Chandigarh, Oct 8 (IANS) Dejected over the death of his wife owing to cancer, a widower in Punjab hanged himself after killing his three minor children, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred in Hamirgarh village in Bathinda district on Wednesday evening. The accused was identified as Beant Singh, 35.[Read More…]
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American poet Louise Gluck awarded Nobel Prize for Literature
Stockholm, Oct 8 (IANS) American poet Louise Gluck was on Thursday awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for 2020 “for her unmistakable poetic voice that with austere beauty makes individual existence universal”. The New York-born Gluck, 77, is the 16th woman to win the prestigious prize and the first American[Read More…]
BJP protest march to Nabanna turns violent in Bengal, many hurt
Kolkata, Oct 8 (IANS) A protest march to state secretariat Nabanna by West Bengal BJP, which was organised by the party’s Yuva Morcha, turned violent on Thursday after party workers allegedly hurled bombs and pelted stones at the policemen in Kolkata and the adjoining Howrah district. The police resorted to[Read More…]
Predictable Jadeja yet to fire in the IPL
By Khurram Habib New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) MS Dhoni’s trusted all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has had a chequered Indian Premier League season thus far. Barring a couple of quick-scoring knocks, there hasn’t been anything too spectacular from the left-hander, who is seemingly finding it hard to get used to the[Read More…]
Tamil filmmaker Vijay Sri G wants statutory warning for rape scenes in films
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Tamil director Vijay Sri G. says it should be made mandatory for filmmakers to show a statutory warning if they depict rape scenes in their films. “I request the Central board of Film Certification and the government to advise filmmakers to include a statutory warning for[Read More…]
‘Baba ka Dhaba’: Our lives changed overnight, says elderly couple after crowds throng shop
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Destiny of an elderly couple, who were struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic-induced lockdown, changed overnight when a huge crowd thronged outside their make-shift food joint to enjoy home cooked food after a heartbreaking video went viral on social media. Good fortune knocked[Read More…]
LVB receives indicative non-binding offer from Clix Group
Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Beleaguered small private bank Lakshmi Vilas Bank (LVB) on Thursday said it has received an indicative non-binding offer from Clix Group. The bank had earlier said it was in talks for amalgamation with Clix Group, that comprises Clix Capital Services Private Ltd, Clix Finance India Private[Read More…]
ALERT: American poet Louise Gluck awarded Nobel Prize in Literature for 2020
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Amazon India launches its largest specialised fulfilment centre
Bengaluru, Oct 8 (IANS) Amazon India on Thursday launched its largest specialised fulfilment centre in the country with a storage capacity of more than 1.2 million cubic feet. Launched ahead of the festive season, the new fulfilment centre in Karnataka is specialised to store and manage customer orders from the[Read More…]
DC vs RR: Will be focusing on executing our skills, says Harshal
Sharjah, Oct 8 (IANS) As Delhi Capitals prepare to face Rajasthan Royals in their sixth game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, all-rounder Harshal Patel has stated that his team’s focus is always on execution regardless of whom they face. Delhi Capitals have registered four wins out of the[Read More…]
Saregama ‘Carvaan Mini Kids’ comes with rhymes, bedtime stories
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Saregama on Thursday launched ‘Carvaan Mini Kids’, a Bluetooth speaker designed for kids aged between 2-10 years with rhymes, stories and more for Rs 2,990. Carvaan Mini Kids has dedicated modes for rhymes, stories, learning and mantras for quick and easy selection by the kids themselves.[Read More…]
Isolated thunderstorms in coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema for next 4 days
Amaravati, Oct 8 (IANS) The Met department has forecast isolated thunderstorms and lightning across coastal Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema and Yanam over the next four days on Thursday. Heavy thunderstorms are expected in some places on Saturday and Sunday. “A fresh low pressure area is very likely to form over north[Read More…]
Battered by financial woes, R’sthan artisans turn to other jobs
By Archana Sharma Jaipur, Oct 8 (IANS) The lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic has rendered lakhs of people jobless and artisans in Rajasthan are no exception. The skilled artisans making exquisite jewellery in Jaipur are being forced to take up other jobs such as driving cabs or selling saris[Read More…]
Delhi Riots: HC to hear Left plea on FIR against Anurag Thakur, Kapil Mishra
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) : The Delhi High Court will on November 2 hear a petition filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat challenging a trial court order which had dismissed her plea seeking registration of FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Kapil Mishra over their alleged hate speech[Read More…]
Kerala BJP flays Vijayan for taking credit for Central schemes
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 8 (IANS) The Kerala BJP on Thursday slammed Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for taking credit for Central schemes, with no contribution by the state government. Kerala BJP President K. Surendran said it’s surprising to see huge advertisements put out by the Vijayan government in the media for the[Read More…]
SSR’s sister: We might not have answers yet, but we have patience, courage, faith, God
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) The family of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput is still looking for answers and will wait for justice patiently, his sister Shweta Singh Kirti declared on Thursday, a day after Rhea Chakraborty was granted bail. Sharing a quote by bestselling Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho, Shweta wrote[Read More…]
ColorOS 11 on OPPO Find X2: Create your own ‘wow’ experience
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) With Google launching Android 11 for a more rich, seamless app experience, OPPO became one of the first original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to bring its latest ColorOS 11 over the Android 11 update on the newly launched OPPO Find X2 series. OPPO Find X2 (12GB[Read More…]
Samsung launches new variant of Galaxy A21s smartphone
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Samsung on Thursday announced a new variant of Galaxy A21s smartphone (6GB+128GB variant) in India for Rs 17,499. Customers can also avail cashback offer of Rs 750 when purchasing opting for EMI transactions on their ICICI Bank debit or credit cards. Alternatively, customers can also[Read More…]
ITBP climbs 21,615 ft Gangotri II peak in Uttarakhand
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) In a second big mountaineering expedition within 27 days, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) achieved success in climbing the 21,615 feet-high Gangotri II peak in Uttarakhand, said the force on Thursday. Gangotri II peak is considered one of the technically challenging peaks in India to[Read More…]
NPCIL inspects atomic power component maker facility in Russia
Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) Russia’s integrated nuclear power player Rosatom on Thursday said representatives of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) had inspected JSC VNIIEM Corporation which manufactures reactor control and protection system electrical equipment (RCPS EE). The JSC VNIIEM is making the RCPS EE for the third 1,000[Read More…]
Murugappa family female heir sends legal notice
Chennai, Oct 8 (IANS) One of the female heirs of the industrial conglomerate, the Rs 38,105 crore Murugappa Group, Valli Arunachalam on Thursday said she has sent a legal notice to the Murugappa family members, Ambadi Investments Ltd (AIL) and its management and other persons connected thereto. In a statement[Read More…]
Saqib Saleem: I’m trying to write my secret set of stand-up comedy
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Actor Saqib Saleem admits he is not a great writer. He says he has been trying to write a secret set for stand-up comedy over the past five years but has never been able to complete it. “For the last five years, I have been trying[Read More…]
Retd inspector files complaint against woman for trying to extort Rs 1 cr
Gurugram, Oct 8 (IANS) A retired inspector of the Haryana Police has filed a complaint against a woman and her two companions for trying to extort Rs 1 crore from him. The police have started investigations after registering the case on Wednesday, officials said on Thursday. According to the police,[Read More…]
WHO urges nations to plan efficient roll out of Covid vax
New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) As Covid-19 cases continue to increase in most countries of WHO South-East Asia Region, the World Health Organization on Thursday called for stronger collective efforts by one and all to curtail the virus transmission, while also urging countries to plan for efficient roll out of[Read More…]
As budget schools shut down, uncertain future haunts private teachers
By Mohammed Shafeeq Hyderabad, Oct 8 (IANS) With dozens of budget schools in Hyderabad either shutting down or on the verge of closure under the impact of Covid-19 pandemic, an uncertain future haunts hundreds of private school teachers. Closure of small unaided schools, often referred to as budget schools, is[Read More…]