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World of wildcraft, from cats to elephants

When VVIPs had a problem on the wild side, they dialled this veterinarian from Madurai The Hindu – Delhi

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Devendra Lost His Hand at Age of 8, Now Smashes Javelin World Record to Win Gold

Life was not easy for Devendra Jhajharia after he lost his left hand at the age of 8 but he did not let adversities stop him from pursuing his dreams and has now won gold at javelin throw F46 event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.   He not only broke his own world record to […]

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Top 10 Hottest and Beautiful Female Politicians in the World

There were times when it was considered that only men can enter into politics and women are not capable enough to handle it. But a lot has changed over the years as more and more females are not only entering into this profession but also holding important positions in the government.   But gone are […]

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9/4/2016: FRONT PAGE: World gathers at Vatican for Mother to turn Saint

Vatican City: Mother Teresa was born in the Macedonian capital of Skopje, only 742km from Vatican City, though she ended up travelling10 times the distance — 7,216 km — to reach the spiritual capital of Roman Catholics, from Calcutta. But the millions… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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Female Athletes from Around the World Who Revealed their Feminine Side in Style!

Just like the all the workplaces in the world, the Sports world is dominated by the men as well. Considering their mighty physical strength, women sportspersons find it harder to make a mark. But strong female athletes have turned out to be not just fascinating role models, but also a complete package of toughness mixed […]

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8/18/2016: FRONT PAGE: Sindhu shocks world No. 2 to keep India’s medal hopes alive

There was still no medal on Wednesday but shuttler P V Sindhu conjured up a ‘chak de India’ moment at the Rio Olympics. The 21-year-old played the match of her life to beat world No. 2 Yihan Wang of China 22-20, 21-19 and set up a clash with Japanese… The Times of India (New Delhi […]

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8/14/2016: FRONT PAGE: Indians growing taller, but fall short in world order

The average Indian is taller than his/her parents — but that’s not saying much. Between 1914 and 2014, the average height of Indian men increased by around 3cm to reach 165cm (5’5”) while women grew by 5cm to become 153cm (5’1”) tall. This still leaves… The Times of India (New Delhi edition)

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Here’s Why Sardar Sarovar Dam Was Once Considered as the 8th Wonder of the World

Sardar Sarovar Dam (SSD), made on the Narmada river, is located in the village of Kevadia in the state of Gujarat. The work of setting 30 gates and central drive unit has completed.   It took nearly 57 years to get the dam completed and now its height has been increased to 138.68 meters from […]

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10 Most Powerful Intelligence Agencies Around the World and CIA is NOT No. 1

Most countries of the world have an intelligence agency that knows how many skeletons are there in the cupboards. These agencies run to fight internal and external threats to the nation. Here are the top 10 most powerful intelligence agencies of the world and everything you need to know about them.   Pakistan’s ISI is […]

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Up above the world so high…

Ace mountaineer Arjun Vajpai tells us about his diet on the trek and mood swings of the mountain The Hindu – Delhi

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Peru's Machu Picchu

Peru’s Machu Picchu becomes TripAdvisor’s best-rated landmarks around the world

Given the competition, a landmark has to be pretty special to be named the very best in the world. But few would argue against Peru’s Machu Picchu being a breath-taking place. The Incan citadel has just been named the best-rated landmark in the world by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2016, beating stunning attractions such as […]

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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Australia

Top 5 Flower Shows in the World

Some of us love to travel the world only because that allows us to explore places that have the best of what nature has to offer. One of those things that literally acts as a crown for Mother Nature and helps in enhancing its beauty is flowers. With thousands of species that come in different […]

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China largest video-game market

China to be largest video-game market in the world soon

China is expected to be the largest games market in the world, ahead of the US, whose anticipated market size is US$ 23.5 billion. Gamers worldwide are expected to generate a total of US$ 99.6 billion in revenue for the video games industry this year, an 8.5 per cent increase from 2015, with China accounting […]

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South Africa Gay-friendly country

South Africa names as one of the top 10 gay friendly countries in the world

Cape Town – While gay travellers are officially welcomed by the South African government, homosexuality can lead to life imprisonment and even the death sentence in other countries. And for those who wondered how South Africa fared, Cape Town was ranked 19 out of the top 20 gay friendly travel destinations of 2013, according to […]

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Toughest Marathons

Top 5 Toughest Marathons in the World

It is the year 2016, and every sports fan knows that means one thing, Olympic Season preparations are underway. One particular event that has always been associated with the Olympics, especially with the inauguration ceremony, is the marathon. The story behind the marathon is quite interesting, too. Long ago the ancient Greeks needed assistance during […]

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