Hormone that protects women from liver cancer
London, April 5 (IANS) Researchers have discovered that a hormone — present at higher levels in women — can keep them away from liver cancer, suggesting the disease is more common in men. The study…
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Farooq is front-runner in Srinagar Lok Sabha seat
Srinagar, April 5 (IANS) Four-time Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah is the front-runner in the prestigious Srinagar Lok Sabha seat although he is locked in a triangular contest as he seeks re-election from…
‘Suspicious’ fires at black churches investigated (Video)
Authorities in southern Louisiana are investigating a string of “suspicious” fires at three African American churches in recent days. The ATF and the FBI are involved in the investigation. (April 5) Subscribe for more Breaking…
We see compelling stories in India: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ director
By Sugandha Rawal Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Apart from creating the gigantic world of superheroes, Joe Russo is also working on bringing alive India-set stories for Amazon Studios as well as Netflix. The filmmaker says…
Illegal arms racket busted in Bengal, 7 arrested
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) The Special Task Force of Kolkata Police arrested seven members connected to an illegal arms racket from West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district and seized a huge cache of arms and…
Irrfan starts shooting for ‘Angrezi Medium’ in Udaipur
Udaipur, April 5 (IANS) Actor Irrfan Khan, who had taken a break after his neuroendocrine tumour diagnosis last year, is back on sets. He started shooting for “Angrezi Medium” on Friday here. The buzz about…
Shweta Tripathi ‘very choosy’ about her projects
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) After featuring in “Gone Kesh” that dealt with alopecia, actress Shweta Tripathi Sharma has taken up a digital show in which she will be seen as a doctor. She says she…
Suspect pleads not guilty to Nipsey Hussle murder (Video)
The man charged with killing rapper Nipsey Hussle was ordered held on $5 million bail after pleading not guilty on Thursday. Eric Holder is charged with murder and two counts of attempted murder in connection…
Of mindful meditation, crime fiction and beating air pollution
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) Tried meditation and failed? Let a new book reorient your approach to battling stress; follow a Scandinavian detective on his mission to uncover bizzare crimes; and finally, teach yourself to…
Climate change master plan needs to be on India’s electoral agenda
By Frank F. Islam India has a national election in April-May. This election is critically important because of the climate change consuming the country. Most people think of that change as being the sorry condition…
Anupam calls Ranbir Kapoor ‘India’s finest’ actor
New York, April 5 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher met Ranbir Kapoor, whom he has termed as “India’s finest” actor and said the two talked about films, life and life’s lessons. Anupam took to Twitter…
Amy Adams joins Netflix’s film ‘Hillbilly Elegy’
Los Angeles, April 5 (IANS) Hollywood actress Amy Adams is set to star in Netflixs adaptation of “Hillbilly Elegy,” which Ron Howard is on board to direct. “The Shape of Water” screenwriter Vanessa Taylor adapted…
Put your ‘reasonableness pants on’, judge tells Musk
New York, April 5 (IANS) A US District Court judge has asked electric car-maker Tesla, its CEO Elon Musk and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to iron out their differences within two weeks and…
‘Satellite Shankar’ brave hearts’ tale: Sooraj Pancholi
Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Actor Sooraj Pancholi says his upcoming film “Satellite Shankar” is a heart-wrenching story about brave hearts and that it had to be told. “I was super stoked to be a part…
Hyderabad: Film Maharshi – poster #Gallery
Hyderabad: Film Maharshi – poster. (Photo: IANS)
WhatsApp tipline of no use for 2019 Lok Sabha polls
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) If you thought WhatsApp has given you a helpline number to report fake news and the Facebook-owned platform will take an immediate action as the world’s largest democracy prepares for…
70mn euros paid to UPA leaders, others: ED’s Agusta charge sheet
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its fourth supplementary charge sheet has mentioned that kickbacks worth 70 million euros were paid to “important political persons of the ruling party, media persons,…
Chinese college students duped Apple out of $1 mn
San Francisco, April 5 (IANS) Two Chinese students in the US state of Oregon duped Apple out of nealy $1 million in iPhone replacements and were now undergoing trials in a federal court against criminal…
‘Smart Compose’ on Gmail to suggest email subjects
San Francisco, April 5 (IANS) Google’s “Smart Compose” feature on Gmail would now help users with email subject line suggestions, letting them draft their emails even faster. The new ability arrived on Gmail on Thursday,…
Zimbabwe: Attack on 263 Chat website a blatant attempt to muzzle the media
Download logoA police raid on the offices of online news site 263 Chat after one of its journalists filmed the removal of street vendors in Harare is a blatant assault on the right to freedom…