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Former PepsiCo Head Indra Nooyi Inducted into Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in US
Founded by Congress in 1962, the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery tell the story of America by portraying the people who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the US.
Rupee Rises 19 Paise to 71.59 Against US Dollar in Early Trade
At the interbank foreign exchange the rupee opened at 71.67, then gained further ground and touched a high of 71.59, registering a rise of 19 paise over its previous close.
Parliament LIVE: PM Modi Quotes Vajpayee, Says 'Rajya Sabha May be 2nd House But Not Secondary'
The Parliament session will open with obituary references to two members of the Upper House — former Union ministers Arun Jaitley and Ram Jethmalani — and former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj.
Life Imitating Art? Two US Chemistry Professors Arrested for Making Meth in University Lab
The Clark County sheriff’s office says Henderson State University professors Terry David Bateman and Bradley Allen Rowland were arrested Friday on charges of manufacturing methamphetamine and using drug paraphernalia.
As Govt Pushes Non-Muslim Citizenship Bill Again, BJP Risks a Divide in Northeast and Angst of Allies
In the northeast, it threatens to 'minoritise' its indigenous population by absorbing a Hindu population and civil society groups in Assam have opposed the BJP-led Centre’s intention to absorb Bangladeshis based on their religion.
Slowdown, Citizenship Bill: As Winter Session Begins Today, Govt Braces for Oppn Offensive on Key Issues
Opposition leaders on Sunday raised the continuing 'illegal' detention of Farooq Abdullah, who is a Lok Sabha member, and said they will take up issues like economic slowdown and unemployment in the session.
India vs Bangladesh | Test Cricket Needs Rejuvenation: Sourav Ganguly on Day-Night Match
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said five-day cricket "needed rejuvenation" to revive interest in the game's traditional format.
Soldier Killed, Two More Injured in Explosion Near LoC in J&K's Akhnoor
The explosion took place when an Army team was patrolling the Pallanwalla area.
Andhra Govt Ropes in IIM-Ahmedabad to Help Curb Corruption in Administration
The institute would study the structural issues in the government departments in relation to corruption and come out with measures to tackle them.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa Wins the Hotly Contested Sri Lankan Presidential Election
Gotabaya Rajapaksa defeated Premadasa by more than 13 lakh votes, according to the official results. He will succeed President Maithripala Sirisena for a five-year term.
As New Relationship Begins to Flourish, Congress-NCP Pay Homage to Bal Thackeray for the First Time
The day started with thousands of Shiv Sainiks coming from across Maharashtra and queuing up at 'Shivtirth' for their turn to offer tributes to the charismatic and firebrand leader who passed away on this day in 2012.
'Golden Age' for Indian Aviation Sector and Fundamentals Strong, Says IndiGo Chief
Interestingly, the country's civil aviation sector has been experiencing lower growth in traffic compared to previous years and there has also been softness in fares in October, according to industry experts.
Pakistan Court Allows Ailing Nawaz Sharif to Travel to London on Tuesday for Medical Treatment
After a marathon hearing of more than six hours, the court also ordered that the four-week duration can be extended further on the recommendations of Sharif's doctors. The court also rejected the government's condition of indemnity bonds.
Govt Remains Non-committal on Farooq Abdullah's Detention in All-party Meet Ahead of Winter Session
The government has detained Abdullah under the Public Safety Act (PSA), a law enacted by his father and NC founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in 1978 when he was the chief minister.
Congress Can't be Considered Competitor in Upcoming Delhi Polls, Says AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Refuting reports that the Congress might emerge as a surprise player in the upcoming assembly elections and put up a tough fight, as was the case in Haryana, Singh said the situation in the national capital is 'completely different'.
Paneer Kathi Rolls, Uttapam and Dal Paratha: UNICEF Suggests Recipes for Healthy Children
Apart from calorie count, the book gives detailed break up of protein, carbohydrate, fat, total fibre, iron, vitamin C and calcium content of the recipe.