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Learning with the Times: How EVMs win voter confidence

In this Tamil Nadu village, teenaged girls are setting an agenda for change

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Govt, regulators mull challenge-proof definition for shell companies
As multiple agencies and regulators probe suspected use of 'only-on-paper' firms for financial irregularities, the government is looking to put in place a proper definition for 'shell companies' so that investigations are not hampered and prosecution can withstand scrutiny in courts of law.

IBM India says cyber security a gold mine for jobs
Global technology major IBM has said there is a massive shortage of cyber security professionals in the country, urging young graduates to look this segment, which is a high-margin segment for companies, as a lucrative career option.

Airbus, Boeing fly into lucrative services market
Airbus and Boeing may have built their global success on the back of the transcontinental airliners but they are now eyeing a lucrative if rather less glamorous side of the aviation sector in their battle to dominate the skies — parts and repairs.

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Niagara Falls Aquarium begins building jellyfish exhibit
The $440,000 project will let the aquarium permanently house jellyfish for the first time in its history. Plans call for about 100 jellyfish representing four species. They will swim in tanks in a darkened exhibit space with dramatic lighting.

Thai environment protesters claim victory in battle over forest housing
Environmental activists in the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai claimed victory after the country's military government agreed in talks on Sunday not to use forested land to develop luxury property.

Over 10,000 endangered tortoises rescued in Madagascar
More than 10,000 crore critically endangered radiated tortoise have been recovered from traffickers, who had crammed them in a shelter without food or water. Reportedly, hundreds of them died from illness and dehydration.

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Indonesia's 'militant' family attacks churches, 13 killed
​​At least seven people died at the churches in Surabaya along with the six family members, the youngest of whom were girls aged 9 and 12, according to police. Another 41 people were injured. Indonesia's president condemned the attacks as "barbaric."

UK PM May says committed to ensuring Iran deal is upheld

US to lift sanctions on NKorea if it meets demands: Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday that Washington will agree to lift sanctions on North Korea if the country agrees to completely dismantle its nuclear weapons program, a move that would create economic prosperity that "will rival" South Korea.

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Kareena stuns at a UNICEF event in Delhi
The actress spoke about the welfare and safety of children in the country at the event.

Aishwarya to Deepika: B'town divas at Cannes
As the summers are on their peak grace, the Cannes Film Festival has begun alongside at the French Rivera playing host to the well-known cinema personalities from across the globe.

Sunny Leone gets sweet delights on her b'day
This birthday is even more special for the actress as it coincides with Mother's Day.

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Study finds new human habit: Phone walking

Women are now shooting their own porn films

Meet the robot that can jog, jump over obstacles

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IPL: Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai to stay in contention
Jos Buttler continued his red-hot form as he helped Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets at the Wankhede stadium on Sunday. With 12 points, Royals leapfrogged Mumbai to the fifth in the Indian Premier League standings.

Hamilton wins Spanish GP to extend championship lead
Lewis Hamilton extended his lead in the drivers' world championship to 17 points on Sunday when he roared to an imperious victory as Mercedes scored a one-two triumph at the Spanish Grand Prix.

IPL: CSK ride on Rayudu's ton to ease past SRH
The wait to seal a place in the IPL playoffs more or less ended for Chennai Super Kings at the MCA Stadium here on Sunday evening. The MS Dhoni-led side scored a comfortable eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to register their 8th win of the season

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Amazon Summer Sale: Get laptops at up to Rs 20,000 off; cameras at 30% discount
The leading ecommerce major Amazon has kickstarted its Summer Sale.

Amazon Summer Sale: These smartphones, smart speakers, TVs available at discount of up to Rs 11,991

Google launches Wear OS developer Preview 2: Here's all that's new
Google made various important announcements at its annual developer conference I/O 2018. One such announcement is the release of the second developer preview of Wear OS.

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ICSE Class 10, ISC Class 12 result 2018 to be declared today @ cisce.org, check details here
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is going to release the results of the ICSE Class 12, ISC Class 10 today, May 14, 2018, at around 3 pm.

MP Board result 2018: MPBSE Class 10 and Class 12 Results 2018 today; register here for result
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE Board) will declared the annual results for the Class 10 and Class 12 students today, May 14, 2018, at around 10am.

MP Board result 2018: MPBSE Madhya Pradesh class 10th & 12th Results Today @ Mpbse.nic.in
The Madhya Pradesh Board for Secondary Education (MPBSE) has now set the date for releasing the results for Class 10 and 12 board examinations.

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5 transgenders take tobacco war to peers
Shinde is among five transgenders who have quit tobacco consumption and will be felicitated by CPAA on May 30.Recently, CPAA screened 500 transgenders for pre-cancer detection.

Sleuthing skills made Himanshu Roy a go-to cop in the force
Whether in Ahmednagar or in Nashik as police superintendent and later as police commissioner of Police, Himanshu Roy (54) was the people's officer due to easy accessibility.

Tur from godowns to be given as dal to schools and jails
A kg of milled tur dal, including the purchase cost, is Rs 58.5 and if the selling price is Rs 55, there will be an additional subsidy of Rs 3.5 per kg.

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Revoke order stopping ration, Hussain tells food commissioner

Baijal writes to Kejriwal on CCTV project, CM hits back

CCTV project: Kejriwal says women's safety being politicised

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Karnataka election 2018: Repolling in Hebbal booth today

Serve in my language, customers tell banks
#Serveinmylanguage is gaining ground on social media as more south Indian customers bemoan the indifference of banks to their language problems.

19-year-old drowns in lake while trying to catch ducks in Bengaluru
A youth drowned in a lake at Mangammanpalaya, southeast Bengaluru, on Sunday noon while trying to catch ducks. Police launched a search operation for his body but had to call it off because of heavy rain in the area.

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14 killed in lightning episodes in AP, Telangana

Hyderabad: Lightning kills 3 farmers in Telangana
Three farmers were killed after being struck by lightning in a paddy field in Mancherial district in the wee hours of on Sunday, police said.

It was a sight to behold as Charminar revelled in LED glitter!
The heritage lighting project showed the heritage monument in a way never seen before

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Where Adyar is just a stream of trash

Mylapore moans about bad roads, but to no avail

Robber bites off cop's fingertip to escape, arrested

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Another 'lion with live bait' video goes viral

Patan to get regional science museum

Early days of vav: Stepwells hold legends as well as lessons for our time

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Lockers heist: 6 held with Rs 10L cash, mastermind still on run

Allahabad: Body-worn cameras to help cops keep strict vigil during Kumbh-2019

UPPSC debars techie from exams for stapling Rs 1,000 notes in answer scripts
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has debarred an engineer from appearing in any exam conducted by it for three years, for attaching Rs 1,000 currency notes and writing mobile number on his answer script of Combined Junior Engineers Examination-2013 held in 2014.

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BJP, Cong snub BJD's stir plan over Mahanadi

Two held with explosive materials in Nayagarh
Police on Saturday arrested two persons for the illegal possession of explosive materials at Pulurukumpa under Nayagarh district's Banigochha police station limits.

'Mahanadi row must be ended politically, not legally'

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Guiness deadline near, MP govt yet to send record for July 2017 Plantation Drive

'Honest officers' are of no use, says Uma Bharti
Union minister Uma Bharti courted a controversy by taking a dig at non-performing bureaucrats.

Come clear on ahatas, MP Congress tells CM Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan should clarify whether ahatas adjacent to liquor shops across the state would be closed or not.

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Darker side of Peer Muchalla's narrow road

Attack on Sikh preacher in UK gurudwara: Intellectuals caution against adjusting to demands of 'vigilante groups'
When the recent incident of assault on Sikh preacher Amrik Singh, Chandigarh, at Southall gurudwara on May 8, has created a major controversy among Sikhs as his turban was also removed, a group of prominent Sikh intellectuals has called upon the Sikh institutions to guarantee the honour, dignity and safety of all Gursikhs, who visit their premises, regardless of the views they hold.

Murdered Kasauli town planner's aide succumbes to bullet injuries
Gulab Ram a PWD himachal pradesh government employee died after two weeks of hospitalisation in PGIMER Chandigarh. He died on Saturday night.

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