Online 'funeral kits' help grieving Indians

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Online 'funeral kits' help grieving Indians From providing cow urine, incense and bamboo stretchers to booking a Hindu priest at the last minute, startups are seeking to cash in on India's elaborate traditional funeral ceremonies. Desperate Indian farmers march on Parliament Tens of thousands of farmers and agricultural workers marched towards the Parliament on Friday demanding debt waivers and higher crop prices, putting pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of 2019 elections. 230 skeletons found in Sri Lanka's largest mass grave Over 230 skeletons have been found in a mass grave discovered earlier this year in Sri Lanka's Mannar town that has turned out to be the country's biggest such site. Now, China wants to run bullet trains underwater The Chinese government has approved a project to build the first underwater bullet train route in the country, a media report said on Thursday. Indonesian island clean-up nets 40 tons of rubbish daily It is the world's second biggest contributor to marine debris after China, producing about 1.29 million metric tons annually. Farewell to coal: A Polish city wakes up and smells the blossom The Wieczorek mine in Katowice, with its towering brick shaft, is among dozens closing down throughout Poland, home to one of the most polluted coal mining regions in Europe. Indonesian city to fine LGBT for being 'public nuisance' An Indonesian city plans to slap its gay and transgendered residents with a one million rupiah (USD 70) fine for disturbing "public order", underscoring a marked rise in discrimination against the Muslim-majority nation's small LGBT community. Iran's saffron seeks global recognition The labourers edge their way across a field of bright purple flowers gathering up the world's most expensive spice, a bounty that makes this dusty corner of Iran a crucial part of global cuisine. 5 winter vacation spots: DIY vs package deal costs December is just around the corner and it's time to firm up your winter holiday plans. You could be torn between wanting to do it all yourself or opting for the much more convenient but expensive package deals from travel websites. How to find a side gig to bolster your income A high savings rate, sound financial planning and asset allocation are essential for fulfilling your aspirations. A second source of income can further ease the journey towards your goals.

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