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Conjoined twins Juhi, Ruhi on way home after successful separation

, Aug. 21 -- -Juhi and Ruhi--in Jaldhaka upazila of Nilphamari district are finally returning to their homes on Thursday after successful treatment following a critical separation surgery. The intric... Read More


The historical analogies that spook easy concessions to Russia: Warning to East Asian Summit - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 21 -- The prospect of peace in Ukraine has been dangled repeatedly before the international community, yet each proposal collapses under the weight of historical memory. The idea o... Read More


Cracker Barrel to Aunt Jemima: 5 brands that faced backlash after logo change

India, Aug. 21 -- On Wednesday, popular US food and gift chain Cracker Barrel announced that they are changing its logo after 48 years, as part of a rebranding effort. The decision to scrap the iconic... Read More


Sebi looking to introduce regulated platform for pre-IPO trading: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Mumbai, Aug. 21 -- Markets regulator Sebi chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey on Thursday suggested introducing a regulated platform for pre-IPO (initial public offering) share trading, potentially replaci... Read More


India's online gaming ban: Why take such a big legislative gamble?

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The government's decision to outlaw online games that require players to fork out money seems to go against a basic tenet of good governance: strict regulation is typically bette... Read More


Many towns are unprepared to handle train derailments and hazmat spills

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- A train derails and spills at least 1,000 gallons of hazardous materials in the U.S. about once every two months. Nearly half of those derailments resulted in evacuations; more t... Read More


Lok Sabha sees about 31 pc productivity, Rajya Sabha 39 pc amid disruptions during monsoon session

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The Monsoon session of the Parliament, which commenced on July 21, culminated on Thursday, a day ahead of its scheduled ending, with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adjourned sine... Read More


Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakh compensation for families affected by microfinance harassment

Bengaluru, Aug. 21 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of people who died by suicide due to the harassment of micro financiers. CM Siddarama... Read More


Parliament passes online gaming bill, Ashwini Vaishnaw says legislation takes a balanced approach

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Parliament on Thursday passed 'The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill' with the Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stating that the bill encourages e-sports... Read More


NHRC takes Suo Motu cognizance of patient's death at Kanpur Medical College, seeks report from UP Govt

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday taken suo motu cognizance of disturbing media reports concerning the death of a 25-year-old patient at Kanpur Medical Coll... Read More