Ignored fishermen turn saviours in Kerala floods

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Why India won't accept foreign donations for Kerala Official sources said the government had taken a considered decision to rely solely on domestic efforts to tide over the situation. Eid-ul-Adha being celebrated today: A closer view Eid-ul-Adha is being celebrated today in India. Here are a few pictures depicting the cultural diversity in its celebration across India. Ignored fishermen turn saviours in Kerala floods They carried their boats onto trucks to get there and braved the filthy, swirling waters before most other rescuers arrived. Now hundreds of fishermen are being hailed as the heroes of India's Kerala floods crisis. World's biggest plane will launch rockets too The space company of billionaire Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen on Monday unveiled details of medium-lift rockets and a reusable space cargo plane it is developing, injecting more competition into the lucrative launch services market. Extra-ordinary show of heroism from ordinary people in Kerala Kerala is battling a crisis in the wake of floods that have claimed 400 lives so far and have left thousands homeless. As rescue operations continue and the state makes desperate efforts to stabilise the situation. Here are some incredible stories of ordinary people helping out victims of the natural calamity. Why Ashok becomes Ahmad at Delhi's goat market ahead of Eid For the 10-odd days that Kumar spends at the market before the festival each year, he goes by the name of Ahmad Khan. The changed identity not just helps him escape the taboo attached to selling animals for slaughter, it also ensures 'steady sales'. Europe's largest gaming show opens for public in Germany Gamescom 2018, Europe's largest gaming show, is now open for game enthusiasts in Cologne, Germany. The event, which will continue until August 25, will see a host of launches and announcements being made by stalwarts in the gaming industry. Here's a glimpse of what's happening in the mega gaming event in Cologne. Russia displays its latest weapons at military show Russia on Monday displayed its latest weapons at a military show aimed at attracting more foreign customers. Oppo launches F9 & F9 Pro phones in India, starting price fixed at Rs 19,990 Chinese smartphone maker Oppo launched two models of the F9 series in India on August 21. The F9 and F9 pro phones will cost Rs 19,990 and Rs 23,990 respectively here. Here's a closed look at the newly launched mid-segment smartphone. After bailout "Odyssey", Greece ready to be normal again In choosing the western island of Ithaca to declare the end of the bailout era Tuesday, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras harked back to one of the country's legendary heroes from antiquity.

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