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'Radical Machines' Chinese Typewriter Exhibition Held in New York
A Chinese typewriter, which inputs a language with no alphabet, and with more than 70,000 characters, had long been regarded as technologically impossible.
Two Chinese Women Arrested for Smuggling Shawls Worth Rs 45 Lakh at Delhi Airport
The women – aged 41 years and 39 years respectively – were intercepted on Thursday when they were proceeding to board a flight from Delhi to Shanghai, an official statement said.
Smoking Marijuana May Increase Stroke Risk
There are over 80 million people currently living with the effects of stroke globally.
French MP Proposes 'Glottophobia' Law After Southern Accent Mocked by Politician
According to the MP's proposal, regional accents -- whether they be from the south, from Paris, the city's suburbs or elsewhere -- are "an integral part of many French people's identity".
Royals Harry and Meghan Go Barefoot on Sydney's Bondi Beach
Expectant Meghan put on a summer dress and set aside her high heels, while Harry ditched his usual suit for chinos as the couple lapped up cheers from Australian fans and enjoyed Bondi's surf.
Mocked for Wearing Women’s Clothes in Social Media Videos, Chennai Man Commits Suicide
24-year-old V Kalaiyarasan from Vyasarpadi in northern Chennai used to release homemade videos of himself via the TikTok app.
With Few Buyers, Iranian Oil Fleet Heads to China Ahead of US Sanctions
Iran is finding fewer takers for its crude ahead of US sanctions on its oil exports that will take effect on November 4.
#MeToo: Happy Creative’s CEO, MD and 2 Senior Officials Step Down After Sexual Harassment Allegations
The allegations of harassment against the company’s founders were first made public by writer and journalist Sandhya Menon, who took to Twitter on October 10 to disclose an anonymous email from four women.
WhatsApp Could Soon Allow Linking to Instagram; Expected to Add Vacation And Silent Modes
Apart from Linked Accounts, the two other features under development are: Vacation and Silent Mode, said WABetaInfo, a popular website that tracks WhatsApp.
Body of Missing 18-Year-Old IIT Aspirant Found Floating In Canal In Rajasthan
Sidharth Pal, from Dhanbad district in Jharkhand, had been undergoing coaching at an institute in Kota since April this year and stayed at a private hostel.
India's Highest Tricolour Unfurled at Mumbai’s Iconic Haj House
The flag atop a 20-metre high mast on top of the iconic building near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in south Mumbai is billed as the highest tricolour installed on the terrace of any building of such height in the country.
New Porsche Cayenne Launched in India at Rs 1.19 Crore, Gets E-Hybrid Version
The new Porsche Cayenne launched in India gets three variants - the Cayenne, Cayenne E-Hybrid and Cayenne Turbo.
Google Pixel 3, 3 XL Smartphones Pre-Order Starts on Airtel Online Store
The down payments of "Pixel 3", "Pixel 3XL (64GB)" and "Pixel 3XL (128GB)" at Airtel Online Store begins at Rs 17,000, Rs 20,000 and Rs 29,000 respectively.
Family of 6 Killed, 15 Injured After Speeding Lorry Crashes into Van in AP Road Mishap
The victims, hailing from Old Town in Kurnool, were on their way to a 'dargah' in Yellarti when the accident occurred near Pedahoturu village in complete darkness, killing six people on the spot.
Jaswant Singh’s Son Manvendra Joins Congress in Setback to BJP in Poll-bound Rajasthan
Manvendra announced the switch after holding a meeting with Congress president Rahul Gandhi at his home in the capital.
Can Vada Chennai Be Another Feather in Dhanush’s Cap? Early Trends Suggest So
Though it’s not as grim as Vetrimaaran’s National Award winning film Visaaranai, it’s definitely as dark as it could get with a popular star.