Broken minarets, domes gone: Mosques disappear as China strives to ‘build a beautiful Xinjiang’
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Broken minarets, domes gone: Mosques disappear as China strives to ‘build a beautiful Xinjiang’

The Jiaman mosque in the city of Qira, in the far western Chinese region of Xinjiang, is hidden behind high walls and Communist Party propaganda signs, leaving passersby with no indication that it is home to a religious site. In late April, during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, two ethnic Uyghur women sat behind…

Twitter finally brings DM search bar to Android | Technology News
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Twitter finally brings DM search bar to Android | Technology News

New Delhi: Twitter has finally brought Direct Message (DM) search to the Android ecosystem, after launching the feature on iOS devices two years ago The DM search bar has arrived on Android, the company said in a tweet late on Thursday. “We’ve brought the DM search bar to Android and are rolling out an improved…

Bored of WFH? IRCTC offers work from hotel package – Know rates, stay duration and complimentary services | Companies News
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Bored of WFH? IRCTC offers work from hotel package – Know rates, stay duration and complimentary services | Companies News

New Delhi: IRCTC has launched a special work from hotel’ package, providing professionals a refreshing and soothing ambiance in hotel rooms in Kerala as an alternative to the work from home’ set up, a statement said on Wednesday. This is part of the Railways’ catering and tourism arm’s efforts to rekindle confidence among guests to…

ICC World Test Championship Final: NZ may have a slight edge at Southampton, says Sanjay Manjrekar
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ICC World Test Championship Final: NZ may have a slight edge at Southampton, says Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar reckons that the New Zealand cricketers will be more suited to the weather and seaming pitches in Southampton than the Indians when they play the ICC World Test Championship at the Rose Bowl from June 18. Sanjay Manjrekar thinks Virat Kohli can be India’s game-changer in the WTC final vs New Zealand (AFP…

Woman says $26 million California lottery ticket destroyed in wash
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Woman says $26 million California lottery ticket destroyed in wash

Store employee Esperanza Hernandez said a woman came and told workers that she had put the ticket in her pants and it was destroyed in the laundry. The $26 million prize can be taken in annual installments or as a $19.7 million cash option (Representational) The winner of a $26 million California Lottery prize may…

Now Google Pay users in US can send money to India | Technology News
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Now Google Pay users in US can send money to India | Technology News

New Delhi: Google Pay users in the US will now be able to send money to users in India and Singapore, the company said in a blogpost. “By the end of the year, we expect that U.S. Google Pay users will be able to send money to people in more than 200 countries and territories…

COVID-19’s second wave impact! Cheque bounce cases surge in April | Personal Finance News
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COVID-19’s second wave impact! Cheque bounce cases surge in April | Personal Finance News

The pandemic has hit significantly hit retail payments across the country, as the number of borrowers failing to pay their monthly EMIs has surged in April 2021. According to the National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) data, 34.1% of auto-debit transactions facilitated via the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) failed in April 2021. The primary…

Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips offered New Zealand contracts, Ajaz Patel left out
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Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips offered New Zealand contracts, Ajaz Patel left out

New Zealand’s most successful Test wicketkeeper BJ Watling was also omitted after announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket after the team’s tour of England. Daryl Mitchell (left) is the son of England rugby team’s assistant coach John Mitchell (AFP Photo) HIGHLIGHTS Dary Mitchell was rewarded for scoring his maiden Test and ODI centuries…

Beset by coronavirus, Gaza’s hospitals now struggle with wounded
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Beset by coronavirus, Gaza’s hospitals now struggle with wounded

Just weeks ago, the Gaza Strip’s feeble health system was struggling with a runaway surge of coronavirus cases. Authorities cleared out hospital operating rooms, suspended nonessential care and redeployed doctors to patients having difficulty breathing. Then, the bombs began to fall. This week’s violence between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers has killed 103 Palestinians, including…

Sensex drops over 150 points in early trade; Nifty below 14,650 | Markets News
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Sensex drops over 150 points in early trade; Nifty below 14,650 | Markets News

Mumbai: Equity benchmark Sensex opened on a positive note on Friday, but soon pared initial gains and dropped over 150 points, tracking losses in index majors HDFC twins, ICICI Bank and TCS. The 30-share BSE index was trading 158.99 points or 0.33 per cent lower at 48,531.81. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty fell 59.50 points…