The BJP’s success in Assembly polls after the 2014 Lok Sabha verdict signalled the continuation of the Narendra Modi wave in India. Even the 2017 by-polls witnessed BJP’s landslide victory. While India took Modi’s promises of ‘Acche din’ as gospel, there is not much Indians have gotten in return. Be[Read More…]
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Huma Qureshi to play love interest of Rajinikanth in PA Ranjith’s next
Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi is all set to star opposite south superstar Rajinikanth in a yet-to-be named film. Significantly, Huma will play the 66-year-old superstar’s love interest in the film. Produced by actor Dhanush under his home production Wunderbar Films, the film will be directed by PA Ranjith. It is[Read More…]
Disney to pay huge ransom for stolen new Pirates of the Caribbean movie?
In an unpleasant episode, Disney Chief Bob Iger said, the hackers are claiming to have an access to one of the company’s unreleased films and are demanding “huge” ransom. However, he did not disclose which film had been stolen. He had said that the company would not be giving in[Read More…]
Ditch your partner ‘coz marrying yourself is the new trend!
Distressed with your partner? Choking in the yoke of patriarchy? Hate the world for normalising casual sexism? Did you just get dumped? Worry not! Looks like a number of women across the globe have taken feminist Gloria Steinem most popular quote “A woman needs a man like a fish needs[Read More…]
Odisha: Stray dog feeds on stillborn in govt hospital premises
In a shocking incident, a stray dog was found feeding on the corpse of an infant inside the premises of sub-divisional hospital of Jeypore in Odisha’s Koraput district. According to reports, two passers-by witnessed the dog eating a stillborn baby body. What is even surprising is, the spectators did not[Read More…]
‘The Mini Truck’: How good Katrina is at cooking? Find out here!
The wait for ‘The Mini Truck’ is almost over as the teaser of the first episode featuring gorgeous Katrina Kaif with host Mini Mathur is out. The teaser successfully gives a hint of the kind of fun Katrina and Mini are having on the show! In the just released teaser[Read More…]
Watch Pierce Brosnan’s finest stunts
Fondly remembered for playing the iconic secret agent James Bond in four movies, Irish actor and producer Pierce Brosnan turns 64 today. The Die Another Day star is not just a brilliant actor, but a philanthropist and environmentalist as well. A UNICEF Ambassador since 2001, Brosnan has many charitable works[Read More…]
All-new Maruti Suzuki Dzire launched at Rs 5.45 lakh
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has launched the all-new Dzire sedan today at a starting price of Rs 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Into its third-generation, the Dzire is built on the same Heartect platform that also underpins the current-gen Baleno hatchback. While this platform is lighter than that on the outgoing model, it[Read More…]
Who are we to call a 1400-year old tradition unconstitutional? says Kapil Sibal on Triple Talaq
Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal who is representing the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said the Supreme Court that if Ayodhya is a matter of faith, then it is same for Triple Talaq. “That Ram was born in Ayodhya is a matter of faith, not constitutional morality; same in[Read More…]
Exclusive: Congress MLA Nirmala Devi’s arrest imminent
Almost a month after arresting MLA Pradeep Yadav, Jharkhand Police is all set to arrest Congress MLA Nirmala Devi. A magistrate court issued a non-bailable warrant against the Barkagaon MLA. Her husband, Yogendra Saw, the former Congress MLA from this seat, is already in jail.Opposition has termed the move as[Read More…]
Harish Salve charged Re 1 to fight Jadhav’s case at ICJ: Sushma Swaraj
Noted advocate Harish Salve, who fought India’s case at the International Court of Justice against the death penalty provided to Kulbhushan Jadhav by Pakistan, has charged Re 1 as fee, informed external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in a tweet. Swaraj’s tweet came in response to a tweet by one Sanjeev[Read More…]
Presidential poll: Nitish Kumar backs Mukherjee for second term; asks BJP to build consensus
BJP should try to form an accord on the Presidential candidate by involving all the parties, said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday. He also favoured a second term for Pranab Mukherjee. The JD(U) president maintained that re-poll of President Mukherjee with the agreement will set a good precedent.[Read More…]
Delhi: Dengue, chikungunya cases rising; HC to hear matter today
Considering the rising cases of dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in the national capital, the Delhi High Court will hear the matter on Tuesday. Earlier, the HC pulled up the Delhi government over the increasing dengue and chikungunya nuisance. The Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued instructions for an inclusive plan[Read More…]
We are confident that SC will protect women’s right: Congress on Triple Talaq
After the government has maintained that it would bring a ‘law’ to regulate marriage and divorce among Muslims if the Supreme Court scrapped Triple Talaq, the Congress sidesteps itself from commenting on the ‘sensitive issue’ while expressing assurances over the apex court’s ‘ultimate’ decision. “We are yet to hear as[Read More…]
Jharkhand: Couple sells baby to buy daily dose of booze
In an eye-opening case of addiction, a poverty-stricken alcoholic couple in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district sold its one-and-a-half-month-old baby boy to a quack for Rs 45,000 for buying their daily dose of liquor as per Hindustan Times reports. The couple already has 5 children and all under the age of 10.[Read More…]
Kerala: Rudy slams CM Pinarayi Vijayan over RSS worker’s death
On Monday, Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy called the “murder” of 14 BJP supporters in Kerala in recent months disturbing and accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of failing to maintain law and order. The Minister, who will travel to Kerala this week to meet the family of an RSS activist[Read More…]
Ransomware threat: No serious impact in India
On Monday, the Centre said that India is not a victim of the ransomware attack, adding that the government is keeping a very close watch to ensure that these attacks can be addressed in an effective manner. “As far as this cyber issue is concerned, the Government of India is[Read More…]
Calcutta University to be stricter with attendance
In the attempt to instil discipline, the Calcutta University on Monday said that it would not allow students to sit for examinations without a minimum percentage of attendance. “We are ensuring that students (in undergraduate and post-graduate levels) will not be allowed to write their papers without the minimum percentage[Read More…]
Increasing rate of vector-borne diseases in Delhi
According to a municipal report released on Monday, at least 89 cases of chikungunya have been reported in Delhi this year despite CM Arvind Kejriwal’s direction to make a general plan for Delhi to fight the vector-borne diseases. The season for vector-borne diseases has however ended but reports of such[Read More…]
PM Modi shows concern over drying rivers in India
On Monday addressing a crowd on the final day of the Namami Devi Narmade Sewa Yatra, PM Modi expressed his concerns over the condition of rivers in the country. “Many rivers in the country are on the map but do not have any water in them,” Modi said at the[Read More…]
Delhi: Thunderstorm expected on Wednesday
Soon after Delhi witnessed a scorching temperature 45.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday, making it the hottest day in the capital, there was some relief on Monday as mercury dipped to two degrees. The maximum temperature on Monday would hover around 43 degrees Celsius and the minimum 29 degrees Celsius. “It[Read More…]
I’m not affiliated to any political party: Rajnikanth to his fans
On Monday, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth addressing his fans said that he had no desire to joins politics, but if he did, he would show the door to all “money-minded” people. Even though he has no political ambitions, he is often dragged into political debates, he added. “My life is in[Read More…]
Hrithik Roshan to replace Salman Khan in ‘No Entry 2’?
‘No Entry’ producer Boney Kapoor will start working on the sequel of his 2005 release soon. The producer is also set to meet superstar Salman Khan for the same. As Boney has the script ready, he is hopeful that Salman will say yes to the film. “I am going to[Read More…]
Miami: Priyanka Chopra flaunts her toned bikini body in style
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra is busy promoting her Hollywood debut film ‘Baywatch’. And while doing so, the actress has indeed set the temperature high in Miami as she bought some time for herself regardless of her tight schedule. The actress was seen having some good time around and under water.[Read More…]
Rajasthan ambulance scam accused writes to PM Modi seeking justice
Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd (ZHL) director, Sweta Mangal has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking speedy resolution of what she termed was a “witch hunt” against her and her colleagues. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached properties worth Rs 11.58 crore belonging to Mangal and Ravi Krishna, Congress leader Vyalar[Read More…]