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Human rights amidst terror


A recent consultation on a national policy towards criminal justice reforms witnessed vigorous debates between students, lawyers, rights activists, policemen and heads of security services. Freny Manecksha reports.




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Relocation of tigers to Sariska proceeds, amidst caution


Two tigers have been relocated from Ranthambore to Sariska tiger reserve, but wildlife conservationists are not about to rejoice, given the extent of work pending at Sariska to reverse past wrongs. Malini Shankar digs deeper.




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Mid-year chakravyuh


With the government firmly in ostrich mode on issues of internal security, and the external situation appearing more complex than our laid-back approach can handle, India awaits its Abhimanyu, writes Firdaus Ahmed.




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Hunger amidst plenty


Jean Drèze looks at food (in)security during the last decade, as well as prospects for nutrition efforts in the coming years.




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Groundswell of support for mid-day meal scheme


The Supreme Court and the overwhelming majority of academics and NGOs believe in it. A growing number of poor parents have emerged as a pressure group for this programme, report Kalpana Parikh & Summiya Yasmeen.




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Eye donations remain rare, amidst low awareness


Nearly 20 per cent of the world's blind are in India. Only donation of eyes after death can bring light into the lives of the needy. Ramesh Menon surveys the landscape of eye donations and finds much that still needs to be done.




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Senior hockey players to undergo coaching course online amid lockdown

India's senior hockey players, who are unable to train because of the coronavirus-forced lockdown, will undergo a basic coaching course online starting Monday, continuing the national federation's efforts to ensure that their time is put to productive use.




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Feel like a counsellor dealing with frustrated players: Junior coach amid lockdown

Confined to their homes without access to courts due to the lockdown, India's young shuttlers are an "irritated" and "frustrated" lot, says chief junior national coach Sanjay Mishra, who feels more like a counsellor these days.




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Basant reaches Dumka amid lockdown, Lois points at JMM’s ‘VIP culture’




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Moderate exercise in middle, older age cuts time spent in hospital

Moderate exercise in middle, older age cuts time spent in hospital





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Spike in hate crime against Asian-Americans amid COVID-19 pandemic

A group of Democratic senators have said that there has been a surge in the hate crime against the Asian-Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic and urged the Trump administration to take concrete steps to arrest the spike in such incidents.




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Sensex plunges over 1,900 points as oil prices plunge amid Covid-19 fears

Sensex plunges over 1,900 points as oil prices plunge amid Covid-19 fears





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Equity parameters in green amid volatile trade, Bharti Infratel top gainer

Equity parameters in green amid volatile trade, Bharti Infratel top gainer





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Midnight Family - Official Trailer

Midnight Family - Official Trailer





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Fuel demand nearly halves in April amid lockdown




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The French are Being Urged to Eat More Cheese as an Act of 'Patriotism' amid Covid-19 Crisis

After Belgians were asked to eat more fried potatoes, dairy producers are now urging the French to consume more cheese.




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Anger in Middle East, Marriage in India: 'Red Dot Experiment' Shows How Meanings Vary Across Cultures

In South East Asia, the instant responses tended to marriage and love while the delayed responses included communism, China etc.




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Why Americans are ‘Panic Buying’ Rs 1.5 Lakh Peloton Bike Amidst Corona Pandemic

The company’s stock has risen by 95 per cent reportedly and its value now stands at $10 million. The brand had, last month, reported that over 23 thousand people had joined one of their live classes.




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Here's How to Get your Scented Candles to Stop Melting Only in the Middle

In order to find a solution, a woman has tried and tested a trick. This hack worked out pretty well.




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After Mumbai Police, UP Police Draw Message of 'HOPE' with Vehicles amid Lockdown

For a long time, Mumbai City police has been sharing memes to make people aware of the pandemic and urge them to stay indoors.




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Watch: Hundreds of Baby Olive Ridley Turtles Make Their Way to Sea in Odisha amid Lockdown

Videos of a huge number of baby Olive Ridley turtles moving towards the sea after a few days of hatching has taken the internet by a storm.




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BP Announces $4.4 Billion Quarterly Loss as Oil Prices Crash Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

BP said it planned to reduce cash costs by $2.5 billion by the end of 2021 relative to 2019. "Some of these cost savings may have associated restructuring charges," the company added.




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SoftBank-backed Oyo to Offload More Loss-making Hotels Amid Pandemic: Report

The hospitality sector has been one of the worst affected by the coronavirus outbreak, with global and domestic travel coming to a near-halt.




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Mukesh Ambani to Forego Salary, RIL Board Members to Take Pay Cut amid Coronavirus Pandemic

In a letter to employees dated April 29, Reliance Industries' executive director Hital R. Meswani stated that Ambani will forego his entire compensation.




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Crane Owners Seek Liquidity Support Under MSME Package Amid Covid-19 Lockdown

Since the first lockdown extension, Crane Owners Association of India, which has over 150 members, have written twice to MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari and once to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seeking their help.




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Sensex Crashes Over 2,000 Points as Global Selloff Intensifies amid Rising US-China Tensions

After a highly volatile session, the 30-share BSE index settled at 31,715.35, plunging 2,002.27 points, or 5.94 per cent.




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Rupee Rises 15 Paise to 75.58 Against US Dollar in Early Trade Amid Covid-19 Concerns

Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks supported the local unit, while sustained foreign fund outflows and concerns over coronavirus outbreak weighed on the local unit.




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Sensex Drops Over 200 Points in Early Trade, Nifty Below 9,200 Amid Covid-19 Concerns

ITC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, tanking nearly 6 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, Titan, Bajaj Auto, Maruti, M&M, L&T and IndusInd Bank.




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Asia Gasoil Margins Drop to Record Low Amid Signs of Indian Export Surge

India's April gasoil exports closed at a four-month high of 2.73 million tonnes, compared with 2.53 million tonnes in March, according to Refinitiv oil research assessments.




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Steel Giant ArcelorMittal Reports Net Loss of $1.1 Billion in First Quarter Amid Coronavirus

The company also had to reduce production due to reduced demand.




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Sensex Drops 242 Points, Nifty Gives up 9,200-mark amid Coronavirus Pandemic

ONGC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, slumping over 4 per cent, followed by NTPC, Kotak Bank, Titan, Bharti Airtel and PowerGrid.




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Petrol, Diesel to Cost More in Rajasthan with Third Hike in VAT Rates amid Covid-19 Lockdown

The state government on Thursday increased the VAT on petrol to 38 per cent from 36 per cent earlier while on diesel to 28 per cent from 27 per cent earlier.




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Rupee Rises 45 Paise to 75.27 Against US Dollar in Early Trade Amid Covid-19 Concerns

Forex traders said a positive start of domestic stocks and significant foreign fund inflows supported the local unit.




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India's Fuel Demand Dips Over 45% in April Amid Covid-19 Lockdown: Govt Report

Consumption of fuel, a proxy for oil demand, totalled 9.93 million tonnes - its lowest since 2007, government data showed on Saturday.




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Returning Before US Open Amid Coronavirus Pandemic is 'Unrealistic', Says Taylor Fritz

Taylor Fritz said that the tennis authorities are looking to stage the US Open but he was unsure if they will be able to do that.




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Athletes Harassed in Spain While Practicing Amid Confinement

Athletes always must go out carrying the proper documentation showing that they are allowed to be out, otherwise they can be subjected to fines.




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French Open in Talks with Governing Bodies Amid Rescheduling Reports

French tennis federation's decision to postpone the French Open to late September amid the Covid-19 crisis was widely criticised because the new dates clashed with the hardcourt season.




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Anti-doping Hearings to be Conducted Online Amid Covid-19 Lockdown: NADA Director General

NADA hearings have not been taking place due to the lockdown to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.




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Taiwan Baseball Draws Foreign Fans Amid Scarce Live Sports Due to Covid-19 Shutdown

Taiwan's baseball league games are being streamed with English commentary, racking up millions of views for matches featuring cardboard cut-outs of fans and robots beating drums.




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'Indian hero': Moldovan Tennis Player Dmitrii Baskov Feeds Poor in Ahmedabad Amid Covid-19 Lockdown

Dmitrii Baskov had come to India in January to visit a tennis academy and got stuck due to Covid-19 lockdown but is helping feel Ahmedabad's poor.




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Rishi Kapoor Was Moody But Never Intimidating, Says Director Leena Yadav

Leena Yadav, who worked with late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in the film Rajma Chawal talked about her experience with the actor who was a "brutally honest" natural actor.




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Amitabh Bachchan Gets Defensive About Shooting KBC Amid Lockdown

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan defended himself for shooting for Kaun Banega Crorepati 12 from his home saying that the shoot happened with necessary precautions and without flouting lockdown rules.




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'Butterfingers Could Be My Middle Name': Twinkle Khanna Describes Her Clumsy Self

Twinkle Khanna says she's rather clumsy and talent-less, but is good at turning a patch of land into a beautiful garden.




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Sambhavna Seth Shares Her Ordeal Of Being Hospitalised Amid Covid-19: I Thought I Was Going To Die

Sambhavna Seth, who shot to fame after her participation in Bigg Boss 2 in 2008, was "rushed to the hospital" on Monday.




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Are Drive-in Theatres Set to Make a Comeback Amid Coronavirus Pandemic?

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, cinema-owners have to think seriously about how their operations might need to change, at least in the short to medium term.




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OnePlus 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20: Can Xiaomi Trump OnePlus in Mid-Range Segment

The new Redmi K20 seems to have all the muscles to flex over the OnePlus 7.




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Paytm Mall Receives 3.5 Lakh Requests to Deliver Mobile, Laptops Amid Covid-19 lockdown

The company said it has also received over two lakh e-mails from customers for delivering the non-essential items with demand for mobile phones rising 200 percent.




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Facebook Stock Soars in Q1 Earnings After Initial Drop Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

The social networking giant also said it counts 2.99 billion monthly users across its family of apps, compared to 2.89 billion in the previous quarter.




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Not Just Your Chats With Friends, WhatsApp Plays a Crucial Role For Businesses Amidst Lockdown

WhatsApp Business has more than 1 million businesses active on the app, in India. They are relying on a bunch of tools that WhatsApp has made available to them, to stay in touch with current customers as well as potential customers.




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You Can Now Purchase Vivo Smartphones Online Amid Covid-19 Lockdown: Here's How

Vivo India has introduced a new smart retail system connected with 20,000 retailers in India where customers can buy smartphones offline during Covid-19 lockdown.