39 die in Istanbul nightclub terror attack
Istanbul, Jan 1 (IANS) At least 39 persons were killed and 69 injured as a gunman opened fire at people celebrating new year at a nightclub in Istanbul early on Sunday, authorities said. The assailant,…
January 2017
The heart goes last: Will Kathputli Colony lose its charm?
By Saket Suman New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) An oasis of bliss and charm amid the national capital’s fast-paced urban landscape, Kathputli Colony has long been a shantytown with a difference. Like other slums of…
Film on architect Laurie Baker wins rare honour
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 (IANS) “Uncommon Sense”, a biographical film on architect Laurie Baker became the first Indian documentary ever to be selected to ArchDaily’s yearly ‘Architecture Documentaries to Watch’ for 2017. Filmed over three and…
Mahesh Babu announces his line-up for 2017
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) Superstar Mahesh Babu, who is currently busy working on A.R. Murugadoss’s yet-untitled Telugu-Tamil bilingual, on the occasion of New Year’s Day announced his line-up of films for the calendar year. Calling…
Kejriwal seeks White Paper on demonetisation
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Branding demonetisation a “huge scam”, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday sought an independent probe into and a White Paper on the note ban. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)…
‘Hey Jude’ will be a treat to watch: Nivin Pauly
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor Nivin Pauly says his upcoming Malayalam drama “Hey Jude”, in which he plays a “very challenging” character, will be a treat to watch. Releasing the first look poster of “Hey…
Rupee, rates, reform, to be major themes for domestic bourses
By Rohit Vaid New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The adverse impact of demonetisation, along with a volatile rupee and outflows might prove a drag on the Indian equity markets during the early part of 2017,…
Violent lone-wolf attacks in Europe likely to rise, say terrorism experts
By Rohit Srivastava New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Two events in the last fortnight brought into sharp focus the changing threat perception on terrorism that global security forces are now grappling with — lone-wolf attacks….
New Year of momentous changes dawns on US with Time Square gala
By Arul Louis New York, Jan 1 (IANS) 2017 dawned on the US with promise of momentous changes as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon launched the ceremonial drop of the iconic ball at Times Square,…
Chandigarh school kids adding strength to ‘Wall of Kindness’
By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) It is an act of kindness and gratitude, but veiled in anonymity. Students of private and government schools and other institutions in Chandigarh have adopted a “Wall of…
Akhilesh to head SP, his supporters ‘sack’ Shivpal
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) A convention of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s supporters on Sunday elected him as the Samajwadi Party’s new chief in place of party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. There was a…
No white New Year’s eve in Himachal, but snow expected soon
Shimla, Jan 1 (IANS) Hill stations of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday experienced a sunny morning on the first day of 2017, but there are chances of snow this week, a weather official said here. “Dry…
Akhilesh to be SP National Working President
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was on Sunday proposed as the new National Working President of the ruling Samajwadi Party at a meeting called by his supporters. Senior party leader…
Smartron t.phone: Distinct looks paired with good performance
By Anuj Sharma New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) While many new entrants in the smartphone space make their debut in the sub-Rs 10,000 category to target the masses, domestic player Smartron is targeting the mid-range…
BREAKING NEWS: Akhilesh to be National Working President of SP: Ramgopal
BREAKING NEWS: Akhilesh faction of SP expels Amar Singh
An altruistic Arabian prince and his legendary quests
By Vikas Datta In our contemporary, high-tech world where a range of inventions and devices once thought magical are common, it is easy to understand why fairy tales have gone out of fashion. But reflecting…
Demonetisation paves way for cut in corporate tax: CII
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Demonetisation of high value currency notes has paved the way for cutting corporate income tax in the forthcoming union budget 2017-18, industry chamber said on Sunday. The Confederation of Indian…
Molecules designed to reduce damage after heart attack
New York, Jan 1 (IANS) Researchers have designed molecules with the potential to deliver healing power to stressed cells — such as those involved in heart attacks. The research, at a cellular level in the…
President, PM greet nation on new year
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning greeted the nation a happy new year and wished for overall prosperity. “My warmest greetings and best wishes to…