Sunday, March 17, 2019

Top news of the day: Former SC judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose tipped to be India’s first Lokpal, five Indians confirmed dead in Christchurch attack, and more

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Six injured in jallikattu near Tiruchi

Six injured in jallikattuSix persons were injured in a jallikattu held at Keela Anbil village near Lalgudi in the district on Sunday. As many as 554 b
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Darryl D’Monte, senior journalist and environmental crusader, dies aged 76

Mr. D’Monte devoted himself to environmental issues, and networking environmental journalists in India the world.
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As India-Pakistan tensions mounted, Navy deployed aircraft carrier and nuclear submarines

Navy’s announcement comes in stark contrast to assertions from government officials that India did not undertake any escalatory mobilisation after the Balakot Strikes.
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Theresa May hopes to be third time lucky with Brexit vote

Theresa May urged MPs to get behind her improved deal before a European Council summit in Brussels next week.
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New England and Royal Crystal show out

New England and Royal Crystal showed out when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (March 17) morning. Inner sand:600m: Gdansk (S. Shinde) 41. Eas

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We want to elevate ties with India to strategic partnership: Czech ambassador

In an interview with The Hindu, Czech Ambassador in New Delhi Milan Hovorka speaks of a host of issues
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Shah Faesal launches Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement

“I am ready to face all criticism, but our pursuit to usher in a new tomorrow will continue undeterred,” Mr. Faesal said.
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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi chief Thol Thirumavalavan to contest from Chidambaram

While Mr. Thirumavalavan would be contesting as an independent, party general secretary D. Ravikumar would seek election from Villupuram on the DMK’s rising sun symbol.
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Kirsten Gillibrand in 2020 Democratic race as full-fledged candidate

Gillibrand had spent more than a month travelling around the country to gauge support for a run.
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M.K. Alagiri says DMK will meet same fate as in 2014 LS polls

Expelled DMK leader and son of late Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, M.K. Alagiri on Sunday said the DMK would face the same fate in the coming Lok Sabha
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Don’t nominate Sumitra Mahajan from Indore, says senior M.P. BJP leader

Satyanarayan, also known as Sattan, claimed Ms. Mahajan had not been in touch with party workers in Indore and they were upset over this.
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We played more cricket than current generation and found time to improve, says Shane Warne

Shane Warne refuses to buy the argument that players nowadays don’t find time to work on their game.

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Kohli, Bumrah maintain top positions in ICC ODI rankings

In the ODI team rankings, England and India are at the top two positions.

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No cap on IPL matches, insists Royal Challengres captain Virat Kohli

Gary Kirsten feels that IPL would serve as good preparation for the Indian players ahead of the World Cup.

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Valtteri Bottas wins Australian Grand Prix for Mercedes

Bottas claimed his first race win since Abu Dhabi in 2017 and added icing to the cake by securing a bonus point.

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New Zealand shootings: Efforts on to bring back body of Kerala woman, says CMO

Ancia Alibava had gone to the mosque to offer prayers along with her husband Abdul Nazar when the shootout took place.
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Peter Mukerjea admitted to JJ Hospital

An ECG was carried out in the jail and the doctors later decided to shift him to the hospital.
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Former SC judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose tipped to be India’s first Lokpal

Justice Ghose, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the NHRC.
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Happy that Chess is back in Asian Games, says Viswanathan Anand

“I am happy about the development. I look forward to a medal from our team,” Anand said.

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Steve Smith joins Rajasthan Royals camp in Jaipur

Franchise’s brand ambassador Shane Warne knows that the former skipper will be as “hungry as ever”.

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K.T. Irfan becomes first Indian athlete to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

He was one of the two Indian athletes who were expelled from the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.

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NDA announces seat-sharing for Lok Sabha polls in Bihar

“Names of candidates will be announced in a day or two”, said state BJP president Nityanand Rai.
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Supporters of Assembly aspirant ransack YSRCP offices in Vizag

Vamsi Krishna Yadav had contested unsuccessfully against present incumbent V. Ramakrishna Babu of TDP in 2014
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Three killed in road accident in Hyderabad

Three youngsters, standing on the roadside on Nagarjuna Sagar highway near Gurramguda village were killed on spot, when a speeding SUV rammed into the
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Christchurch terror attack claims third life from Telangana

The Christchurch mosques terror attack claimed a third life from the State as it came to light that a student from Hyderabad succumbed to his injurie
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Resolve water issues within 24 hours, DC tells officers

Deputy Commissioner of Dharwad Deepa Cholan has directed the district and the taluk-level officials to take up steps to address complaints regadring d
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Political parties asked to adhere to EC rules

DC gives them a list of dos and don’ts
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Dharwad district administration woos disabled voters, sexuality minorities

Awareness programmes taken up, required arrangements made at stations
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Congress leaders want to retain Vijayapura Lok Sabha seat

They claim the JD(S) will have to import a candidate from outside to fight polls
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Sand extraction poses threat to fish sanctuary

This was the place that inspired Kuvempu to write Devaru ruju maadidanu
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Prajwal meets Cong. leaders

Janata Dal (Secular) candidate for Hassan Lok Sabha seat Prajwal Revanna met a few Congress leaders today and sought their support in his contest. The
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SVEEP to focus on youth

Voter awareness to be created through fests
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191 teams to conduct voter education across Mysuru

SVEEP teams to focus on colleges, public places to spread the message on voting rights and importance of voting
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3 killed train blast in Pakistan

A blast targeting a passenger train killed three people and injured six others in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province, according to a media repor
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PM Modi adds "Chowkidar" to his Twitter handle name

BJP chief Amit Shah and other party leaders, including Union Ministers, have also added "Chowkidar" to their Twitter handle name
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AIADMK banks on the western part of Tamil Nadu

In the Central districts where the AIADMK’s principal rival, DMK, is said to be stronger than the former, the ruling party will contest in Karur, Perambalur, Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai.
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Goa Chief Minister Parrikar 'critical', State BJP leaders to meet

Several BJP leaders on Saturday had said that the condition of Mr. Parrikar, who is suffering from advanced pancreatic cancer, was critical.
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Officials conduct searches at Lalu Prasad Yadav's ward in Ranchi hospital

Nothing incriminating were recovered from the ward, said jail authorities
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AIADMK gives up majority Lok Sabha seats in South

The party will contest only in three seats in the south that is considered to be its bastion for long.
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Christchurch terror attack: five Indians confirmed dead

The death toll in the attack on two mosques in the New Zealand city rose to 50
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2019 Lok Sabha elections: AIADMK to contest in 20 seats, BJP in five

The PMK will contest in seven seats
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New Zealand PM received gunman’s ‘manifesto’ minutes before Christchurch terror attack

“I was one of more than 30 recipients of the manifesto that was mailed out nine minutes before the attack took place,” Ms. Ardern said.
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At least 42 dead in floods in Indonesia’s Papua: official

At least 42 people have been killed by flash floods in Indonesia’s eastern Papua province, an official said on Sunday.The floods in Sentani, near the
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SBI YONO Cash for cardless withdrawal

YONO SBI – India’s first integrated Omni-channel banking and lifestyle platform – launched ‘YONO Cash’ for cardless withdrawal of cash at over 16,500
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JSP LS candidate for Vizag joins YSRCP

In a surprise move, Jana Sena Party candidate for Visakhapatnam Lok Sabha constituency, Gedela Srinubabu, joined the YSRCP citing personal reasons jus
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Special counters on postal ballots

Though about 30,000 government employees from various departments are involved in election duty only 8,000 to 9,000 are using the postal ballot and to
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Sonia offers condolences to Viveka’s wife

Former AICC president Sonia Gandhi wrote to the wife of murdered YSRCP leader Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy offering her “heartfelt condolences” to her and h
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YSR Congress leaders for upgrading Jagan’s security

See conspiracy behind killing of Vivekananda Reddy
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AMMK releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha elections, Assembly by-polls

In the first list, the party named nominees for 20 parliamentary constituencies and nine Assembly seats.
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Christchurch shooting: death toll rises to 50

The bodies of the victims in the attack had not yet been released to families because investigations were ongoing.
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Police launch awareness drive to increase poll percentage

49 areas with low voter turnout identified in Krishna district
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Bandaru hopeful of renomination

Says he is surprised that his name is omitted in the first list of the TDP
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Young voters take pledge not to sell their votes

Members of Jana Jagarana Samithi (JJS) along with young voters took a pledge that they will not sell their votes as a part of a campaign “Ma Vote la n
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Social media proves to be effective campaign medium ahead of polls

Political parties assert presence on internet as countdown begins
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Jana Sena chief holds talks with BSP MP on alliance

Pentapati Pulla Rao named candidate for Eluru Lok Sabha constituency
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Confident of Modi backing, Jagan seeking CBI probe: Naidu

CM finds fault with YSRCP chief for approaching Governor on the issue
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Puthalapattu MLA threatens suicide

Sunil Kumar is upset over denial of ticket
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Morning digest: three Indians killed in Christchurch shooting, India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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Naidu invokes divine blessings for victory

Worships at Tirumala along with family members
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Several leaders join YSR Congress

Former Minister Konathala Ramakrishna meets Jagan, says he will join the party later
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‘We will approach court for CBI probe into murder’

The needle of suspicion pointing to Chandrababu Naidu, says Jagan
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Women’s organisations demand removal of Coimbatore SP

In view of his ‘insensitive’ handling of Pollachi sexual abuse case
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Politicians kept out of event

Citizens say all of them are responsible for mess
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I can’t be silent about KCR’s ‘undemocratic’ rule: Revanth

Meets Medchal Congress district president Kuna Srisailam Goud to seek his support
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‘Develop other cities’

Citizens urge government to ease burden on Bengaluru
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Dongria Kondhs continue to fight bauxite mining in Odisha’s Niyamgiri forests

‘We would rather die than lead a life outside the hills’

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What will Mr. Mathrubootham do if he becomes PM?

If god has given some people brain in skull and other people cauliflower even Mr. Mathrubootham can do what?

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The kalpavriksha on minarets

A unique blending of ideas, art and architecture created the Saracenic forms

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Out of sight, in mind

Can beliefs influence outcomes? Grounded in real people’s stories, Invisibilia addresses abstract questions with aplomb

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This khadi collective in a Karnataka village has clients around the world

25 years ago Prasanna quit theatre, and inspired by Gandhian teachings, founded Charaka

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Citizen planners: a public brainstorming session

A Swiss city reimagines public space, and experiments with direct democracy in the process

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Make them well again: trying to save Gujarat's ancient stepwells

Artists, academics and residents are getting together to save Gujarat’s ancient stepwells

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How a tactile book helps visually impaired women deal with their period

Menstrual hygiene bracelets and a tactile apron on the female reproductive system helps girls understand puberty

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Craft in the Aravalli wilds: a window into the world of handmade arts and crafts from across India

The House of Kotwara branches out to an artisan craft mela as an addendum to the Jahan-e-Khusrau, an annual Sufi music fixture in the Capital.

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An Instagram-based artist turns gender roles on its head

Artist Miranda Tacchia creates female characters who scoff at socially prescribed behaviours, particularly in the bedroom

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Dhabas, chickens with breasts, and a life-saving gentleman: the cartography of a schoolboy’s hunger

The writer reminisces the nature of food around him when he was a schoolboy

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Meet new meat: The appeal of fake meat

With health and environmental concerns leading to a shift away from meat consumption, there’s now a growing attraction towards plant-based ‘mock meat’ that imitates the taste and texture of the real thing

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FIFA to make public the vote for 2023 Women’s World Cup

FIFA has agreed to make public its vote on the host for the 2023 Women’s World Cup.The organisation’s decision-making body is becoming more transpare

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Trouvaille and Kariega for mega events

Trainer S.K. Sunderji’s ward Trouvaille, who is in great heart, should make amends in the Shapoorji Pallonji Breeders’ Juvenile Colts’ Championship a

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It’s Star Ranking vs Pinewood

Star Ranking and Pinewood may fight out the finish in the first division of the Leading Owner Cup (1,200m), the main event of the concluding day’s ra

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We have the bowling attack to win the World Cup, says Bharat Arun

We got to know about the areas we need to improve, says Arun on reverses against the Aussies

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Indian Premier League 2019: Delhi Capitals eyes a fresh beginning

Coach Ponting believes the team has what it takes to go all the way

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ISL final: Big-match players may decide title clash

Bengaluru FC and FC Goa take a shot at maiden league triumph

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Indian Wells: Nadal pulls out with injury before Federer semi-final

Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Indian Wells tournament on Saturday with a knee injury, shortly before his eagerly-awaited semi-final clash with great

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Nadal, Federer set up showdown

Spaniard’s knee problem may have a bearing in their meeting

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Amanjot, Ankita on top

India wins 63 medals, including 16 gold

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Deepika, Atanu: aiming big and working hard

Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das — two of the finest archers the country has ever produced — are now engaged to each other and are going through a similar

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23rd Federation Cup: Dharun breaks National record

Comfortably qualifies for World Championships

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Indian Premier League 2019: Dhoni kickstarts final phase of practice

Chennai Super Kings will have a warm-up among themselves today

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From rags to riches

Thabitha clinches her second gold in Asian youth athletics

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ISL finals: Goa captain Mandar eyes team goal

‘Am proud to be the player who has the most appearances for the club’

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Sunrisers signs up new sponsors

The sponsors’ logos and branding will be distinctly exhibited on the jerseys and team’s match kits, according to CEO K. Shanmugam.

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Perception behind exclusion, says Ravichandran Ashwin

Ashwin is happy with his performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where he got seven wickets from six games.

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Rahmat Shah falls short of maiden century as Afghanistan takes upperhand against Ireland

At stumps on the second day, Ireland were 21 for one in 12 overs. The Irish still trail Afghanistan by 120 runs.

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Dipa Karmakar aggravates knee injury during vault final, to skip Doha World Cup

The two World Cups are part of an eight-event qualifying system for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Courage, Honey Trap please

Courage, Honey Trap, Impavid and Automatic pleased when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (March 16).Inner sand1000m: Galino (Asif K

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Master Of Universe shines

Master Of Universe shone when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (March 16) morning. Inner sand 600m: Royston Rock (rb), Locarno (Zeeshan) 40

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Ishant Sharma, Shreyas Iyer eye World Cup spots

Before the World Cup squad is announced, these discards representing Delhi Capitals, have indicated they are not without hope.

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