Ranchi, Sep 28 (IANS) The cyclonic rain that is lashing the state since the last four days has badly affected life in Jharkhand. The rain water has entered into the houses in lower areas. A river bridge in Paharpur area of Giridih district has been damaged disrupting connectivity between 20[Read More…]
New York, Sep 28 (IANS) A team of US researchers have found a molecule that helps synchronize the absorption of nutrients in the gut with the rhythms of the Earth’s day-night light cycle — a discovery that has far-ranging implications for obesity in affluent countries and malnutrition in impoverished countries.[Read More…]
By Ahana Bhattacharya Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) “Moothon” director Geetu Mohandas is ecstatic about her film, which has been selected as the opening feature at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star. Sharing her excitement, the actor-filmmaker told IANS: “I feel ecstatic. I feel excited because I came[Read More…]
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s speech at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) was the top trending hashtag on twitter while Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s UNGA address became the second-most trending hashtag on the micro-blogging site. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address the the UNGA was trending[Read More…]
Patna, Sep 28 (IANS) Being one of the non-attainment cities with respect to ambient air quality under the National Clean Air Programme, Patnas deteriorating air quality has been a cause of national concern. To highlight the serious concern about growing air pollution and its impact on human health in Patna,[Read More…]
Kolkata, Sep 28 (IANS) After a two-and-a-half-hour long grilling by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the Narada TV sting case, BJP leader Mukul Roy on Saturday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of hatching a “big conspiracy” to frame him, but promised to cooperate with the[Read More…]
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Refreshing its G series in India, LG Electronics on Saturday unveiled its flagship LG G8s ThinQ smartphone in India for Rs 36,990. The smartphone will be available starting September 29 across retail outlets. “We are extremely delighted to launch the LG G8s ThinQ, which combines[Read More…]
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has said that while India remain a great team in limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli needs to bring back wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. While both players have seen a meteoric rise in the run up to the[Read More…]
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Actor Akshay Kumar, who is gearing up for the release of “Housefull 4”, has said that he would love to bring all the primary actors from the earlier parts of the franchise in one film. “Nadiad (producer Sajid Nadiadwala) and I were thinking that we should[Read More…]
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) The central Congress leadership on Saturday cleared four names for the Kerala Assembly by-elections, scheduled on October 21. While K. Mohankumar, ex-MLA, will contest the Vatiyoorkavu seat, Kochi deputy mayor T.J. Vinod has been named for the Ernakulam constituency, senior party leader Shanimol Usman for Aroor,[Read More…]
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has explored many genres, but says working in mystery thriller “Badla” has been the most rewarding experience for him. After working on Sujoy Ghosh’s “Badla”, Big B will team up with actor Emraan Hashmi for yet another mystery thriller. “Working on this mystery[Read More…]
Coimbatore, Sep 28 (IANS) Diljith TS kept himself in the hunt for the Formula LGB-4 title, emerging victorious on Day 1 of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship 2019 at the Kari Motor Speedway on Saturday. Dark Don Racing’s Diljith, starting third on the grid, had to stave off[Read More…]
Firozabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Sixty students in Firozabad have created a unique 1,000-feet-long greeting card, with socially relevant messages, to greet the ‘Father of the Nation’ on his birthday, October 2. They spent ten days drawing and sketching to create this card, which they claim is the longest in India.[Read More…]
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Babita Tade, who recently won Rs 1 crore cash prize in the current season of the quiz game show “Kaun Banega Crorepati”, has been felicitated by Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray. Honouring Babita, Thackeray on Saturday presented her a bouquet of flowers and an idol of[Read More…]
Mysuru, Sep 28 (IANS) Karnataka’s cultural capital Mysuru has decked up to celebrate its world famous 10-day Dasara festival from Sunday with pomp and piety, an official said on Saturday. “The 10-day Dasara festival begins on Sunday with prayers and offerings to Hindu goddess Chamundeshwari Devi atop the hill on[Read More…]
By Saiyed Moziz Imam New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The Congress has decided to organise a 10-day ‘patyatra’ in Uttar Pradesh from September 30 to target the Yogi Adityanath government over the issue of women’s security in the backdrop of rape accusation against former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Union Minister[Read More…]
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Kartik Aaryan has managed to win over a huge fan base — especially female fans — with his chocolate-boy looks and acting skills. Only last month, a video did the rounds showing a female fan pulling Kartik’s cheeks. And now a new video has gone viral[Read More…]
Los Angeles, Sep 28 (IANS) “Good Omens” star Michael Sheen and girlfriend Anna Lundberg have welcomed their first child together. The couple welcomed a baby girl, reports dailymail.co.uk. The 50-year-old actor’s father Meyrick, 80, confirmed that the 25-year-old Swedish actress had given birth. “We are thrilled to bits, over the[Read More…]
Kabul, Sep 28 (IANS) At least two blasts have hit polling stations in Kabul during the Afghan presidential election on Saturday, amid threats from the Taliban to disrupt the voting process. There were also controlled bomb detonations in the south of the country as Afghans cast their votes on the[Read More…]
Chandigarh, Sep 28 (IANS) A 35-year-old businessman was shot dead by assailants in broad daylight in Chandigarh’s Sector 45 on Saturday, police said. The victim Sonu Shah was a cable television operator. His two friends — Joginder and Romeo – received bullet injuries. Police said Shah and his friends were[Read More…]
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Indicating that the 24-hour long crisis which gripped the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has blown over, former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday expressed regrets over abruptly quitting as Baramati MLA on Friday, without consulting either the family or the party. “I am sorry…[Read More…]
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) For Indiana Pacers, the American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis in Indiana, the long flight from home to India would be all about team bonding. For their forward Doug McDermott, it will also be about looking forward to trying some delicious food as they get[Read More…]
Amaravati, Sep 28 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government will take over all 3,500 liquor shops from October 1, as a first major step towards imposing prohibition in the state. The government-owned Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL) will take over the liquor business from next month, Deputy Chief Minister[Read More…]
By Ahana Bhattacharya Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Amazon Primes latest web series “The Family Man” is garnering rave reviews and actor Sharad Kelkar is very happy. The 42-year-old actor, who marks his digital platform debut with the series, shared his excitement, saying: “It is an amazing feeling that I did[Read More…]
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Come Monday, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, will hit the market with the initial public offering (IPO), likely to be the largest of the IPOs issued by the IR subsidieries, at Rs 635-645 crore. The IPO will open[Read More…]
