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Paris Breaking Free From Tired Cliches Thanks to Rise of New Creative Class
After decades of resting on its laurels and being content with mediocrity, Paris is emerging from its fog of complacency thanks to a new generation of creatives who are carving out a "new Paris."
Twitterati Bring Ajith, Surya, Vijay to the Rescue at Chennai Cave-in
The shocking incident of a road cave-in at Chennai’s Anna Salai gave fodder to meme-makers.
Banned by CBFC, Lipstick Under My Burkha Is Now Eligible for the Golden Globes
The film may have not been released in India but has been earning praises in various international film festivals in the past month.
Indian Private Equity Firm to Acquire Religare Health Insurance
The deal, which still needs regulatory approvals, values the Religare Health Insurance at 13 billion rupees ($202.3 million).
Flag March by RAF-CRPF, Curfew Relaxed For 4 Hours in Bhadrak
Rapid Action Force (RAF) and CRPF held a flag march even as curfew was relaxed for four hours on Sunday in Bhadrak town where violence had broken out over alleged abusive remarks against Hindu deities on social media.
CAG Slams Maharashtra Govt Over Unnecessary Supplementary Funds Provisions
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has pointed out that the supplementary fund provisions made by the Maharashtra government for the financial year was not required.
Eight Die in Clashes in Srinagar; Seat Registers Record Low Turnout at 6.5%
By-elections in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar Lok Sabha seat turned bloody on Sunday after large-scale clashes were reported between protesters and security forces, killing seven people and injuring more than 100 security personnel.
Loans, Card Payments Above Rs 2 Lakh in Cash to be Shown in Income Tax Return
All cash payments of over Rs 2 lakh for paying loans and credit card bills during the 50-day period post demonetisation will have to be disclosed in the new one-page Income Tax return form.
Indian, Chinese Navies Rescue Merchant Vessel from Pirates in Gulf of Aden
The Indian and Chinese navies came to the rescue of a private bulk carrier which was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
Dalai Lama Resents Donald Trump's 'America First' Policy
"The exit of Britain (from European Union) was the people's choice, but EU is something Africa, the America and even Asia can follow. I admire Germany for sticking to EU despite a very strong Deutsche Mark," the Dalai Lama said.
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Says he is 'Committed' to Farm Loan Waiver
"Even if we fail to get any support from the Centre, we will ensure that the farmers are freed of their mounting debts, for which the state machinery has already been set into motion," he said.
Meet the New Breed of Kashmir Militants: Anti-Pakistan, But Pro-Taliban
A group of unidentified militants addressed a gathering in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Friday evening, warning the people against supporting “un-Islamic Pakistan” while seeking support for the Taliban.
Muslim Man Killed Over 'Affair' With Hindu Girl in Jharkhand, Three Arrested
Three persons have been arrested for allegedly beating to death a youth after he was seen with a girl from another community in Jharkhand, a senior police officer said.
Does Tarun Vijay Think BJP, RSS Are the Only Indians, Asks Chidambaram
A day after BJP leader Tarun Vijay sparked a row with a racist comment against south Indians, Congress leader P Chidambaram took to Twitter to criticise the former Rajya Sabha MP.
BHIM App: Week-long Campaign Launched to Popularise Application
The campaign has been kick-started throughout the country at all levels, including booth levels.
Zaira Wasim Thanks Aamir Khan, Nitesh Tiwari For Her National Award Win
She expressed her heartfelt gratitude and thanked Aamir Khan and filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari for their support.