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<p>Model Arnela Zekovic in a white tussar silk sari draped over a red ruffled dress; Model Vishwaraj Singh Lavera in a circular kurta teamed with churidaar and...

Eid Mubarak: This fashion shoot showcases the beautiful diversity of India

Model Arnela Zekovic in a white tussar silk sari draped over a red ruffled dress; Model Vishwaraj Singh Lavera in a circular kurta teamed with churidaar and...

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Photos: Eid celebrations across India
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Photos: Delhi’s water bodies ailing as monsoon knocks at the door
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farm unrest

In ‘prosperous’ Punjab, farmers battle uncertainty, rising costs of production
Jun 24, 2017 10:13 IST
In a UP village, after the loan-waiver, preparing for the next loan
Jun 21, 2017 07:20 IST
Between land and a hard place: ‘Big-ticket projects’ hurting Maharashtra farmers
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Mumbai

Heavy overnight rain in SoBo but no water logging in city

Jun 26, 2017 16:50 IST

By Badri Chatterjee

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what happened: Mumbai woke up to wet conditions as heavy overnight rain lashed the city for a second day-in-a-row.

what it means: Colaba weather station, representative of south Mumbai, recorded 84mm rain between Sunday night and Monday morning. Santacruz, representative of the suburbs, recorded 52.4mm rain during the same time.

what next: On account of Eid, roads were clear with no reports of traffic jams. Local trains ran smoothly.

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Kolkata

Two elephants kill 3 persons in Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri

Jun 26, 2017 16:30 IST

By Sumanta Ray Chaudhuri

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what happened: Three persons were killed by two elephants in north Bengal districts since Sunday afternoon.

what it means: Of the three victims, two are from Cooch Behar district while the other is from Jalpaiguri. All the bodies have been recovered. In Cooch Behar, the animal attacked a couple and killed the husband.

what next: Forest officials are conducting search operations in both districts to capture the killer elephants.

Mumbai

Natural preservatives keep muffins fresh as well

Jun 26, 2017 16:28 IST

By Snehal Fernandes

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what happened: Study by CFTRI, Mysore, says lemon grass, cloves, as good as calcium propionate, potassium sorbate

what it means: The natural ingredients act as anti-fungi agents and muffins baked using them stay fresh for as long as those made using chemical preservatives -- 24 days.

what next: CFTRI scientists say that their technique is ready for commercial use.

Mumbai

MSRDC won’t upgrade ‘costly’ anti-crash system

Jun 26, 2017 16:28 IST

By Swapnil Rawal

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what happened: MSRDC dropped plan to install Brifen wire rope safety fence along Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

what it means: Sources said the plan was junked as it would have burdened the cash-strapped MSRDC. Brifen wires are imported from the UK and are priced at Rs5,200 per running meter.

what next: MSRDC are going to install crash barriers and stick to the Indian Road Congress (IRC) guidelines.

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india

Immolation, hunger strike: Gorkha youth leaders threaten Telangana-style stir

Jun 26, 2017 21:59 IST

Militants seek 7-day stir for Burhan Wani’s death anniv, security tightened

Jun 26, 2017 23:27 IST

Muslim helpline: Scrap minority affairs ministry and commission, says VHP

Jun 26, 2017 22:47 IST

Gulmarg gondola accident that killed 7 an ‘act of god’ says cable car operator

Jun 26, 2017 20:20 IST

world

‘Throwing money at Northern Ireland’: UK govt stable, but row over May’s billion-pound deal

Jun 26, 2017 21:03 IST

Russia, upping pressure on Telegram app, says it was used to plot bombing

Jun 26, 2017 23:30 IST

Canadian army officer first woman to command Queen’s Guard in London

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Spain court orders exhumation of Salvador Dali’s remains in paternity claim

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modi's us visit

India shares Trump admin’s determination to defeat terrorism: Modi in Wall Street Journal

Jun 26, 2017 21:52 IST

Study India’s GST implementation, Modi tells US business schools

Jun 26, 2017 18:09 IST

Trump-Modi meet: China worried over possible US sale of drones to India

Jun 26, 2017 20:20 IST

‘India’s growth a win-win’: PM Modi woos American CEOs, cites ‘landmark’ GST

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weekend

Leather to meat, how BJP’s beef crackdown is devastating Dalits and Muslims

Jun 25, 2017 15:37 IST

Notebandi to bazarbandi - India’s cattle farmers stare at ruin

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Politics over economy: Why the GST structure is an unfortunate compromise

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Why curious children are smarter and happier

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entertainment

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Katrina Kaif enjoys the ‘deep blue sea’ at Malta beach. See pic

Jun 26, 2017 09:30 IST

Eid Mubarak: An exhaustive Bollywood playlist for the celebrations

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lifestyle

Researchers say that blocking a natural cell process may help control cancer

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sports

ICC Women’s World Cup: Nicole Bolton shines as Australia beat West Indies

Jun 26, 2017 23:32 IST

Hockey World League Semi-Final: India not yet ready to challenge big boys

Jun 26, 2017 16:34 IST

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Jun 26, 2017 20:01 IST

ISSF Junior World Championship: Yashaswini Singh Deswal wins gold in 10m air pistol

Jun 26, 2017 20:01 IST

business

World Bank clears $250-mn loan to train job seekers under Skill India Mission

Jun 26, 2017 23:33 IST

Use of coal on the rise in China, US and India after major 2016 drop

Jun 26, 2017 23:34 IST

Japanese airbag maker Takata files for bankruptcy, seeks $1.6 billion from US sponsor KSS

Jun 26, 2017 09:00 IST

Google CEO Pichai, Walmart India’s Iyer hail GST bill as ‘game-changing reform’

Jun 26, 2017 15:19 IST

delhi

Delhi Metro trains launching in October to run ‘driverless’ only after two years

Jun 26, 2017 20:59 IST

Eid at Ballabgarh: Villagers mourn, wear black bands to protest killing of Muslim boy

Jun 26, 2017 20:59 IST

Delhi monsoon mess: De-silting delay may choke city drains yet again

Jun 26, 2017 11:20 IST

Drug abuse: Why 80% kids in Delhi’s Seemapuri turn addicts, some as young as 7

Jun 26, 2017 14:03 IST

mumbai

Indrani Mukerjea booked for ‘inciting riots’ in Mumbai’s Byculla jail

Jun 26, 2017 19:38 IST

Heavy overnight rain in South Mumbai, but no water logging, local trains are running on time

Jun 26, 2017 11:34 IST

Patels from Mumbai first couple to ever file papers for presidential polls

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education

Bihar boards: Scandal-hit BSEB flew down toppers to Patna for physical verification

Jun 26, 2017 17:37 IST

Ex-ISRO head K Kasturirangan to head panel on National Education Policy

Jun 26, 2017 15:36 IST

DU admissions: Entrance test for elementary education course on July 2

Jun 26, 2017 17:26 IST

Last chance: Registration for IITs to close at 5 pm today

Jun 26, 2017 12:47 IST

Books

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Manu S Pillai, Paro Anand among winners of Sahitya Akademi awards 2017

Jun 23, 2017 15:53 IST

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Opinion

Post-Islamic State, Iraq could emerge as a model for a modern Arab state
Jun 26, 2017 23:36 IST
Of all the countries coming out of the present round of violence and political instability, Iraq shows promise if Baghdad sticks to its democratic, republican, federal and non-sectarian ways and inspires the rest of West Asia...read more
100 days of Yogi govt: Will Adityanath be able to implement BJP’s poll promises?
Jun 26, 2017 16:59 IST
Overcoming UP’s financial constraints to implement BJP’s poll promises will test Yogi Adityanath’s administrative skills ...read more
Denying a hotel room to single women is both socially and economically unsound
Jun 26, 2017 16:01 IST
Women across the world are increasingly opting to stay single and travel independently. The single woman traveller is a big segment of the hospitality industry. For that reason, if nothing else, hotels should do away with these discriminatory policies. ...read more