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Driving Not 'Be All' of Saudi Women's Rights: Princess
The kingdom, the world's only country where women cannot get behind the wheel, then tackled the male bastion of soccer, letting women into stadiums to watch matches for the first time in January.
NIFT to Gift Indians Their Own Size Chart for Selecting Clothes
The NIFT project has been approved by the Centre and will entail measuring of 25,000 male and female Indians in six cities in six regions of the country: Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Shillong.
White Roses, Hundreds of Police as Florida Shooting School Reopens
President Donald Trump has suggested arming teachers, as well as reopening mental hospitals, as a way of combating school violence. Trump is scheduled to meet with lawmakers from both parties at the White House later on Wednesday to discuss proposals.
Govt Approves Purchase of Weapons Worth Rs 9,435 Crore to Bolster Firepower Along China, Pak Borders
On February 13, the defence ministry had approved capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 15,935 crore which included purchase of 7.40 lakh assault rifles, 5,719 sniper rifles and light machine guns.
I Have Businesses to Run Outside India, Cannot Return, Nirav Modi Tells CBI
The CBI on Wednesday said that Nirav Modi was summoned through email but he refused to join the investigation saying he has "business abroad".
Germany Wary After China's Geely Swoops on Daimler
Under current German law, the government can only become active if a stake threshold of 25 percent is exceeded.
Geely Chairman Li Shufu is Betting Billions on Global Push
The Chairman of Chinese carmaker Geely is making waves in the global auto market after buying a $9 billion stake in Germany's Daimler AG.
Atif Aslam Refuses to Promote Bollywood Song, Says Daas Dev's Producer
Sehmi hai dhadkan was launched on February 22 as the first song from Sudhir Mishra's film "Daas Dev", a contemporary take on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel "Devdas".
Death Wish Remake Trailer Has Bruce Willis Out for Revenge
The story of the movie revolves around how Bruce goes about hunting the Assailants down one by one after they have attacked Bruce’s family killing his wife and physically abusing his daughter.
China Has Plan to Build Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier
Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged in October last year to turn China's military into a world-class fighting force by 2050 and has made new technology development a key policy plank, investing in stealth fighters, aircraft carriers and missiles.
Kerala DGP Against 'Kuthiyottam' Ritual, Calls It Torture of Kids
"Kuthiyottam" is a ritual performed by boys below the age of 13 years after observing a seven-day 'vritham' (penance) as part of the annual festivities.
Disney's Broadway-Style Musical Aladdin to Premiere in India in April
After scoring a hit with the Beauty And The Beast musical in Mumbai and Delhi, Disney India announced last year that they will be bringing the tale of Aladdin alive on stage.
Apple Gets Nod For Dual Display Device
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted the tech giant a patent titled 'dual display equipment with enhanced visibility and suppressed reflections'," Apple Insider reported late on Tuesday.
Lasting Depression May Alter Your Brain
The brain inflammation, in the study, was measured using a type of brain imaging called positron emission tomography (PET).
Sloppy Real Madrid Undone by Espanyol, Ronaldo Rested
Cristiano Ronaldo was rested and the supporting cast failed to show up as Real Madrid endured a shock 1-0 defeat away to Espanyol on Tuesday.