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WATCH: RPF Personnel Save Man from Falling into Train Platform Gap, Terrifying Video Goes Viral

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The incident occurred on January 29, according to the information shared by RPF on its official Twitter handle. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YxehsF

'Eye on West Bengal Polls?': Nirmala Sitharaman Invokes Tagore in Budget Speech, Twitter isn't Surprised

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Quoting Tagore, one of the most prominent poets from West Bengal, Sitharaman said, 'Faith is the bird that feels the light and sings when the dawn is still dark'. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3j3LbdO

Indians Flood Twitter With The Most Middle Class Memes as Sitharaman Announces Budget 2021

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2021 in Parliament currently and the Internet has already taken off with memes. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r4st8E

Union Budget 2021: FM Cites Team India's Historic Win Down Under in Speech

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Finance Minsiter Nirmala Sitharaman cited India's historic series win in Australia as she presented the Union Budget in the Parliament. She said that India's win epitomise country's youth with 'abundant promise and suppressed thirst to perform and succeed.' from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39AzZSX

Hardik Pandya Reacts as Virat Kohli, Anuskha Sharma Share First Picture With Daughter Vamika

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma shared the first picture of their daughter on social media introducing Vamika to their followers on Instagram and within minutes of the photo being shared on Sharma's Instagram profile wishes started pouring in led by cricketer Hardik Pandya, who also recently became a father. Pandya reacted with the heart emoji on Anushka's Instagram post. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YtPvcW

On This Day - 1st February, 1981: Trevor Chappell's Underarm Delivery Shocks the World

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It was the third final between Australia and New Zealand, in the Benson & Hedges World Series, and the latter needed six runs on the last ball to tie the match. But questionable tactics from skipper Greg Chappell, and executioner Trevor Chappell, changed the game was played after that. The younger Chappell was asked to bowl an underarm delivery to avoid a tie, which garnered a lot of criticism. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3tcNbVZ

NASA's Perseverance Rover to Land on Mars in Feb. Will We Finally Know Origin of Life On Earth?

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Jezero Crater is believed to be the perfect place to search for signs of ancient microbial life on Mars. Billions of years ago, the now-bone-dry 45-kilometre-wide basin was home to an actively-forming river delta and lake filled with water. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39ADOaX

Feb 1, 2003: Tragedy That Struck Kalpana Chawla's Space Shuttle Columbia During its Re-entry

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The Columbia Accident Investigation Board in its investigation found that a hole was punctured in the leading edge on one of the wings of Columbia during the launch 16 days prior to the explosion involving the demise of all its seven crew members including Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-origin woman to go to space. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36uWNSb

Cinema in Lockdown: Swedish Nurse Wins a Week of Isolation, Films Amid Pandemic

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Lisa Enroth was selected among 12,000 volunteers to spend a week on the island of Hamneskar at Pater Noster, a former lighthouse turned boutique hotel. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3tfFvlB

A Student-Run 'Free Grocery' Store is Feeding the Needy in This US Town

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The idea is to provide students with job skills, and at the same time help students, staff and local residents who are in need. And the store has one more purpose: teaching the youngsters the value of giving back to their community. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3tetzRd

Cardi B Played 'Kaliyon Ka Chaman' in Viral Announcement Video and Desis are Tripping Over it

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Cardi B sent her fans in a frenzy after the rapper teased an announcement on Instagram and Twitter about something exciting that was coming up on 1 February. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r6IjQk

WATCH - Dinesh Karthik's Tamil Nadu Celebrate SMAT Win Dancing to 'Vaathi Coming' From Master

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Here's how the Tamil Nadu team celebrated their Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy win, dancing to the latest hit song 'Vaathi Coming' from Actor Vijay's recently released Master. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MImpEd

The Rise and Fall of Aung San Kuu Kyi: Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Rohingya Crisis, Now Under House Arrest

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Myanmar's military seized power on Monday in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who was detained along with other leaders of her National League for Democracy (NLD) party in early morning raids. Who is Aung San Suu Kyi? from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39CuHGo

Britain's Centenarian Fundraiser Captain Tom Moore Admitted to Hospital With Covid-19

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The World War Two veteran caught the public's imagination in April, just before his 100th birthday, when he was filmed doing laps with the help of a walking frame around his garden in the village of Marston Moretaine, north of London. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2Ml4tQ4

GameStop, AMC, Dogecoin: Reddit's Takeover Of Wall Street's Stocks May Be Far From Over

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Amid the wild price fluctuations, the amount of position covering last week by U.S. hedge funds, buying and selling, was the highest since the financial crisis more than a decade ago, according to an analysis by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Nevertheless, their market exposure to stocks is still near record levels, the investment bank warned. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3arFraa

India vs England - India's Domination At Home Since 2013 Unprecedented In History

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India will clash with England in one of the most anticipated Test series at home in the last few years. The ODI World Champions, brimming with confidence after their series sweep in Sri Lanka, have some big names in their squad and are capable of causing an upset in India. However, this won't be an easy task. India will be upbeat after their historic win in Australia and have the home advantage. They have dominated oppositions in India over the last few years and are one of the most ruthless teams in their own conditions in Test cricket history. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3telGez

2020 Was Awful But 37% People Believe Common Man's Quality of Life to Improve in 2021

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Another 21.7 per cent of the respondents felt that the quality of life of a common Indian will remain the same, while 25.8 per cent of the respondents said that the quality of life will deteriorate further in days ahead. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3oyRW8z

Usman Khawaja 'Undresses' During BBL Game to Change Abdomen Guard, Leaves Fans in Disbelief

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BBL contest between Sydney Thunder and Brisbane Heat came to a standstill on Sunday after Thunder batsman Usman Khawaja decided to disrobe on the cricket field, leaving everyone chuckling. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cphe6V

Reduced GST on Masks, Benefits for Hospital Staff: A Doctor's Wishlist for Budget 2021

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Here's a look at what a healthcare professional is expecting from Budget 2021. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cpekz3

Sourav Ganguly & Ravi Shastri Thank PM Modi for Team India's Mention in 'Mann Ki Baat'

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Sourav Ganguly, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, and head coach Ravi Shastri expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his words of appreciation on the national cricket team’s recent triumph in Australia. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MckDvb

IPL 2021 Likely to Start from April 11, To be Held After Vijay Hazare Trophy - Report

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According to fresh set of reports, the 2021 edition of IPL will begin on April 11, after the conclusion of women's one-day tournament and the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The final of the league could be held either on June 5 or June 6. The final call will be taken by the IPL governing council. As per an official in the BCCI, the priority is to give enough rest to the players. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pxpkxU

Schoolteacher Who Made Bernie Sander's Viral Memes Finds Manufacturer as Demand Shoots Up

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The senator's homely brown and beige mittens featured prominently in a photo from the January 20 inauguration showing Sanders sitting alone in a folding chair, bundled up and seemingly unimpressed with the pomp and circumstance. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36x76Fc

India vs England 2021: Will Anderson Surpass Kumble & Can Ashwin Make It To The Exclusive 400-Club?

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India will clash with England in the four-match series commencing from the 5th of February in Chennai. A series of superstars will feature in what is one of the most anticipated home series in India in years. With a ticket for the World Test Championship Final at Lord's in June still up for grabs, both the teams would be pushing for a win in the high octane series. We look at some of the numbers that stand out, upcoming records and milestones that can be set during the series. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36pjOpF

'Well Done Boom, Pretty Close' - Anil Kumble Impressed With Jasprit Bumrah's Imitation

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"Well done", said Anil Kumble who has been impressed with Jasprit Bumrah after the fast bowler tried to imitate the legendary leg-spinner's bowling action. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3tbrKo2

British Govt Withdraws Covid-19 Awareness Commercial Called Out For its '1950s Sexism'

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The advert showed four households - one in which a woman holds a baby next to what seems to be an ironing board, another with a woman home-schooling two children, and a third with two women who are cleaning. The only man is seen sitting on a sofa with a woman and child. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pBFOoG

Merriam-Webster Adds 'Second Gentleman' as Kamala Harris Takes Office. Here's What it Means

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The word defines the term as 'the husband or male partner of a vice president or second in command of a country or jurisdiction', pretty much how it defines the 'second lady'. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3csxiom

Andhra Man in His 80s Weaves Blouse, Handbag and Sarees With Paddy Straw

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An octogenarian from Veerannapalem village in Andhra Pradesh's Prakasam district has mastered the art of weaving sarees from paddy straw. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YumZb5

Arjun Tendulkar, Prithvi Shaw Among Players Selected for Mumbai Vijay Hazare Trophy Camp

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Shreyas Iyer, Prithvi Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav and Arjun Tendulkar are among a list of 100 players who have been selected for a camp ahead of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2MnhuZg

India vs England: 'How Do We Get Virat Kohli Out, Don't Think He Has Any Weakness' - Moeen Ali

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England all-rounder Moeen Ali doesn't know how they are going to tackle Virat Kohli in the upcoming Tests against India and feels the batting maestro will be extra motivated to fire after missing his team's incredible triumph in Australia. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YuxviH

Union Budget 2021-22 Expectation: Compulsory Health Insurance, Invest in Our Own Technology

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The pressure on the health industry to deliver, despite various challenges, has been immense. While initially the sector was reeling under pressure, it was fast to recover and deliver efficiently to the nations rising need of care as the cases steadfastly increased. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r0O2XM

Myntra Changing its 'Offensive Logo' After Complaint Has Started a Meme Fest on Twitter

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Myntra announced its decision to tweak its logo after a formal complaint claimed that it was offensive and resembled a naked woman. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/39wP6wE

Who was Sophie? A Look at Life of the Avant-pop Artist, Trans Rights Icon Who Died Tragically at 34

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As great and revolutionizing was Sophie's career, she was equally a force to reckon with when it came to being a change maker in gender identity and standing up for trans rights. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3crA7G8

'Royal Purple' Fabric from King David Era, Preserved for Over 3,000 Years, Found by Israeli Scientists

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Israeli researchers said they had found scraps of fabric coloured with a purple dye dating from the eras of King David and King Solomon in the south of the country. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3ouROHb

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly Discharged from Kolkata Hospital After Second Angioplasty

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BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was discharged from a Kolkata hospital on Sunday morning. Ganguly had undergone another round of angioplasty earlier on Thursday, which was followed by two more stents. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3j4Qbig

There Was a Little Bit of Blood Clot on the Shoulder But it's All Settled: Cheteshwar Pujara on Bodyline Bowling in Brisbane

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Even though Cheteshwar Pujara is known for his marathon innings in Tests, yet his gritty batting in the fourth innings at Brisbane Test was in a different league. He went on to score his slowest fifty in that match, and also was instrumental in taking India to a win. He scored 56 from 211 balls and ensured that he had one end secure, in a mammoth chase. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3r4uMsw

Sourav Ganguly Health Updates: BCCI President Likely to be Discharged Soon

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Sourav Ganguly Health Updates: "Mr Ganguly is fine and stable. He may be discharged this morning after doctors check him and go through the medical reports. All his vital parameters are satisfactory," the official told PTI. "We may release him around 11 am," he added. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/36usPOh

Doomsday Clock is Just 100 Seconds Away from 'Midnight'. How Close Are we to an Apocalypse?

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But what is a Doomsday Clock and what happens when the clock strikes midnight? Here is a brief explainer on how the clock came into being and what it predicts. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2La6LRC

Changing Attitudes is Causing Chinese Millennials to Not Get Married, and the Government is Worried

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A growing number of Chinese millennials are postponing or eschewing marriage entirely. In just six years, the number of Chinese people getting married for the first time has fallen by a crushing 41%, from 23.8 million in 2013 to 13.9 million in 2019. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cot8Ob

As the World Battles a Pandemic, 10 Facts About the Most Dangerous Diseases You've Never Heard of

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Affecting over 1.7 billion globally, NTDs (Neglected Tropical Diseases) are responsible for thousands of preventable deaths each year. The number of people affected has fallen from 2 billion in 2010 to 1.6 billion in 2017. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cqig2p

US First Lady to Help Reunite Migrant Children with Parents as Joe Biden Launches Task Force

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Jill Biden, 69, has a doctorate in education and plans to keep teaching at a university close to Washington while her husband serves as president. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pM79o8

This Barber from Canada Has Converted Her Salon into Film Studio to Survive Covid-19 Lockdown

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Alicia had to take this drastic step because according to Ontario’s lockdown rules, film and television productions are allowed to continue operating but not salons and barbershops. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3pyScpH

India vs England: Virat Kohli in Line to Surpass MS Dhoni as Most Successful Skipper at Home

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As international cricket returns to India after a gap of 11 months, there are a host of records that skipper Virat Kohli is approaching. India and England start the much-anticipated Test series in Chennai on February 5. While Kohli failed to score a ton in last one year, fans would be hoping that he can make amends, starting the home series. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3oComz4

BYJU'S Young Genius: App Whiz Anubrata Sarker and Musician Steven Samuel Devassy Share Their Inspirations

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The third episode of BYJU'S Young Genius celebrated the achievements and motivations of 'App Whiz' Anubrata Sarker and drumming maestro Steven Samuel Devassy. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NRpBxO

IPL 2021: Imran Tahir Calls CSK Skipper MS Dhoni 'Best in the World'

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South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir has rated MS Dhoni as the best in the world, when it comes to game awareness and knowledge of the sport. The wiry spinner played under Dhoni at Chennai Super Kings for two seasons, won the title in 2018, and finished with the Purple Cap in 2019 with 26 scalps. Meanwhile, in 2020 Tahir just played three matches, but that has not changed his perception about the skipper. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3anfgBr

India vs England: Experienced, More Skillful & A Wiser James Anderson Could Be A Handful in India

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James Anderson picked up his 30th fifer in Test cricket when his spell of 6/40 in 29 overs restricted Sri Lanka to 381 in the first innings of the second Test in Galle ultimately paving away for a comprehensive win for England and with it a successive series sweep in the island nation. Anderson went past the great Glenn McGrath who had a total of 29 five-wicket hauls (in an innings) in his Test career. At the age of 38, Anderson again showcased his tremendous work ethic, fitness and skill in hot and humid conditions not necessarily suited to swing and seam bowling. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YrqFue

On This Day - January 31, 1999: Tendulkar Almost Pulls Off Sensational Chase Against Pakistan With Majestic Hundred

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On this day in 1999, Sachin Tendulkar produced one of the greatest hundreds at home in India's Test cricket history and almost pulled off a remarkable chase against Pakistan battling back spasms and a formidable bowling attack in Chennai. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3tcoGby

YInMn: How Did a 'New' Shade of Blue Get Discovered After Centuries?

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Before YInMn Blue, the last blue pigment to be discovered dates back to the 19th century, the Oregon State University researchers explain. As well as bringing something new to the color palette, YInMn Blue, known for its deep color, could also be of environmental interest. Its crystal structure reportedly reflects infrared radiation, which could make it useful in improving the thermal insulation of buildings. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2NE0UEP

Rahul Gandhi Eats Mushroom Biriyani in Viral 'Village Cooking Channel' YouTube Video Ahead of TN Polls

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Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, Rahul Gandhi was seen on an episode of 'Village Cooking Channel' on YouTube in which he assisted in cooking mushroom biryani and raita. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3aj4egi

India's Largest Reclining Buddha Statue Underway in Kolkata, Will Be Over 100-Feet Long

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The work on the statue is on at the Nainan Bandhab Samiti ground in Baranagar's Ghoshpara area. The statue will be installed in the temple of Buddha International Welfare Mission in the Bihar holy town. from Top Buzz News- News18.com https://ift.tt/3cn1hOz

India vs England: Ben Stokes & Jofra Archer Hit Training Ground as Squad Clears Second Round of Covid-19

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Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer and Rory Burns on Saturday had their first training session at the Chepauk after successfully completing six days of hard quarantine. from Top CricketNext News- News18.com https://ift.tt/2YqpZ8z