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Opera star sings Britain's VE Day hits from an empty Albert Hall

Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins will stream a concert from an empty Royal Albert Hall on Friday evening, as locked-down Britain marks the 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day.




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'We will meet again': Britain honours World War Two anniversary

Britons stood in silence and Queen Elizabeth was to address the nation on Friday's 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day, though the coronavirus dampened commemorations for the end of World War Two on the continent.




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Displaced Somalis share Ramadan meal under shadow of COVID-19

In makeshift metal homes in a camp in Mogadishu, women wrapped in brightly patterned scarves are making savoury pastries and mixing flour for flatbreads.




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Madagascar coronavirus herbal mix draws demand from across Africa despite WHO misgivings

Madagascar is putting its self-proclaimed, plant-based "cure" for COVID-19 on sale and several countries in Africa have already put in orders for purchase, despite warnings from the World Health Organisation that its efficacy is unproven.




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Opera star sings Britain's VE Day hits from an empty Albert Hall

Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins will stream a concert from an empty Royal Albert Hall on Friday evening, as locked-down Britain marks the 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day.




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Coronavirus narrows options for migrants buffeted by Libya's war

After several failed crossings from Libya to Italy and a long spell in detention, Nigerian migrant Olu had pinned his hopes on being evacuated from the besieged city of Tripoli with his family.




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Robots to the rescue! Arizona students in lockdown will still get their graduation day

Juili Kale's dreams to receive her master's degree diploma in a ceremony cheered on by her family were dashed by the coronavirus - until robots came to the rescue.




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Tea and singing: Britain honours World War Two anniversary

Britons stood in silence and Queen Elizabeth was to address the nation on Friday's 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day, though the coronavirus dampened commemorations for the end of World War Two on the continent.




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Roaming 'robodog' politely tells Singapore park goers to keep apart

Far from barking its orders, a robot dog enlisted by Singapore authorities to help curb coronavirus infections in the city-state politely asks joggers and cyclists to stay apart.




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Lori Loughlin, other parents lose bid to dismiss U.S. college scam charges

A federal judge on Friday declined to dismiss the charges against "Full House" actress Lori Loughlin and other wealthy parents awaiting trial in the U.S. college admissions scandal after they accused investigators of fabricating evidence.




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As Beijing gyms reopen, users are masked up and ready to shed pounds

BEIJING - Grunts, groans and the sound of pulsing music and crashing weights have returned to some of Beijing's gyms after being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Rights group says Saudi Arabia is holding a senior prince incommunicado since March

Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Saturday that Saudi Arabian authorities recently detained and are holding incommunicado Prince Faisal bin Abdullah, who had previously been netted in an anti-corruption drive and released in late 2017.




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Slovakia records no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 10

Slovakia on Friday recorded no new cases of coronavirus for the first time since March 10, government figures showed.




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Russian troops to help Venezuela search for members of failed incursion - report

Russian soldiers are operating drones over Venezuela as part of a search operation for members of a paramilitary force that led a botched invasion this week, local media reported on Friday, citing deleted tweets from a state military command center.




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Britain to quarantine travellers for 14 days, UK airlines association says

The British government has told airlines it will introduce a 14-day quarantine period for most people arriving from abroad to try to avoid a second peak of the coronavirus pandemic, an association representing the airlines said on Saturday.




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As Beijing gyms reopen, users are masked up and ready to shed pounds

BEIJING - Grunts, groans and the sound of pulsing music and crashing weights have returned to some of Beijing's gyms after being closed for nearly three months due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Half of Spaniards will see lockdown eased from Monday as death toll falls

Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to its second lowest since mid-March on Saturday, as half the country prepared to move to the next phase of an exit from one of Europe's strictest lockdowns.




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Shunning virus lockdown, defiant Belarus stages Victory Day parade

Thousands of soldiers marched in Belarus on Saturday to celebrate the Soviet victory in World War Two, as President Alexander Lukashenko rejected calls for lockdown measures to fight the coronavirus pandemic.




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Pune residents oppose grant of Maharashtra Bhushan award to writer-poet Purandare, file PIL

It is alleged that the book written by him is more of fiction than giving a true picture of the great Maratha warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.




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Pune marks 2nd death anniversary of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar

Dabholkar, one of the torch bearers of the rationalist movement in Maharashtra, was shot dead from a close range in broad daylight by unknown gunmen who are believed to have followed him when he was taking his customary morning walk.




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Vintage car exhibition at Pune mall excites visitors

The collectables belong to Pune-based businessman Subhash Sanas and have been borrowed from the Subhash Sanas' Vintage Car Musuem and kept for display at the mall.




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Youth take to drumming in Pune, prepare to welcome Lord Ganesha

Pune being a crowd puller during the annual Ganpati festival, these young drummers feel that it is the time they can showcase their skills while also worshiping Lord Ganesha through their art.




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Pune based scriptwriter of Marathi movie 'Slambook' talks about his journey

It took four years for Dhalgade to get a project, yet he believes that everyone must follow their passion however tough it seems at the start.




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Third edition of Pune International Literary Festival (PILF) kicks off

PILF this year will host at least three to four international guests as speakers also. Hosted at the YASHADA campus in Baner, PILF is the brainchild of Dr Manjiri Prabhu, Pune-based author.




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30% less flowers at Kaas Pathar this year

Kaas pathar, declared as a World Natural Heritage Site, has over 850 varieties of flowers blooming every monsoon.




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Six-year-old from Pune can finally hear, thanks to implants

Shreeharsh's father Mahesh borrowed money from his friends to buy the costly cochlear implant machine, worth Rs 6 lakh, for his son.




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Water tax to increase in Pimpri Chinchwad next year

Municipal Commissioner Rajeev Jadhav said that the civic body will be proposing the tax hike in the draft budget for 2016-17.




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Get set to push yourself at Fort Marathon in Sinhagad this Sunday

Sagarmatha Giryarohan Sanstha, a Pune-based non-profit body that promotes adventure sports and trekking, has organised the third edition of Fort Marathon.




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After outrage, Pune University scraps 'vegetarians only' gold medal

The Vice-Chancellor says the Savitri Phule Pune University administration is also reviewing conditions given for the eligibility of 40 other awards.




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Old city continues tradition of Sheri Garba

IN SYNC: Over 100 people performed synchronised garba with dholak, nagara




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Gujarat: Mixed Dussehra for auto dealers

One section hopes sales will match last year's figures, others fear fall




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Gujarat Congress ousts man for letter against chief Amit Chavda

Jayesh Godiya was removed after he raised questions about state chief Amit Chavda's leadership in group




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Ashok Gehlot insulted 6-cr Gujaratis: BJP

Gehlot should apologise as he has called everyone in the state a drunkard. Gujarat Congress needs to give a clarification regarding the same, says Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani




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Gujarat's richest add 21% wealth in a year

Gautam Adani & family: Rs 94,500 cr - Adani Ports & SEZ




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Missing girl Vrushti Kothari writes email to mother, says 'she is happy'

More than a week after she was first reported missing, Vrushti Kothari has apparently sent a letter through an mail to her mother informing her that she is safe. Police are yet to confirm if the mail from which the email is sent is Vrushti's. They are also tracing the IP address from which the mail was sent.




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Car sales rise on Dussehra in Ahmedabad, decline during Navratri

People pre-book vehicles during Navratri, while some take deliveries on Navratri, most prefer Dussehra.




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Wearing face masks now mandatory in Ahmedabad, Rs 5,000 fine or 3-year jail term for offenders

The order has been issued under the Epidemic Diseases Act and is aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus.




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Vijay Rupani in self-isolation after Gujarat Congress MLA he met tests positive for coronavirus

Rupani will run the state administration through technological facilities like video conference, video-calling and tele-calling.




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Gujarat Day 2020: History, significance & more

It was on this day in 1960 that the erstwhile state of Bombay was divided on linguistic basis and two states namely Gujarat and Maharashtra came into existence.




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Single parents in India - How to prepare financially?

Including life insurance planning in the financial kitty is important for single parents to ensure your kids financial future.




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Must have add-ons for your brand new car

When you opt for a comprehensive insurance cover, it does not provide full coverage to different degrees of damages.




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Modi's 5 Trillion Dollar Juggernaut

India is on a strong footing to achieve the five trillion dollar GDP mark by 2024-25.




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Amazon Vs Flipkart: Who will dominate the ecommerce market in India

With the digital revolution in India came the e-commerce sector, completely transforming the way consumers purchase items across all segments. This sector saw its fair share of ups and downs in the past decade.




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Narendra Modi -- The Unifier-in-Chief

Ms. Sanju Verma is an Economist, Chief Spokesperson for BJP Mumbai and, Author of the Bestseller, "Truth &Dare--The Modi Dynamic".




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PM-CARES vs PMNRF: A needless controversy

The PM-CARES fund, Modi's brainchild, unarguably, lends wings to this unfettered fight against COVID-19, even as the world marvels at India's ability to restrict collateral damage from the pandemic, to a bare minimum.




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Harbhajan Singh compares battle between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings as an India-Pakistan match

Harbhajan Singh has played for two top Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises - Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).




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Slutsk vs Energetik-BGU, Dream11 Prediction: Best picks for SLU vs ENG today in Belarus Premier League 2020

SLU vs ENG Dream11 Team - Check My Dream11 Team, Best players list of today's match, Slutsk vs Energetik-BGU Dream11 Team Player List, SLU Dream11 Team Player List, ENG Dream11 Team Player List, Dream11 Guru Tips, Online, Slutsk vs Energetik-BGU Head to Head.




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'We'll have to see what norms are after this lockdown': BCCI treasurer Arun Dhumal on AUS vs IND series

The BCCI official also claimed that a limited-overs match would be more beneficial for both boards.




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'I wish both BCCI, CA manage something to get it underway': Rohit Sharma on Australia-India Test series

India is scheduled to take on Australia in four Tests, three ODIs and three T20Is from October. However, the hosts are likely to ask BCCI for a five-match Test series.




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WATCH: A grey-bearded MS Dhoni enjoys playtime with Ziva Dhoni inside his Ranchi farmhouse

In a recent video, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman can be seen enjoying some quality father-daughter moments during this daughter Ziva.