Paes-Raja win; Sania, Bopanna lose in US Open
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) It turned out to be a mixed day for India at the US Open, after Leander Paes and his new partner Purav Raja advanced to the second round of men’s…
September 2, 2017
E-cigarette ban wipes out less harmful alternative for smokers: Experts
By Rachel V. Thomas New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Banning e-cigarettes may deprive Indian smokers of a substantially less harmful alternative, which can be against public health and can result in adverse consequences, experts have…
Demonetisation may have hurt more than it helped
By Amulya Ganguli It will take time for the economists to figure out whether the fall in the growth rate to 5.7 per cent is the result of the disruption caused by demonetisation and the…
Facebook maps populations in 23 countries to expand internet
San Francisco, Sep 2 (IANS) In a bid to expand the reach of internet to every corner of the world, Facebook said that it has created a data map of the human population of 23…
Nepal signs UN development assistance framework
Kathmandu, Sep 2 (IANS) The Nepalese government has signed the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) for 2018-2022, which lays out the development strategy for the next five years. The agreement was signed here on Friday…
Muguruza dismisses Rybarikova to set up 4th Round Kvitova clash
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Spanish tennis sensation Garbine Muguruza swept Magdalena Rybarikova aside in straight sets to qualify for the US Open 4th Round at Flushing Meadows here. The No. 3 seed Spaniard defeated…
Mexico defeat Panama to book place in 2018 FIFA World Cup
Mexico City, Sep 2 (IANS) Hirving Lozano’s header in the 53rd minute was enough for Mexico to seal a 1-0 victory over Panama and claim one of the three automatic qualifying spots in the CONCACAF…
Sharapova sees off Kenin to book place in US Open 4th Round
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) Russian tennis sensation Maria Sharapova held off a robust challenge from US teenager Sofia Kenin to continue her Grand Slam return from a doping suspension, winning 7-5, 6-2 to advance…
Congo dampens Ghana’s hopes of another World Cup qualification
Accra, Sep 2 (IANS) Ghana’s Black Stars failed to beat Congo to brighten their chances of qualifying for a fourth straight FIFA World Cup participation. Both sides settled for a 1-1 draw in the power-packed…
US government asks Congress to approve disaster funds
Washington, Sep 2 (IANS) The US government has asked Congress to approve the release of $7.85 billion to tackle the floods brought by the catastrophic hurricane Harvey, one of the worst to hit the country….
I love vanity as a woman: Bhumi Pednekar
Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who has been playing roles of a small town and middle-class girl in films like “Dum Laga Ke Haisha”, “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” and “Shubh Mangal Saavdhan”, says…
Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan express grief over Anitha’s death
Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) The suicide of Anitha, the dalit girl who spearheaded the fight against the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) exam, has sent shock waves across Tamil Nadu. Superstars such as Rajinikanth…
Audio teaser of Pawan Kalyan’s next released
Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) The audio teaser of actor Pawan Kalyan’s next yet-untitled Telugu film, being directed by Trivikram, was released on Saturday on the occasion of the star’s 45th birthday. The minute-long teaser is…
Neutrals, pastels have paved the way in wedding trend: Designer
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Weddings are a special occasion and one expects everything to be perfectly trendy and jazzy. Designer Anika Dhawan Gupta says that neutrals and pastels are paving the way in wedding…
Leonardo DiCaprio eyed for Batman villain movie
Los Angeles, Sep 2 (IANS) Entertainment company Warner Brothers is reportedly trying to bring Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio into the upcoming Joker origin movie. The studio is eyeing DiCaprio to play The Joker in the movie…
Chiranjeevi extends support to Rally For Rivers
Chennai, Sep 2 (IANS) Megastar Chiranjeevi on Saturday said it was everyone’s responsibility to protect the rivers and extended his support for yogi Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s initiative “Rally For Rivers”. In a video message, Chiranjeevi…
Film association cancels Ram Rahim, Honeypreet’s membership
New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has cancelled the membership of the now jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and his aide Honeypreet Kaur, barring them…
BRICS Summit against backdrop of plummeting Washington-Moscow ties
By Saeed Naqvi Two recent events will influence attitudes at the 9th BRICS summit at Xiamen, China, from September 3 to 5 — Doklam and Trump’s decision to send more troops to Afghanistan. Beijing and…
Mexico, Canada, US hold second round of NAFTA talks
Mexico City, Sep 2 (IANS) Representatives from Mexico, Canada and the US began the second round of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks here. The closed-door meeting that began on Friday evening at…
Drug may protect women’s fertility after cancer treatments
New York, Sep 2 (IANS) An existing drug may one day protect premenopausal women from infertility that commonly follows cancer treatments, new research has found. Women who are treated for cancer with radiation or certain…