First death sentence over deadly 1984 anti-Sikh riots

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In Pakistani village, home is where the cave is Bomb-proof, earthquake-resistant and cheap: thousands of Pakistanis are choosing to hunker down in caves northwest of Islamabad, snapping up the hobbit-like homes amid a nationwide housing shortage. First death sentence over deadly 1984 anti-Sikh riots A Delhi court on Tuesday awarded death penalty to convict Yashpal Singh for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced another convict, Naresh Sehrawat, to life imprisonment. Carlos Ghosn scandal: What we know so far Carlos Ghosn, one of the world's most influential executives is under arrest, in a shocking turn of events that raises questions about the future of the sprawling Franco-Japanese auto group he leads. Thailand's first skywalk in Bangkok is not for the faint-hearted This 1,030-feet-high observation deck and rooftop bar offers a bird's eye view of the city. Uneasy truce: How RBI & govt found middle ground After a month of a public spat between the Reserve Bank of India and the government, the sparring parties smoked peace pipe after a 10-hour meeting on Monday evening. Dead whale had 115 plastic cups, 2 flip-flops in its stomach WWF and a conservation academy found about 5.9 kilograms (13 pounds) of plastic waste in a dead sperm whale's stomach containing 115 plastic cups, four plastic bottles, 25 plastic bags, 2 flip-flops, a nylon sack and more than 1,000 other assorted pieces of plastic. Scientists work to save wild Puerto Rican parrot after Hurricane Maria Biologists are trying to save the last of the endangered Puerto Rican parrots after more than half the population of the bright green birds with turquoise-tipped wings disappeared when Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico and destroyed their habitat and food sources. Banks continue to mis-sell: Here's what you should do ET Wealth went undercover and found that bank executives continue to mis-sell insurance and other financial products. And many of us buy these products without knowing whether these fit our investment portfolios and end up with dud investments. Taking a Stand: How tech bosses brought about a change A culture revolution doesn't always begin on the outside. Sometimes, accountability comes from the inside, as these powerful tech giants discovered. Vase, gold egg & a rock: Accidental finds that cost millions Treasures aren't always hidden. Sometimes they can be right under your nose, either gathering dust in an attic or lying unclaimed in a thrift store. Here is a look at seemingly ordinary pieces that were a lot more valuable than expected.

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