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TikTok sues U.S. government over Trump ban
"We do not take suing the government lightly; however we feel we have no choice but to take action to protect our rights, and the rights of our community and employees," the company said in its lawsuit on Monday
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India's real estate loan book, revealed
Overall lending to the property sector declined by 46% in FY20; here are the top 10 borrowers and lenders, along with the state of warehousing and residential brokerage
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Students lost food, friends and opportunities in lockdown: Study
A report by Dasra assessing the impact of the shutdown of educational institutes on adolescents shows that only 10% had access to appropriate devices and network to study online, while 28% students went hungry without their mid-day meals
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Why antibody tests won't help you much
Many tests are inaccurate, some look for the wrong antibodies and even the right antibodies fade away, said experts
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Timeline: Congress party presidents of the last 50 years
Ahead of the big party meet on Monday, a look at the Gandhi and non-Gandhi presidents the party has had over the years
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Why work from home when you can work from Barbados, Bermuda, or...Estonia?
Several countries with fragile tourist economies have started to offer visas that allow foreign nationals to live and work for a period of at least six months
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News by Numbers: What Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations look like during Covid-19
E-pujas and online Ganesh sales have surged this year as people stay indoors, and cities have imposed strict restrictions on celebrations. Here's a festive edition of News by Numbers
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'I am here to win hearts, not for politics': Sonu Sood
Actor Sonu Sood on playing the best role of his life—helping migrants return home during the Covid-19 lockdown—and how he gained the strength to shoulder the responsibility
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Ten interesting things we read this week
Some of the most fascinating topics covered this week are: Technology (Computer scientist who can't stop telling stories; Would breaking up 'big tech' work?), Business (When firms go local to stay global), Parenting (11 practical tips for successful schooling at home; Changed sleeping habits of children) and Education (MERIT colleges, national track India & privilege blindness).
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Novak Djokovic on coronavirus, vaccines, and his ill-fated Adria Tour
He's monitoring his health closely in the run up to the United States Open. He's not against all vaccines but wouldn't want to be forced to take one to play. And he says he had good intentions with his tour that became a coronavirus cluster
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Covid-19 mortality: How does India compare with other countries?
While India has seen a surge in active cases in August, more so than any other country this month, its death toll has remained well below other similarly affected nations. A look at the number of deaths and mortality rates