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The Times of India Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize for 'Kairos'

The novel, which explores a complex love story set against the backdrop of East Germany's final years, emerged victorious among a shortlist of five other works, selected from a pool of 149 submitted novels. The prize, which comes with a 50,000-pound ($64,000) award split between the author and translator, recognizes outstanding translated fiction published in the UK or Ireland.

The Times of India BJP pulls up Jayant Sinha for V-day no-show

The Times of India In Himachal, a remote village alt-deletes plan on tunnel route

Perched at an altitude of 8,887ft near Jalori Jot, a mountain pass (10,800 feet) connecting Kullu with Shimla, the village of around 350 inhabitants from 60 households scattered across a 3km area stands at the forefront of a battle over a proposed all-weather tunnel's route. The crux of their protest lies in the selection of the tunnel's alignment, as residents fear the consequences of altering the route.

The Times of India In Himachal, a remote village alt-deletes plan on tunnel route

Perched at an altitude of 8,887ft near Jalori Jot, a mountain pass (10,800 feet) connecting Kullu with Shimla, the village of around 350 inhabitants from 60 households scattered across a 3km area stands at the forefront of a battle over a proposed all-weather tunnel's route. The crux of their protest lies in the selection of the tunnel's alignment, as residents fear the consequences of altering the route.

The Times of India 39 flamingos killed: Plane was at 280kmph when it collided

The incident brought back memories of US Airways's 2009 accident in which an A320 aircraft lost both its engines after it flew into a flock of migratory Canadian geese, which led to the famous Hudson river 'ditching'. Lesser flamingos, smallest of the species, weigh up to 1.5kg & fly at 40-60kmph when migrating long distances such as the journey, say, from Uran to Kutch, said Mrugank Prabhu, scientist at Bombay Natural History Society.

The Times of India 39 flamingos killed as Emirates aircraft flies into flock near Mumbai

The incident brought back memories of US Airways's 2009 accident in which an A320 aircraft lost both its engines after it flew into a flock of migratory Canadian geese, which led to the famous Hudson river 'ditching'. Lesser flamingos, smallest of the species, weigh up to 1.5kg & fly at 40-60kmph when migrating long distances such as the journey, say, from Uran to Kutch, said Mrugank Prabhu, scientist at Bombay Natural History Society.

The Times of India BJP already past 310 in 5 rounds, headed for 400+: Amit Shah

Union home minister Amit Shah anticipates BJP's Lok Sabha count surpassing 310, aiming for 400+ victories. Urges Odisha's backing for a BJP government. Criticizes Naveen Patnaik, emphasizes job creation, and lauds Odisha's prospects. Questions Ratna Bhandar issue, praises Droupadi Murmu, mentions Rath Yatra, and hints at roles for Dharmendra Pradhan and Sambit Patra.