[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Nepal's Bhaktapur picks up the pieces, with bare hands

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Nepal’s Bhaktapur picks up the pieces, with bare hands

There is little left in Bhaktapur. A quarter of this 12th century city has fallen; half of it lies abandoned, its buildings leaning dangerously. This heritage city will have to be rebuilt almost entirely, and it will take years.

US again raises Ford Foundation issue with India

After the US state department protested against the Indian government’s action of putting global NGO, Ford Foundation, on its watch list, the issue was raised during the just concluded foreign office consultations.

India lags behind China in border infrastructure

India continues to lag far behind China in its plans to construct border military infrastructure for swifter mobility of troops and weapons, which Manohar Parrikar will realize during his first visit to the northeast as defence minister.

CITIES

13 years on Bandra bakery steps still shelter to workers

Thirteen years later the scene at night in the wee hours hasn't changed out side American Express Bakery and the American Express Cleaners on Hill Road, Bandra (west).

Act fast, Chennai, to get smart tag

Chennai Corporation officials are keeping their fingers crossed that the city will be among the 20 that will be selected as part of the first phase of the Centre's smart city project.

Jaipur-Gurgaon stretch of NH-8 hits roadblock

Despite all efforts to expedite the construction work on Jaipur-Gurgaon stretch of NH8, the project is still hanging in balance due to land availability issue.

TECH

7 recently launched budget smartphones in India

Wondering which are the 7 new low-cost smartphones worth buying? Read on to find out...

Maharashtra FDA files FIR against Snapdeal CEO

Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has ordered filing of FIR against Snapdeal CEO Kunal Bahl in a case related to selling of prescription drugs online.

Xiaomi Mi 4i review

While the phone certainly proves the point that India is a high priority market for Xiaomi, is it a good buy?

SPORTS

IPL 2015: Mumbai Indians beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 runs

Sanju Samson's 46-ball 76 went in vain as Mitchell McClenaghan took 3/31 to bowl Mumbai Indians to a thrilling eight-run victory against Rajasthan Royals.

Delhi Daredevils thrash Kings XI Punjab by 9 wickets

Zaheer Khan made an impressive comeback from a year-long hiatus complementing Nathan Coulter-Nile brilliantly as Delhi Daredevils beat Kings XI Punjab.

Beckham's influence grows as former football star turns 40

David Beckham turns 40 on Saturday and while memories of his playing days fade, he remains a captivating figure of worldwide interest.

BUSINESS

Equity MFs see over $1billion flow in April

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) may be pulling money out of the country on taxation-related concerns. But equity mutual funds (MFs) have started the new financial year with a bang.

Foodpanda raises $100m, led by Goldman Sachs

Rocket Internet-backed mobile food delivery marketplace Foodpanda announced on Friday that it has raised $100 million in funds led by Goldman Sachs. Existing investors including Rocket Internet also participated in this round. In March, Foodpanda raised $110 million.

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda post strong sales growth in April

Top car makers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Honda have begun the new fiscal on a high note by posting robust sales in April, riding mainly on new models.

ENTERTAINMENT

Anushka will always be special for Ranveer

Ranveer Singh, 29, has grown up in a very affectionate home and that clearly reflects in the warmth that he exudes all the time.

Kaishav is asking me for 1.5 cr: Deepshikha

For actress Deepshikha Nagpal, her second marriage is over. She filed a non cognisable complaint against her husband Kaishav Arora, restraining him from entering her house. In an exclusive chat with Bombay Times, Deepshikha speaks about what went wrong in her relationship...