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VHP plans Diwali-like celebrations for mega Ram temple event in Ayodhya
The Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) have planned Diwali-like celebrations in Ayodhya and across the state on August 5, the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over bhumi pujan of Ram Mandir in the temple town. Read more
‘What if people die?’: CM Uddhav Thackeray warns against lifting lockdown
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray strongly backed and justified his decision to not rush in to lift restrictions that are put in place to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), adding would those demanding lifting of the lockdown take responsibility for the fatalities. Read more
‘I have a joke’ trend takes over Twitter. What’s your witty punchline?
Trust Twitter to often present you with such online trends and memes which will tickle your funny bone and make you giggle uncontrollably. The latest in the list is ‘I have a joke’ trend and people are grabbing this opportunity to share all sorts of tweets. Read more
{{/usCountry}}Trust Twitter to often present you with such online trends and memes which will tickle your funny bone and make you giggle uncontrollably. The latest in the list is ‘I have a joke’ trend and people are grabbing this opportunity to share all sorts of tweets. Read more
{{/usCountry}}International Friendship Day 2020: History and significance
They say friends are the family you choose, and if you’re lucky enough to have the ‘ride or die’ kinds, you’re set for life. True friendships are based on the mutual understanding that no matter what circumstances, the bond between them would remain. It is to honour this very connection that International Friendship Day is celebrated on July 30 each year. Read more
‘Seven mistakes? Are you kidding me?’: Irfan Pathan lambasts Steve Bucknor for umpiring howlers in 2008 Sydney Test
Irfan Pathan is not pleased with Steve Bucknor despite the former ICC umpire’s acceptance of the errors he committed during the 2008 Sydney Test between India and Australia. Bucknor made as many as seven mistakes in the match, which created controversy for biased umpiring and cost India the Test by 122 runs. Read more
Google is reportedly collecting data from rival apps to improve its own products
Google’s advantage over third-party Android developers might be extending above and beyond just building apps for an OS it owns, According to reports, Google has been collecting and studying usage data from competing apps to help develop its own apps better. Read more
IIT Kharagpur researchers develop novel technology for Covid-19 rapid test
A team of researchers from IIT Kharagpur in West Bengal has developed a portable rapid diagnostic device that can test samples to detect Covid-19 infection within an hour for Rs 400 only. Read more
Watch: 2 terrorists, including top Lashkar commander, killed in J&K encounter
Two terrorists were neutralised by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on July 25. An encounter took place in Ranbir Garh, near Srinagar, when the Indian Army was carrying out a cordon and search operation. Terrorists opened fire on the forces, leading to retaliation. Watch more