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Padma Shri for 10 ASEAN Achievers as India Seeks to Enhance Ties With Bloc
The decision to confer the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, on one achiever from each ASEAN country was taken as India-ASEAN Commemorative Summit.
This Year's Padma Awards Underline Political Expediency Too
A whopping 11 awardees come from the field of music. But topping them by a large margin are those from the field of literature and education – 19 in all.
British Sandwich Consumption Produces As Much CO2 As 8 Million Cars
The "cleanest" sandwich was found to be homemade ham and cheese, with the production, storage, packaging and transport of shop-sold sandwiches accounting for their increased environmental impact.
Indian-American Attorney Admitted to New Jersey Bar
Parthiv Patel is the first Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient to have been admitted to the New Jersey Bar Association.
Couscous To Join UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List?
Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia - all lay claim to the origins of the dish, comprising tiny balls of durum wheat semolina, served with vegetables and meat.
Mixed Response To Bandh Call Against Padmaavat In Gujarat
There were no reports of any major violence, though in Mehsana in north Gujarat, some youths were seen forcing shopkeepers to down their shutters and kicked up a ruckus in police presence.
By Educating Girls, We Empower Them To Feel Confident: Sonam Kapoor
Sonam was here to support the accomplishments of "She's Ambassador" programme by PVR Nest and Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society (MOGS) which emphasises on promoting quality healthcare inclusive of education and safe practices amongst young girls.
Donald Trump Threatens to Pull Aid to Palestinians if They Don't Pursue Peace
Trump, speaking after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland said he aimed for peace in the Middle East.
At Least 3 Dead After Commuter Train Derails Near Milan
Several carriages of the train operated by Trenord derailed around 7 am close to the Pioltello Limito station, some 20 km outside Milan, Italian state-owned rail company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) said.
A Look at Rirkrit Tiravanija's 'Bamboo Maze' in Singapore
Tiravanija is known for large-scale works that engage audiences.
Displaced Filipinos Brace for Long Wait As Fiery Mayon Rumbles on
A cloud hovered some 8,202 feet (2,500 metres) above Mount Mayon in central Albay province and orange lava fountained and flowed down from its crater as magma continued to move beneath.
Rahul Gandhi Given Seat in 4th Row for Republic Day Parade, Congress Cries Foul
The party claims that earlier, former party president Sonia Gandhi was given a seat is the first row. This this the first Republic Day since becoming Congress president.
SSC CGL 2017 Tier-I Final Answer Keys Released at ssc.nic.in; Download Now
Candidates who had appeared in the SSC CGL 2017 Tier-I can download the final answer keys as well as their respective question papers from the official website on or before 23rd February 2018, 5 pm.
Lucknow Multiplex and Cinema Owners Ignore Karni Sena Threats, to Release Padmaavat
The single screen and multiplex cinema owners in Lucknow have decided not to bow down to the pressure and protest by the Karni Sena and release Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie Padmaavat.
Telangana's BJP to Celebrate Republic Day With Bharat Mata Aarathi
Thousand of students and youth from across districts of Telangana are expected to participate in the event.
Know Siddhartha Dhar, the Indian-origin ISIS Leader Designated Global Terrorist by US
Siddhartha Dhar, born to Hindu parents in London, converted to Islam to marry his wife, Aisha. He went on to become a campaigner for Sharia laws in the UK.