Poaching thrives in 'Veerappan land'
It has been 12 years since forest brigand Koose Munisamy Veerappan was shot dead in the Operation Cocoon by the special task force (STF) led by its then chief K Vijayakumar.
It has been 12 years since forest brigand Koose Munisamy Veerappan was shot dead in the Operation Cocoon by the special task force (STF) led by its then chief K Vijayakumar.
FAIRFIELD, Maine (AP) — The autopsy of a Maine woman found dead behind her in-laws' home shows she was buried along with a bag of potato chips, a bottle of perfume and a note that took "an apologetic tone."
FAIRFIELD, Maine (AP) — The autopsy of a Maine woman found dead behind her in-laws' home shows she was buried along with a bag of potato chips, a bottle of perfume and a note that took "an apologetic tone."
FAIRFIELD, Maine (AP) — The autopsy of a Maine woman found dead behind her in-laws' home shows she was buried along with a bag of potato chips, a bottle of perfume and a note that took "an apologetic tone."
It has long been a dream of Democrats to take the vast state from Republicans, effectively putting the White House out of reach of the GOP.
Few TV shows have the privilege of making it to 100 episodes, but for Arrow it's an extra-special milestone: the landmark episode just so happens to fall on the same week as the CW's big...
Is Melania Trump devilishly clever - or totally out to lunch?
An off-road-themed half-ton checks another box for the Titan.
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Condé Nast Traveler just released its 2016 Readers' Choice Awards.
The travel publication polled over 300,000 readers to find the best islands in the world, outside of the US.
It may be time to start planning your trip to the Philippines as the top two islands in the world — Boracay and Palawan — are in the Southeast Asian island country.
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Around 1,500kgs of PDS rice was seized by the district supply officer (DSO) from a passenger train at the Coimbatore Junction on Tuesday.
Looks like the golden age of flying is upon us once again.
As a follow-up to his elegant gown that brought the Met Gala house down, designer Zac Posen has unveiled a new line of uniforms for Delta Airlines employees that’s so stunning, it almost demands a red carpet beneath it.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — If you're an Oregonian who is eligible to vote but haven't registered, and are reading this in your morning newspaper, you're too late to sign up for the 2016 elections.
This week, Google released the latest update to its Google Flights online travel booking service. Even though the service has been around for a few years, it can now provide more specific buying advice like when to book a flight to get the best deal.
"Google Flights can now help you be more confident that you’re booking your flight at the right time to get the best price," the tech giant said in a blog post announcing the new features titled "Making travel planning less stressful... Читать дальше...
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the presidential race is creating uncertainty for down-ballot races like hers that she hasn't experienced before.
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski said the presidential race is creating uncertainty for down-ballot races like hers that she hasn't experienced before.
Twice a week, The Chronicle features a local home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. Hampton-esque appeal exudes from this 2.45 acre Kenwood lot offering a four-bedroom main house, three-bedroom guest house, and a sparking, solar-heated lap pool. Modern and traditional tastes are catered to in the main home, which offers formal living and dining rooms, as well as an open kitchen replete with contemporary finishes. A dozen people can sit comfortably in the formal dining room. Читать дальше...
BRUGES, Belgium — FC Porto came from behind to beat Club Brugge 2-1 Tuesday with an injury-time penalty to become a challenger in Champions League Group G. Brugge, hit with a slew of injuries, got its first goal in the group in the 12th minute when forward Jelle Vossen latched on to a rebound, kept
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Chinese tycoon Wang Jianlin is wrapping up his latest Hollywood acquisition while Washington recently made a decision to review foreign investment that was inspired by his aggressive moves.
Wang, who owns Dalian Wanda Group, a Chinese real estate and entertainment conglomerate, visited California over the weekend to finalize the deal to buy Dick Clark Productions for about $1 billion, according to Variety. The Dick Clark production company produces shows including... Читать дальше...
Many still view him as having spoiled the 2000 election for Al Gore, but that isn’t stopping Ralph Nader from speaking out on the forthcoming presidential election. “Everyone has an equal right to run for public office,” Nader wrote in a recent letter to the Washington Post, defending Green Party presidential nominee Jill Stein. What kind of twisted logic insists that smaller-party competitors should forfeit their First Amendment rights to speak, petition and assemble freely?
Stocks down 2.6 per cent in 2016 as drug makers become political targets during election
CHICAGO — The owner of two education-services companies has pleaded guilty to offering bribes and kickbacks to the former head of Chicago Public Schools. Federal prosecutors on Tuesday said Gary Solomon entered into a plea agreement admitting he offered former school district CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett bribes and kickbacks in exchange for her steering $23 million
Surprisingly strong earnings from Netflix, UnitedHealth Group and other companies put investors in a buying mood Tuesday, driving U.S. stocks solidly higher.
Surprisingly strong earnings from Netflix, UnitedHealth Group and other companies put investors in a buying mood Tuesday, driving U.S. stocks solidly higher.
Surprisingly strong earnings from Netflix, UnitedHealth Group and other companies put investors in a buying mood Tuesday, driving U.S. stocks solidly higher.
– Leicester City recorded another win in the Champions League – Crisitiano Ronaldo didn’t score as Real Madrid hit Legia for five – Porto scored two late goals in the final 15 mins to win at Club Brugge – Buffon saved a penalty as ten man Juventus defeated Lyon away Match day three of the Champions League began […]
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