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India struggled to 90/6 in their second innings after dismissing New Zealand for 235 on Day 2 of the second Test in Christchurch on Sunday. At stumps, Pant (1*) and Vihari (5*) were at the crease with India leading by 97 runs. Earlier, pacers led India's fightback with the trio of Shami (4/81), Bumrah (3/62) and Umesh (1/46) sharing 8 wickets. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2I6IJlp

The list of countries touched by coronavirus climbed to nearly 60, and three more have reported their first fatalities. More than 86,000 people worldwide have contracted the illness, with deaths topping 2,900. Stay here for all live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TbgBDR

Mushtari Khatoon mostly stays at home, doing stitching jobs to supplement her husband’s income. The 42-year-old doesn’t often venture out. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3alc4UX

Soon after the arrival of a delegation of 211 Pakistani pilgrims in Ajmer for Urs celebrations, the district admin on Saturday imposed curbs on them citing visa rules. For the first time, Pakistani pilgrims have been asked to visit the shrine for a specific duration instead of going to the dargah any time of the day. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2I6odRV

A Wildlife Institute of India (WII) study has red-flagged a major concern over diminishing hunting skills in younger lions due to cubs being increasingly fed with dumped carcasses in tourism zones. from Times of India https://ift.tt/39eQ2n0

Ravindra Jadeja was at his absolute best on the field as he took a one-handed blinder to dismiss Neil Wagner in the second session on Day 2 of the second Test in Christchurch. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2vrYQqP

It appears that erroneous judgements, inadequate deployment and absence of swift decisions on the part of police led to northeast Delhi spinning out of control and 42 people being killed in a span of 36 hours. TOI spoke to several police officers whose accounts seemed to suggest this was what happened when riots broke out last Sunday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2viUuCv

The United States signed a historic deal with Taliban insurgents on Saturday that could pave the way toward a full withdrawal of foreign soldiers from Afghanistan over the next 14 months and represent a step toward ending the 18-year-war there. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2wT4ylP

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Last week was an expensive one for most investors, even for billionaires. The combined fortunes of the world’s 500 richest people fell by $444 billion as the coronavirus continued to spread — and spread fear — rattling equity markets worldwide. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2I4n1hL

Convicts Akshay Singh and Pawan Kumar Gupta on Saturday moved a Delhi court seeking a stay on the execution of death warrants against all four, scheduled for March 3, in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case. Additional session Judge Dharmender Rana issued notice to Tihar Jail authorities on the plea of Singh, directing them to file their response by March 2. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cimkPD

Pro-Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) sloganeering and incendiary chants of "shoot the traitors" were made inside a train on Delhi Metro's Blue Line and also at the Rajiv Chowk metro station here on Saturday by a group of young men. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TtOnTG

Muhyiddin Yassin will become Malaysia's next Prime Minister, the country's king announced on Saturday, saying he may have the majority support among lawmakers in parliament. The appointment follows this week's shock resignation of Mahathir Mohamad, 94, as premier in a move that plunged the country into crisis. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2vhZLdz

The ruling Communist Party, facing a storm of anger from the Chinese public over its missteps, is trying to rehabilitate its image by rebranding itself as the unequivocal leader in the global fight against the virus. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3clOdq3

Shafali Verma shone yet again with a blistering 34-ball 47 after Radha Yadav's career-best 4/23 to power India to a 7-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup. India completed the chase of 114 with 32 balls to spare and entered the semis with an all-win record. Earlier, Radha tore apart the rival batting line up with career-best figures, restricting Sri Lanka to a modest 113/9 from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VsJPzL

Life slowly returned to normalcy in northeast parts of Delhi on Saturday, after violence claimed the lives of at least 42 people earlier this week. Several shops resumed business and customers can be seen buying items of daily needs. The Delhi government has started a helpline number to report hate speeches and promised cash incentive for victims. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VymwVg

Seamer Kyle Jamieson took five for 45 as New Zealand dismissed India for 242 after tea on day one of the second and final Test on Saturday before consolidating their advantage by reaching the close of play on 63 without loss. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3acB296

The SC ruled that one’s right to protest could not infringe upon the rights of others as it upheld the Uttarakhand HC verdict initiating stringent action against lawyers boycotting district court work for years. Uttarakhand lawyers had moved SC claiming that the HC verdict violated their fundamental right to free speech to go on strike court work to protest. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32AOzof

Days after the violence in northeast Delhi ebbed, many families are still searching for relatives who went missing during the riotous days. Some have located their bodies in hospitals, which have reported 42 deaths till Friday. Others are still ding the rounds. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ccwcdX

Five days after riots broke out in several parts of northeast Delhi, several families are still searching for their missing members. Most of them have already checked the hospitals, assuming they would find their near and dear ones either in the emergency block or at least in the mortuary, but to no avail. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2wPFBrs

Dr. Siegel's top three tips for travel during the coronavirus outbreak Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel shares tips to keep you healthy and safe while traveling.

Supreme Court judge Arun Mishra on Friday took a dig at those criticising him for praising PM Modi at a recent conference, saying he had good things to say about many others but would refrain from doing so lest he is criticised again. ​​Justice Mishra’s observation came during hearing against SC's decision to seal ‘Learning Tree’ play school near Khan Market in Delhi. from Times of India https://ift.tt/388qZjV

Miller Lite cancels Leap Day promotion following fatal shooting at Milwaukee plant Molson Coors, the parent company of Miller Lite, announced on Twitter the event would be canceled.

Leap Day dining deals: Where to score free or cheap food on February 29 In exchange for ignoring your birthday for the past three years, have some free food.

Panera Bread starts unlimited coffee subscription for $9 a month The daily cuppa has never looked quite so half full.

Truck drivers and fleet owners shell out around Rs 48,000 crore annually as bribes to traffic or highway police, besides personnel from the transport and tax departments, according to a study carried out across 10 major transport and transit hubs. The study by SaveLife Foundation, a not-for-profit entity, claimed that over 82% respondents had admitted to having bribed “officials of one or the other department on the road” during their last trip. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2T9tX3G

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Racing great Mario Andretti turns 80 An epic life.

How much does the 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid cost? Not much Less than the rest.

'Batmobile' impounded by Moscow police Batman got busted.

McDonald's declares March 2nd National Egg McMuffin Day The first Monday of March might as well be known as Egg McMonday.

India's GDP growth for the third quarter (October-December) stood marginally up at 4.7% from 4.5% in the July-September quarter, government data showed on Friday. The economic growth stood at 6.6% for the same quarter last year. In another set of data released, eight core industries recorded 2.2 per cent year-on-year growth in January. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2Puynj1

India on Friday advised Pakistan's top leadership to stop terror funding and dismantle terrorist camps operating from its soil while decrying Islamabad's efforts to derail the positive developments in Jammu and Kashmir. India's statement came a week after the global terror financing watchdog FATF in Paris decided to retain Pakistan in its 'Grey List'. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TqofZN

Japanese company debuts sliced mayonnaise This is... a different look for mayo.

One of the four death row convicts, Pawan Kumar Gupta, in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case moved a curative plea in the Supreme Court on Friday seeking commutation of his death penalty to life imprisonment. He is the lone convict among the four who has not exhausted his legal remedies of filing a curative petition and subsequent mercy plea with President. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2I23xds

Domestic equity indices tanked sharply on Friday tracking global markets on growing fears that the coronavirus outbreak could derail economic growth. The benchmark BSE sensex dived 1,448 points or 3.64% to close at 38,297; while the broader NSE Nifty moved 432 points or 3.71% to close at 11,202. Stocks wiped nearly Rs 5.5 lakh crore of investor wealth. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2I3LhR8

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Maharashtra's Maha Vikas Aghadi government has proposed to extend five per cent reservation to Muslims in educational institutes, minority affairs minister Nawab Malik said here on Friday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2w9zmyD

As the novel coronavirus spreads from China around the globe, India appears especially at risk because of its dense population, patchy health-care system and high rate of migration. The nation has confirmed just three cases, while the Indian government says 23,531 people are under observation. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HZ5JCN

McDonald's customer given a 'monstrosity' when he asked for 'extra cream cheese' on bagel This guy looks like he’s set with cream cheese for the rest of the year.

National Chili Day: Kevin from 'The Office' teams up with Bush's Beans to release 'Famous Chili' recipe Brian Baumgartner, better known as Kevin Malone from “The Office,” has teamed up with Bush’s Beans to release his “Brian’s Famous Chili” recipe.

Dunkin' releases 'Snackin' Bacon' on menus nationwide Are you achin’ for bacon?

National Chili Day: 5 things you didn't know about the spicy dish Is there anything better than a piping-hot bowl of chili?

Restaurateur Harry Morton died of natural causes, coroner's office confirms On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office officially listed the cause of death as “probable cardiac arrhythmia.”

How did Arby's get its name? (And no, it doesn't stand for roast beef) Contrary to popular belief, the name “Arby’s” isn’t a clever allusion to any specific menu items.

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With more bodies being recovered from drains and people in hospitals dying of injuries, the death toll in the northeast Delhi communal riots rose to 38. Meanwhile, MHA official said that senior IPS officer SN Shrivastava would be the next Delhi Police commissioner. Stay with TOI for all the live updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/399IRwb

Equity indices crashed on Friday with the benchmark BSE sensex plunging over 1,000 points amid rising concerns on global spread of coronavirus. Sensex dived 1,042 points or 2.62 per cent to 38,704; while the broader NSE Nifty cracked 300 points or 2.57 per cent to 11,334. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VtbKzq

While there are only a few known cases in India, one source said the country's available countermeasures and the potential for the virus to spread given India's dense population was a focus of serious concern. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VqswiJ

Till Tuesday afternoon, there were no signs that the violence in northeast Delhi would come to an end any time soon. Police had evidently failed in stopping the rioters from wreaking havoc and the morale of the force seemed to have hit rock bottom with severe criticism coming from all sides. However, Delhi Police bounced back and regained control of the law and order situation in less than 24 hours. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3852ep0

AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and his aides were on Thursday booked in the case of murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) official Ankit Sharma. Though he had not been arrested till late on Thursday, the police raided his house and sealed his factory in northeast Delhi. His call records and mobile activity are being scanned to ascertain the identity of the people he was in touch with. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2I3aivH

The World Health Organization declared Thursday that the new coronavirus epidemic was at a 'decisive point' as countries across the globe battled to contain the deadly outbreak. Stay with TOI for all updates. from Times of India https://ift.tt/388vf2Z

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The peaceful protests started against the Citizenship Amendment Act in December last year turned violent in January underlining police failure in assessing the intensity of brewing animosity among the people. After BJP leader Kapil Mishra made controversial remarks on Feb 23, police failed to take action against him and his party didn't denounce his speech. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VrW7Is

Infectious disease experts stressed that people should not panic and offered practical advice. "The mantra is, "Keep calm and carry on," said Dr Marguerite Neill, an infectious disease expert at Brown University. And use common sense, stay home from work if you are sick, experts said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cenYSA

India became the first team to reach the Women's Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals on Thursday after beating New Zealand by four runs to register a third successive victory at the tournament. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TlNiNI

Sporadic violence was reported from riot-hit areas in northeast Delhi, even as an eerie calm prevailed across the neighbourhoods in Jaffarabad, Maujpur, Chandbagh, Gokulpuri and surrounding areas, with the death toll reaching 34 on Thursday. Stay with us for all the live updates from Times of India https://ift.tt/3ccyHwU

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While northeast Delhi was caught in a communal frenzy, Indira Vihar, a locality in Shiv Vihar, proved gallantly different. There are 3,200 houses in the area, and a mere eight of them belong to Hindu families. To save them from the mob, the residents even changed the nameplate on a pickle maker’s shop and guarded a temple. “Whether it is Diwali or a cremation, we have always been at each other’s side, so why not today?” reasoned Wasim. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32vrZNN

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The 40-odd Muslim residents of northeast Delhi's Ashok Nagar found brotherhood and hope amid the smouldering ruins of their homes after a 1,000-strong mob damaged the only six Muslim households in the colony near Badi Masjid. The mosque was also set on fire. Nonetheless, homeless families are now being supported by their Hindu neighbours and are living with them. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2T4ie64

Delhi Police was sent at least six alerts on Sunday warning of possible violence and asking for deployment to be stepped up after BJP functionary Kapil Mishra called for a gathering at northeast Delhi’s Maujpur. Clashes erupted the same evening and turned into full-fledged riots the next day, but police failed to act in time. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2TpdTtw

Talking to reporters, after his return from India on Wednesday, Trump said, "He (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) is a great gentleman, a great leader. It's an incredible country." President Trump visited India from February 24 to 25. from Times of India https://ift.tt/3cblc09

Check live score, ball-by-ball commentary and scorecard of ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2020 match between India Women vs New Zealand Women on Times of India from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HZAA1Y

Disney World asks workers who traveled to Italy to stay home over coronavirus concerns The handful of workers had returned from a trip to Italy.

Cirque du Soleil's hit show 'Love' gets a facelift Vegas show revamped for its 10th anniversary

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Scientists spot adorable squid with googly eyes Scientists on board the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus spot adorable purple squid with googly eyes in the Pacific

World's largest aircraft takes maiden voyage Raw video: Airlander 10 hybrid airship takes first flight in U.K.

Massive number of sting rays invade the California coastline 127 ray attacks in California over the past month, triple that of last year

Expert skeptical of search for legendary Nazi treasure train Legend claims a train full of gold fleeing advancing Soviet troops, disappeared into a Polish mountain in Poland at end of World War II

What are 'vegetarian piranhas' doing in Michigan? Four4Four Science: Piranhas found in Michigan waters; heat wave makes roaches fly, suntans from beyond our galaxy, squid could help make clothing tougher

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Experts warn of flying cockroaches in NYC amid heatwave Experts say due to the increased temperatures amid the heatwave in New York City, cockroaches are more likely to fly

A special Air India flight carrying 119 Indians and five nationals from Sri Lanka, Nepal, South Africa and Peru, who were on board the coronavirus-hit quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess, landed in New Delhi on Thursday morning. India thanked Japanese authorities for facilitating the evacuation of people. " Thank you @airindiain once again," tweeted EAM S Jaishankar. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2wc3V6t

Dog can't wait for Starbucks Puppuccino, jumps out of car window at drive-thru This pup isn’t afraid to go after what it wants.

Amazon expands into cashier-less Go Grocery store Amazon is aiming to kill the supermarket checkout line.

Disney names Impossible Burger the 'preferred plant-based burger' at Disney parks and cruise lines Things are about to get impossibly magical at Disney’s theme parks.

Krispy Kreme launching delivery on Leap Day, offering free doughnuts in honor of Leap Day babies “Krispy Kreme doughnut delivery is pretty sweet, and so are Leap Day babies," a Krispy Kreme executive said.

McDonald's auctioning $90G Golden Shamrock Shake on eBay for charity McDonald’s is looking to give away a pot of gold — or more accurately, a cup of gold — in honor of its legendary Shamrock Shake.

Mardi Gras: What is king cake? What exactly is the tri-colored confection that makes an appearance at Mardi Gras celebrations across the country?

What is a 'pancake board'? People are flipping over these pancake boards.

McDonald's worker punched by customer over free cup of water: report A McDonald’s worker was reportedly assaulted during a bizarre interaction with a customer.

Family shamed for leaving 'disgusting mess' at restaurant table: 'It is not OK' Hopefully, this restaurant has some really good bussers working for them.

Michigan Wendy's worker fired for bathing in sink says response to video 'hurts the soul' It turns out, bathing in a sink at the back of the restaurant you work at isn’t going to go over well with your boss.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for peace and brotherhood on Wednesday in the wake of the violent clashes in Delhi. "Peace and harmony are central to our ethos. I appeal to my sisters and brothers of Delhi to maintain peace and brotherhood at all times. It is important that there is calm and normalcy is restored at the earliest," he added. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2vgGOrv

Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that the Union government is responsible for the prevailing violent situation in Delhi and demanded the resignation of home minister. Without naming Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi said: "The Union home minister must take responsibility for violence in Delhi and should resign". from Times of India https://ift.tt/2w45t2w

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Trent Boult and Tim Southee have exposed the chinks in Prithvi Shaw's armour but India skipper Virat Kohli is ready to wait and watch before any corrective analysis as he does not see a pattern in the young opener's dismissals so far. from Times of India https://ift.tt/38ZVPg5

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“Agar mere saamne koi mar jaata, toh bahut dukh hota hamesha... (had anyone died in front of me, it would have hurt me forever),” head constable Deepak Dahiya (31) told TOI on Tuesday. A day earlier, Dahiya had come face to face with a rioter, who pointed a pistol at him even as he himself stood defiant with just a lathi in hand. from Times of India https://ift.tt/385Qkv6

Even as five families were grieving at the loss of their loved ones in the violence in northeast Delhi on Monday, there were many injured who had been admitted to various hospitals in a critical condition. On Tuesday, some of them breathed their last, raising the death toll to 13. from Times of India https://ift.tt/32u0bt6

Communal violence over the amended citizenship law continues to escalate in northeast Delhi. So far, thirteen people have lost their lives in the violence as police struggle to check the rioters who ran amok on streets, burning and looting shops, pelting stones and thrashing people. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates: from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HUWfrZ

In the wake of the passing of the CAA, the Union home affairs ministry has issued a model detention centre manual to Maharashtra, a senior bureaucrat said. The state government is in the process of taking possession of a temporary detention centre while the process of identifying land for a permanent detention centre is on, the bureaucrat said. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2HVSPFr

Twitter freaks out over 'demonic kitchen' photo featuring floating chairs This home interior design isn't a hit online.

There's a $100G jackpot waiting for the next NASCAR Cup driver who beats Kyle Busch in a truck race He's got a bounty on his head.

2020 Ford owners can share data with Nationwide to reduce insurance rates On your side...in the car!

Snowmobiles? The most powerful all-wheel-drive vehicles The ultimate snowmobiles?

Amazon expands into cashier-less Go Grocery store Amazon is aiming to kill the supermarket checkout line.

Disney names Impossible Burger the 'preferred plant-based burger' at Disney parks and cruise lines Things are about to get impossibly magical at Disney’s theme parks.

Krispy Kreme launching delivery on Leap Day, offering free doughnuts in honor of Leap Day babies “Krispy Kreme doughnut delivery is pretty sweet, and so are Leap Day babies," a Krispy Kreme executive said.

McDonald's auctioning $90G Golden Shamrock Shake on eBay for charity McDonald’s is looking to give away a pot of gold — or more accurately, a cup of gold — in honor of its legendary Shamrock Shake.

Mardi Gras: What is king cake? What exactly is the tri-colored confection that makes an appearance at Mardi Gras celebrations across the country?

What is a 'pancake board'? People are flipping over these pancake boards.

McDonald's worker punched by customer over free cup of water: report A McDonald’s worker was reportedly assaulted during a bizarre interaction with a customer.

Family shamed for leaving 'disgusting mess' at restaurant table: 'It is not OK' Hopefully, this restaurant has some really good bussers working for them.

Michigan Wendy's worker fired for bathing in sink says response to video 'hurts the soul' It turns out, bathing in a sink at the back of the restaurant you work at isn’t going to go over well with your boss.

India is preparing to evacuate a large group of its citizens, who are stuck in China's coronavirus-hit Wuhan city, by a special IAF plane, which is expected to land there with relief medical supplies on Wednesday. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2VjF7nE

Christian Louboutin believes heels are a 'form of liberty,' says he doesn't 'consider comfort' when designing "No shoe with a 12-centimeter heel is comfortable," he says.

History of Mardi Gras: Little known facts about the annual celebration Mardi Gras — the annual celebration that has everyone throwing beads and eating king cake — has a history you may not know much about.

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"The American people stand strongly with a sovereign and wonderful India - the vision of the great Mahatma Gandhi. This is a tremendous honour!" wrote US Prez Donald Trump in the visitor's book after paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Tuesday. Trump, along with First Lady Melania Trump, laid a wreath at the memorial and observed a minute of silence. from Times of India https://ift.tt/2SZDiel