The hits, misses and the big losses of 2018

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New uses of technology in the year-2018 Governments, institutions and companies found new ways to use technology in 2018 to help people globally. A final goodbye: Some major losses in 2018 From former US president George H.W. Bush to astrophysicist Stephen Hawking and former UN chief Kofi Annan, here are some of the notable figures who passed away in 2018. Here's your guide to navigate 2019 The New Year promises to be eventful and tumultuous, particularly with the general elections likely to be held in April and May. But 2019 is not just about poll fever -- it's also about literature festivals, high-powered summits, meetings to decide the fate of the climate and sporting events. For Modi, Port Blair is as mainland as Delhi or Mumbai PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Port Blair is as mainland as Delhi and Mumbai while addressing a public gathering at Marina Park where he announced the renaming of three Islands of Andaman and Nicobar Island. The Female activist: In the battle of justice and equality This was the year that women in diverse situations made significant strides in the wider battle for justice and equality. Even as #MeToo dominated headlines, there were many whose seemingly small acts of tenacity or resistance gave rise to movements for change in 2018. Zuckerberg, Jack Ma: Tech titans & the money they lost in 2018 Many billionaires saw a major chunk of their wealth lopped off in 2018. Here's a look at who got hit the hardest in the tech world. Why India wants Sheikh Hasina to be the queen of Bangladesh Bangladesh's 11th parliamentary poll is not just an acid test for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It is something India is closely watching. Accidental Prime Minister: The hue & cry in the political corridor A political row erupted over "The Accidental Prime Minister", a film based on Manmohan Singh's tenure as India's prime minister from 2004 to 2014 Fast and Furious: Dogs race at Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Festival Every year people travel from all parts of the Arabian Peninsula for the Mazayin Dhafra Camel Festival. Italy's city of shame Matera becomes Europe's pride Fifty years after Italy's Matera was a national embarrassment because of its extreme poverty, the city is rescuing its dignity, baroque palaces and cave churches to become a European Capital of Culture.

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