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Padmaavat Should Be Treated as A Folk Tale Not an Identity Narrative
If you spend some time in the Avadhi speaking villages of Uttar Pradesh, you might have heard about the Hiraman sua’s tale which later became the central plot (akhyayika) for sufi poet Malik Muhammad Jayasi for creating his famous poem ‘Padmavat’.
Google Audiobooks Arrives on Play Store Without Subscription Fee
Users can experience their favourite literature read out to them by instructing Google Assistant, simply by saying "Ok Google, read my book".
Twitter COO Anthony Noto Quits, Joins SoFi as CEO
Noto's responsibilities for Twitter's business operations and revenue generating operations will be assumed by other members of the leadership team.
Former Jet Airways Pilots Involved in a Mid-air Brawl Won't Fly for Five Years
The pilots' flying privileges have been withdrawn for leaving the cockpit unattended and thereby jeopardising flight safety, a senior Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)official said on Wednesday.
Israel Accuses UN Rights Forum of Bias Over Palestinians
The Human Rights Council has taken a strong position against Israel's occupation of territory seized in the 1967 Middle East war, its treatment of Palestinians there and its building of Jewish settlements.
ICJ Fixes Time-limits for India, Pak to File Written Pleadings in Kulbhushan Case
Forty-seven-year-old Kulbhushan Jadhav was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April, following which India moved The Hague-based ICJ in May 2017.
BSF Suspends Jawan Accused of Molesting Bangladeshi Woman at Gunpoint on Maitree Express
The jawan was entrusted with providing security to passengers on the Indo-Bangla train from Kolkata to Gede, the last station on the Indian side in West Bengal’s Nadia district.
UPSEE 2018 Registration Begins at upsee.nic.in; Apply Before March 15
The Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) will be organizing the Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Examination 2018 for candidates seeking admission to various Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the engineering and technical education institutions in...
Karnataka Govt Puts Transfer of 7 IAS Officers on Hold After Poll Panel Objects
CEO Sanjeev Kumar has written to the chief secretary that such transfers are discouraged and this was made clear to the government in a not sent by the election office on January 17.
Why BJP Feels That Election in This Karnataka Taluk is Between Allah and Ram
BJP MLA Sunil Kumar, who represents Karkala in coastal Karnataka, said that since the sitting MLA of Bantwal -- Congress's Ramanath Rai -- has always talked about how he has won because of support from the Muslim community, the voters of Bantwal have to d...
If Fitness is a First For You, Here Are 5 Expert Tips on How to Get Started
It is important to find an exercise regime that works for you so you enjoy it.
Myanmar Blames Bangladesh for Delayed Rohingya Return
More than 680,000 Rohingya fled to Bangladesh after a brutal Myanmar army crackdown began last August, while a further 100,000 fled a previous bout of violence in October 2016.
Indonesia Earthquake: Office Workers Flee Buildings in Jakarta as Tremors Rock City
The magnitude 6.1 quake struck off the island of Java, the US Geological Survey said, but authorities ruled out the risk of a tsunami.
Minnie Finally Gets Her Own Star, Decades After Mickey
Minnie was joined by pop star Katy Perry -- who also wore a red and white polka-dot dress -- and Disney chief executive Robert Iger. Mickey, who wore a tuxedo for the occasion, had his own star unveiled in November 1978.
Sonam Kapoor's Latest Fashion Experiment Is Winning Our Hearts; See Pics
Sonam looked fierce, chic and classy in the Rimzim Dadu zari cord tie up kurta set. Take a look.
WhatsApp Business For SMBs Now Available on Google Play Store
The app will help customers with useful information such as a business description, email or store addresses and website.