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Tirumala head priest alleges 25-day loot of temple treasures when kitchen was closed

The baby inside the womb of a priest's wife receives the Narayana mantra, and the baby is born a priest. That is why babies born to Vaikanasa parents alone perform aradhana at Tirumala, as ordained by God, said chief priest defending hereditary rights.

May 29, 2018

Opposition parities' bonhomie at the Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's swearing in ceremony

Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy's remarks absolutely demeaning: BJP

Kumaraswamy, who was in Delhi on Monday, sought to clarify his remarks, saying ally Congress had numbers that made its voice stronger in the coalition government.

May 28, 2018

Honor 10: Best camera tricks to get professional-quality results effortlessly

Honor 10 has one of the most capable cameras in the current smartphone market, and here are some helpful tips to get the most out of this premium smartphone.

May 23, 2018

'Naked thief' nabbed: Law student wears undies on head and nothing else during burglaries

The 27-year-old Edwin John is a native of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu and studies law in a college in Cheruvarakonam.

May 22, 2018

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SGX to launch Indian derivatives despite legal move by NSE

SGX had responded by saying it would launch successor products to its flagship Indian equity derivative products in June. SGX's shares fell 1.8 percent in late morning trade on Tuesday.

May 22, 2018

Summer is here: How to get your car ready to survive the scorching heat

Heading out for a long drive to beat the summer heat? Your car also needs some TLC to keep it running. The following tips will assure a hassle-free drive. Get your car ready to avoid an unforeseen situation and ensure your safety.

May 21, 2018

NASA study shows freshwater decline in India

The first-of-its-kind study used 14 years of observations from the US/German-led Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) spacecraft mission to track global trends in freshwater in 34 regions around the world.

May 18, 2018

Muslims 'forced to eat pork and drink alcohol:' China's questionable relationship with Islam

Two former detainees of China's re-education camps spoke to the Washington Post and revealed that what they went through was brutal. Omir Bekali and Kayrat Samarkand said that the duo was forced to drink alcohol and consume pork, something that is forbidden in Islam.

May 18, 2018

Researchers find 800-year-old 'Made in China' label in shipwrecked items

The archaeologists who analyzed the recovered cargo from the sunken ship were able to piece together the information regarding the ship. The details also revealed where the ship had come from and when the ship sank.

May 17, 2018

Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Lesser-known features of Apple iPhone, iPad and Watch

The Cupertino-based company has incorporated numerous value-added features in Apple products such as iPhone, iPad, and Watch to improve the quality of life of all users be it old or differently abled.

May 17, 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti

Ramzan ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath Singh accepts CM Mehbooba Mufti's request

Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had recently decided to announce a ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir and sent out a letter to the Centre requesting to stop military operations in the state.

May 16, 2018

Delhi man lands in hospital after plastic found in Burger King meal, manager booked

Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Delhi, bought a cheese veggie burger and landed at the Lady Hardinge Hospital with a throat injury. He said that there was a piece of the sauce pouch in the burger and when he told the outlet manager that he was feeling unwell after eating the burger, the manager turned him away.

May 16, 2018

Lalu Prasad's son Tej Pratap Yadav weds Aishwarya Rai: Pictures from ceremony

The guest list included political bigwigs like Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Governor Satyapal Malik, former UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and MP Shatrughan Sinha. However, an unruly crowd entered a cordoned area and wreaked havoc while celebrations were underway.

May 13, 2018

Xiaomi Redmi S2 launched: How is it different from Redmi Note 5 Pro?

The Redmi S2 packs a similar dual-rear camera setup as the Redmi Note 5 Pro, but has been launched for a cheaper price.

May 10, 2018

Microwaving food in plastic containers can lead to infertility, cancer: Experts

Experts advise shifting to glass containers as they are safe and do not transfer any hazardous chemicals the way plastics do. The BPA we ingest gets into our bloodstream, causing a series of problems like infertility, high blood pressure and cancer.