‘The Revenant’ more than a film commitment: DiCaprio
(160229) — LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2016 (Xinhua) — Leonardo DiCaprio, actor in a leading role nominee for his role in “The Revenant”, arrives for the red carpet of the 88th Academy Awards at the…
March 2016
‘Gods of Egypt’ director slams critics
Hyderabad: Gods of Egypt movie stills (Photo: IANS) Los Angeles, March 1 (IANS) “Gods of Egypt” director Alex Proyas has slammed critics in a lengthy Facebook rant, saying they write their reviews based on what…
Thang appointed new coach of Vietnamese football team
Ho Chi Minh City, March 1 (IANS) The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) confirmed on Tuesday that former captain Nguyen Huu Thang will sign a two-year contract to be the head coach of the national squad….
Ashok Leyland sells 13,403 units in February
Chennai, March 1 (IANS) Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland Ltd. on Tuesday said it had sold 13,403 units last month. In a statement issued here, the company said it sold 13,403 units last month as…
Modi may attend global Sufi meet in Delhi
Belagavi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a farmers` rally in Belagavi on Feb 27, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the first World Sufi Forum…
Krushna Abhishek to host ‘OMG!…’ TV show
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Actor Krushna Abhishek will soon take the small screen audience on a voyage through India, showcasing the ‘OMG facts about its people and places through a new TV show OMG! Yeh…
Calais ‘Jungle’ evictions to resume
London, March 1 (IANS) Demolition teams are due to return to the French port of Calais to dismantle more makeshift shelters in the migrant camp known as the “Jungle”, the media reported on Tuesday. On…
Pakistan to send team to help probe Pathankot attack: Government
New Delhi: Union MoS Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju at the Parliament on Day-1 of the budget session in New Delhi, on Feb 23, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Union Minister Kiren Rijiju…
Eicher Motors logs 63 percent volume growth in February
Chennai, March 1 (IANS) Two wheeler maker Eicher Motors Ltd. on Tuesday said it closed last month with 63 percent growth in volume. In a statement the company said it sold 49,156 units last month…
Activist launches Israel’s first fruit bat shelter
Tel Aviv, March 1 (IANS) An animal rights activist in Israel has launched the nation’s first fruit bat shelter out of her apartment in capital Tel Aviv, where she now hosts up to 70 wounded…
NGT to hold day-to-day hearing on Art of Living event
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday adjourned till Wednesday the hearing on a plea against an event being organised by the Art of Living foundation, headed by Sri Sri…
Seven-year-old Allanazarov cynosure of all eyes at TT Team Worlds
Kuala Lumpur, March 1 (IANS) Seven-year-old Ylyas Allanazarov of Turkmenistan has become very noticeable at the 2016 World Team Table Tennis Championships here, even before his competition begins. When most of his peers are busy…
Gene linked to colon cancer found in 18th century mummy
New York, March 1 (IANS) Often thought to be a lethal product of modernity, colon cancer may actually have its roots in pre-modern days as researchers have discovered a genetic mutation implicated in this debilitating…
Jay-Z’s Tidal sued for $5 million
Los Angeles, March 1 (IANS) Rapper Jay-Z’s subscription-based music streaming service Tidal is being sued for $5 million for reportedly not paying independent artists proper royalties and for violating copyright. John Emanuele from the music…
Nepal PM to visit China
Kathmandu, March 1 (IANS) Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli will pay an official visit to China towards March end, the media reported on Tuesday. A meeting of the Council of Ministers took a formal…
Imphal farmers protest against land acquisition for sports university
Imphal, March 1 (IANS) Some farmers in Thoubal district of Manipur are protesting against the state government’s move to acquire their land for the construction of a centrally-sponsored national sports university. Mutum Churamani, who represents…
Japan to stipulate 80 percent emission cut goal by 2050
Tokyo, March 1 (IANS) The Japanese government will stipulate a long-term goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent by 2050 from current levels. The move follows the international climate agreement reached in Paris…
Pathankot attackers non-state actors with state support: Parrikar
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Non-state actors from Pakistan were involved in the Pathankot terror attack but they cannot function smoothly without support from the state, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday in the…
Qadri’s execution known only to select people
Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) Only select officials knew about the plan to execute Mumtaz Qadri, the self-confessed killer of then Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer. Qadri, trained as an elite commando and who was a bodyguard…
AIADMK creates ruckus, Rajya Sabha adjourned
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) AIADMK members on Tuesday created a ruckus in the Rajya Sabha demanding action against former finance minister P. Chidambaram’s son Karti Chidambaram, forcing four adjournments in the pre-lunch sitting. AIADMK…