New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Mean fixed broadband download speeds in India have risen by 16.5 per cent during the second quarter (Q2) and third quarter (Q3) of 2019 and topped 34.07 Mbps in September while country-wide Internet speeds were expected to increase, US-based broadband speed tester Ookla said on[Read More…]
Los Angeles, Oct 23 (IANS) Rapper Cardi B has joined the cast of “Fast & Furious 9”, which brings back Vin Diesel as franchise mainstay Dominic Toretto. It’s the rapper’s first movie part since her role of the stripper Diamond in “Hustlers”. Diesel disclosed the casting on Tuesday in a[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Committee of Administrators (CoA) chief Vinod Rai demited office on Wednesday as per the diktat of the Supreme Court and the new office bearers of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took over the reins. But for Rai, the biggest takeaway is[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) In more troubles for former Karnataka Minister and senior Congress leader D. K. Shivakumar, who has been arrested in a money laundering case, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday summoned another party leader Vijay Mulgund for questioning. A senior ED official told IANS, “we have[Read More…]
Jamshedpur, Oct 23 (IANS) It was not long ago that a 14-year-old Aniket Jadhav was passing balls to the likes of Pritam Kotal and Lenny Rodrigues in the inaugural edition of the Indian Super League (ISL) at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune. Six seasons later, Aniket is readying himself to[Read More…]
Farrukhabad, Oct 23 (IANS) An explosion on Wednesday near the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Major Sunil Dutt Dwivedi in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh created panic among locals. Circle officer (CO City) Manni Lal said “The residence of BJP MLA Major Sunil Dutt Dwivedi is situated in the Senapati[Read More…]
Dubai, Oct 23 (IANS) Rohit Sharma on Wednesday became the third India batsman to reach the top 10 in all three formats of the men’s game after a memorable series against South Africa in which he donned the role of Test opener. Rohit emulated captain Virat Kohli and retired India[Read More…]
Panaji, Oct 23 (IANS) Brazilian actor Wagner Moura, best known for his role of Pablo Escobar in “Narcos”, is set to visit India in November, as a guest at International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Moura’s directorial debut “Marighella” is in debut competition at IFFI this year, and[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) It is an integral part of the Indian Premier League and strategic breaks will now also be seen in the Big Bash League. The 2019-20 season will see the introduction of the break, but only one per innings. The batting team will be allowed to[Read More…]
Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) The post mortem report of Hindu leader Kamlesh Tiwari has revealed the gruesome manner in which he was murdered on October 18. Tiwari was stabbed 15 times, shot in the face and there was attempt to slit his throat. Under no circumstance the killers wanted Tiwari[Read More…]
Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Actor Kiccha Sudeep feels Hollywood’s Arnold Schwarzenegger is the “original action legend”, saying he has grown up watching him on the big screen and hearing about his struggles and achievements. “I have always been a huge fan of Arnold, he is the original action legend and[Read More…]
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New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Digital payments player Paytm on Wednesday announced its digital gold platform — ‘Paytm Gold’ is now redeemable at jewellery stores across the country as part of Paytm Mall’s ‘O2O’ strategy. The company is aiming for three times growth with the sale of Paytm Gold during[Read More…]
Bangalore, Oct 23 (IANS) Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus on Wednesday announced its partnership with Redington (India) Limited, global IT and mobility distributor. “As India continues to be a significant market for us, we look to partner with the best of market players who share a similar global vision like us[Read More…]
New York, Oct 23 (IANS) Smart bulbs are expected to be a popular purchase this holiday season. But could lighting your home open up your personal information to hackers? Now a new study from an Indian-origin researcher shows that the hacker’s next prime target could be that smart bulb. Some[Read More…]
Washington, Oct 23 (IANS) As Pakistan’s blasphemy laws guarantee the death penalty or life imprisonment, it has become common for radical Islamic groups in that country to slap blasphemy charges on locals who are unwilling to convert, a Sindhi-American human rights activist has told a US Congressional panel, and cited[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that after Diwali vacation, it will hear a plea challenging the Bombay High Court order that quashed the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) approval for the Rs 14,000 crore coastal road project in Mumbai. A bench headed by Chief Justice[Read More…]
By Sukant Deepak New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANSlife) His answers reach you in whispers amidst artwork by some of the best-known masters. He says it makes sense to choose National Gallery of Modern Art for a meeting, as he wants to see if MF Husains work is still being displayed.[Read More…]
Srinagar, Oct 23 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh on Wednesday said the Ansar Gazwat-ul-Hind outfit has been completely wiped out from Kashmir with the killing of three militants, including the terror group’s top commander Hamid Lelhari in an encounter in Awantipora on Tuesday. “Ansar Gazwat-ul-Hind[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANSlife) Coming right after sweets-loaded festivities, the wedding season is a joy knocking at our doors. As you approach the happiest day of your life — or of your friends or relatives — theres no harm in indulging in some fitness to look your best. Dhara[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANSlife) With the festive season around the corner, it is the perfect time to toss away your old products and treat yourself to some fresh releases. Here is a list of beauty products that deserves a spot atop your vanity this festive season. Skinella: Delight in[Read More…]
By Barun Aggarwal New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANSlife) The ambient air pollution in Indian cities, especially Delhi and other northern regions, have been reported to be one of the worst in the world. Come Diwali and the air quality further deteriorates because of a culmination of various factors at the[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANSlife) Designer Abhinav Mishra recently showcased his latest winter/festive collection at his first ever couture show ‘Mehzabeen which saw Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja as the showstopper. The event also marked the opening of his flagship store at Dhan mill Compound, Chattarpur in New Delhi. Amid[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANSlife) After a grand Broadway-style musical ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, noted theatre director Feroz Abbas Khan will return to stage with a musical inspired by William Shakespeare’s classic, ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Titled ‘Raunaq & Jassi’, the Hindi musical with live singing is written by Iqbal Raj. It premieres at[Read More…]
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANSlife) After creating a niche for herself in the US, Nevada-based singer, actor and designer Christine Storm is all set to establish herself in India. The national recording artiste is going to launch her clothing line and is in talks for collaboration with Indian singers. Storm[Read More…]
