CAB protests: Assam goes up in flames, people defy curfew

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CAB protests: Assam goes up in flames, people defy curfew Amid violent protests in the northeast, the contentious bill passed parliament last evening after being cleared by the Rajya Sabha with 125 voting for it and 99 against. The fight for subscribers in India's three-way telecom battle Battle to woo subscribers intensifies as telcos raise tariffs, then revise to stay competitive. The increase is one of the biggest in India's telecom industry, with pricing of voice services back for most plans. Greta Thunberg's rise from activist to Time Person of the Year Here is a timeline of Thunberg's rise from a unknown, solo campaigner to the leader of a global movement. Find out how many hours of sleep is adequate to avoid stroke: Study Older people who sleep nine hours or more at night, and take long naps during the day are 85 per cent more likely to later have a stroke than people who are moderate sleepers and nappers, according to a study. Key facts about sumo, a sport like no other Here are key facts about the roly-poly sport which dates back centuries, has links to the Shinto religion and plays a central role in Japanese culture. The dreadful White Mountain: Plight of Egypt's limestone quarry workers Covered in fine white dust, labourers at a limestone quarry in southern Egypt toil in brutal conditions with little workplace safety for paltry pay. Santa gets chopper ride to remote Alaska village For one day this month, the Alaska National Guard gave folks a reason to smile, thanks to its "Operation Santa Claus" program, which featured the jolly old elf himself distributing gifts to the children. How Thai rice farmers are shunning 'big agribusiness' and fighting climate change Battling drought, debt and ailments blamed on pesticides, rice farmers in northern Thailand have turned to eco-friendly growing methods despite powerful agribusiness interests in a country that is one of the top exporters of the grain in the world. What Vineet Nayar, Rashmi Daga & Marico Boss Looked For In ET Young Leaders The high profile 11-member jury looked for diverse attributes including innovative mind, keenness to learn and clarity of understanding in the candidates. Billionaire couples who locked horns post-divorce for masterpieces Billionaire real estate developer Harry Macklowe and his ex-wife Linda are now locked in a fight over their art collection.

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