New Delhi (Sputnik): A Pakistani-Canadian actress has urged the United Nation's Children's fund UNICEF to remove Indian-American star Priyanka Chopra-Jonas from her role as goodwill ambassador, accusing her of being a warmonger by showing support for the Indian military.
Melting sea ice could be the Arctic’s tragic thaw.
An alarming new research paper by scientists at the University of Cincinnati posits that arctic sea ice could vanish through September each every year if average global temperatures increase by as little as 2 degrees Celsius.
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Biometric security software Biostar 2 was found to have exposed sensitive user data online.
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford believes that this promising Manchester United youngster could be an important first-team player for the Red Devils this season. In an exclusive interview for Manchester United’s official website, Marcus Rashford praised highly-rated United defender Axel Tuanzebe. The England international said that it was ‘no surprise’ to see Tuanzebe named on […]
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NCP president Sharad Pawar on Wednesday demanded a complete crop loan waiver for the agriculturists affected by recent deluge in western Maharashtra. He also sought credit for the affected farmers for fresh sowing in the aftermath of unprecedented floods that have damaged crops on several thousand hectares in the region. "Sugarcane crop on thousands of hectares has been completely destroyed. But loans taken by farmers from cooperative societies will remain. Therefore, we will urge the government... Читать дальше...
Grace Ellen Stephenson, 72, formerly of Indiana County, PA, passed away on August 12, 2019, at an assisted living facility in Marion, VA., while under hospice care for cancer. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Marcella and Clarence Stephenson. She is survived by her younger siblings: Richard Stephenson of Anchorage, AK; Nancy Prothero […]
The annual grouse shoot at Balmoral is canceled for the time being.
Thane police in Maharashtra are looking for the unidentified owner of a buffalo which attacked and injured two persons in Bhiwandi town of the district two days ago. Shamsuddin Choudhary (30), one of the victims, said in his complaint that he was standing on a road, looking for auto-rickshaw for going to his sister's house on Bakr-Id on Monday, when something hit him from behind. He fell unconscious, Choudhary said. After he was admitted to a hospital and regained consciousness, he was told that a buffalo had run into him... Читать дальше...
Shares of Manappuram Finance on Wednesday jumped 5.5 per cent after the company reported a 36 per cent rise in its profit after tax (PAT) on a consolidated basis during the first quarter ended June 30. The scrip gained 5.50 per cent to close at Rs 122.70 on the BSE. During the day, it climbed 6.49 per cent to Rs 123.85. On the NSE, shares rose 5.20 per cent to close at Rs 122.30. In terms of traded volume, 11 lakh shares were traded on the BSE and over one crore shares on the NSE during the day.... Читать дальше...
The advance towards Khan Sheikhoun threatens to encircle the last remaining pocket of rebel-held territory in neighboring Hama province.
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on Wednesday approved the appointment of Chief Secretary Aditya Prasad Padhi as the state election commissioner, Raj Bhavan sources said. An official notification about his appointment in the new post is awaited. The post of the state election commissioner is lying vacant after Naba Kumar Nayak's tenure expired last year. Padhi, a 1983 batch IAS officer, has applied for voluntary retirement from the government service, the sources said. Padhi has been officiating... Читать дальше...
Blu Hunt is the rising face in Hollywood, to be seen next in the new X-Men movie "The New Mutants," who wants to inspire young Native-American girls with her filmmaking.
Beijing is under pressure as never before, thanks to President Trump's trade battle. And the entire world could benefit.
The Teen Choice Awards has fashion nurses and daddy fantasies aplenty.
Former Jordan, Stewart and Jaguar Formula 1 technical chief Gary Anderson is never shy about offering his insight on where modern F1 has room for improvement
A security expert has been selected as the Conservative candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner.
Thanks to virtual reality, you can pretend you are on Emirates.
The best way to enjoy a British Airways flight is to pretend you are somewhere else entirely. Even British Airways has realized that you would probably rather be on the moon or hot-air ballooning or on Emirates or something, so it has come up with the next best option to actually improving the flying experience: virtual reality.
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State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday said it is planning to dilute stake in its card business through the initial public offer (IPO) route
Читать дальше...The 2019 Red Wings Team Update Set giveaway takes place on Saturday, August 31.
Another week, another set of joint practices, another opponent loaded with familiar faces. After visiting Matt Patricia’s Detroit Lions for... Read More »
American pair Ryan Harrison and Jack Sock await in the second round.
It's a midrange phone overshadowed by the Pixel 3A and the OnePlus 6T.