WORLD
After historic rocket launch, Chinese startup to ramp up missions
After historic rocket launch, Chinese startup to ramp up mis...
BEIJING, July 31: Beijing-based startup iSpace is planning up to eight commercial rocket launches next year, after last week becoming China’s first privately funded firm to put a satellite into orbit, its executives told Reuters.
Jul 31, 2019
WORLD
Roadside blast in Afghanistan kills at least 34 civilians
Roadside blast in Afghanistan kills at least 34 civilians
KABUL, July 31: A bus in western Afghanistan was hit by a roadside explosion on Wednesday that killed at least 34 passengers, including children, and injured 17, officials said.
Jul 31, 2019
My City, Entertainment
Miley Cyrus latest star to abandon Woodstock 50
Miley Cyrus latest star to abandon Woodstock 50
Miley Cyrus was reported on Tuesday to have pulled out of the troubled Woodstock 50 festival, joining a string of other big names who say they will no longer take part in the official event meant to mark the anniversary of the landmark 1969 music festival.
Jul 31, 2019
WORLD
Indian coffee tycoon Siddhartha's body found - police
Indian coffee tycoon Siddhartha's body found - police
MANGALURU/BENGALURU, July 31: Indian authorities said on Wednesday they have recovered the body of coffee baron V.G. Siddhartha from a river in southern India, after his disappearance on Monday sparked speculation he was facing intense financial pressure.
Jul 31, 2019
My City, Lifestyle
Nike shoes race to $437,500 world record auction price for sneakers
Nike shoes race to $437,500 world record auction price for s...
A pair of 1972 running shoes, one of the first pairs made by Nike Inc, sold for $437,500 on Tuesday, shattering the record for a pair of sneakers at public auction.
Jul 31, 2019
SOCIETY
Two arrested on rape charge
Two arrested on rape charge
NAWALPARASI WEST, July 31: The Nawalparasi police have arrested two men on the charge of raping an 11-year-old girl from the district.
Jul 31, 2019
My City, Gen-Next, Article
Penetrating the spider-web of information
Penetrating the spider-web of information
This age of social media is called the “Golden Age of Content.” Social media is full of freely available and accessible resources. But many people are overwhelmed by a large amount of content in social media like YouTube and Facebook.
Jul 31, 2019
My City, Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park fan uses band’s lyrics to prevent man from jumping to death
Linkin Park fan uses band’s lyrics to prevent man from jumpi...
A Florida woman last week used Linkin Park lyrics to help save a man's life, literally talking a suicidal man off the ledge with portions of the band's bittersweet "One More Light," as Orlando's WKMG-TV reported.
Jul 31, 2019
WORLD
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles: South Korean military
North Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles: South Kore...
SEOUL, July 31: North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles early on Wednesday, the South Korean military said, only days after it launched two other missiles intended to pressure South Korea and the United States to stop upcoming military drills.
Jul 31, 2019
WORLD
U.S., China meet for trade talks as Trump talks tough
U.S., China meet for trade talks as Trump talks tough
SHANGHAI, July 31: Top U.S. and Chinese trade officials met in Shanghai on Wednesday for talks in a bid to end a year-long trade war, despite low expectations for progress and combative remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Jul 31, 2019