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Jellyfish or a robot? 

With bionic arms and super energy, these creatures may seem to have emerged from a sci-fi novel. But wait, these are real, and developed by our very own earthen scientists.  A cyborg California scientists looking for new ways to explore the world’s oceans have created a cyborg jellyfish — half animal, half robot — that […]
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U19 World Cup: Bangladesh lifts the cup 

It seemed like a bad weekend for the Indian cricket. While the seniors lost the series to New Zealand, the Under 19 players couldn’t defend their championship trophy in the U19 World Cup. Bangladesh has lifted its maiden Under-19 Cricket World Cup after beating India. Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali held his nerves till the end […]
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Arvind Kejriwal is third time lucky too! 

The Aam Aadmi Party swept back to power in Delhi with 62 seats, giving stiff defeat to yothe BJP with just 8 seats. Congress could win a single seat in the 70-member legislative assembly.  Arvind Kejriwal would be back as chief minister for the third time. AAP won 67 seats in 2015 but this time’s […]
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“Aelita Andre is modern art!”

Aelita is a 13-year-old girl who is a prodigy in the art world already. Born in Melbourne, Australia in 2007, she has even shown her paintings at the prestigious Art Basel in Wynwood Miami Kids section and is applauded by various people from around the world. Aelita started painting when she was 9 months old. […]
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Antarctica is hotter than Shimla! 

If you want to go somewhere cold, Antarctica wouldn’t be your first choice. Not because it’s far off, but because places in India are colder than this continent. It recorded its highest temperature at 18.3°C last week. Actually, it’s warmer than many places on the earth with rising temperatures. Last time such temperatures were recorded […]
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This ink is made from air pollution 

We complain about it everyday, but hardly do anything about it. Air pollution harms us in more ways we can imagine. But there’s someone who found a way to use air pollution for good.  Anirudh Sharma, while on a visit to India, saw black soot coming out of a car. Instead of getting worried about […]
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Cricket: World record for Team India 

India cruised to victory against New Zealand after winning all five matches in the T20 ODI series. India is the first country to win every match in the series till now. This is also the first time India have won a T20I series in New Zealand after failing to do so in two attempts previously. […]
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Facts you didn’t know about Oscars 

As the nominees for Oscar awards are announced, let’s take a look at some interesting facts about this most sought-after Cinema trophy. The first Academy Awards, which took place at a private dinner for about 270 people, were presented in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles, California. Oscar Awards formal name is Academy […]
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Mary Kom, Dutee Chand nominated for BBC Sportsperson Award 

The nominees for the inaugural BBC Indian Sportswoman award have been announced, and some famous names have made it to the list.  Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Shuttler P.V. Sindhu and Boxer M.C. Mary Kom will compete for the award after being nominated for the honour. Sprinter Dutee Chand and para-badminton player Manasi Joshi are the other […]
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How cheesy is that! 

In love with cheese? Read this… The world’s first cheese-themed hotel has opened in London.  The Cheese Suite, in Camden, features cheese-themed furniture, wallpaper, cushions and throws and even offers cheesy-scented soap in the bathroom. Guests are able to take selfies in front of the suite’s giant cheese installations before turning in for the night […]