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The NBA All Star Weekend: Our Recap Of Celeb Spotting, The Games And Concerts
The NBA All-Star Weekend in Toronto brought celebrities like Drake, Ranveer Singh and Kevin Hart and basketball legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to brave the city's chilly weather and showcase its passion. The weekend started off with a bang when Drake received the key to the city from Toronto Mayor John Tory. The honour completely makes sense since Drake's love for his hometown is apparen
Kolkata Sex Trade Workers Prepare For New Careers As Actors And Singers
Sonagachi — Asia’s largest red-light district — gets new hopes of a better life for sex workers and their children. West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee introduced the Muktir Alo
'Facebook Mom' Flies Down From The US To Be A Part Of Foster Son's Traditional Indian Wedding
Not all parent-child bonds are bound by biological or cultural parameters! This is certainly the precedent set by India's Krishna Mohan Tripathi and the US-based Deb Miller, who developed a tender and affectionate connection with each other through Facebook. The 28-year-old Tripathi is an MSc law student at Awadh University. He lost his mother at a young age and found mate
Mark Zuckerberg Disappointed As Facebook's Free Basics Banned For Good In India
Late last year, the Indian government had temporarily banned Facebook's Free Basics program due to concerns about net neutrality. India is saying no to Free Basics, and it seems the program may be banned for good. As part of a ruling in fa
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British 'Flash Crash' Mastermind Fights Extradition Charges
After the United States faced one of the biggest stock market crashes in 2010, the mastermind behind the trillion-dollar loss was Britain's very own Navinder Singh Sarao, who became known as the "Flash Crash Trader. ...
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India's Supreme Court Reviews Section 377 To Decriminalize Homosexuality
After almost two years and eight petitions from LGBT activists, groups and scientific organizations, India's Supreme Court is reviewing Section 377, which outlaws homosexuality and gay sex. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard petitioners' claims against the& ...
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Creamy Avocado Pasta With Grilled Chicken Recipe
Yes, this delish pasta recipe is figure friendly! Last month I posted one of the best pasta dishes I have ever made — Pasta Carbonara! Delicious as it is, I would like to share another pasta dish with you which is figure friendly yet creamy and delicious. The ba ...
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Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne Honoured At Holy Sikh Shrine Amid Same-Sex Controversy In India
Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne was honoured with the "siropa" at the Golden Temple in Amritsar this past Sunday as she travelled through India… or was she? This past Sunday, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynn ...
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Yoga Guru Bikram Choudhury Fined $7 Million For Sexual Harassment Case
Bikram Choudhury, founder of the Bikram yoga empire, was fined $7 million in punitive damages to his former legal advisor, Minakshi Jaffa-Bodden. Jaffa-Bodden filed her case of wrongful termination against Choudhury after she was abruptly fired for investigating ...
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Barbie Embraces Different Standards Of Beauty
Barbie is coming out with three new body types. Lovers of the iconic toy will now be able to play with "tall," "petite" and "curvy" Barbie dolls alongside new models in the "original" silhouette. The new line also includes a wider range of skin t ...
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India Celebrates Republic Day With Pomp And Pageantry
India celebrated Republic Day on Tuesday, marking the 67th anniversary of adopting its constitution in 1950. Celebrations took place across the country. The official annual parade was at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi — the most anticipated and well attended ...
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Afghanistan Is Creating Its First Women's University
With mounting threats from the Taliban and a lack of encouragement, women and girls who want to study at university might have the chance when Afghanistan opens its first women's university. We've yet to see a timeline on when the university will ...
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