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  Laugh Out Loud: Australia to Allow Emojis on License Plates From March

  It will be positive vibes only on the morning commute after a Queensland firm announced that from March drivers can add the smiling, winking, laughing out loud,...

  February 21, 2019,6:53 pm IST Buzz
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  Korean Coaches 'Stole Tens of Thousands' from 'Garlic Girls' Curlers

  Seoul: South Korea's "Garlic Girls" curling team were exploited by their coaches who stole tens of thousands of dollars of prize money from the Olympic medal-wi...

  February 21, 2019,4:51 pm IST Sports
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  Who Votes For the Oscars, and How Does the Academy Choose Winners Every Year?

  The ballots are almost all in. Millions of television viewers around the globe will tune in Sunday to watch the Oscars, the glitziest night in showbiz, but most...

  February 21, 2019,4:32 pm IST Movies
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  New Citroen Ami One Ultra-Compact Electric Vehicle Concept to be Showcased at 2019 Geneva Motor Show

  Citroën has presented its vision of urban mobility for all with its new Ami One Concept, which will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, Ma...

  February 21, 2019,3:11 pm IST Auto
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  Huawei P30 With Four Rear Cameras Along With P30 Pro to Launch in Paris, March 26

  One year after causing a stir with the P20 Pro -- the first triple-camera smartphone on the market (and still leading the way in the DxOMark benchmark ranking) ...

  February 21, 2019,1:50 pm IST Tech
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  Fountain of Youth? Study Finds New Anti-ageing Compound in Japanese Plant

  In Japan, the slightly bitter leaves of the Ashitaba plant have long been considered healthy, and a new study has found the traditional belief may have good sci...

  February 21, 2019,3:32 pm IST Buzz
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  Breakdancing Among New Sports to Be Included in 2024 Olympic Games

  Breakdancing is one of four additional sports expected to be included at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris along with surfing, sport climbing and skateboarding, s...

  February 21, 2019,1:07 pm IST Buzz
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  Isner Reaches ATP Delray Beach Quarterfinals

  Miami: Second-seeded John Isner booked a quarter-final berth at the ATP Delray Beach Open on Wednesday with a confident 6-4, 6-3 victory over Slovakia's Lukas L...

  February 21, 2019,12:32 pm IST Sports
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  Daimler Faces Massive Fine in Germany Over Diesel Probe

  Mercedes-Benz parent company Daimler could be set for a massive fine in Germany over diesel trickery, as prosecutors confirmed Wednesday they had opened a probe...

  February 21, 2019,12:00 pm IST Auto
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  After India, Saudi Crown Prince MBS in China on Latest Stop of Asian Tour

  Beijing: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in China on Thursday on the latest stop of a sweep through Asia that aims to expand the kingdom's influe...

  February 21, 2019,11:43 am IST World
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  Online ATM-Style Scam Puts Shoppers at Risk: Symantec

  "Formjacking" is essentially an online version of ATM tampering, which allows thieves to grab the PIN codes of unsuspecting customers. On the internet, hackers ...

  February 21, 2019,11:18 am IST Tech
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  Nepal Social Media Bill Sparks Freedom of Speech Concerns

  Kathmandu: Nepal's government on Wednesday tabled draft legislation that would impose harsh penalties for "improper" social media posts, igniting concerns it co...

  February 21, 2019,11:07 am IST India
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  Mercedes-Benz SL and SLC Roadsters Gets New Special Editions

  Spring brings fresh cabriolets from Mercedes, which will be heading to the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, March 7-17, 2019, with a new SL "Grand Edition" lux...

  February 21, 2019,10:47 am IST Auto
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  Neo-Nazi US Coast Guard Officer Arrested for Mass Murder Plot on Democrats, Journalists

  Washington: A US Coast Guard officer who espoused white supremacist views and drafted a target list of Democratic politicians, including congresswoman Alexandri...

  February 21, 2019,9:57 am IST World