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How Sreenivasan told the common man's problems through his satires in Malayalam cinema

India, Dec. 20 -- Malayalam actor Sreenivasan passed away on December 20 following prolonged health problems. It is difficult to sum up this brilliant artiste's filmography in a single word because it... Read More


High-tension horror: Snapped 11 kV power line sets five acres of paddy on fire in Balasore

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 20 -- At least five acres of harvested paddy were destroyed in a fire after an 11 kV overhead power line snapped at Talapada village under Remuna block in Balasore district. The inci... Read More


Male student defeats female contestants to win Anambra First Lady's cooking competition

Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- The 2025 Healthy Living Cooking Competition organized by the Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo witnessed a shocker on Friday, as a male student, Ikechukwu Ifechukwu e... Read More


CEC to meet chiefs of Army, Navy, Air Force to discuss election security

Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has fixed Sunday to meet with the chiefs of the Bangladesh Army, Navy, and Air Force to review the law and order ahead of the February par... Read More


Nigeria's blurred vision in a fractured world

Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- It is difficult to be a patriot when you don't know where the truth lies. It is good to stand by your country. But at least, you should know where your country stands to be able to... Read More


Why My Husband Asked Tinubu Not to Probe His Aides - Aisha Buhari

Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has explained why her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, often avoided sacking underperforming aides and later pleaded with President... Read More


Shriram Finance to convene EGM

Mumbai, Dec. 20 -- Shriram Finance announced that an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company will be held on 14 January 2026. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from... Read More


Security Tightened in Maiduguri Ahead of President Tinubu's Visit

Nigeria, Dec. 20 -- Security agencies in Borno State have stepped up safety measures ahead of the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Maiduguri. The move is aimed at ensuring public safety and all... Read More


IMF Executive Board Approves USD206 Mn in Emergency Financial Support for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of SDR150.5 million (about US$206 million, equivalent to 26 percent of quota) for Sri Lanka u... Read More


Helium 'voice-changer' pulled from Don Don Donki shelves in Singapore after safety review

SINGAPORE, Dec. 20 -- Japanese discount retailer Don Don Donki has withdrawn helium canisters marketed as novelty voice-changers from its Singapore outlets, as the authorities conduct a safety review,... Read More