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Governance: The Chicago Tri-State metro area is a powerful region – policy makers must work together to maintain a global pole position and fully realise the region’s potential

Chicago is at a tipping point: despite economic strengths, it faces considerable challenges to compete in the “Premier League” of world-class cities, warns the OECD’s review of the Chicago Tri-State Metropolitan Region.




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My wonderful brother and an awful truth...a plea take notice of those with learning disabilities 

I worry about my brother Tom. He has Fragile X, the most common cause of inherited learning disability. He can't write, read or understand money. He refers to Covid-19 as 'this bloody flu virus'.




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Photo shows moment shark breaches water at a popular Australian surfing spot 

Dylan Nacass, 23, managed to escape with minor lacerations after a shark latched onto his leg while surfing at Bell's Beach in Torquay, Victoria on Friday afternoon.




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MasterChef star Brendan Pang reveals his recipe to make the perfect fluffy bao buns 

MasterChef Australia star Brendan Pang has shared his secret recipe to make the perfect steamed bao buns at home.




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Surfer killed in shark attack in Northern California

A surfer has been killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach, state park officials said Saturday.




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Surfer killed in shark attack in Northern California

A surfer has been killed in a shark attack off a Northern California beach, state park officials said Saturday.




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Indusind Media & Communications ... vs Perfect Octave Media Projects Ltd on 20 March, 2020

os Nobody has appeared on behalf of the respondent even after service of notice and as a result the petition has been heard ex parte. The respondent has not appeared at any stage and has filed neither reply nor any affidavit of evidence

2. The petitioner company carries on the business of receiving signals from broadcasters of various television channels and of redistributing the same through franchisee cable network. The respondent company carries on business as a broadcaster/eontent provider. Both the parties are service providers and as such amenable to the jurisdiction of this Tribunal.

3. Through this petition, the petitioner is seeking recovery of Bs.13,41,756/- said to be the outstanding dues inclusive of interest as on 15.03.2016 along with interest @ 18% til the date of realization from the respondent. The dues are towards carriage fee for the services availed by the respondent from the petitioner for carriage of its television channels.




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Weatherford Oil Tool Middle East ... vs Vedanta Limited & Anr. on 8 May, 2020

1. The hearing was conducted through video conferencing.

OMP (I) (COMM.) 95 & 96/2020 Page 1 of 4

2. Petitioner, by the present petition, under Section 9 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as the "Arbitration Act"), inter alia seeks a restraint on the respondent from invoking and encashing the performance bank guarantees issued by respondent no. 2 on behalf of the petitioner and further seeks a direction to respondent no. 1 to release the payments due to the petitioner under the relevant contracts.

3. It is submitted that the respondent no. 2 is a Performa party.

4. Several contracts have been executed between petitioner and respondent no. 1 for provision of services, personnel and equipment. The contracts were executed as part of a composite transaction for the performance of services between petitioner and respondent no. 1 and are subject to and governed by Master Services Agreement and Master Supply Agreement.




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Billie Eilish CONFIRMED to perform James Bond theme tune at the BRITs

The five-time Grammy award winner, 18, who recorded the title track to 007's No Time to Die, in London last month, will take to the stage at the O2 on Tuesday for the 40th BRIT Awards ceremony.




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BRITs: Tearful Billie Eilish wins Best International Female Artist

The American star claimed the award for Best International Female Artist from Spice Girl Mel C, just moments after a stirring performance of new James Bond theme No Time To Die.




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No evidence of Russian interference in Brexit via Facebook, says Clegg

The former deputy prime minister suggested people claiming that Russia had influenced the EU referendum result through Facebook were engaged in perpetuating a 'myth'.




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Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford claim top SJA awards 

Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford have been named sportswoman and sportsman of the year by the Sports Journalists' Association (SJA).




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Will it be another Super Saturday? Jess Ennis-Hill heads possible gold rush as she leads heptathlon while London 2012 stars Mo Farah and Greg Rutherford prepare for their shots at glory

Golden girl Ennis-Hill was not at her best in the throwing event in Rio but was able to jump up one place from third after registering a 13.86m throw.




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Rio Olympics 2016 LIVE: Mo Farah wins 10,000m gold as Jessica Ennis-Hill takes heptathlon silver after Greg Rutherford's long jump bronze

Day eight saw Mo Farah win gold in the 10,000m, as Jess Ennis-Hill took silver in the heptathlon and Greg Rutherford claimed a bronze medal in the men's long jump competition.




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Mark Cavendish and Greg Rutherford lead British athletes' Rio Olympics 2016

Britain's bronze medal long jumper Greg Rutherford had an emotional reunion with his partner Susie Verrill and son Milo, while silver medallist Mark Cavendish also returned from Rio.




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Helene Schjerfbeck's works offer a salient lesson for our times

In Finland they put her work on postage stamps, but if you haven't heard of Helene Schjerfbeck, don't worry.




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The ever-compelling Juliet Stevenson's scrupulous performance holds it all together in The Doctor

After award-winning hits of classics Robert Icke ends his stint as an associate director at the Almeida with a dense but intriguing work that is very much of the moment.




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My wonderful brother and an awful truth...a plea take notice of those with learning disabilities 

I worry about my brother Tom. He has Fragile X, the most common cause of inherited learning disability. He can't write, read or understand money. He refers to Covid-19 as 'this bloody flu virus'.




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Photo shows moment shark breaches water at a popular Australian surfing spot 

Dylan Nacass, 23, managed to escape with minor lacerations after a shark latched onto his leg while surfing at Bell's Beach in Torquay, Victoria on Friday afternoon.




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MasterChef star Brendan Pang reveals his recipe to make the perfect fluffy bao buns 

MasterChef Australia star Brendan Pang has shared his secret recipe to make the perfect steamed bao buns at home.




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Liverpool news: Jurgen Klopp named August Manager of the Month after perfect start

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been rewarded for his side's perfect start to the season with the Premier League Manager of the Month award for August. Liverpool take on Newcastle United next.




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Adorable kitten with dwarfism lies on his back and kicks like a bunny

Potato, who has dwarfism and is smaller than normal-sized kittens, is a guest at Seattle Humane, an independent and not-for-profit animal rescue centre in Bellevue, Washington.




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Tyra Banks responds to controversial ANTM behavior after unearthed scenes resurface

Tyra Banks has apologized for her 'insensitive' behavior during some past moments on America's Next Top Model. The show ran for 24 seasons and debuted back in 2003.




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Boyz II Men pays tribute to moms on Mother's Day weekend with performance on SNL season 45 finale

As many shows have halted amid quarantine, Saturday Night Live continues to entertain viewers. This week's episode saw the cast once again performing from their respective homes.




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Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka praises Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for improving his performance

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has heaped praise on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for helping him perform this season. He says Solskjaer 'wants every player to improve'




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Female and fearful In Mamata’s Bengal


Character assassination, social and economic ostracisation and even assault, seem to have become the standard responses to all who protest against the culture of violence against women in West Bengal. Shikha Mukerjee reports on the ground realities in the state.




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A mother’s day toast to all the perfectly imperfect moms in the world

Mother is prowling around the house like an overzealous detective looking for clues of my ineptitude as a homemaker. This is an old habit. In the past, when I once asked her to babysit while...




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Cops perform last rites of construction worker

The Bharati Vidyapeeth police on Wednesday performed the last rites of a construction site worker — hailing from Gulbarga in Karnataka — as the Covid-19 lockdown prevented his family members to come to Pune.




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Riding a wave of social surfing

Along the TN and Kerala coast, fishermen turned surf instructors are helping local boys stay in school and off drugs.




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Mahab's stone sculptors now shape surfboards

In every other store on the streets leading to the beach in Mamallapuram sit a row or two of Ganeshas, tiny turtles, elephants, reclining Buddhas and scattered stone figurines, all carved by the locals.




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Microsoft Admits Surface Laptop 3 Develops Mysterious Screen Cracks & Will Repair For Free

Corrective measures are finally in place. At least the repairs will be free, after users have struggled to get the repairs done over the past few months. And if you have already paid for a repair for this issue, you can get a reimbursement.




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RIP Irrfan: बॉलीवुड का 'मदारी' इरफान खान तो खेल दिखाकर चले गए, देखें Rare तस्वीरें

इरफान खान आज बॉलीवुड के साथ साथ इस दुनिया को भी अलविदा कह चुके हैं। मुंबई के कोकिलाबेन अस्पताल में इरफान खान ने आखिरी सांसे लीं। सोशल मीडिया से लेकर गूगल पर इरफान की कहानी और किस्से ही छाए हुए हैं।




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Malayalam Cinema Remembers Irrfan Khan: Here's What Mammootty, Mohanlal & So On Have To Say!

Irrfan Khan, one of the finest acting talents of the Indian film industry passed away. The 53-year-old breathed his last at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai where he was admitted due to colon infection. Irrfan Khan's death news came out as




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Dulquer Salmaan & Parvathy Thiruvothu Mourn Irrfan Khan's Demise: Recall Working With The Actor

Irrfan Khan, the supremely talented actor bid goodbye to this world today (April 29, 2020). The news of the actor's demise came out as a great shock for both his fans and the industry members. Dulquer Salmaan and Parvathy Thiruvothu, the




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Fahadh Faasil Remembers Irrfan Khan, Says 'I Owe My Career To Him'

The reports regarding the untimely demise of Irrfan Khan, the supremely talented actor came out as a great shock for the Indian film fraternity. The cine-goers across the world are currently mourning the death of Irrfan, who created magic on the




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Colors TV To Pay Tribute To Irrfan Khan & Rishi Kapoor; Hina Khan, Arjun & Others To Participate

Bollywood actors, Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor's sudden demise left a big void in the entertainment industry. Many actors took to social media to offer condolences. Now, Colors TV is set to pay tribute to the prolific actors with a virtual




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Despite Love Aaj Kal Failure, Kartik Aaryan Says He Received Love & Appreciation For His Performance

We still remember how netizens went berserk, when they came across the first picture of Kartik Aaryan and Sara Ali Khan from the sets of Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal. Sadly, despite creating tremendous buzz among the moviegoers, the film failed




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Deepika Padukone Dedicates An Emotional Tribute To Late Actor Irrfan Khan As Piku Completes 5 Years

The news of Irrfan Khan's shocking demise is yet to sink in. The actor died of neuroendocrine tumour on April 29, 2020. One of his films Piku, co-starring Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone, completes 5 years today (May 8, 2020).




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Deepika Padukone's Message For Irrfan Khan Is What His Fans Want To Say: 'Please Come Back'

Irrfan Khan lost his battle against neuroendocrine tumour, and left for his heavenly abode on April 29, 2020. However, it's hard to believe that the actor is no longer with us. Besides Irrfan's family and friends, even his co-stars continue to




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Anurag Basu Wanted Irrfan Khan To Play Ranbir Kapoor's Father In Jagga Jasoos!

Anurag Basu and Irrfan Khan had worked together for the 2007 film Life...In A Metro. Recently, while speaking with Mumbai Mirror, the filmmaker revealed that he was working on a sequel to the film with Irrfan. While revealing that




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Irrfan Khan No More: Director Pawan Kumar Offers Condolences, Says, ‘Always Wanted To Work With You’

The entertainment world is completely under shock as Irrfan Khan passed away in Mumbai. The extraordinary actor, who was 53, breathed his last at Mumbai's Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The Angrezi Medium star was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, owing




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Anurag Basu Wanted Irrfan Khan To Play Ranbir Kapoor's Father In Jagga Jasoos!

Anurag Basu and Irrfan Khan had worked together for the 2007 film Life...In A Metro. Recently, while speaking with Mumbai Mirror, the filmmaker revealed that he was working on a sequel to the film with Irrfan. While revealing that




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Ajith Birthday Special: 5 Best Performances Of Thala That Are Unmissable!

Ajith Kumar Subramani, popularly known as Thala Ajith turns 49 today. One of the biggest Superstars of the Tamil film industry, Ajith has appeared in 59 movies since he made his screen debut with En Veedu En Kanavar in 1990. Starting




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Irrfan Khan Passes Away Of Colon Infection: Know Its Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis And Treatment

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan passed away on the morning of April 29 after a battle with colon infection. In 2018, he had announced that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour and he had undergone treatment in the UK for a




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11 Wonderful Health Benefits Of Drinking Hibiscus Tea

Almost everyone is familiar with the beautiful, large and colourful flowers of the hibiscus plant. The hibiscus flowers not only create a natural beauty in your garden, but they also have medicinal uses. You can make teas and liquid extracts from




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Suresh Raina, Irfan Pathan want BCCI to let Indian cricketers participate in foreign T20 leagues

During the session, Raina also said that there was no communication between him and the then chairman of selectors MSK Prasad regarding his selection in the national team.




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A popular treatise on voltaic electricity and electro-magnetism: illustrated by numerous interesting experiments, with the mode of performing the same / by G.H. Bachhoffner

Archives, Room Use Only - QC517.S935 1830




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Wonderful inventions: from the mariner's compass to the electric telegraph cable / by John Timbs

Archives, Room Use Only - T15.T56 1867




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Die Mehrfach-Telegraphie auf einem Drahte: mit besonderer Rücksicht auf den Stand der Gegenwart / von A.E. Granfeld

Archives, Room Use Only - TK5538.G7 1885




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Der Erfinder des sprechenden Telephons / von S. Berliner

Archives, Room Use Only - TK6018.R4 B47 1909