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Bollywood's veteran actor Shashi Kapoor dies aged 79, celebrities mourn

The eldest Kapoor family icon Shashi Kapoor expired at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, confirmed his nephew Randhir Kapoor. The actor was famous until 1980s and acted in several films.

Dec 5, 2017

Sri Lanka cross 250 at tea on Day 3 of India vs Sri Lanka Test series

Dinesh Chandimal was unbeaten on 98 with Sadeera Samarawickrama giving him company at his personal score of 4 not out as the visitors reduced the first innings deficit to 266 runs.

Dec 4, 2017

Australia to now scrutinise Facebook, Google

Australia government has asked the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to scrutinise major digital platforms.

Dec 4, 2017

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Argentina vs Netherlands match ends with a draw in Hockey World League Final

In the other Pool A match of the day, Belgium rode on a hat-trick from Loïck Luypaert to thrash Spain 5-0.

Dec 4, 2017

Sea sponges are common ancestors of all animals: Study

A new research led by the University of Bristol has identified that sponges are the most ancient lineage.

Dec 3, 2017

'First They Killed My Father' must inspire viewers: Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie has directed the film based on author Lung Ung's account of the Khmer Rouge 1975-79 regime in Cambodia.

Dec 3, 2017

Women bikers react better to trouble at high speeds than men: World's fastest female biker Leslie Porterfield

Leslie Porterfield said that from surviving a bike crash in 2007 to setting the world record was one of the high points of her career.

Dec 3, 2017

Mirabai Chanu: The new poster girl of Indian sport

Chanu is the world champion in the 48 kg category, only the second Indian woman to win a gold medal at the worlds.

Dec 3, 2017

Roma's defender Kostas Manolas signs new long-term contract with Italian Club

Italian football club AS Roma has announced that Greek defender Kostas Manolas has put pen on the paper to sign a contract with boss Eusebio Di Francesco's team.

Dec 3, 2017

Potential for war with North Korea increasing every day: White House

White House National Security Adviser (NSA) H.R. McMaster has said that North Korea represents "the greatest immediate threat to the US".

Dec 3, 2017

England beat India in 2017 Hockey World League Final

Samuel Ward scored his second of the evening in the 56th minute to silence the packed stadium as England walked away 3-2 winners.

Dec 3, 2017

Arjun Atwal, Louis De Jager shares joint lead at AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open

Arjun Atwal enjoyed a solid front nine 32 before adding his fifth birdie on the 14th hole.

Dec 3, 2017

Kapil Sharma tries to capture audience minds with 'Firangi' movie

"Firangi" is not an out-and-out laugh riot, but nevertheless despite a weak story, the film is well-picturized and punctuated with humor at appropriate junctures

Dec 3, 2017

Spainish coach Lopetegui shows respect for rivals following World Cup draw

Spain on Friday afternoon were drawn to face reigning European champions Portugal, Morocco and Iran in Group B and should be favourites to reach the last 16.

Dec 2, 2017

Virat Kohli completes 5,000 runs in Test cricket

Virat Kohli reached the mark in typical style, smashing Sri Lanka pacer Suranga Lakmal for a boundary shortly after lunch.

Dec 2, 2017

Australia confident of success following World Cup draw

Australia was drawn in Group C at a ceremony in Moscow on Friday night alongside former World Cup winners France, Denmark and Peru.

Dec 2, 2017

Portugal to face Spain in 2018 FIFA World Cup

European Champions Portugal and 2010 FIFA World Cup holders Spain, Morocco and Iran have found themselves in Group B.

Dec 2, 2017

Speculations abound Brazilian footballer Arthur Melo's joining Barcelona

Arthur Melo has reportedly drawn interest from several European clubs, including Manchester United, after a superb season in Brazil's Gremio.

Dec 2, 2017

Twitter stands by Trump's anti-Muslim tweets

Donald Trump this week retweeted videos by far-right British politician Jayda Fraser that purported to show Muslims performing violent acts.

Dec 2, 2017

World needs to collectively tackle fake news: Facebook

Facebook plans to revise content and tackle fake news and advertisements in order to ensure a proper and clean flow of information for the masses on social media.

Nov 30, 2017

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