New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other Hindu outfits on Saturday sought amendments to Articles 28, 29 and 30 of the Constitution in order to emphasise the civilisational development of the Hindu culture and tradition and mainstreaming of Hindu literature into the educational system. The[Read More…]
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MBS gives his private jet to Imran for US travel
Islamabad, Sep 22 (IANS) Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman gave Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan his private jet as he left for the US after his two-day visit to the Kingdom, media reports said on Sunday. The Saudi Crown Prince stopped Khan from embarking on a commercial flight to[Read More…]
Salim Merchant, Shreya Ghoshal ‘excited’ for their new song
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Popular singers Salim Merchant and Shreya Ghoshal, who wooed listeners with the song “Shukran Allah” in the past, are now all set to come up with another new track. Salim on Saturday took to Instagram and wrote: “Had an amazing recording session with the wonderful Shreya[Read More…]
Air pollution reaches hazardous levels in Singapore
Singapore, Sep 22 (IANS) Air pollution in Singapore, caused by the forest fires in Indonesia, on Sunday reached hazardous levels. The air quality had improved a day ago but on Sunday morning, the Pollutant Standard Index (PSI) stood between 103 and 118, which the National Environment Agency defines as an[Read More…]
Aus space agency to join NASA’s Artemis programme
Washington, Sep 22 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced his nation’s intention to join the US’ moon to Mars mission, including NASA’s Artemis lunar programme. The Saturday announcement was made at the NASA Headquarters here during the signing of a joint statement by US space agency’s Deputy Administrator[Read More…]
How Delhi can become EV capital of India (Part 1)
N0ew Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) To realize its dream to have clean, green and people-centric mobility solutions, Delhi may need to deploy nearly 35,000 electric and accessible passenger vehicles, at least 1,000 electric vehicles for last-mile connectivity and several hundred public charging and swapping stations in the next year, a[Read More…]
DIIs invest Rs 3k cr in single session post corporate tax cut
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) With stock markets recording a decade-high rise on the weekend after the announcement of the corporate tax cut by the Finance Minister, domestic institutional investors (DIIs) contributed the most with a massive over Rs 3,000 crore net investment during Friday’s session. Although foreign portfolio investors (FPIs)[Read More…]
UK envoy to Pakistan cooks ‘gajar ka halwa’
Islamabad, Sep 22 (IANS) After successfully making daal and roti, Thomas Drew, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, has now showcased his skills in cooking ‘gajar ka halwa’. Drew posted a video on Twitter on Saturday, in which he can be seen making the traditional carrot-based dessert, The Express Tribune[Read More…]
Kartik ticks ‘working with Big B’ off his bucketlist
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Actor Kartik Aaryan just ticked an item from his bucketlist and it involves getting a chance to work with the megastar Amitabh Bachchan. Kartik on Saturday took to Instagram and posted a picture in which he can be seen sitting next to Big B. “Bucket list…[Read More…]
Want to train outside to prepare for Olympic gold: Deepak Punia
By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, Sep 22 (IANS) Facing setback due to an injury that robbed Deepak Punia a chance at gold at the wrestling World Championships, the reigning junior world champion has dug in his heels, as he wants to bring home a gold from the Tokyo Olympics at all[Read More…]
Yogi lauds corporate tax cuts
Lucknow, Sep 22 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said that the cut in corporate tax was “historic and bold”. Talking to reporters at the Indian Institute of Management in Lucknow, he said that the measure was a precious pre-Diwali gift to the sector from Prime Minister[Read More…]
Government likely to order 36 more Rafale fighter jets
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Shrugging off the controversy around the previous deal, the Narendra Modi government has finalized a deal for another 36 Rafale fighter jets, according media reports. An Indian Defence Research Wing report published on Saturday said the new order will be inked in early 2020. The[Read More…]
Varun to star in music video with budding hip-hop artistes
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) “Street Dancer 3D” actor Varun Dhawan will shake a leg with budding hip-hop artistes in a music video. The artistes are winners of a hip-hop dance festival. After touring 10 cities across the country and with an international round in Bangkok, hip-hop dance festival, Breezer Vivid[Read More…]
Try these Ayurveda infused drinks to fight lifestyle diseases
By Puja Gupta New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANSlife) Wellness company Healthy Souls has come up with Ayurveda inspired, 100 per cent natural, hot herbal drinks for people suffering from PCOS, insomnia and other lifestyle diseases. A team of experts at Healthy Souls analyzes a person’s health trends on the basis[Read More…]
Jeremy Corbyn’s senior aide to quit
London, Sep 22 (IANS) Andrew Fisher, one of Jeremy Corbyn’s senior aides who wrote the UK opposition Labour Party’s last manifesto, has announced his intention to resign, a media report said on Sunday. In a statement on Saturday night, Fisher, the head of policy, will leave his post by the[Read More…]
Rahul Mishra partners with Zoya for Paris Fashion Week
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANSlife) Ace designer Rahul Mishra has collaborated with luxury jewellery brand Zoya for the Paris Fashion Week that starts on September 28. IANSlife spoke to the International Woolmark Prize winner to know more about the collaboration, the collection and his upcoming projects. Excerpts: Q) How did[Read More…]
Dhoni flaunts new Jeep
Ranchi, Sep 22 (IANS) After being away from cricket for a while, M.S. Dhoni was out here drawing eyeballs in his new car — a one-of-its-kind Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk. The decorated former India captain was seen taking the Jeep for a spin in the city as bystanders paused to[Read More…]
Petronet may invest $2.5bn for 20% interest in US gas company (Lead)
By Subhash Narayan New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Countrys largest LNG importer Petronet LNG Ltd (PLL) will invest close to $2.5 billion to pick around 20 per cent stake in US natural gas company Tellurians Driftwood project in Louisiana, two sources aware of the deal told IANS. On Saturday, Tellurian,[Read More…]
India’s jewellery legacy: Adornment to cultural capital
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANSlife) Jewellery finds a major piece of pie when it comes to Indians’ cultural capital. Our adornment traditions go long back and add not only magnificence to a grand costume, but are a financial investment too. Cultural capital consultant and jewellery historian Dr[Read More…]
Hina Khan, Adhyayan Suman get together for ‘Damaged’
Mumbai, Sep 22 (IANS) Actress Hina Khan and actor Adhyayan Suman have been roped in for the second season of the web show “Damaged”, a psychological crime drama with supernatural elements. “I consider myself blessed to have had the opportunity to play roles which are now considered iconic. I am[Read More…]
Stay out of Gulf, warns Iranian President
Tehran, Sep 22 (IANS) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday warned that foreign forces were threatening the security of the Gulf, after the US said it was deploying troops to the region. Rouhani’s remarks comes a day after it was revealed that the US is sending more troops to Saudi[Read More…]
Time to get ‘Phool Proof’
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANSlife) Jhelum Biswas has studied three self-healing philosophies of aromatherapy, chakra healing and Bach Flower Remedies. Marrying her knowledge to her products, she created her 100 per cent natural and homegrown bespoke label. Learning that beauty products work on the principle of cleansing, moisturizing and protection,[Read More…]
5 quick skin damage fixes to swear by
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANSlife) To retain the natural glow of your skin, it is essential to follow a skincare routine. Satish Bhatia, Dermatologist and Cutaneous Surgeon of DermDestination, shares some handy tips to help one battle that oily shine or puffy eyes or excessive dryness. An oily shine A[Read More…]
Natalia Vodianova fought poverty, and she’s doing it again
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANSlife) Natalia Vodianova, a trailblazing supermodel and a 71-time Vogue cover girl, has been one of the most successful fashion figures of all times. With a striking eight-season, seven-figure contract with Calvin Klein, she has been the face of campaigns for Louis Vuitton[Read More…]
Orthodox faction of Kerala Church conducts Sunday mass
Kochi, Sep 22 (IANS) Following the intervention of the Supreme Court, after 45 years, an Orthodox Church bishop led the weekly Sunday mass at the Kandanad St. Mary’s Cathedral, Church near here on Sunday. Mathews Mar Severius, the bishop of the Kandanad West led by various priests and a large[Read More…]