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Newsmakers
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Kamala Harris set to be new US Vice President: What would it mean for India?
Kamala has not been shy of embracing her connection with her roots
The Notorious RBG: A legacy marked by triumphs for equality for women
In 2018, Ginsburg was the subject of a documentary and a feature film ‘On the Basis of Sex,’ in which the actor Felicity Jones portrayed her
Kangana slams Raut's abusive language, says 'you are not Maharashtra'
You know how many girls are raped every day in the country, how many of them are tortured and killed — sometimes by their own husbands?
Sivamani: From little drummer boy to maestro of Atkan Chatkan
The storied percussionist has scored music for a Bollywood film that's ruling the OTT platforms
World
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Germany may start COVID-19 vaccine programme in December: Health minister
Germany has secured more than 300 million vaccine doses via the European Commission, bilateral contracts and options
US hits 12 million virus cases as many Americans defy Thanksgiving travel guidance
The COVID-19 epidemic has claimed more than 255,000 lives in the United States - more than in any other nation
FDA allows emergency use of antibody drug Trump received
The FDA allowed its use in adults and children 12 and over who weigh at least 40 kilograms and who are at high risk of severe illness
Business
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Lakshmi Vilas Bank shareholders to get nothing after merger with DBS India
However, depositors need not worry as their deposits will be transferred to DBS and would be fully secured
Lakshmi Vilas Bank placed under moratorium, RBI proposes merger with DBS Bank
As part of the moratorium, the regulator has capped deposit withdrawals by customers to Rs 25,000
WPI inflation rises to eight-month high in October
As per the data, this is the highest level of Wholesale price index-based or WPI inflation since February
Sports
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Football legend Diego Maradona dies of heart attack
The Argentine World Cup winning captain had undergone brain surgery earlier this month
Aged just 19, Afghanistan's spin sensation Mujeeb Ur Rahman ties the knot
Mujeeb, however, is not the world's youngest cricketer to marry
Krunal Pandya briefly detained at Mumbai airport for carrying undisclosed gold
Krunal had returned shortly after 5 pm by a flight from UAE when he was stopped at the airport by DRI personnel
Science
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No severe safety event on Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca
There were 23,000 participants being assessed, who among them would be following two regimes of half dose and full dose
Oxford University COVID-19 vaccine 'encouraging' for older age groups
Older individuals are at disproportionate risk of severe COVID-19 and so any vaccine adopted for use must be effective in older adults
Explained |Here's how coronavirus vaccine trials work
To find out whether experimental Covid-19 vaccines are effective, researchers design clinical trials involving thousands of volunteers
Life
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Lady Diana’s iconic style returns
The obsession over Britain’s favourite royal, the Princess of Wales, is back, thanks to the fourth season of Netflix’s show The Crown
A Makeover for masculinity
Makeup is no longer the exclusive domain of women. More men preferring cosmetics to enhance their looks, beauty industry is beaming
Top cop gets bundles of love
That dogs have an amazing capacity for love and loyalty was proved recently at a touching scene at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Relationship
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Ad-‘ing’ to a cause
Cadbury’s ad campaign that promotes local vendors by capturing over 1,800 local businesses in India, has won many hearts
Amid lockdown, siblings get on each other's nerves
The pandemic has brought families together, compelling them to discover the bitter joys of bonding overtime
The great malaise of our times
Stress is like reverse-oxygen — it slowly, silently, kills. Therefore, it must be taken seriously, and to reach out is to self-preserve.
Metros
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11 killed, 16 injured in truck crash near Vadodara; PM Modi condoles deaths
The accident took place at Waghodia circle near the city around 2.45 am when the victims were heading towards Pavagadh
As COVID-19 cases rise in Delhi, Kejriwal seeks to impose localised 'lockdown'
The Delhi government has also decided to withdraw its previous order allowing 200 guests to attend wedding functions
COVID-19 in India: BMC puts curbs on mass Chhath Puja celebration in Mumbai
The festival dedicated to the Sun god will be celebrated on Friday and Saturday
Editors' Picks
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Columns
India’s economy has contracted for six months since Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the harshest lockdown in the world
The hardnosed men and women of the soil are not going to be overwhelmed by the PM’s rhetoric and sweet talk
Brics summits are rarely noticed by any international observer outside those from the member countries
Multiple events with geopolitical impact are compelling diplomats to scurry for meetings
