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'Purist' Sachin Tendulkar against four-day tests
'Purist' Sachin Tendulkar against four-day tests
MUMBAI, Jan 7: Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar told Reuters he is firmly opposed to shortening test matches to four days from five and has warned against straying too far from the game’s roots in the quest to attract a younger audience.
Jan 07, 2020
WORLD
Update: Iran says death toll in funeral stampede reaches 40 - Fars
Update: Iran says death toll in funeral stampede reaches 40...
DUBAI, Jan 7: Iran said on Tuesday a stampede among mourners during the funeral ceremony for slain commander Qassem Soleimani has reached 40, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, citing an emergency services official.
Jan 07, 2020
WORLD
Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of slain Iranian commander, burial postponed
Dozens killed in stampede at funeral of slain Iranian comman...
DUBAI/BAGHDAD, Jan 7: Dozens of people were killed in a stampede as crowds of mourners packed streets for the funeral of a slain military Iranian commander in his hometown of Kerman on Tuesday, forcing his burial to be postponed, state-affiliated media reported.
Jan 07, 2020
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TIA expanding its capacity
TIA expanding its capacity
KATHMANDU, Jan 7: The capacity of the country's only international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), is being gradually expanded.
Jan 07, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Jackie Shroff in Nepali avatar wearing Dhaka topi
Jackie Shroff in Nepali avatar wearing Dhaka topi
Actress Manisha Koirala spent her weekend with her parents and Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff at Maharashtra’s farmhouse, India.
Jan 07, 2020
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Rain, snowfall forecast
Rain, snowfall forecast
KATHMANDU, Jan 7: The Meteorological Forecasting Division has predicted rain and snowfall in different parts of the country from Tuesday evening.
Jan 07, 2020
My City, Entertainment
Chris Hemsworth donates USD 1 million to fight Australian bushfires
Chris Hemsworth donates USD 1 million to fight Australian bu...
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth on Tuesday announced that he is donating USD 1 million to fight against the Australian bushfire.
Jan 07, 2020
SOCIETY, Latest Updates
Health Minister Dhakal accuses staffers at govt hospitals of promoting private health inst...
Health Minister Dhakal accuses staffers at govt hospitals of...
KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Minister for Health and Population Bhanu Bhakta Dhakal has accused the staffers at government hospitals of sending the patients to the private health institutions.
Jan 07, 2020
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Khokana folks stage protest smearing soot over their faces
Khokana folks stage protest smearing soot over their faces
KATHMANDU, Jan 7: Expressing serious reservations at the ongoing construction of development projects including Kathmandu-Terai Expressway through their area, local residents of Khokana in Lalitpur district staged a protest smearing soot over their faces, on Tuesday.
Jan 07, 2020
My City, Entertainment, Movies
Kate McKinnon thanks Ellen DeGeneres for making it 'less scary' to come out
Kate McKinnon thanks Ellen DeGeneres for making it 'less sca...
As actor Kate McKinnon presented celebrated TV host Ellen DeGeneres with the Carol Burnett Award at the 77th Golden Globes, she thanked her for making it easy for people in the entertainment industry to open up about their sexuality.
Jan 07, 2020