somali capital city centre: police, Reuters witness

A car bomb exploded in the city centre of Somali capital Mogadishu on Saturday, police said, causing huge clouds of smoke to rise above the city, fo
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Dhruva’s praise

When Vishnu appears before Dhruva, He touches the child’s head with His conch and Dhruva praises the Lord, said Akkarakkani Srinidhi in a discourse. D

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The faces behind the voices

R Srinivasan and Sri Meenakshi on how their long years of service at All India Radio Tiruchi have helped to forge new bonds with listeners

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Former players slam ICC’s Perth pitch rating

The Perth pitch saw some sharp bounce with one Mohammed Shami delivery hitting Australian opener Aaron Finch’s right glove, forcing him to retire hurt.

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Disgraced Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft reveals he almost gave up cricket for yoga

The Australian opener received a nine-month ban from the international and domestic game for his part in the scandal in South Africa

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My Opinion has an edge in SI 2000 Guineas

My Opinion, who is in pink of condition, has an edge over his rivals in the South India 2000 Guineas (1,600m), the second classic of the season to be

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‘You have to be at peace with yourself to achieve your goals,’ says P.V. Sindhu

Sindhu talks about chasing her dream of an Olympic gold, breaking the finals jinx at the World Tour Finals, leaning on her parents for support in tough times, and training to stay ahead of the competition

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Warriors outlast Thalaivas

South Korean raider Jang Kun Lee proved his worth fetching 10 points

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Sanjeev Rajput on target

Sanjeev Rajput established his class yet again as he won the men’s rifle 3-position event ahead of Swapnil Kusale in the first of the shooting Nationa

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Tennis Fanatics, Stag Babolat Yoddhas make final

Tennis Fanatics made the final of the Pro Tennis League, even though the reigning National champion Siddharth Vishwakarma was able to assert his fight

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CCFC wary of Real Kashmir

Table-topper looking at playing a competitive game

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Critical contest for Delhi and MP

The visitors have won both their preceding matches

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Unadkat ready for the challenge

Even when he made his Test debut as a teenager in South Africa in 2010, Jaydev Unadkat wasn’t so much under the scanner as he had been in the few mont

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Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu takes on in-form Himachal

The visitors, languishing in seventh spot, are all but out of the knockouts

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Aus vs India third Test: Play Pandya in Melbourne, says Mike Hussey

Hussey says it is needed to bring balance to side

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‘Verbal exchange within limits’

Earlier, reacting to Kohli’s celebrations at the fall of Australian wickets in the second Test in Perth, Hussey had said that the India captain “was out of control”.

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Sindhu was smart on court, says coach

Sindhu also beat Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi, Tai Tzu , USA’s Beiwen Zhang, Thailand’s Ratchanok Intanon and Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara at the Finals.

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Team format makes players stronger: Gopi Chand

Emerging Indian talent benefiting from playing alongside world stars

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Solskjaer in spotlight

Liverpool targets Christmas No. 1 spot

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Tommaso takes the honours

Tommaso, ridden by A. Sandesh, won the Sir Jamsetjee Jeejeebhoy (VI Bart) Trophy, the main event of Friday’s (Dec. 21) evening races here. The winner

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Indian players are not afraid to fight back: Vivian Richards

The West Indian legend shares his sporting memories and what he is up to now

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52 Dalits, tribals ‘enslaved’ in Karnataka: Amit Shah

The BJP chief takes a dig at the Congress-JD (S) government in the state for being “busy with cabinet expansion”.
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Woman names baby after medic who saved her during Camp Fire

The newborn's middle name is named after Mickey Huber, who helped her mother Anastasia Skinner escape a terrifying wildfire that wiped out the Northern California town of Paradise
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London's Gatwick airport reopens after drones sow travel chaos

London's Gatwick Airport reopened on Friday after a mystery saboteur wrought 36 hours of travel chaos for more than 100,000 Christmas travelers by usi
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Banksy's new mural in South Wales

On Tuesday, street artist Banksy confirmed on Instagram that he is responsible for a mysterious piece of artwork that appeared in South Wales that mor
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National Mathematics Day | On Srinivasa Ramanujan and his contribution to mathematics

On Srinivasa Ramanujan’s birth anniversary, which is celebrated as National Mathematics Day, we take a look at The Hindu’s coverage of the genius from Kumbakonam.
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UN calls on stakeholders to ensure inclusive and transparent Bangladesh polls

Rights group Human Rights Watch said that a repressive political environment in Bangladesh ahead of the national elections is undermining the credibility of the process.
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23 killed in Nepal bus accident

The fatal crash occurred on Friday when the bus was returning from Kapurkot in Salyan district.
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All computers can now be monitored by govt. agencies

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday issued an order authorising 10 Central agencies to intercept, monitor, and decrypt “any information generated
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All you need to know about US shutdown

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers faced a partial government shutdown on early Saturday after Democrats refused to meet President Donald Trump
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Federal shutdown begins after U.S. lawmakers fail to reach deal on budget

A partial federal shutdown took hold on early Saturday after Democrats refused to meet President Donald Trump’s demands for $5 billion to start erect
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Protests in Hungary, tribal literature festival in Vijayawada, and other news in pictures

12.30 pmProtests against Hungarian governmentThousands of people marched in anti-government protests Friday in Budapest, upset over labor law changes,
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Six militants killed in J&K's Pulwama

Security forces had launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora village in Awantipora area
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Karnataka Cabinet to be expanded with eight new Ministers

The much-delayed expansion of the Cabinet is set for Saturday, with the Congress high command on Friday clearing the list of names to fill its quota i
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Celebrating 200 years of beloved carol ‘Silent Night’

Translated into 300 languages, the ‘Mother of all carols’ enjoys an enduring popularity
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U.S., Canada call on China to release detained Canadians

The European Union said the “declared motive” for the arrest and detention of Mr. Kovrig and Mr. Spavor “raises concerns about legitimate research and business practices in China”.
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Colombian FARC dissident Guacho, who shot dead 3 Ecuadoreans, killed

Arizala, known by his war alias Guacho, was killed in a police and military operation near the border with Ecuador, Mr. Duque said in a televised statement.
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Morning digest: Himachal tops development index, Kerala’s sinking island, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Book fair gets under way with ‘Enjoy Reading’ as its theme

Event concludes on Dec. 30; titles await big buyers
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NABARD pitch for renovation ofi tanks in Pudukottai

Rehabilitation of 5,451 tanks, the primary source of irrigation for rainfed farming, has been identified as a critical infrastructure requirement in P
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‘Only some 14 plastic products are banned’

Minister allays apprehensions of plastic industry
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Experts tell plant pathologists to focus on tackling post-harvest losses

Agriculture expert W.S. Dhillon on Friday exhorted plant pathologists in the country to find ways to bring down post-harvest losses in order to help i
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Tourists can now learn about vulture population in the Nilgiris

The aim is to raise awareness about the crucial role vultures play in ecosystem
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Researchers on protest path

Their demands include a hike in monthly fellowship by 100%
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Modi may address rally in Tamil Nadu next month

The BJP on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Tamil Nadu in January to address a rally and kick-start his campaign ahead of the L
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Blast turns spotlight on safety at IISc.

Cylinder debris may hold clues to fatal mishap
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Research scholars demand a hike in stipend

Hundreds of research scholars from the Indian Institute of Science, the National Centre for Biological Sciences, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics,
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Waste water treatment plant proposed at Nittur

The Udupi municipality has submitted a proposal to the Directorate of Municipal Administration for setting up a waste water treatment plant at Nittur
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Tango 12: passion to fight pollution

Two students are pursuing projects to tackle plastic waste, water contamination
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Survey of resettled children

The School Education Department and the Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board (TNSCB) will be conducting a survey in the Perumbakkam resettlement colony on
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Complaint against actor Hansika Motwani

The Hindu Makkal Munnani on Friday lodged a complaint against actor Hansika Motwani and film director U.R Jameel for a poster of upcoming film Maha in
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In the corridors of power

Rear Admiral BR Menon (Retd) recounts his experience serving the nation in his book, Honesty Victimised CBI Politicised, which releases today

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Under the Sicilian sun

Donnafugata comes to India with a fresh white and deep ruby red

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Hoi An on my bucket list

Addicted to the freshness and perfect balance of flavours in the local food, Mumbai restaurateur Gauri Devidayal on why a visit to the small Vietnamese town is a must

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Pearls on your cheekbones

Facials get an upgrade with diamonds and semi-precious stones

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Metallic is the new black

Diana Penty, India’s first ambassador for Estée Lauder, cracks the shiny code for 2019

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