Cong instigates farmers like CAA: Javadekar on Delhi violence
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has blamed the Congress and Rahul Gandhi for the violence during the tractor parade of farmers on the Republic Day in Delhi. He has said that condemning the Delhi violence is not enough, but the culprits should be punished. Regarding the incident on the Red Fort, […]
Read MoreGermany counts over 2.16mn Covid-19 cases in one year
Berlin, Jan 28 (IANS) Exactly one year ago today, the first Covid-19 case in Germany was officially confirmed. Since then, more than 2.16 million Covid-19 cases have been registered in the country, according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) on Wednesday. “A year ago today, not everyone realized that we would be living in a […]
Read MoreNo indication Covid-19 variants can escape current vaccines: Expert
New York, Jan 28 (IANS) Study so far has proved that the current vaccines remained effective against the variants of the Covid-19, which already infected over 100 million people worldwide, Case Western Reserve University’s (CWRU) news portal on Wednesday quoted an expert as saying. “Unfortunately, several recent mutations appear to have been beneficial to the […]
Read MoreRajasthan beat Bihar by 16 runs, to face TN in Syed Mushtaq semis
Ahmedabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Mahipal Lomror’s 78 off 37 balls helped Rajasthan beat Bihar by 16 runs in the quarter-finals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy at the Motera Stadium on Wednesday. Lomror’s innings helped Rajasthan score 164/5 and Bihar were restricted to 148/4. Rajasthan now face Tamil Nadu in the first semi-final on […]
Read MoreDelhi police issues notice to farmer leader Darshanpal Singh
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Wednesday issued notice to farmer leader Darshan Pal asking him to explain why legal action should not be initiated against him, post violence during tractor rally on the Republic Day. “You are asked to explain as to why legal action should not be taken against you […]
Read MoreUK records another 25,308 coronavirus cases, 1,725 deaths
London, Jan 28 (IANS) Another 25,308 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 37,15,054, according to official figures released on Wednesday. The country also reported another 1,725 coronavirus-related deaths. The total number of coronavirus deaths in Britain now stands at 101,887, the data […]
Read MoreUN chief calls for renewed approach to multilateralism
United Nations, Jan 28 (IANS) United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called for renewed approach to multilateralism and international cooperation through a new peacebuilding appeal. “An approach that goes beyond crisis response and boosts long-term investments in prevention and peacebuilding, hand-in-hand with our efforts to deliver the Sustainable Developments Goals,” the UN chief […]
Read More760 recoveries outnumber 428 new Covid cases in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Jan 28 (IANS) With 760 patients discharged, recoveries outnumbered 428 new Covid cases in a day across Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Wednesday. “Recoveries rose to 9,18,859 so far, with 760 discharged during the day, while 428 new cases on Tuesday increased the state’s Covid-19 tally to 9,37,383, including 6,298 active cases,” […]
Read MoreTwitter suspends 300 accounts after tractor rally went violent
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Twitter on Wednesday said it suspended more than 300 accounts engaged in spam and platform manipulation as the farmers’ tractor rally went violent in the national capital on the 72nd Republic Day. The farmers swarmed the Red Fort and waved farmer union flags from its ramparts. They even hoisted farmer […]
Read MoreSamsung to launch Galaxy M02 for less than Rs 7K next week
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Expanding its entry-level smartphone segment in India, Samsung is set to launch another affordable smartphone billed as Galaxy M02 and priced under Rs 7,000 next week. Galaxy M02 is likely to have a large 6.5-inch infinity-V display and a dual camera setup at the back, industry sources told IANS on […]
Read MoreICC introduces ‘ICC Player of the Month’ awards
Dubai, Jan 27 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the introduction of the ‘ICC Player of the Month’ awards to recognise and celebrate the best performances of both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket throughout the year. In a media release, ICC stated that an independent ICC voting […]
Read MoreOver 10 lakh units of Poco M2 sold in India
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Chinese smartphone brand Poco on Wednesday announced that it has sold over 10 lakh units of Poco M2 in the Indian market. The device is priced at Rs 9,999 for the 64GB storage variant and the other variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at Rs 10,999. […]
Read MoreCampaign to protect the rare Red Sand Boa
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) The World Wildlife Fund-India and TRAFFIC India Office have launched an online campaign to raise awareness on the illegal trade of the Red Sand Boa (Eryx Johnii), or what is known as the ‘double-headed snake’. The Red Sand Boa is protected under the Schedule IV of Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and […]
Read MoreApple launches limited edition ‘Black Unity Collection’ Watch
San Francisco, Jan 27 (IANS) Apple has launched a limited-edition Watch for the ‘Black History Month, with a unique band and a new face. Available from February 1, the new hardware is part of what the company is calling the Black Unity Collection, a group of products designed to “celebrate and acknowledge Black history and […]
Read More4 soldiers injured in Kashmir terror attack (Ld)
Srinagar, Jan 27 (IANS) Four soldiers were injured after terrorists lobbed a grenade on a road opening party (ROP) of the army in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday morning, officials said. Army said the attack took place when troops were doing a sanitisation drill in the general area of Shamsipura at Khanabal in Kulgam. […]
Read MoreGoa Speaker’s final warning to MLAs for misbehaviour in Guv’s presence
Panaji, Jan 27 (IANS) Goa Speaker Rajesh Patnekar on Wednesday issued a “last warning” to Opposition MLAs after they wore black bands and raised banners on Monday protesting during the inaugural day of the winter session of the state assembly even as Governor Bhagat Sigh Koshyari was delivering his inaugural address. “It is a well-stated […]
Read MoreJack Leach extends stay with Somerset until 2024
London, Jan 27 (IANS) England spinner Jack Leach has extended his contract with Somerset County Cricket Club by two years. The 29-year-old’s current contract was due to expire at the end of 2022 but he has signed a two-year extension which will see him play for the club until at least the end of the […]
Read MoreAadhar Housing Finance files for Rs 7,300 cr IPO
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Blackstone-backed Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd has filed for an initial public offering worth up to Rs 7,300 crore. The offering would include equity shares aggregating up to Rs 1,500 crore and offer of sale of up to Rs 5,800 crore by the promoter BCP Topco VII Pte Ltd. In its draft […]
Read MoreJust became pet parents? Read on to learn how to get it right
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 27 (IANSlife) As the pandemic restricted regular social interactions and staying at home emerged as the new normal, people adopted different ways to uplift and cheer their lives. Among the many things that peaked during the lockdown, included pet ownership and adoption. As people looked to pets to help alleviate […]
Read MoreMiss Teen Diva 2020 winners announced
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 27 (IANSlife) Rashi Parasrampuria, Wachi Pareek, Aishwarya Vinu Nair and Sayali Ayre won the title of Miss Teen International, Miss Teen Universe, Miss Teen Earth and Miss Teen Multinational, respectively at the grand finale of the Miss Teen 2020 beauty pageant, held recently in Delhi NCR. Aayushi Dholakia, the reigning […]
Read MoreFirms that reveal finances can make employees feel more secure
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) You are less likely to experience job distress and feel more secure at your workplace, if your company is open and transparent about the firm’s finances, including budgets and profits, a new study suggests. The study indicates that at companies with more financial transparency, workers felt more secure in their […]
Read MoreSydney eases Covid curbs after squashing Christmas clusters
Sydney, Jan 27 (IANS) Australian officials on Wednesday announced easing of Sydney’s Covid-19 restrictions, after squashing two clusters that emerged in the city before Christmas. As of Wednesday, Sydney had recorded 10 straight days without a locally acquired case. New measures to be implemented from Friday included increasing limits on gatherings to 30 for private […]
Read MoreThe beauty of slow living
By Puja GuptaNew Delhi, Jan 27 (IANSlife) “Choosing a garment means deciding the identity of our future dreams, in connection with the world and the people who inhabit it,” says Vidur Adlakha, Co-founder La Fuori. Brainchild of designers Adlakha from India and Riccardo Benedini from Italy, La Fuori focuses on organic and sustainable clothing. It […]
Read MoreA hip new spot in the Capital
By IANSlife FeaturesNew Delhi, Jan 27 (IANSlife) Strategically located in a cozy nook, at the plush environs of Shangri-Las — Eros, hotel in Delhi, BO-TAI Switch is the latest to join the elite premium dining segments in the Capital. The verbal pun on ‘Switch’ in BO-TAI Switch connotes the dynamics of a chic dining space […]
Read MoreCBI court issues arrest warrant against TMC youth leader
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) A special CBI court at Asansol has issued an arrest warrant against “absconding” TMC youth leader Vinay Kumar Mishra in a cross-border cow smuggling racket in West Bengal, sources said on Wednesday. One of the Trinamool Youth Congress’ General Secretaries, Mishra was summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) several […]
Read More‘Reinvention’ explores the darker side of love, family, ambition (IANS Interview)
By Vishnu MakhijaniNew Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Her first collection of poems, “Boundless”, captured her search for her own identity in her twenties as she built her career and moved from India to London to California. Natasha Malpani Oswal, who, apart from being a poet, is also a content producer and podcast producer, wrote her […]
Read MoreManoj Bajpayee: ‘The Family Man 2’ an experience you won’t forget
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Anticipation over the second season of The Family Man is running high, and lead actor Manoj Bajpayee promises the upcoming chapter will be an experience that is bigger and different. Bajpayee returns as NIA agent Srikant Tiwari on season two. He struggles to balance personal and professional lives while fighting […]
Read MoreHope brothers, Shai & Kyle, test positive for Covid-19
Bridgetown, Jan 27 (IANS) West Indies batsman Shai Hope, and his brother Kyle, have tested positive for coronavirus and have subsequently withdrawn from the Barbados squad ahead of the Regional Super50 Cup. “The Hope brothers, Shai and Kyle, have tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the Cricket West Indies (CWI) CG Insurance Super50 Cup […]
Read MoreKareena on pre-natal yoga and the importance of fitness through pregnancy
By IANSlife FeaturesNew Delhi, Jan 27 (IANSlife) Kareena Kapoor Khan’s latest pictures will convince you to unroll your yoga mat as she flaunts her baby bump and aces yoga poses in her latest photo shoot. The actress, who is pregnant with her second child, has been spreading the word on pre-natal yoga and perfectly balancing […]
Read More200M students, educators rely on our education products: Nadella
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Driven by video conferencing platform Teams, more than 200 million students and educators worldwide now rely on Microsoft education products for remote learning, CEO Satya Nadella has stressed. Speaking to analysts during the company’s Q2 2021 earnings call, Nadella said that in AI, the company offers the most comprehensive portfolio […]
Read MoreIFIICC eyes strengthening business ties with India, UAE, Israel
Dubai, Jan 27 (IANS) The International Federation of the Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (IFIICC) is planning to boost India’s strong historical ties with the UAE and Israel as it expects knowledge sharing, strategic partnerships and cultural bonds will help establish business relationships among the three countries. The IFIICC was launched in Dubai last month on […]
Read More2 soldiers injured in Kashmir terror attack
Srinagar, Jan 27 (IANS) Two soldiers were injured after terrorists attacked an army patrolling party in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said. According to details the attack was carried out by terrorists in the Wanpoh area. The two injured soldiers were rushed to hospital. Additional forces have been brought in. The area […]
Read MoreNeonatal antibiotic use may lead to reduced growth in boys
Jerusalem, Jan 27 (IANS) Exposure to antibiotics in the initial days of life is associated with reduced weight and height in boys, a new study suggests. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, indicates that antibiotic treatment within 14 days of birth may lead to reduced weight and height in boys — but not […]
Read MoreSalim Merchant: Am doing a big Holi song with an iconic singer
By Natalia NingthoujamNew Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Composer-singer Salim Merchant has festive melody lined up for fans. One of these, he says, is a Holi special with an iconic singer. “I am doing a big song for Holi with an iconic singer. I will reveal the name soon. There is also a big Baisakhi song […]
Read More22 FIRs filed in Delhi tractor rally violence; 86 cops injured
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) A total of 22 FIRs have been filed by the Delhi Police so far in connection with the violence witnessed during a farmers’ tractor rally on the Republic Day, officials said on Wednesday. The FIRs were registered under Sections dealing with riots, damage to public property and assault on public […]
Read More1 in 2 Indians afraid of online dating: Report
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Most Indians feel secure while ordering food online but close of half of those surveyed were afraid of their online activities when it comes to dating, a new report revealed on Wednesday. Notably, three out of four people in India (74 per cent) said they are concerned about today’s cyber […]
Read MoreIndian players were racially abused at SCG, confirms Cricket Australia
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed that Indian players were subjected to racial abuse by a section of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) crowd during the third drawn Test of the recently-concluded Border Gavaskar series. The Indian team had apprised match referee David Boon of racial abuse of players — Jasprit Bumrah […]
Read MoreMyanmar begins nationwide vaccination drive against coronavirus
Yangon, Jan 27 (IANS) Myanmar on Wednesday launched a Covid-19 vaccination programme across the country. The drive started with the medical staff who are working in the frontline across the country’s regions and states, Xinhua reported. Myanmar recently received the first batch of 1.5 million doses of Covishield vaccine, which will be enough for 750,000 […]
Read More64% believe climate change a global emergency: Int’l survey
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Sixty-four per cent of the people who participated in a survey in 50 countries across the world believe that climate change is a “global emergency”, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Peoples’ Climate Vote — the world’s biggest so far — covered over half of the global population that includes […]
Read MoreSensex down nearly 400 points
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) The key Indian equities declined on Wednesday morning with the BSE Sensex losing nearly 400 points, coming down from the 48,000-mark. Heavy selling was witnessed in banking, finance and oil and gas stocks. Around 10.25 a.m., Sensex was at 47,954.05, lower by 393.54 points or 0.81 per cent from its previous […]
Read MoreApple iOS 14.4 fixes 3 bugs ‘actively exploited’ by hackers
San Francisco, Jan 27 (IANS) Apple has released iOS 14.4, the fourth major update to the iOS 14 operating system, that fixes three bugs affecting iPhones and iPads that “may have been actively exploited,” by the hackers. According to a new support document released by Apple, the update patches three security vulnerabilities that may have […]
Read MoreYouTube paid $30B to creators, artists in last 3 years: CEO
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Google-owned YouTube has paid more than $30 billion to creators, artists, and media companies in the last three years, according to CEO Susan Wojcicki. According to an Oxford Economics report, YouTube’s creative ecosystem contributed approximately $16 billion to the US GDP in 2019, supporting the equivalent of 345,000 full time […]
Read MoreAcid attack on UP couple user of black magic
Pratapgarh (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 27 (IANS) A middle-aged couple in Pratapgarh district were attacked with acid while they were sleeping in their house. The miscreants fled in the dark after throwing acid on the couple on Tuesday night. The couple’s son woke up on hearing their screams and with the help of neighbours, took them […]
Read MoreBrazil to airlift 1,500 Covid patients from Amazonas
Brasilia, Jan 27 (IANS) The Brazilian government is aiming to airlift 1,500 Covid-19 patients in the hard-hit northern state of Amazonas to other states for medical treatment, Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello said. Pazuello on Tuesday addressed reporters at the opening of a field hospital in the Amazonas capital Manaus, where facilities have been overrun due […]
Read MoreNadal supports Australian Open Covid-19 measures
Sydney, Jan 27 (IANS) World number two Rafael Nadal has urged his fellow competitors to take a “wider perspective” on Covid-19 safety measures put in place ahead of the Australian Open, as players and staff remained quarantined on Wednesday. All players arriving in Australia were required to undergo two weeks’ quarantine along with their support […]
Read MoreDivyenndu says farmers’ stir makes his next film important
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Actor Divyenndu Sharma says his upcoming film, Mere Desh Ki Dharti, is relevant amid the ongoing farmers agitation. The film is a humourous yet inspirational take on the lives and journey of young engineers Ajay, played by Divyenndu, and his friend Sameer from being abject urban failures to icons in rural […]
Read MoreJD(U) to go alone in 2022 UP Assembly polls
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) has decided to contest the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls independently. JD(U) national General Secretary K.C. Tyagi has been entrusted the responsibility of strengthening the party organization ahead of the assembly elections next year. Tyagi recently held meetings with party office bearers in this regard. According to […]
Read MoreUP BJP MLA announces resignation over farmer unrest
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from the Meerapur Assembly seat in Muzaffarnagar, Avtar Singh Bhadana, has announced his resignation from the party protesting against the Centre’s stand on the three farm laws. Bhadana, a former MP from Meerut and Faridabad, has been sulking off late and had started visiting the protesting […]
Read MoreMicrosoft surpasses $5B in gaming revenue for 1st time: Nadella
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Microsoft has surpassed $5 billion in gaming revenue for the first time in the quarter that ended on December 31, CEO Satya Nadella has revealed. On the earnings call with analysts late on Tuesday, Nadella said that Xbox Live has more than a 100 million monthly active users while Game […]
Read More‘Prasanta Dora was a very talented goalkeeper who played with repute’
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has expressed grief on the untimely demise of former India international goalkeeper Prasanta Dora. Prasanta, who made his international debut against Nepal in the SAF Games in Kathmandu in 1999 where India went on to win the bronze medal, passed away on Tuesday in […]
Read MoreCold wave to continue in J&K, Ladakh amid dry spell
Srinagar, Jan 27 (IANS) Minimum temperatures improved across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday although the mercury continued to remain below freezing point as the weather office said dry weather would continue during the next four days till Sunday. “Marginal improvement continued in the night temperatures in the Valley on Wednesday although the cold wave continued […]
Read MoreEthiopia reports 437 fresh Covid cases
Addis Ababa, Jan 27 (IANS) Ethiopia has reported 437 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the tally to 134,569, health officials said on Wednesday. Officials added the death toll in the country reached 2,075 with four fresh fatlities, even as 549 more recoveries were registered on Tuesday, Xinhua reported. Ethiopia, Africa’s second […]
Read MoreIn a first, farmers sell produce at ‘Hunar Haat’ in UP
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government’s commitment to increase the income of farmers has reaped results as farmers are now coming forward through the Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO) and selling out produce at the ongoing ‘Hunar Haat’ in Lucknow. For the first time in the state, FPOs of Rampur and Gonda are selling […]
Read MoreIOC urges Olympians to take Covid-19 vaccines
Lausanne, Jan 27 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has urged the teams competing in the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games, scheduled to be held later in the year in Tokyo, to be vaccinated against novel coronavirus. According to a news release on IOC website, IOC president Thomas Bach last Friday consulted National Olympic Committees […]
Read MoreAkhilesh to hold caste census if voted to power
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IANS) Shifting the focus, once again, to caste politics, Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has said that a caste census would be held in Uttar Pradesh if his party comes to power in 2022. “The BJP government has announced that it will set up a data centre in Greater Noida where it […]
Read MoreXi Jinping expresses support to Moon for denuclearisation
Seoul, Jan 27 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his active support for Seoul’s initiative to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula, calling the efforts in line with the common interests of both countries. It said Xi delivered the comments during his phone talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Tuesday. During the talks, Moon […]
Read MoreTwitter’s full tweet archive now free for academic researchers
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Twitter has allowed third-party academic researchers free access to the full history of public conversation via the full-archive search endpoint, which was previously limited to paid premium or enterprise customers. Twitter API was first introduced in 2006 and since then, academic researchers have used data from the public conversation to […]
Read MoreMan held in UP for raping minor, forcing conversion
Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 27 (IANS) A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl, making obscene videos of her and attempting to pressurize the minor into religious conversion for marriage. The accused and his father were arrested on Tuesday while they were attempting to flee. The man has been charged with […]
Read MoreChelsea appoint Thomas Tuchel as new head coach
London, Jan 27 (IANS) Chelsea have appointed former Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel as their new head coach. He replaces Frank Lampard who was sacked on Monday. Tuchel moves to Stamford Bridge following a two-and-a-half year spell at French champions PSG, which came to an end last month. He will be the […]
Read MoreStray bull gores man to death in UP
Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 27 (IANS) A man was gored to death by a stray bull in the Barramau village in Pilibhit. The victim, identified as Radha Krishna, a 34-year-old farmer, was shifted to a nearby community health centre, where doctors proclaimed him dead on arrival. Police have sent the body for autopsy. Barkhera Station […]
Read MoreWade excluded from Australia Test squad for South Africa tour
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) Wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade has been excluded from Australia Test squad for the South Africa tour and has been replaced by Alex Carey for the three-match series. Wade will, instead, travel with the T20I side to New Zealand for the five-match series with Australia playing two tours at the same time. The […]
Read MoreDemocrats fight off challenge to Trump trial, may lack votes to convict
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 27 (IANS) Five Republicans joined Democrats to fight off a challenge to the impeachment trial of former US President Donald Trump voting down a fellow-Republican’s attempt to block it, but the vote also showed that the attempt to convict him could fail. The Senate voted 55 to 45 on Tuesday […]
Read MoreMicrosoft logs 17% revenue growth riding on cloud business
San Francisco, Jan 27 (IANS) An impressive growth in its Azure Cloud business in a pandemic-hit year helped Microsoft post a 17 per cent increase in its revenue which reached $43.1 billion, with declaring a net income of $15.5 billion, for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. Microsoft stock rose as much as 6 per […]
Read MoreUN ready to support Palestinian elections: Envoy
United Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) United Nations special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on Tuesday told the Security Council that the world body stands ready to support the Palestinian elections scheduled for later this year. In his first briefing to the Council, the senior Norwegian diplomat said the elections will be […]
Read MoreDaler Mehndi: In 26 years I have seen music industry go mad
Mumbai, Jan 27 (IANS) Singer Daler Mehndi has been in the music industry for over two decades now and he says he has seen the industry in all its hues of eccentricity. “In so many years, I have seen the industry go mad. They have been trying just about anything, making any kind of songs […]
Read MoreSamsung health tracking app soon in 31 more countries
Seoul, Jan 27 (IANS) Samsung on Wednesday said its fitness app with advanced health tracking features will soon be available in 31 new countries as the South Korean tech giant tries to expand its health service amid the pandemic. The world’s largest smartphone maker said the Samsung Health Monitor app received a Conformity to European […]
Read MoreFKA Twigs faced racist abuse during romance with Robert Pattinson
London, Jan 27 (IANS) Singer FKA Twigs has claimed she faced racist abuse when she was in a relationship with actor Robert Pattinson. The singer, who was engaged to the Hollywood star before their split in 2017, has opened up on the “hurtful and ignorant” comments she received from some of his fans back then.” […]
Read MoreOLED panel sales help LG Display swing to net profit in Q4
Seoul, Jan 27 (IANS) LG Display on Wednesday said it shifted to a net profit in the fourth quarter of 2020, on the back of increased demand of its panels for IT products and sales of OLED displays amid the pandemic-induced stay-at-home trend. LG Display reported a net profit of 621 billion won ($561.2 million) […]
Read MoreBKU leader accuses Deep Sidhu of misleading farmers
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Haryana’s farmer leader and Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) state president Gurnam Singh Chaduni has accused Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu of misleading farmers. Singh on Tuesday blamed Sidhu for the Red Fort incident. The BKU leader said in a video message, “What he (Sidhu) has done today is very condemnable. We […]
Read MoreSad to see clashes in Delhi: British MP Dhesi
Chandigarh, Jan 27 (IANS) In reaction to the farmers’ protest on Republic Day in Delhi, British Labour Party MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi has said it was sad to see scenes of clashes between some protesters and police. “Notable though the huge tractor parade today (on Tuesday) and ongoing months long struggle (largest protest currently in […]
Read MoreChinese mainland reports 55 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases
Beijing, Jan 27 (IANS) The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 75 newly confirmed Covid-19 cases, including 55 locally transmitted and 20 arriving from outside the mainland, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday. Of the locally transmitted cases, 29 were reported in Heilongjiang, 14 in Jilin, seven in Hebei, four in Beijing and one in […]
Read MoreFrance tallies 22,086 Covid-19 infections, 612 deaths in one day
Paris, Jan 27 (IANS) The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in France spiked by 22,086 over the past 24 hours and a further 612 patients succumbed to the disease, according to official data released on Tuesday. The cumulative total of infection cases rose to 30,79,943, and fatalities stood at 74,106, the seventh-highest in the world, […]
Read MoreBiden, Putin speak over phone on arms control, Ukraine
Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed arms control and other issues during their first phone conversation, said the White House. The White House said in a statement that Biden and Putin discussed both countries’ willingness to extend the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid-19 cases surpass 100mn: Johns Hopkins University (Lead)
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Global Covid-19 cases surpassed 100 million on Tuesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University. The global case count reached 10,00,32,461, with a total of 21,49,818 deaths worldwide, as of 2:22 p.m. local time (1922 GMT), the CSSE data showed. The US reported […]
Read MoreHuge relief for spouses of H1B workers, Biden nixes Trump plan to kill H4 work permits (Lead)
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 27 (IANS) “Withdrawn”. A single word on a thick bureaucratic file on the seventh day of the Biden administration delivered a huge win for spouses of workers on H1B visas in the US who spent the last four years worried sick that their work authorisations would be killed off. The […]
Read MoreTelangana governor felicitates Col Santosh Babu’s wife
Hyderabad, Jan 27 (IANS) Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan on Tuesday has felicitated Santoshi, widow of Colonel Santosh Babu, a day after he was posthumously conferred with Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest gallantry award. Santosh Babu laid down his life fighting against the Chinese incursions last year at Galwan valley. The Governor felicitated Santoshi […]
Read MoreBiden admin delivers early win for H4 spouses of H1B workers
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 27 (IANS) “Withdrawn”. A single word on a thick bureaucratic file on the seventh day of the Biden administration delivered a huge win for spouses of workers on H1B visas in the US who spent the last four years worried sick that their work authorisations would be killed off. This […]
Read MoreSenate confirms Blinken as Secretary of State with mission to redirect US diplomacy
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 27 (IANS) Anthony Blinken has been confirmed as the Secretary of State to steer US diplomacy in a new direction of greater engagement with international organisations and recasting ties with allies. President Joe Biden’s nominee received the Senate confirmation on Tuesday with 78 votes to 22, the dissenters being Republicans […]
Read MoreTunisian PM calls for political stability to resolve crisis
Tunis, Jan 27 (IANS) As long as political stability is not guaranteed, Tunisia will not be able to get out of the crisis, Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi said on Tuesday. Speaking during a plenary session of the parliament for a vote of confidence in the new ministers proposed in the latest reshuffle, Mechichi said […]
Read MoreWhat’s stopping Billie Eilish from going to wild parties
Los Angeles, Jan 27 (IANS) Singer Billie Eilish says she hasnt had the opportunity to go to wild parties because of her fame. The 19-year-old singer also admits to being a teetotaler. ‘I’m not out here going to parties and also’I’m me, so I c’n’t really go…anywhere. But ‘t’s oka”!” she said in an interview […]
Read MoreKhloe: ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ was meant to be a ‘filler’
Los Angeles, Jan 27 (IANS) Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian reveals the popular show Keeping Up With The Kardashians started as a filler programme. She claims the pilot didn’t go anywhere at first. “I think we shot a pilot or something for (Ryan Seacrest) and it didn’t go anywhere,” Khloe said on The Kelly Clarkson […]
Read More200 million extra doses: Biden-led Covid-19 turnaround kicks off
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 27 (IANS) Within seven days of taking over as US president, Joe Biden on Tuesday declared that his government is “working to purchase” a total of 200 million additional doses of two authorised vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna which will be enough to vaccinate 300 million Americans by late summer […]
Read MoreBilateral vaccine deals putting WHO-led Covax at risk: Tedros
Geneva, Jan 27 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Tuesday that bilateral deals on Covid-19 vaccines between countries and companies are putting at risk the promise of Covax, the WHO-led global initiative aimed to ensure rapid and equitable access to Covid-19 vaccines. “At least 56 bilateral vaccine deals have been signed, which fragments […]
Read MoreBiden admin giving states 17% boost in vaccine supply next week
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 27 (IANS) US states wringing their hands at empty cupboards left by the Trump administration will be getting a 17 per cent boost in Covid-19 vaccine supply next week. Latest figures updated on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website Tuesday show that the Biden government plans to […]
Read MoreGlobal Covid-19 cases surpass 100 million
New York, Jan 27 (IANS) Global Covid-19 cases topped 100 million on Tuesday, according to the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, the Xinhua news agency reported.
Read MoreUK coronavirus-related death toll tops 1,00,000
London, Jan 27 (IANS) The number of people who died within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test in Britain has surpassed 1,00,000 after another 1,631 have been confirmed, according to official figures released on Tuesday. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain now stands at 1,00,162, the data showed. Britain is the first […]
Read MoreIsrael’s largest port sets record for container traffic in 2020
Jerusalem, Jan 27 (IANS) Haifa Port, the largest and busiest port in Israel, on Tuesday reported an all-time record high in container handling despite the Covid-19 outbreak in the country. The Mediterranean port, located in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, handled a total capacity of about 1.47 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) throughout 2020, […]
Read MoreGuterres calls for non-violence, respecting peaceful protests
By Arul LouisUnited Nations, Jan 27 (IANS) In reaction to the Republic Day farmer protest developments in Delhi, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for non-violence and for respecting peaceful protests. “As we say (in) many of these cases, I think it’s important to respect peaceful protests, freedom of assembly and non-violence,” his Spokesperson Stephane […]
Read More‘Restart Meghalaya Mission’ to boost economy: Governor
Shillong, Jan 27 (IANS) Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Tuesday that the ‘Restart Meghalaya Mission’ (RMM) of the state government has earmarked Rs 14,515 crore for various developmental and business activities over the next three years, which will boost the economy of the state. In August last year, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. […]
Read MoreSasikala to be released from Bengaluru prison on Wednesday
Bengaluru, Jan 27 (IANS) Late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa’s close aide, V.K. Sasikala will complete her four year prison term for corruption on Wednesday but having tested Covid positive on January 20, she may have to continue her treatment in a Bengaluru hospital. According to the Bengaluru Jail authorities, Sasikala will be formally […]
Read MoreKarnataka logs in 529 new Covid cases; 738 recovered
Bengaluru, Jan 27 (IANS) Maintaining the trend, 738 patients recovered on Tuesday while 529 new Covid cases were registered in Karnataka on Monday. “Recoveries rose to 9,18,099 with 738 discharged during the day, while 529 new cases increased the state’s Covid tally to 9,36,955, including 6,633 positive cases,” said the state health bulletin on Tuesday. […]
Read MoreXi says China to ensure Beijing Winter Olympics success
Beijing, Jan 26 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that he believes that the Chinese side, with strong support from various parties, will complete all the preparation work as scheduled to ensure the Beijing Winter Olympics is a complete success. Xi made the remarks during his telephone conversation with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President […]
Read MoreCan’t spot fans who racially abused Indians, CA tells ICC: Report
Sydney, Jan 26 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) in a report to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it was unable to identify spectators who allegedly racially abused Indian players during the third Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) this month. The ICC had asked CA to submit a report on […]
Read MoreIndian, English cricketers trickle into Chennai for Test series
Chennai, Jan 26 (IANS) Indian and English cricketers have started arriving here for quarantine before the first Test starts on February 5. Both teams are expected to enter the bio-bubble on January 27. The second Test will also be played here. The players will be in quarantine for seven days, leaving three days for them […]
Read MoreSouth Africa women beat Pakistan, complete 3-0 series win
Durban, Jan 26 (IANS) Three-wicket hauls by Shabnim Ismail, Sune Luus and Ayabonga Khaka helped South Africa women complete a 32-run win over Pakistan in the third and final One-day International (ODI) and with it seal a 3-0 series whitewash at the Kingsmead here on Tuesday. Fast bowler Ismail claimed three for 22, fellow seamer […]
Read MoreTractor rally in Raj peaceful, leaders condemn violence in Delhi
Jaipur, Jan 26 (IANS) The tractor rally taken out by the farmers from Shahjahanapur border in Rajasthan’s Alwar district towards Delhi on Tuesday remained peaceful, the farmer leaders said while condemning the violence that erupted in the national capital. “The violence in Delhi is quite unfortunate and we strongly criticise it,” said Sanjay Madhav, spokesperson […]
Read MoreBlinken, Biden’s pick for Secretary of State, gets Senate nod
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Antony Blinken as President Joe Biden’s Secretary of State. Blinken, who was National Security Adviser to Biden when he was Vice President to President Barack Obama, got 78 votes for and 22 against. He also had served in the Obama administration as the Deputy Secretary […]
Read MoreStacked field arrives at Farmers Insurance Open golf with big goals
San Diego (California), Jan 26 (IANS) Given that there is already an array of incentives — for instance, a $7.5 million purse, a potential winning prize of $1.35 million, and a swanky and eclectic oceanfront locale in Southern California — one wouldn’t think that talented professional golfers would find anything else to prompt them to […]
Read MoreAndhra woman who killed her daughters continues to be unstable
Madanapalle (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 26 (IANS) The superstitious mother of two girls, whom she and her husband had murdered as part of eccentric rituals with a hope to resurrect them later, continued to be in an unstable condition on Tuesday. After being produced at a court here, V. Purushotam Naidu, a lecturer at a government […]
Read MoreKCR wants work on his dream Secretariat project to be speeded up
Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday directed the engineers working on construction of new building for the state Secretariat to speed up the work. He visited the site and inspected the progress of construction works. KCR, as Rao is popularly known, went around and visited every nook and corner […]
Read MoreMachado, Gallego score as NorthEast beat Bagan 2-1
Margao (Goa), Jan 26 (IANS) Goals from Luis Machado and Federico Gallego helped NorthEast United beat ATK Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Fatorda Stadium on Tuesday. Gallego had a part to play in Luis Machado’s opener in the 60th minute which broke the deadlock before before Roy Krishna equalised […]
Read MoreThose stormed Red Fort are terrorists: K’taka Agri Min
Koppal, (Karnataka) Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil said on Tuesday that those who stormed the Red Fort in the national capital on Republic Day were not farmers, but terrorists. After unfurling the tricolour at the 72nd Republic Day function in Koppal district headquarters here, Patil said that those who stormed the Red […]
Read More380 new cases take Gujarat’s Covid tally to 2,59,867
Gandhinagar, Jan 26 (IANS) Gujarat on Tuesday reported 380 new Covid-19 cases, taking the state’s coronavirus tally to 2,59,867, while two deaths in the past 24 hours mounted the state’s Covid death toll to 4,381. Ahmedabad reported the maximum number of cases on Tuesday at 89, followed by Vadodara (85), Surat (81), Rajkot (48), Gandhinagar […]
Read MoreFarmers’ violence on R-Day a well-planned conspiracy: BJP (Exclusive)
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday said there was a well-planned conspiracy behind the farmers’ tractor parade turning violent in the national capital, leading to disturbance in the law and order situation. According to BJP leaders, a violent demonstration was planned on the occasion of the nation’s 72nd Republic Day to tarnish […]
Read MoreSilverwood happy with England’s rotation policy
London, Jan 26 (IANS) England head coach Chris Silverwood said that he is happy with the rotation policy they currently have in place. England faced criticism from former players for resting wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow, all-rounder Sam Curran and fast bowler Mark Wood for their first two Tests against India. “I’m perfectly happy with the system […]
Read MoreTamil Nadu, Punjab enter T20 Mushtaq Ali Trophy semis (Lead)
Ahmedabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Baba Aparajith (52 not out off 45 balls) and Shahrukh Khan (40 not out off 19) helped Tamil Nadu beat Himachal Pradesh by five wickets in a T20 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-final match here at the Motera on Tuesday. In the first quarter-final of the day, Punjab had beaten Karnataka […]
Read MoreAndhra logs 172 more Covid cases, tally 8.87 lakh
Amaravati, Jan 26 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh reported 172 new Covid-19 cases, taking the state’s tally over 8.87 lakh, while 203 more patients recovered from the virus on Tuesday. Krishna district accounted for the highest number (39) of cases in the past 24 hours, followed by Visakhapatnam (34), Guntur (22), East Godavari (21) and Kadapa (15). […]
Read MoreK’taka showcases Vijayanagara empire at R-Day parade in Delhi
Bengaluru/New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka showcased the glory of Vijayanagara empire (1336-1646) in a tableau at the 72nd Republic Day parade on Rajpath in New Delhi, an official said on Tuesday. “Karnataka’s tableau was a star attraction at the R-Day parade in Delhi, as it highlighted the glory of the Vijayanagara empire that flourished […]
Read MorePunjabi actor summoned by NIA posts live video from Red Fort hoisting pennant
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu, who was summoned by the National Investogation Agency (NIA) last week in connection with the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) case, was among the group of farmers who entered the Red Fort on Tuesday and hoisted flags in the 17th century monument, even as violent clashes broke […]
Read MoreIndia not too important for England as they rest key players
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) England are not putting their best team up for the four-Test India series that begins next month despite knowing that India will provide a far more stiffer challenge than Sri Lanka, where they sent their best squad and won the two-Test series 2-0. There has been criticism from former England […]
Read MoreRepublic Day celebrated in Manipur despite militants’ boycott call
Imphal, Jan 26 (IANS) Despite the boycott call by several banned extremist outfits, the 72nd Republic Day was celebrated in Manipur on Tuesday in a befitting manner with Governor Najma Heptulla hoisted the national flag at Kangla Fort here and taking salute from 49 contingents. According to senior police officials, security was tightened across the […]
Read MoreCanadian CEO quits after jumping Covid vaccine queue
Toronto, Jan 26 (IANS) Rod Baker, CEO of Great Canadian Gaming, has resigned after allegedly jumping the Covid-19 vaccine queue in the country. According to a report in CTV News, Baker’s resignation came after officials in Yukon city revealed a couple had flown into the remote town in northern Canada to obtain doses of the […]
Read MoreAndhra announces incentives on unanimous polls
Amaravati, Jan 26 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday announced attractive financial incentives up to Rs 20 lakh in the forthcoming panchayat polls to encourage unanimous elections and thereby enable the gram panchayats to concentrate on the developmental work. “The government with a view to encourage unanimous elections to the post of sarpanches and […]
Read MoreBiden appoints 2 Indian Americans to leadership posts at US mission to UN
By Arul LouisUnited Nations, Jan 26 (IANS) President Joe Biden appointed two Indian Americans, Sohini Chatterjee and Aditi Gorur, to the leadership team of the US mission to the UN on Tuesday. The mission said that the appointments “reflect President Biden and Vice President (Kamala) Harris’s commitment to building a talented, experienced, and diverse administration […]
Read MoreGlobal LNG demand will be driven by Asia-Pacific: ICRA
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The global demand for LNG will be driven by the Asia-Pacific and particularly China, ratings agency ICRA said in a report. The assessment comes after the spot price for natural gas (spot LNG prices) rose to an all-time high level in January 2021. The Japan Korea Marker (JKM), which is […]
Read MoreTaapsee is nostalgic as she draws the curtains on ‘Rashmi Rocket’
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Taapsee Pannu has completed the shoot of her upcoming film Rashmi Rocket. On Tuesday, she posted a nostalgic note recalling the hectic and eventful shooting stint for the film. “Not sure if I have the time and space to explain how this film actually happened. From the basic storyline I […]
Read More22 injured in farmer-police clash in hospital, two cops critical (Lead)
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The condition of two police personnel who were admitted to Lok Nayak Hospital following clashes with some farmers near the ITO crossing in central Delhi on Tuesday has turned critical. A doctor supervising the emergency ward told IANS: “The two police officials have sustained injuries on their heads and are […]
Read MoreRed Fort incident: Law student urges SC to order SIT probe
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A Mumbai-based law student has written to Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde to take suo moto cognizance in an incident at Red Fort, where the flag of a community was waved in place of the national flag and set up an SIT to probe the matter. Ashish Rai, a […]
Read MoreHow the situation turned ugly at Red Fort (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The farmers movement that had been peaceful for the last two months turned violent on Republic Day on Tuesday after scores of protesters deviated from the designated route for the proposed tractor rally. After a clash between the farmers and the police at the ITO intersection where hundreds of protesters […]
Read MoreFaster recovery from Covid restrictions to boost India’s growth to 11%: Gopinath (Ld)
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 26 (IANS) India is coming back much faster than expected from the Covid-19 restrictions leading to a hike in projections for its economic growth rate to 11.5 per cent for the next fiscal year, Gita Gopinath, the International Monetary Fund’s research head said on Tuesday. That rate of the growth […]
Read MoreNew RBI proposal for NBFC funding in IPOs to help primary issues in restoring sanity (Opinion)
By Arun KejriwalThe Reserve Bank of India issued a discussion paper last Friday on regulations concerning NBFCs. The crux of these regulations is to reduce significantly the arbitrage between NBFCs and banks. The other area of significance is IPO funding where currently it is a free for all with NBFCs employing as much as Rs […]
Read MoreNidhi Jha joins TV show ‘Aye Mere Humsafar’
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Nidhi Jha, who has made a mark in Bhojpuri films and Hindi TV series, has been roped in for the show, Aye Mere Humsafar. “I enjoy working in Hindi shows as much as my Bhojpuri roles. They have a different charm to them. I’m quite thrilled to join the cast of […]
Read MoreEngland’s Bairstow ‘raring to go’ in Tests vs India after rest
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Jonny Bairstow says he will be “raring to go” against India after completing his rest period. Bairstow is one of three players who have been rested for the first two Tests in India and are presently in England. “If they hadn’t given me the break now, then when? It’s the way […]
Read MoreOnly 5K beneficiaries vaccinated on R-Day, 20 lakh so far
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Only 5,615 healthcare and frontline workers were given the coronavirus vaccine on Republic Day on Tuesday – the 11th day of the drive, taking the tally of those vaccinated to over 20 lakh. As per the provisional report, 5,615 beneficiaries were vaccinated in five states – Andhra Pradesh (9), Karnataka […]
Read MoreThought of quitting after portfolios changed four times: K’taka Minister
Tumkuru (Karnataka), Jan 26 (IANS) Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister J.C. Madhuswamy, whose portfolios were rejigged a record four times in last five days, on Tuesday said that he was “truly upset” over his responsibilities being changed so frequently. Which sane person can be happy if his ministry is changed four times in five days, he […]
Read MoreHow the situation turned ugly at Red Fort
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The farmers movement that had been peaceful for the last two months turned violent on Republic Day on Tuesday after the protestors deviated from the designated route for the proposed tractor rally. After a clash between the farmers and police at ITO where hundreds of protestors were seen chasing police […]
Read MoreRashid powers Afghanistan to 3-0 series win
Abu Dhabi, Jan 26 (IANS) Leg-spinner Rashid Khan’s four-wicket haul and 48 runs helped Afghanistan beat Ireland by 36 runs in the third and final One-day International (ODI) to complete a clean sweep of the series here on Tuesday. Batting first, Afghanistan scored 266 for nine wickets in 50 overs. Rashid top scored with 48 […]
Read MoreSamyukta Kisan Morch condemns violence during tractor rally
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers’ unions protesting against the three Central farm laws, has condemned the violence that broke out in the national capital during the ‘Kisan Gantantra Parade’ organised on the occasion of Republic Day on Tuesday. The leaders of famers’ unions under the […]
Read More2 UAE cricketers suspended for breaching ICC anti-corruption code
Dubai, Jan 26 (IANS) Cricketers Mohammad Naveed and Shairman Anwar Butt of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been provisionally suspended after being found guilty of two offences each under the International Cricket Council (ICC) Anti-Corruption Code. The ICC said that Naveed and Shaiman were charged under the code “for attempting to corrupt matches of […]
Read MoreTV actor Aditya Redij: It takes a lot of time to convince me
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Television actor Aditya Redij is making a comeback on screen after three years with the show Bawara Dil. He says it was important for him to be convinced about his comeback character before he said yes. In the upcoming show, Adtiya plays Shiva, a 26-year-old rebellious and self-made young man. “It […]
Read MoreAfter football, Sunny Leone now tries her hands at cricket
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 26 (IANS) Sunny Leone sure seems to be in a sporty mood lately. She flaunted her football skills recently, and on Tuesday she has been showing off her cricketing moves to the world. A video she shared on Instagram, Sunny gets in to cricketing action. She references to Ind’a’s upcoming England series in […]
Read MoreTractor rally passes off peacefully in Gurugram (Ld)
Gurugram, Jan 26 (IANS) Following their fellow protesters in the national capital, agitating farmers in Gurugram named their tractor rally on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway (NH-48) on the occasion of Republic Day as ‘Kisan Gantantra Parade’. The tractor parade on the National Highway started from Masani barrage and Dharuhera in Rewari and reached Gurugram at around […]
Read MoreUnder-20 Fed Cup: Reshma erases 10,000m race walk national record
Bhopal, Jan 26 (IANS) Reshma Patel marked her 10,000m race walk debut with a national under-20 record, c;ocking 48 minutes and 25.90 seconds, on the second day of the National Federation Cup Junior Under-20 Athletics Championships here on Tuesday. Each of the podium finishers in the women’s 10,000m race walk improved upon Priyanka Goswami’s existing […]
Read MoreSerial killer of women arrested in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Hyderabad police have arrested a serial killer who was targeting women after his wife eloped with another person. Hyderabad Police Commissioner Anjani Kumar on Tuesday announced the arrest of Maina Ramulu, a labourer, for killing two women. Police found that the 45-year-old was earlier involved in 16 murders and had escaped […]
Read MoreThe Maulvi of Faizabad whose name will be on Ayodhya mosque project
Ayodhya, Jan 26 (IANS) The Ayodhya Mosque Trust –Indo Islamic Cultural Foundation, set up to build a mosque at Ayodhya on the land mandated by the Supreme Court after the apex court gave the Babri land for the Ram Mandir, has decided to put the name of Mughal emperor Babar in the past baggage and […]
Read More‘Higher allocation needed for power distribution infra in Budget FY22’
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Centre needs to come up with higher budgetary allocation for power distribution infrastructure in the upcoming Union Budget, sector stakeholders and experts said. ICRA has recommended higher budgetary allocation to strengthen the power distribution infrastructure and improve the financial viability of the distribution segment, including the implementation of amendments […]
Read MoreDelhi Police caught off guard by breach of trust by protesters?
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) When the Delhi police entered into an agreement with the protesting farmers, little did they realise there were chances of the agreement being violated by the protesters. When the protesters broke barricades and entered Delhi as the R-Day parade at Rajpath went on, the policemen knew that the situation would […]
Read MoreCollision between public, govt not good for democracy: Congress
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Following the violent clashes between farmers and police in Delhi on Tuesday, the Congress again hit out at the Modi government for the “collision” with the people over the contentious farm laws and demanded their immediate withdrawal. In a statement, party General Secretary Randeep Surjewala said there is no place […]
Read MoreFrom almost nowhere to India nets: Pacer Ankit Rajpoot’s story
By Khurram HabibNew Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh pace bowler Ankit Rajpoot, who will bowl at the Indian team’s nets during the upcoming series against England, has been a domestic workhorse quite like Brisbane Test hero Shardul Thakur, having played 63 first-class games. And like Thakur, T Natarajan, and Navdeep Saini, who went from […]
Read More‘Maidaan’ vs ‘RRR’ clash on Oct 13: Exhibitors will suffer, feels industry (Ld)
By Arundhuti BanerjeeMumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Even as cinemas are fully to become profitable ventures once again in the post-lockdown scenario, two of the biggest releases this year are already lined up for a box office clash that could dent prospects of an already suffering the film trade. The much-hyped RRR and Maidaan have both […]
Read MoreHigh alert in Haryana after violence in Delhi (Ld)
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Terming the violence during Tuesday’s tractor rally in the national capital as unacceptable, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar ordered high alert in the state. He directed Director General of Police Manoj Yadav to ensure that law and order in the state is not disturbed at any cost. Khattar took this […]
Read MoreRahul Sharma: Wanted to do web series but was only getting ‘bold’ scripts
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor Rahul Sharma says he was always keen on exploring OTT as a medium, but the fixation of makers to serve bold content didn’t give him a chance to do so. “I wanted to do a web series for a long time but I couldn’t because whatever offers came, they were […]
Read More1st Test: Pak lose advantage, reel under SA speedster Rabada’s blows(Ld)
Karachi, Jan 26 (IANS) South Africa’s return to Pakistan to play Test cricket for the first time in 14 years was a mixed one after they disappointed with the bat, but then impressed with the ball to end Day One with honours even at the National Stadium here on Tuesday. South African fast bowler Kagiso […]
Read MoreAnyone who wants Covid vaccine could get it ‘this Spring’: Biden
By Nikhila NatarajanNew York, Jan 26 (IANS) US President Joe Biden’s underpromise-overdeliver strategy on Covid-19 vaccine allocation landed its most optimistic message yet, pointing to vaccination for any American who wants a shot by “this Spring”. Responding to a reporter’s question on when ordinary Americans can hope to get the vaccine on demand, Biden said, […]
Read MoreRang De Basanti turns 15, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is nostalgic
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra on Tuesday turned nostalgic as his directorial Rang De Basanti completed 15 years of release. “RDB has grown more than a film. Even when it was released, it had a huge impact, not just to cinema goers but to the collective consciousness of the nation. The film […]
Read MoreSKM asks farmers to return to borders, continue peaceful protest
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) After violent clashes with between the police and the protesting farmers in the national capital on Tuesday, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) called off the Republic Day tractor rally and appealed to the protesters to immediately return to their respective protest sites. The SKM in a statement, “Samyukt Kisan Morcha […]
Read MoreAmit Shah holds emergency meet after farmers’ violence (Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday held an emergency meeting at his residence over the violence that rocked parts of the national capital during the farmers’ Republic Day parade. According to sources, the Home Secretary, Director Intelligence Bureau and senior officers of Delhi Police were present at the meeting […]
Read MoreDakota Johnson: I’ll probably be in therapy for the rest of my life
Los Angeles, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Dakota Johnson has been vocal about seeking therapy in the past. Now, she says she will likely be in counselling for the rest of her life. “I’ve been so lucky to be surrounded by people who have encouraged me to go deeper into myself,” Dakota said during an episode […]
Read MoreViolence in Delhi: Maha leaders slam BJP, appeal for peace
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Expressing shock over the violent turn to the farmers agitation in New Delhi on Tuesday, top leaders of Maharashtra ruling coalition slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party terming it as “arrogant, insensitive” to the cause of the peasantry, while appealing for peace and shunning violence. Holding the Centre responsible for the violence, […]
Read MoreChris Hemsworth shoots ‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ in home turf Australia
Sydney, Jan 26 (IANS) Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth has started shooting for the superhero adventure, Thor: Love And Thunder in his home turf Australia, and he was greeted with a traditional ‘Welcome to Country ceremony. Hemsworth, who is most popular for his superhero avatar of Thor, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share pictures of […]
Read MoreKerala reports 6,923 new Covid-19 cases
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 26 (IANS) Kerala seems to have no respite from the Covid-19 pandemic as the state reported nearly 7,000 fresh infections on Tuesday, according to health officials. Of the 60,315 samples tested, 6,923 turned positive while the positivity rate was 10.43 per cent. Meanwhile, 5,290 people were discharged from hospitals after recovering from the […]
Read MoreBKU accuses Delhi Police of negligence, condemns hoisting flag at Red fort
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) on Tuesday condemned the hoisting of a flag at the historic Red Fort in the heart of the national capital and accused the Delhi Police of “negligence” as they did not support the farmers’ protest. Speaking to IANS after returning from the tractor rally, BKU […]
Read MoreWith travel curbs lifted, Russia keen on tapping Indian outbound tourists
Panaji, Jan 26 (IANS) With Russia lifting restrictions on air travel from India, the country appears to be keen on tapping the Indian outbound tourism market, which has been significantly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Paresh Navani, Director of the Mumbai-based Russian Information Centre, told IANS that the drop in Covid-19 cases both in Russia […]
Read MoreTwitter acquires newsletter email service Revue
San Francisco, Jan 26 (IANS) Twitter on Tuesday announced it has acquired Revue, an email service that makes it free and easy for anyone to start and publish editorial newsletters, for an undisclosed sum. The move will allow Twitter to effectively utilise its user base of writers, journalists and publications that regularly use the service. […]
Read MoreBigg Boss 14: Aly Goni’s mother says he will stand by Rahul Vaidya
By Yashika MathurMumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Bigg Boss 14 contestant Aly Goni has been openly supporting housemate Rahul Vaidya as the latters fights with Rubina Dilaik get nastier. Alys mother Ruby Goni says he will stick to showing unconditional support to Rahul, since he is an emotional person and forever stands by people he shares […]
Read MoreVenue-check: India have not lost to England in Ahmedabad
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India have not lost to England at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, near Ahmedabad, though the hosts have played only two matches against the visitors so far at this venue. India have won one match and the other has ended in a draw. The rebuilt stadium will host third […]
Read MoreConstitution being violated in Andhra: Chandrababu Naidu
Amaravati, Jan 26 (IANS) Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national President and principal opposition leader in Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Tuesday alleged that the Constitution is being violated in the state at a time when the country is commemorating Republic Day to celebrate its implementation. “Freedom and rights obtained through the Constitution written by […]
Read MoreAkali Dal condemns violence in Delhi
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Tuesday condemned the incidents of violence in Delhi as some farmers entered into the city and clashed with the police, saying the party stands for peace and communal harmony and believes in democratic values. The party also appealed to the people to maintain peace and […]
Read MoreMissed train from Delhi, get full ticket refund: Northern Railway
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) In view of the violent clashes across several parts of the national capital during the farmers’ tractor rally on Tuesday, the Northern Railway said that the passengers who cannot reach stations are requested to apply for full refund of all trains departing from all the stations in Delhi. In a […]
Read MoreHigh omega-3 levels in blood may reduce death risk due to Covid
New York, Jan 26 (IANS) People with higher omega-3 levels in their blood may have a reduced risk of death from Covid-19 infection, a new study suggests. The findings, published in the journal Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids, indicated that the relative risk of death was about four times higher in those with a […]
Read MoreBig B, Salman share Republic Day greetings
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Bollywood superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan wished fans on Tuesday on the occasion of Republic Day. While Salman tweeted about love and unity, Big B shared a glimpse of his new hi-tech mask on Instagram along with his wishes. Big B flaunted his new mask, which has lights near the […]
Read MoreTalented dogs can grasp new words after hearing them: Study
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Ever wondered if pooches can learn new words? Yes, say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may have the ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four times. While preliminary evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words, unless eventually very extensively trained, a […]
Read MoreHigh alert in Haryana after violence in Delhi
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Terming the violence during Tuesday’s tractor rally in the national capital as unacceptable, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar ordered high alert in the state. He directed Director General of Police Manoj Yadav to ensure that law and order in the state is not disturbed at any cost. Khattar took this […]
Read MoreIMF projects Indian economy to be fastest-growing next financial year at 11.5%
By Arul LouisNew York, Jan 26 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects India’s economy to bounce back by 11.5 per cent in the next financial year, making it the fastest-growing major economy, and attributed it to the effect of easing of lockdown measures last year. The World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update released in Washington […]
Read MorePeaceful rally in Hyderabad to show solidarity with farmers
Hyderabad, Jan 26 (IANS) A rally organised here on Tuesday to show solidarity with protesting farmers in New Delhi passed off peacefully. The protestors riding two-wheelers took out the rally from Saroornagar to Uppal on the city outskirts. Raising slogans against Modi government and holding placards, the participants expressed solidarity with the protesting farmers. The […]
Read MoreViolent protesters endangered lives, legal action to follow: Delhi Police
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Tuesday said legal action would be taken against violent protesters who not only violated mutually agreed guidelines with the police but also went on a rampage and damaged property on Delhi streets amid the farmers’ protests. The lives of policemen who were on duty were also […]
Read MoreDelhi-NCR to get major arts centre
By Sukant DeepakNew Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Delhi-NCR region is all set to get a major new cultural centre for the arts, a space that will encourage experimentation, research, education, residences, and performances of all kinds including visual, performing, and culinary arts. A virtual launch of Confluence Ideathon 2021 x Serendipity Arts Foundation, an […]
Read More20 injured cops, farmers being treated at Lok Nayak after clashes
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) A total of 20 people, comprising both policemen and farmers, are being treated at the Lok Nayak Hospital following clashes near the ITO crossing in central Delhi on Tuesday as some farmers deviated from the route of their tractor rally and drove into the city, officials said. The Delhi government-run […]
Read MoreTCS’ brand value up by $1.4bn, highest in IT services in 2020
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) The brand value of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) grew by $1.4 billion in 2020 over the prior year which is the highest absolute growth among the 25 companies assessed in a pandemic-hit year, a new report said on Tuesday. TCS has further consolidated its position among the top 3 most valuable […]
Read More1st Test: Pak reeling at 33/4 after dismissing SA for 220
Karachi, Jan 26 (IANS) Pakistan were reduced to 33/4 in reply to South Africa’s 220 at stumps on Day 1 of the first Test here on Tuesday. Kagiso Rabada struck twice while fellow seamer Anrich Nortje and spinner Keshav Maharaj took a wicket each with the latter dismissing Pakistan captain Babar Azam for just seven. […]
Read MoreClimate litigations spiked in recent years, says UN body
Nairobi, Jan 26 (IANS) Climate litigation cases have spiked in recent years, making the courtroom increasingly relevant to efforts to address climate change around the world, an UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report on Tuesday. It finds that climate cases have nearly doubled over the last three years and are increasingly compelling governments and corporate actors […]
Read More229 officials held as Assam govt aims for corruption-free state: Guv
Guwahati, Jan 26 (IANS) Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi on Tuesday said 229 government officials have been arrested on charges of corruption since 2016 as part of the move to make the state corruption free. Addressing the Republic Day’s main function at College of Veterinary Science at Khanapara in Guwahati, the Governor said the government is […]
Read MoreJared Leto shares rock climbing pics, fans are loving it
Los Angeles, Jan 26 (IANS) Hollywood star Jared Leto went mountain climbing and asked his fans if anyone else was in the mood for some time outdoors. Leto posted a string of pictures on Instagram. In the images, the actor is wearing a mask and climbing up on an undisclosed picturesque locale. “Anyone else in […]
Read MoreViolence by certain elements in Delhi unacceptable: Punjab CM (Ld)
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Terming the violence perpetrated by certain elements during Tuesday’s tractor rally in the national capital as unacceptable, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh urged all the genuine farmers to immediately vacate Delhi and return to the borders, where they had been protesting peacefully for the past two months. The Chief Minister also […]
Read MoreKerala, Jamshedpur looking to break into top four (Match Preview 73)
Bambolim (Goa), Jan 26 (IANS) Kerala Blasters and Jamshedpur have a chance at inching closer to a top-four spot when they face each other on Wednesday in the Indian Super League (ISL) at the GMC Stadium. Both sides find themselves in the wrong half of the table and after 13 games, are level on points, […]
Read MoreNeha Dhupia joins Vidyut Jammwal in ‘Sanak’
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Neha Dhupia on Tuesday confirmed joining action star Vidyut Jammwal and debutante Rukmini Maitra in the upcoming action thriller, Sanak. “Happy to be joining this cool crew… When love is in danger, nothing can stop the rage! Presenting #Sanak, our next action extravaganza, A #VipulAmrutlalShah Production, starring @mevidyutjammwal, @rukminimaitra, @nehadhupia […]
Read MorePeaceful farmers’ rally in Gurugram on R-Day
Gurugram, Jan 26 (IANS) Over 300 tractors, SUV vehicles and motorcycles clogged the Delhi-Jaipur expressway (NH-48) near the NSG campus on Tuesday as hundreds of farmers from different states protesting against the Centre’s new farm laws streamed into Gurugram on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day. The rally near Manesar women’s polytechnic college on […]
Read More223 more villages to get 24-hr power supply: Haryana CM
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) While taking a significant step towards fulfilling promise to make available round-the-clock power supply in villages, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday announced to include 223 more villages in the Mhara Gaon, Jagmag Gaon scheme. With this, the total number of villages will increase to 5,223. Khattar said this […]
Read MoreLow-key Beating Retreat at Attari border
Amritsar, Jan 26 (IANS) India’s Republic Day ceremonies on Tuesday on the Indian side of the Attari-Wagah international border near Amritsar in Punjab were held in the absence of spectators due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. The flag-hoisting, ceremonial drill and Beating Retreat on the country’s 72nd Republic Day was a low-key affair at […]
Read MoreTraffic goes for a toss as farmers choke roads in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Traffic was thrown out of gear in Delhi as protesting farmers swarmed the Red Fort during a ‘tractor rally’ here on Republic Day amid police attempts to block them from marching towards central Delhi. Clashes between police and the protesting farmers were witnessed in the ITO area as a section […]
Read MoreS. Korean retail investors’ Tesla holdings top $10bn
Seoul, Jan 26 (IANS) South Korean retail investors’ holdings of shares in electric vehicle leader Tesla Motors Inc soared nearly 32 per cent this year to cross the $10 billion mark. Local individual investors owned $10.33 billion worth of Tesla shares as of Friday, up 31.9 per cent from the end of last year, according […]
Read MoreThis year, Mumbai’s famed Christmas tree celebrates R-Day too
By Quaid NajmiMumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) This year, India’s tallest natural growing, 55-year-old and 69-foot-tall Christmas tree has become a ‘shining beacon of hope’ for humanity facing the horrors of the coronavirus pandemic, in memory of a nurse who nurtured it for decades. Extending a month beyond Christmas-New Year, the famed Christmas tree has been […]
Read MoreFlaming petrol prices to fuel CNG vehicles adoption: Report
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Elevated prices of petrol due to a steep increase in taxes in the recent past is set to increase the adoption of compressed natural gas (CNG)-driven vehicles, Crisil Research said. Accordingly, the last time petrol prices had crossed the Rs 80 per litre mark was in October 2018, when Brent […]
Read MoreVacate Delhi, return to borders, Punjab CM tells farmers
Chandigarh, Jan 26 (IANS) Perturbed over the “shocking scenes” of violence in the national capital, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday appealed to the farmers to vacate Delhi and return to the borders. “Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable,” the Chief Minister said in a tweet. “It’ll negate goodwill […]
Read MoreAbhay Deol-starrer ‘1962: The War In The Hills’ to premiere on Feb 26
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) The Abhay Deol-starrer ‘1962: The War In The Hills’, which is a series inspired by true events, will launch on February 26. Directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, the series will take viewers back to November 1962, to narrate an untold story of valour. Abhay plays an army major who leads a battalion. […]
Read MoreOil and Gas sector leads profit pool, says MOFSL report
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The oil and gas sector has emerged as one of the largest contributor to the overall profit or dividend pool, said Motilal Oswal Financial Services in a report. According to MOFSL report ‘Payouts’, the oil and gas sector was the largest contributor to the overall profit pool of about 22 […]
Read MoreAmit Shah calls emergency meeting following farmers’ violence
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday called an emergency meeting at his residence over the violence that rocked parts of the national capital during the farmers’ Republic Day parade. According to sources, senior officers of Delhi Police are present at the meeting that has been called to take stock […]
Read MoreAfter clashes with police, farmers swarm Red Fort, hoist pennant (2nd Ld)
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Protesting farmers on Tuesday swarmed the Red Fort in New Delhi during a ‘tractor rally’ here on the Republic Day even as police tried to prevent them from driving towards central Delhi. The farmers barged into the 17th century monument, climbed up its ramparts and waved farmer union flags and […]
Read MoreKangana: Indians supporting farmers’ protests are ‘terrorists’, should be jailed
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday said all Indians who were supporting the ongoing farmers protest are terrorists. “Six brands cancelled contracts with me some were already signed some were closing n said I called Farmer terrorists so they can’t have me as an ambassador. Today I want to say each and […]
Read MoreGDP growth for FY21 seen at minus 8%: FICCI Survey
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) India’s GDP is likely to contract by 8 per cent in the current financial year, according to the FICCI’s Economic Outlook Survey. In a statement, FICCI said that the median growth forecast for agriculture and allied activities has been put at 3.5 per cent for 2020-21. “Agriculture sector has exhibited […]
Read MoreInternet services snapped after tractor rally turns violent
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As the farmers’ protest turned violent during their tractor march in the national capital, Internet services in some of the locations in the city were stopped on Tuesday following the government’s instruction to manage the situation. Almost all the telecom firms in the city were instructed to stop the service […]
Read MoreAanjjan Srivastav: Through RK Laxman I found brilliance in subtlety of acting
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Veteran actor Aanjjan Srivastav recalled his first encounter with RK Laxman on the sixth death anniversary of the legendary cartoonist. Aanjjan worked with the legend in the 80s on the show “Wagle Ki Duniya”, which was based on the characters created by Laxman. Remembering Laxman, the actor said: “After 1988 I […]
Read MorePunjab beat Karnataka to enter Mushtaq Ali T20 semis
Ahmedabad, Jan 26 (IANS) Punjab defeated Karnataka by nine wickets in a Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 quarter-final here at the Motera on Tuesday. Punjab bowled out Karnataka for 87 in 17.2 overs with Siddarth Kaul picking three wickets for 15 runs. Sandeep Sharma, Arshdeep Singh and Ramandeep Singh picked two wickets each. In reply, Punjab […]
Read MoreApple adds ‘Time to Walk’ audio feature to Fitness+
Cupertino (California), Jan 26 (IANS) Apple has unveiled ‘Time to Walk’, an inspiring new audio walking experience on Apple Watch for Fitness+ subscribers to encourage users to walk more often. Each original ‘Time to Walk’ episode invites users to immerse themselves in a walk alongside influential and interesting people as they share thoughtful and meaningful […]
Read MoreKriti Sanon’s sunbathing gives major holiday vibes
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Kriti Sanon is making the most of her Republic Day holiday on Tuesday. She took out time to enjoy some time out in the sun. The actor uploaded images on Instagram where she is seen chilling out with producer Sajid Nadiadwala, his wife Wardha Nadiadwala, and Kriti’s make-up stylist Aasif […]
Read MoreUK Covid-19 deaths top 100,000
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Since the onset of the still raging coronavirus pandemic in the UK, the country’s Covid-19 death toll has topped the grim milestone of 100,000 mark on Tuesday. According to health authorities, the country’s death toll now stands at 104,000, the thid highest number of fatalities after the US, Brazil and India, […]
Read MoreSalma Hayek joins the ‘Bernie Sanders’ viral meme bandwagon
London, Jan 26 (IANS) Hollywood star Salma Hayek has joined the viral meme fest on US Senator Bernie Sanders posting Instagram pictures where she is seen playing in the snow with her owl and her dogs. In the backdrop, a picture of Senator Sanders can be seen. “It snowed in London, I ran out to […]
Read MoreRajeev Khandelwal: Caste-based discrimination still exists
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Actor Rajeev Khandelwal says the younger generation is breaking out of socially imbalanced norms but caste-based discrimination continue to exist. It is something, the actor says, makes his new teleplay, Court Martial, relevant. “The play was written in 1991 but the issues it raises are still relevant. Things definitely have changed […]
Read MoreTaapsee Pannu shares process of making a ‘random video’
Mumbai, Jan 26 (IANS) Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu on Tuesday shared the step-by-step process of making a random video and it is hilarious. In an Instagram clip, the actress is seen doing push-ups in the middle of Rann of Kutch. “Step by step process of making a random video in a beautiful location, just coz […]
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