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Eta Aquariids meteor shower peaks TONIGHT filling the sky with up to 40 shooting stars an hour

This meteor shower is best viewed in the southern hemisphere, but should be visible from most places on Earth, weather permitting.




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Tumblr deletes more than 4 million re-blogs containing hate speech as part of a new policy

The move to remove re-blogged content containing hate speech marks an escalation in Tumblr's efforts to clean its platform. Previously only original posts were removed while re-blogs remained active.




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New coronavirus test uses CRISPR gene-editing too to detect virus

One of the teams of scientists that first developed the gene-editing tool has altered it so that it can search out viral RNA instead of human DNA for a test that could even eventually be run at home.




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Carbon emissions are being detected from the moon

Carbon emissions from the moon are making scientists question the theory that the dusty rock was formed in a collision between the Earth and 'wandering planet' Theia.




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'Smell cameras' built to detect explosives could sniff out coronavirus in the air

California-based Koniku partnered with Airbus on the project as the start-up specialises in neurotechnology.




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Middlesbrough 2-2 Hull: Jarrod Bowen scores quick-fire brace to complete second half comeback

CRAIG HOPE AT THE RIVERSIDE: Jonathan Woodgate says he has never been one to panic, but he has every reason to be jittery after watching his side throw away victory here.




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West Ham complete the £22m signing of forward Jarrod Bowen from Hull City

West Ham have completed the signing of forward Jarrod Bowen from Hull City for £22million. The Hammers fended off competition from Crystal Palace to sign Bowen.




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I'm on a prepay energy meter - can I save money switching supplier?

Prepayment meter customers don't have to be stuck on their current tariffs and can save money, the same as standard energy customers, by switching supplier.




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Energy suppliers accused of hindering smart meter scheme after failing to follow Ofgem rules

The smart meter rollout has suffered another blow after it was revealed that nine small suppliers have not yet signed up to be Data Communications Company (DCC) users.




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Is Loop energy saving assistant better than a smart meter?

A new energy saving assistant is claiming that it can help users save money, electricity and the planet - but insists it isn't the same as smart meters.




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Customers complain that Thames Water is charging those with smart meters more than those without

Frustrated Thames Water customers have complained that the smart meters fitted by the firm do not work properly and are actually costing households more money.




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Millions of first generation smart meters fitted last year as rate of installations drops 

Nearly 1.5m first generation smart meters were installed in households across the country last year - despite the fact these installations do not count towards official target figures.




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Roll out of smart meters halted to protect customers during pandemic

Trade body Energy UK says its members have stopped installing or repairing smart meters, except in emergencies, in line with G­overnment guidance.




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The best energy tariffs on the market that DON'T require you to have a smart meter installed

In order to reach their Government targets, many of the larger energy firms have said that customers will only be able to access the cheapest deals if they agree to have a device installed.




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Peter Crouch, John Bishop and Gabby Logan to front Premier League show for Amazon Prime

The show, which features the Sportsmail columnist Peter Crouch, will launch at the start of the new football season and be released on Tuesday after each round of Premier League games.




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Bayern Munich 'still determined to sign Leroy Sane' but are only prepared to pay 'up to £60m'

Sane was heavily linked with a move to the German giants last summer only for the 24-year-old to pick up a near-season ending cruciate ligament injury in August's Community Shield.




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Kevin De Bruyne set for talks over new Manchester City deal once season has been completed

The midfielder, who will be 29 next month, admitted at the weekend that he might have to consider his future if City's two-year Champions League ban is upheld.




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J.M.Barrie's house that inspired Peter Pan on sale for £8.5m 

Although it might not quite be in Neverland, a six bedroom property in London, which was once home to Peter Pan author J.M.Barrie, is full of magical touches.




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Monstrosity or masterpiece? Modern concrete homes are popping up again

Few other building materials are more vilified than concrete. Philosopher Roger Scruton believes that post-war Britain was almost 'obliterated by ugly deposits of concrete and steel'.




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External Affairs Minister meets Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of New Zealand in Bangkok





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Prime Minister and Xi Jinping, President of China hold Tete-e-Tete during Chennai Informal Summit in Mamallapuram[ph]Photo Courtesy:- Lalit Kumar[/ph]





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Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary arrives in New Delhi





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External Affairs Minister meets Peter Szijjarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary during Raisina Dialogue 2020 [ph]Photo Courtesy: Hemant Joshi [/ph]





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Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand lays wreath at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, New Delhi





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External Affairs Minister meets Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand at Hyderabad House, New Delhi[ph]Photo Courtesy - Chandan Kumar Shah[/ph]





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ASK TONY: Travel agent pocketed £225 of our China holiday refund

Last July, my wife, daughter and I used travel agent Carlton Leisure to book flights to Beijing with British Airways, returning via Hong Kong, with an internal flight between there and Chengdu.




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Pakistan's JIT at Pathankot - Indian naivete or far-sightedness?

Regularising such base visits, would add concrete proof to the position that Pakistan has no legitimate security threat from India




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Network performance determines operator profitability

A network with superior performance is a strategic asset that operators must create, proactively monitor and sustain to attract new users and, perhaps more importantly, keep existing users happy




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USCIRF welcomes Supreme Court's decision on Assam detention centres

The US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Tuesday (local time) welcomed the decision of India's Supreme Court to relax conditions for the release of individuals detained as "foreigners" in Assam's detention centres due to concerns with the spread of COVID-19."We welcome this decision as a first step," a statement by USCIRF quoted its Chair Tony Perkins as saying."We urge the Indian Supreme Court to continue on this promising path and order the release of all those detained in the detention centres on humanitarian grounds. Even two years as a minimum time for release is unreasonable given the threat of detention centres becoming a breeding ground for the spread of COVID-19," he added.In response to an application submitted by the Justice for Liberty Initiative, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered the release of detainees held for at least two years and lowered the personal bond amount necessary to secure release from Rs 100,000 to 5,000.Coronavirus has impacted ..




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Volkswagen used defeat device in India too: Geete

Emission nine times more than cap; firm denies claim




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Lupin's Pithampur facility successfully completes UK MHRA inspection

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Barometers pare gains in late trade; Nifty below 9300

As per provisional closing, the barometer S&P BSE Sensex gained 199.32 points or 0.63% at 31,642.70. The Nifty 50 index gained 51.55 points or 0.56% at 9,250.60.




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Lupin's Pithampur facilities complete UK MHRA inspection

The drug major on Friday (8 May 2020) informed that the inspection of its three units at Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh by the UK health regulator has been completed.




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100 meters - the height of stealth


The Narmada Control Authority permits an increase in the dam's height while the SC is in recess, giving the court no opportunity to verify its directives.




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Concrete riverfronts or ecological rejuvenation?


A two-day dialogue on urban rivers held in Pune focused on the plight of urban rivers. Shripad Dharmadhikary reports and presents his views.




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What the Postponement of the Olympics Means for Athletes

The global spread of coronavirus has led to officials postponing the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. For athletes, the delay evokes mixed emotions. WSJ spoke to five athletes from around the globe to understand what the postponement means to them. Photo composite by George Downs




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As Ferrari Reopens, Staff Are Greeted With Coronavirus Blood Tests

Ferrari employees who are going back to work pass through a series of steps designed to keep the coronavirus out, including blood tests for antibodies. WSJ’s Eric Sylvers reports from the car maker’s factory near the center of Italy’s outbreak. Photo: Francesca Volpi for The Wall Street Journal




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Some concrete solutions


India generates 100 million tonnes of fly ash each year, and close to 90% of this ends up in waste mounds. But Georg Dirk believes that 40% of this by-product of thermal power stations can be turned into cement, reducing energy costs, environmental pollution, and waste. Darryl D'Monte reports.




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Unacceptable underside of 'deterrence by punishment'


India's doctrine of 'deterrence by punishment' is least credible in the most likely scenario of Pakistani nuclear use. But the tenets of this doctrine are not above revision, and times of relative peace offer a better opportunity to find the way forward, says Firdaus Ahmed.




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The tolerance of incompetence


The problem of Indian politics is not that it exists, but rather that success in the system doesn't seem to be connected in any way to the ability to govern, writes Rajesh Kasturirangan.




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Extending the parameters of cinema


Eashwar Mime Co. presents the opposition between an individual's voice and collective silence using mime - an art form that has almost disappeared since the advent of the spoken word in films, writes Shoma Chatterji.




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Bt: Flaky results, pre-determined consensus


Can transgenic cotton ever be a livelihood security measure for the majority of India's small-holder farmers? Keya Acharya is circumspect. She says that the Bt cotton story in India is one of confusion. Bt appears more to favour 'rich' farmers, who have access to water, better resources, and alternative support.




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Where veterans refuse to give up, what does the future hold?


The increasing power and influence of veterans of the Indian army, known for their natural affinity towards the right wing regime in power, holds important implications especially when one considers the extent of its permeation into the serving structure. Firdaus Ahmed explains.




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Scamming the law, pretext of inability


In late August, the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a judicial inquiry on allegations of large scale corruption in distribution of compensation to families affected by Sardar Sarovar/Narmada Project. Himanshu Upadhyaya tells the continuing story of a scam.




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Concrete pressure on Delhi’s greenery


Unmindful of clear urban development guidelines, the Delhi municipality is replacing greenery lined pavements with tiles, followed by a yearly ritual of retiling with newer designs. Kanchi Kohli writes about the unchecked concretization.




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The wandering minstrel who turned down Peter Brook’s Mahabharat


He said no to Brook, as he would not be allowed to carry hemp to the US! He had selective praise for Dylan and was openly caustic about contemporary artists. Shoma A. Chatterji reviews a biographical film on Gour Khepa, the brilliant and eccentric baul who lived life on his own terms.




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Successful deterrence? Hardly.


The absence of open conflict between India and Pakistan since both became nuclear states is cited as proof that deterrence works. But there have been unacknowledged conflicts, and just as importantly, a closer look at each instance shows other factors are also at work, writes Firdaus Ahmed.




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India’s sanitation puzzle: Missing the complete picture?


The focus on ending open defecation and ensuring a toilet in every home is a limited one. Lasting success will require a much larger focus on sanitation, writes Aditya Bhol.




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Water meters help consumers, suppliers


With a properly metered water bill, consumers have a much better chance of being heard than otherwise. Yes, there are justified concerns about rights and equity when we talk of water, but metering is not anti-poor. In fact, used well, it can address their demands powerfully, says S Vishwanath.




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Catalysing rural jobs through targeted training


In the major metros, a range of new vocational courses is helping high school students find jobs in the rapidly industrialising sectors. What about job-seekers in small towns and rural areas? Padmalatha Ravi reports on two NGO-led training innovations in Tamilnadu and Karnataka.