International News Hub: November 2019

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Modi govt.’s only focus is to further RSS agenda, not economy: Ashok Gehlot

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has accused the Narendra Modi government of ‘completely neglecting the economy and only furthering the RSS agend

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‘NCP yet to decide name for deputy CM’s post’

Party sources say the position could go to NCP chief’s nephew Ajit Pawar

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Gondia paddy stacks set on fire, farmers lose ₹63 lakh

Unidentified miscreants have set on fire paddy stacks of 13 farmers on an area of 29 hectares in Naxal-hit Deori tehsil of Maharashtra’s Gondia distri

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Putting cardiac arrest behind him, man runs from Bengaluru to Varanasi

Giridhar Kamath, in one set of clothes, with a pouch and a hammock tied to his waist, covered 1,850 km to spread the message of fitness

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Your pictures on the theme of bridges

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "bridges".

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Cambodia's first gay dance company

Khmer dance is being given new meaning by the LGBT community in Cambodia.

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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.

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'Masturbation photos' prompt Tunisia's #MeToo anger

Outrage over the case involving an MP has led to an outpouring of stories about sexual abuse and harassment

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Don’t ask govts to buy ‘expensive, inefficient’ smog towers: Environmentalists urge SC

Environmentalists urge SC to not direct the Centre or States to buy the purifiers

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Two of four accused in Iqbal Mirchi case get bail

A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court here on Saturday rejected bail pleas of Haroun Yusuf and Humayun Merchant, both arrested by

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'A rich exchange': The refugees teaching languages in Brazil

A language school in São Paulo employs refugees to teach, benefiting both students and instructors.

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Teen engineer: 'Let me introduce you to my laboratory'

Fifteen-year-old Cheikh Bamba Diaby got into robotics after he had to unblock his sister's mobile phone.

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Teachers consuming tobacco at Palghar schools to be suspended

The district administration has warned that teachers who are found consuming tobacco in and around government schools will face suspension, an officia

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बिहार : महागठबंधन के नेताओं ने उपेंद्र कुशवाहा का आमरण अनशन खत्म कराया

केंद्रीय विद्यालय की परियोजनाओं के लिए बिहार सरकार से मंजूरी की मांग कर रहे...

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Separated at birth: Was my mother given away because she looked white?

How one South African family discovered a secret that made them question their own identity.

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China due to introduce face scans for mobile users

Beijing wants people to use only real identities online but there is concern over data collection.

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HIV on Ukraine's frontline: Soldier who sought escape in battle

War veteran Vasyl is HIV-positive. He never told anyone, but was shocked by their attitude to sex.

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One should not play with somebody’s life, says Sena

The party, in its mouthpiece Saamana, has expressed concern over the removal of SPG cover given to the Gandhi family

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Hyderabad case: woman detained for protesting near Parliament

She alleges harassment by police officers; DCW chief demands FIR in matter

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Ram Naik: State govt. formed unethically

Former Uttar Pradesh governor and senior BJP leader Ram Naik has termed the formation of the State government by the Maha Vikas Aghadi “unethical”.Mr.

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Mumbai man commits suicide after argument with wife

A 25-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at his house at Kamatghar in Bhiwandi following a petty argument with his wife, police said on Saturday.

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tip of the iceberg: Word of the day for December 1, 2019

tip of the iceberg , n :
(idiomatic) A small indication of a larger possibility; a problem that is much bigger than it seems. On this day 60 years ago in 1959, the Antarctic Treaty was signed. The day was declared by Our Spaces as Antarctica Day to build awareness about Antarctica and to emphasize the importance of nations co-operating peacefully through science to make decisions about places beyond the boundaries of sovereign states.

Wikipedia article of the day for December 1, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for December 1, 2019 is Banksia marginata.
Banksia marginata, the silver banksia, is a species of tree or woody shrub found throughout much of southeastern Australia. It ranges from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia to north of Armidale, New South Wales, and across Tasmania and the islands of Bass Strait. It grows in various habitats, including Eucalyptus forest, scrub, heathland and moorland. B. marginata varies widely in habit, ranging from a small shrub, 20 cm (7.9 in) high, to a large tree, 12 m (40 ft) tall. Its narrow leaves are linear. Its yellow flower spikes appear in late summer, eventually fading to brown and then grey and developing woody follicles bearing the winged seeds. Many species of bird, in particular honeyeaters, forage at the flower spikes, as do native and European honeybees. Although the silver banksia has been used for timber, it is most commonly seen as a garden plant, with dwarf forms being commercially propagated and sold.

Friday, November 29, 2019

Polling for first phase begins in Jharkhand

Polling for first phase begins in JharkhandA total of 37,83,055 electorate, including 18,01,356 women and five third-gender voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the first phase across six districts.

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Techies take ‘fast’ lane on net highway

Tech workers finding ways to wean themselves off the internet, with a deliberate and phased fasting. Mental health professionals are urging people to put their phones aside during particular times of the day or on the weekends. Clinical psychologist Manoj Kumar Sharma said internet fasting is a conscious decision to turn off and tune out.

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Jharkhand elections | Polling for first phase begins

A total of 37,83,055 electorate are eligible to exercise their franchise in the first phase across six districts

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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: पहले चरण की 13 सीटों पर 189 उम्मीदवारों की किस्मत दांव पर

Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: झारखंड विधानसभा चुनाव के प्रथम चरण में सबसे ज्यादा 28 उम्मीदवार...

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Polling for first phase begins in Jharkhand

The first of the five-phase polling began in 13 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand on Saturday. A total of 37,83,055 electorate, including 18,01,356 women and five third-gender voters are eligible to exercise their franchise in the first phase across six districts. The fate of 189 candidates, including 15 women nominees, will be decided in the first phase of the polling.

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Bollywood actors who rejected roles in Hollywood

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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: झारखंड में पहले चरण की 13 सीटों के लिए मतदान शुरु

झारखंड विधानसभा चुनाव के पहले चरण में 13 सीटों के लिए रविवार सुबह 7 बजे से...

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मलाइका अरोड़ा ने कराया फोटोशूट, रेड ड्रेस में यूं बरपाया कहर, देखें Video

बॉलीवुड एक्ट्रेस मलाइका अरोड़ा (Malaika Arora) की अदाओं का कोई जवाब नहीं. आज भी मलाइका...

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Jitendra Singh announces pilot projects in J&K, Ladakh, NE for peaceful applications of nuclear energy

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Desi Bouterse: Suriname president gets 20 years in jail for murder

Desi Bouterse was found guilty of ordering the execution of 15 political opponents in 1982.

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Here are the newsmakers of this week

There's never a dull day in B-town. Like always this week also turned out to be one of the most happening weeks of the year. From many new promising trailers and first looks to Bollywood get-togethers and interesting updates of celebrities' life, here’s a rundown of what made headlines this week!

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Pagalpanti Box Office Collection Day 8: जॉन अब्राहम की 'पागलपंती' की आठवें दिन ऐसी रही कमाई, किया इतना कलेक्शन

Pagalpanti Box Office Collection Day 8: जॉन अब्राहम (John Abraham), अनिल कपूर (Anil Kapoor), अरशद वारसी और पुल्कित...

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Jesus manger: Relic to return to Bethlehem in time for Christmas

Christians await the return of the thumb-sized relic, which spent almost 1,400 years in Rome.

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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.

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Breast cancer: A mother's story of her battle with the disease

Othelia Maimane, a mother-of-two from South Africa, describes her two-year battle with breast cancer.

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How BBC's Katy Watson pumped breast milk through polls and protests

Katy Watson covered a turbulent time in South America while still producing a food supply for baby Isadora.

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Japan unlikely to sign regional trade pact without India: Reports

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What it's like to be 'cancelled'?

YouTuber and make-up artist Manny Gutierrez found himself an outcast following an online feud.

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London Bridge attacker already convicted of an Islamist terrorism-related offence: report

He was released from prison about a year ago

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Rediscovering the forgotten Indian artists of British India

The East India Company commissioned some remarkable artwork from Indian painters in the 18th Century.

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How contestant was failed in Spain's Big Brother sex assault case

Carlota Prado had no memory of what had happened until she was shown it in the diary room.

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laird: Word of the day for November 30, 2019

laird , n :
(chiefly Scotland) The owner of a Scottish estate; a member of the landed gentry, a landowner. (chiefly Scotland, historical) Often in the form Laird of, followed by a patronymic: a Scottish clan chief. laird v (transitive, Scotland) Chiefly as laird it over: to behave like a laird, particularly to act haughtily or to domineer; to lord (it over). Today is Saint Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national day.

Wikipedia article of the day for November 30, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for November 30, 2019 is Jean-François-Marie de Surville.
Jean-François-Marie de Surville (1717–1770) was a merchant captain with the French East India Company who commanded a voyage of exploration to the Pacific in 1769 and 1770. Born in Brittany, France, Surville joined the company when he was 10 years old. For the next several years, he sailed on voyages in Indian and Chinese waters. In 1740, he joined the French Navy. He fought in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War, twice becoming a prisoner of war. In 1769, in command of Saint Jean-Baptiste, he sailed from India on an expedition to the Pacific looking for trading opportunities. He explored the seas around the Solomon Islands and anchored in December at Doubtless Bay, New Zealand (commemorative plaque pictured). Part of his route around New Zealand overlapped that of James Cook in Endeavour, who had preceded him by only a few days. Three months later, Surville drowned off the coast of Peru while seeking help for his scurvy-afflicted crew.

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Hillsborough: The thirty-year search for justice

Families, friends and survivors of the tragedy reflect on their search for answers.

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Soaring onion prices make restaurant food costlier

Owners say no option but to pass on cost to customers

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Uddhav, Patil’s alma mater Balmohan celebrates as two of its own take oath of office

Alumni, teachers and authorities say proud of school’s contribution

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Smartphone 'addiction': Young people 'panicky' when denied mobiles

Psychiatrists warn a quarter of young people have addictive behaviour towards their smartphones.

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Elizabeth I revealed as secret scribe of historic manuscript

A historian pieces together clues to establish the author of the work at Lambeth Palace.

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Mindfulness lessons for young readers

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फडणवीस ने कहा था- महाराष्ट्र में विपक्ष ही नहीं होगा, अब संजय राउत ने दी उन्हें बधाई

महाराष्ट्र में सबसे बड़ा दल होने के बावजूद भारतीय जनता पार्टी (बीजेपी) को...

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बिहार : दरभंगा हवाई अड्डे का नामकरण मैथिली कवि विद्यापति के नाम पर होगा

बिहार के मंत्री संजय कुमार झा ने बृहस्पतिवार को बताया कि प्रस्तावित दरभंगा...

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The ‘khichdi’ of love sets the mood for Times Litfest

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Zimbabwe's health crisis: 'My cousin died as there are no doctors'

Health staff cannot afford to work, the government is now firing them amid what some call a "silent genocide".

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Who is Greta Thunberg, the #FridaysForFuture activist?

The Swedish teenager started a climate change protest that grew into a global movement of millions.

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Africa's top shots: 22-28 November 2019

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

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How Trump talks about women - and does it matter?

Donald Trump has a history of controversial comments about women, but are his attacks really gendered?

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Goo Hara and the trauma of South Korea's spy cam victims

Goo Hara's death shows it's often the victims of spy cams who are punished the most.

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How to make phone batteries that last longer

A breakthrough in battery technology would be an engineering triumph and spur to other technologies.

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Russia's Taymyr plan: Arctic coal for India risks pollution

A huge wildlife haven is at risk as Russian coal ships exploit melting Arctic ice in Siberia.

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Quiz of the week: What broke Tesla's 'bulletproof' truck?

Have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days?

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जम्मू-कश्मीर में हर दिन 'आज की रात बचेंगे, तो सहर देखेंगे' याद आती थी : सत्यपाल मलिक

जम्मू-कश्मीर के पूर्व राज्यपाल सत्यपाल मलिक ने वहां पर अपने कार्यकाल के...

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endow: Word of the day for November 29, 2019

endow , v :
(transitive, archaic or obsolete) To provide with a dower (“the portion that a widow receives from her deceased husband's property”) or a dowry (“property given to a bride”). (transitive) To give property to (someone) as a gift; specifically, to provide (a person or institution) with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits. (transitive) Followed by with, or rarely by of: to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality. (transitive) Usually in the passive: to naturally furnish (with something).

Iraqi forces kill 45 protesters after Iranian consulate torched

Commander says he will protect Shi'ite Muslim clergy

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Drop ‘secular’ from statute, Sena had said

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Snakes & lads: Out in wild too, Thackerays ahead of the pack

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Wikipedia article of the day for November 29, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for November 29, 2019 is Ray Emery.
Raymond Robert Emery (1982–2018) was a Canadian ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 11 seasons. Chosen 99th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, he helped them reach the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals, the first appearance in the finals by the modern Senators. With Emery, the Chicago Blackhawks won the 2013 Stanley Cup championship. He won, among numerous other awards and accolades, the William M. Jennings Trophy in April 2013 along with teammate Corey Crawford for giving up the fewest goals in the season. Emery finished the 2012–13 season with 1.94 goals against average and a 0.922 save percentage. His 17 wins included 12 straight to start the year, the best such streak in NHL history. He was a two-time Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalist for his dedication and perseverance. His teammates and fans often referred to him as "Razor" or "Sugar Ray" for his aggressive playing style.

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Family reunited after shooting

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Former officer admits to sex assault

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Subway riders treated to Thanksgiving feast

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Jurors visit condo where doctors were murdered

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Trees on homes after tornado

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4 family members dead after crash on I-95

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Police cruiser hit twice while officer helps driver

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Donations needed: Abandoned dogs taken in by shelter

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Bus driver accused of drinking while driving

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Convenience of telemedicine comes with risks

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Turkey bowlers raise thousands for Penny

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Military family is together for Thanksgiving

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महाराष्ट्र : उद्धव ठाकरे ने पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी को फोन करके शपथ समारोह में आमंत्रित किया

शिवसेना, एनसीपी और कांग्रेस के महाराष्ट्र विकास आघाडी के नेता उद्धव ठाकरे...

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बीज विधेयक 2019 किसानों के खिलाफ और बीज बेचने वाली बड़ी कंपनियों के हित में!

मध्यप्रदेश में इन दिनों खाद बीज और कीटनाशकों में मिलावट के खिलाफ अभियान...

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Donald Trump approves legislation backing Hong Kong protesters

Congress passed a second bill - which Mr. Trump also signed - banning the export to the Hong Kong police of crowd-control munitions, such as teargas, pepper spray, rubber bullets and stun guns

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Hong Kong protests: Trump signs Human Rights and Democracy Act into law

The Human Rights and Democracy Act has angered Beijing, which has told the US to "stop meddling".

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Iraq unrest: Protesters set fire to Iranian consulate in Najaf

Demonstrators stormed the building, in a dramatic escalation after weeks of anti-government protests.

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Police seek more information on IS-linked Kerala woman

Keralite among fighters who surrendered in Afghanistan

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कोई भी व्यक्ति एक से अधिक लाइसेंसी हथियार नहीं रख सकेगा, आर्म्स एक्ट में होगा संशोधन

आर्म्स एक्ट में संशोधन को कैबिनेट ने मंजूरी दे दी है. आर्म्स ऐक्ट 1959 के सेक्शन...

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दिल्ली के एक करोड़पति शख्स ने की पत्नी की गोली मारकर हत्या

दिल्ली में एक करोड़पति परिवार की बहू की उसके पति और साथियों ने मिलकर गोली...

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पिता की फिल्म निर्माण की विरासत छोड़कर चाचा का रास्ता चुना अजित पवार ने

महाराष्ट्र के पूर्व उप मुख्यमंत्री अजित अनंतराव पवार बारामती के विधायक...

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turducken: Word of the day for November 28, 2019

turducken , n :
(US, cooking) A dish, usually roasted, consisting of a deboned turkey stuffed with a deboned duck that has been stuffed with a small deboned chicken, and also containing stuffing. Happy Thanksgiving! Today, the fourth Thursday in November in 2019, is Thanksgiving Day in the United States and some other countries.

Wikipedia article of the day for November 28, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for November 28, 2019 is Pilgrim Tercentenary half dollar.
The Pilgrim Tercentenary half dollar was a commemorative fifty-cent coin struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1920 and 1921 to mark the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the Pilgrims in North America. It was designed by Cyrus E. Dallin. Massachusetts congressman Joseph Walsh was involved in joint federal and state efforts to mark the anniversary. He saw a reference to a proposed Maine Centennial half dollar and realized that a coin could be issued for the Pilgrim anniversary in support of the observances at Plymouth, Massachusetts. The bill moved quickly through the legislative process and became the Act of May 12, 1920, with the signature of President Woodrow Wilson. Sculptor James Earle Fraser criticized some aspects of the design, but the Treasury approved it. After a promising start, sales tailed off, and tens of thousands of coins from each year were returned to the Philadelphia Mint for melting.

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Marjaavaan Box Office Collection Day 12: सिद्धार्थ मल्होत्रा की 'मरजावां' का 12वें दिन भी तहलका, कमाए इतने करोड़

Marjaavaan Box Office Collection Day 12: सिद्धार्थ मल्होत्रा (Sidharth Malhotra), रितेश देशमुख (Ritesh Deshmukh) और तारा...

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पानी की गुणवत्ता को लेकर CM केजरीवाल के दावे सच्चाई से अलग: मनोज तिवारी

संवाददाता सम्मेलन में उन्होंने करावल नगर, संत नगर और बुराड़ी जैसे इलाकों...

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Jharkhand Assembly Election 2019: झामुमो ने जारी किया 'निश्चय पत्र', पिछड़ों को 27 प्रतिशत आरक्षण देने का किया वादा

उन्होंने कहा कि सरकारी टेंडर में 25 करोड़ रुपये तक के काम सिर्फ स्थानीय लोगों...

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'Chanakya' Sharad Pawar outwits BJP

'Chanakya' Sharad Pawar outwits BJPHaving brought his party out of a virtual existential crisis ahead of the Assembly polls, Pawar's efforts suffered a setback, albeit momentarily, when nephew Ajit Pawar shocked him by aligning with the BJP to form the government. That regime lasted just 80 hours, before Ajit quit as deputy CM citing personal reasons, leaving Devendra Fadnavis, into his second stint as the CM high and dry.

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Industrial Relations Code: Non-renewal of contract won’t be retrenchment

The labour code on Industrial Relations 2019, cleared by the cabinet last week, also says that fixed-term employees will get all statutory benefits like social security, wages, etc. on par with the regular employees who are doing work of same or similar nature. The Bill is expected to be introduced in parliament on Wednesday.

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Bill introduced to raise cap on chit fund collections

Minister of state for finance and corporate affairs Anurag Singh Thakur said a government-constituted key advisory group (KAG) and the parliament’s standing committee on finance had both recommended changes to the legal and regulatory framework for chit funds for the orderly growth of the sector.

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Celebs and their unbelievably cute nicknames

Nicknames are cute and funny often touted to be as an expression of fondness. Nicknames are given to us by our family and friends based on our persona. Bollywood celebrities too have sweet nicknames are often referred to by that name by their family members, fans and media.

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Pagalpanti Box Office Collection Day 5: जॉन अब्राहम की 'पागलपंती' का पांचवें दिन भी धमाल, कमा डाले इतने करोड़

Pagalpanti Box Office Collection Day 5: जॉन अब्राहम (John Abraham), अनिल कपूर (Anil Kapoor), अरशद वारसी (Arshad Warsi) और...

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Government may restrict import of all types of refined edible oils

A restriction will help India encourage import of more crude oils, facilitating better utilisation of the refining capacity of the domestic industry. Currently, both refined and crude edible oils are under the free category of foreign trade, resulting in an unrestricted inflow into the country.

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Doles making people less creative: Goel

Doles and schemes like the MGNREGA have made people less creative and in turn stops their progress as they are satisfied with the status quo, chairper

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Govt. planning north Malabar tourism circuit: Kadakampally

Preparation on for inauguration of the first phase of river cruise project

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UK would be 'outgunned' in Russia conflict - think-tank

The UK has a critical shortage of artillery and ammunition, according to a defence think-tank.

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Trump invited to attend impeachment hearing or 'stop complaining'

The president has been told he can either attend the hearing next week or "stop complaining".

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World heading for 3.2 degree Celsius temperature rise by 2100: UN

Global emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) hit a new high in 2018 despite "scientific warnings and political commitments", said a UN report as it warned that the world is heading for an average temperature rise by 3.2 degree Celsius by 2100 bringing more disastrous consequences of climate change even if all current commitments under the Paris Agreement are implemented.

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The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.

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पाकिस्तान में पत्रकार ने अपनी ही पत्रकार पत्नी की कर दी हत्या, वजह हैरान करने वाली

मोहम्मद ने बताया कि उन्होंने पीड़ित के भाई यासिर इकबाल की शिकायत पर पति के...

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How a cake company pioneered the first office computer

How the Lyons catering company pioneered LEO, the first electronic office system

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Can you charge different customers different amounts?

Is it possible to make some clients pay a premium for goods and sell them cheaply to a mass market?

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The YouTuber with 26 billion views

Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.

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Wikipedia article of the day for November 27, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for November 27, 2019 is Caroline Brady (philologist).
Caroline Brady (1905–1980) was an American philologist whose scholarship focused on Old English and Old Norse. Her works included the 1943 book The Legends of Ermanaric, based on her doctoral dissertation, and three influential papers on the Anglo-Saxon poem Beowulf. She was born an American citizen in Tientsin, China, and studied in the University of California system, receiving her Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1935. The Legends of Ermanaric discussed two competing traditions about the Gothic king Ermanaric, who ruled in the fourth century AD. Ostrogothic lore viewed him as a good king, whereas a second tradition, promulgated by those subjugated by him, saw him as evil. Brady was known as an investigator of the intractable problems of Germanic myth, and the convoluted nature of the related scholarship. In 1952–53 she was the Marion Talbot Fellow of the American Association of University Women.

Hong Kong protests: 'I was born here, I'm a Hongkonger too'

A Pakistani Hongkonger says the protests allow him to promote better understanding of his community.

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Von der Leyen's Commission: The ones to watch at Europe’s new top table

Those on the list to take up their positions as EU commissioners include some colourful characters.

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potluck: Word of the day for November 27, 2019

potluck , n :
(dated) A meal, especially one offered to a guest, consisting of whatever food is available. (by extension) Whatever is available in a particular situation. (originally Canada, US) A shared meal consisting of whatever guests have brought (sometimes without prior arrangement); a potlatch; also, a dish of food brought to such a meal. (obsolete) The last draft or portion of an alcoholic beverage in a pot or other drinking vessel.

Monday, November 25, 2019

2 Congress MPs suspended as Maharashtra row rocks Lok Sabha

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नसीरूद्दीन शाह, शबाना आजमी समेत 100 मुस्लिम हस्तियों ने अयोध्या मामले में पुनर्विचार याचिका का विरोध किया

अभिनेता नसीरूदुद्दीन शाह और शबाना आज़मी समेत देशभर की 100 जानी-मानी मुस्लिम...

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Chinese woman jailed for trespassing at Trump's Mar-a-Lago

It was feared Yujing Zhang was a spy when she was arrested at Donald Trump's Florida resort in March.

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'Better than culling': Zimbabwe defends selling baby elephants to zoos

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New CM clears Rs 5,000 crore for farmers

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No November-end deadline, but floor test must in a month

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Behind Shiv Sena’s 5-star jaunts, the hidden hand of a ‘friendly’ union

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China can shut off the Philippines' power grid at any time, leaked report warns

The Philippines' power grid is under the full control of the Chinese government and could be shut off in time of conflict, according to an internal report prepared for lawmakers seen by CNN.

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Swastika found scrawled on police station wall in area only accessible to staff

A UK police investigation has failed to identify the person who scrawled a swastika on the wall of a London police station, in an area that was not open to the general public.

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How Son Heung-Min 'Sonsation' gripped South Korea

Son Heung-Min is a true South Korean icon.

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Deputy CM skips first meet

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Poorest MLA, CPM’s Nikole, picks farmers over 5-stars

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Photo yours, photo-finish will be ours: BJP

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महाराष्ट्र के राजनीतिक घटनाक्रम के लिए महत्वपूर्ण दिन आज, सुप्रीम कोर्ट 10.30 बजे सुनाएगा फैसला

कोर्ट महाराष्ट्र में देवेन्द्र फडणवीस को मुख्यमंत्री पद की शपथ दिलाने के...

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Spanish accents spoken in the United States

More than 41 million people in the US speak Spanish, but they don't all speak it the same way.

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9 dam scam cases ‘with no links to Ajit Pawar’ closed

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Nobel winner Wole Soyinka’s journey with prostate cancer

Nigerian author and Nobel prize winner Prof Wole Soyinka was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014.

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Wikipedia article of the day for November 26, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for November 26, 2019 is Littlemore Priory scandals.
The Littlemore Priory scandals of 1517 and 1518 involved accusations of sexual immorality and brutal violence. The Benedictine priory in Oxfordshire, England, was very small and poor and had a history of troubled relations with its bishop. Katherine Wells, the prioress of Littlemore, was accused of putting nuns in the stocks for extended periods and physically assaulting them. She entertained men in her parlour, had a baby by the priory's chaplain and pawned the priory's jewels to pay for the child's upbringing; at least one other nun also had a child. On one occasion several nuns broke out of the priory through a window and escaped into the surrounding villages. The bishop launched an investigation, and in 1525 the priory was closed. It was one of the priories that Cardinal Wolsey suppressed during the 1520s. The house became a farmstead and was gradually pulled down; only one original building survived into the 21st century.

I am NCP, my stable hijacked by other side: Ajit Pawar tells SC

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Kochi NIA court finds 6 guilty

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Fewer companies making beeline for IIT-Madras this year

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IIT-M students bag more pre-placement offers this year

Institute to begin its placements on Dec. 1; 170 companies have registered so far

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double life: Word of the day for November 26, 2019

double life , n :
An existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from a person's family, friends, and work colleagues. The hidden, or more unusual, aspect of a person's life.

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Do you know when you're being manipulated?

When it comes to Black Friday shopping deals, do you know when you're being manipulated?

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Aiming to make cement more environmentally friendly

As India develops and increases its use of cement, Mahendra Singhi hopes to curb its emissions.

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Cannabis legalisation: Democrats argue over whether it leads to using other drugs

Leading Democrats have clashed over whether legalising cannabis leads to harder drug use - what's the evidence?

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Priya: India's female comic superhero returns to rescue 'stolen girls'

The fictional female superhero and her pet tiger fight trafficking in the latest Priya Shakti comic.

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Cancer in Senegal: 'I had to sell everything to pay for treatment'

Senegal has introduced free chemotherapy treatment - but cancer patients are still left facing a huge bill.

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Downloading: 'People said it would end record labels'

Music industry veteran Jeremy Lascelles looks back on how illegal downloads threatened the business.

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Australia investigates alleged Chinese plot to install spy MP

Australian intelligence officials say they are investigating reports of a bid to infiltrate parliament.

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US Navy chief Richard Spencer asked to resign over Seal case

Richard Spencer is told to step down over the case of a Navy Seal accused of war crimes.

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गोविंदा और जैकी श्रॉफ ने किया था हर्बल तेल का विज्ञापन, अब लगा जुर्माना

एक युवक ने पांच साल पहले एक हर्बल ऑयल बनाने वाली कंपनी और इसके दो सेलिब्रिटी...

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10 UP Congressmen expelled for defying Priyanka Gandhi

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U.S. defense secretary fires Navy chief over handling of SEAL saga

Mark Esper asked for Navy Secretary Richard Spencer's resignation after losing confidence in him over his handling of the case of a Navy SEAL accused of war crimes

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NSO survey finds big rural-urban divide in computer, internet use

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SC should also respect the legislature, says Mukul Rohatgi

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BJP fleeing from proving majority: Congress

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Opposition likely to disrupt House over Maharashtra developments

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महाराष्ट्र पर फैसला आने तक विधायकों को 'संभालने' की कोशिश, इन नेताओं को मिली है जिम्मेदारी

शिवसेना ने अपने विधयकों को होटल ललित में, कांग्रेस ने जेडबल्यू मैरिअट में और...

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In Maharashtra drama, Supriya Sule invokes Pawar of love

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In 1998 UP case, SC had ordered composite floor test to end row

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Most NCP MLAs backing Ajit Pawar: BJP politicians

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The curious case of 2 missing MLAs

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Maharashtra Government Updates: महाराष्ट्र मामले पर SC में आज फिर होगी सुनवाई, 10:30 बजे तक कोर्ट में पेश करना समर्थन पत्र

Maharashtra Government Updates: तीन जजों की बेंच ने कहा कि बहुमत साबित करने का फ्लोर टेस्ट (Floor Test)...

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Wikipedia article of the day for November 25, 2019

The Wikipedia article of the day for November 25, 2019 is John II of France.
The Black Prince's chevauchée was a large-scale mounted raid carried out by an Anglo-Gascon force under the command of Edward, the Black Prince (depiction shown), between 5 October and 2 December 1355 during the Hundred Years' War. John, Count of Armagnac, who commanded the local French forces, avoided battle, and there was little fighting during the campaign. The Anglo-Gascon force of 4,000–6,000 men marched from Bordeaux in English-held Gascony 300 miles (480 km) to Narbonne and back to Gascony, devastating a wide swathe of French territory and sacking many French towns on the way. During the four months following Christmas, more than 50 French-held towns or fortifications were captured. In August 1356 the Black Prince headed north on another chevauchée with 6,000 men; he was intercepted by the main French army, 11,000 strong, at Poitiers, where he decisively defeated them and captured King John II.

vinous: Word of the day for November 25, 2019

vinous , adj :
Pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine. Involving the use of wine. Having the colour of red wine; vinaceous. Tending to drink wine excessively. Affected by the drinking of wine. Induced by the drinking of wine.

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Counsel presents copy of SC’s Ayodhya verdict to Ram Lalla

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Bhushan Steel ex-CMD sent to ED custody

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Supreme Court to hear NCP-Sena-Congress plea for floor test today

Post-poll partners NCP, Shiv Sena and Congress moved the Supreme Court demanding immediate floor test in Maharashtra. They requested video-recording of House proceedings after appointment of pro-tem Speaker, who should conduct the composite floor test.

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