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No ban on release of ‘Padmavat’ in UP, Uttarakhand
Lucknow/Dehradun, Jan 10 (IANS) Despite threats by the Karni Sena to disrupt the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period saga “Padmavat” on January 25, the Uttar Pradesh government has not issued any orders in this…
Liberalised FDI norm in single brand retail draws mixed reactions
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The Union cabinet’s approval of 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in single brand retail on Wednesday drew mixed reactions with industry observers lauding the move while traders’ bodies…
Congress for case against Vijayan for diverting relief fund
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 10 (IANS) Congress leader M.M. Hassan on Wednesday demanded a vigilance case to be filed against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for using cyclone relief funds to pay for his chopper ride to…
Mumbai: Kajol during a programme
Mumbai: Swachh Aadat Swachh Bharat Advocacy Ambassador Kajol addresses during a program in Mumbai on Jan 10, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Swachh Aadat Swachh Bharat Advocacy Ambassador Kajol addresses during a program in Mumbai on…
Djokovic beats Thiem in strong comeback after 6-month absence
Melbourne, Jan 10 (IANS) In his first appearance in six months, Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic on Wednesday defeated Austria’s Dominic Thiem 6-1, 6-4 at the Kooyong Classic exhibition here. The 12-time Grand Slam champion…
‘MasterChef Australia’ surprises me every year: Gary Mehigan
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) “MasterChef Australia” judge Gary Mehigan says the reality show has “evolved naturally” and keeps on surprising him with its content and talent. “The show has evolved very naturally because the…
Mumbai: Song launch of film “Vodka Diaries” Sharib Hashmi, Kay Kay Menon and Vishal Bhardwaj
Mumbai: Actor Sharib Hashmi at the song launch of film “Vodka Diaries” in Mumbai on Jan 9, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actor Sharib Hashmi at the song launch of film “Vodka Diaries” in Mumbai on…
Expect no compromise: Karni Sena on ‘Padmavat’
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) The Shree Rajput Karni Sena on Wednesday asserted that it will not reach a compromise with the makers of “Padmavat”, and called for a “janata curfew” whenever the Sanjay Leela…
Weekly pill to fight HIV may be on the anvil
New York, Jan 10 (IANS) Researchers have developed a capsule that can deliver a week’s worth of HIV drugs in a single dose, an advance that could make it much easier for patients to adhere…
Mumbai: Special screening of film “1921” Karan Kundra and Zareen Khan
Mumbai: Actors Karan Kundra and Zareen Khan at the special screening of their upcoming film “1921”in Mumbai on Jan 9, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actors Karan Kundra and Zareen Khan at the special screening of…
Raj Babbar detained for joining farmer’s protest
Ghaziabad, Jan (IANS) Police on Wednesday detained Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Raj Babbar after he joined a protest by farmers demanding compensation for losing their land in Mandola village in Ghaziabad district. Raj Babbar reached…
Denied permission for rally, Bengal BJP moves court
Kolkata, Jan 10 (IANS) Accusing the state government of vindictive politics, the BJP’s West Bengal unit on Wednesday moved the Calcutta High Court against the denial of permission for one of their proposed bike rallies….
Mumbai: Sussanne Khan seen at a store
Mumbai: Interior designer Sussanne Khan seen at a store in Mumbai on Jan 9, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Interior designer Sussanne Khan seen at a store in Mumbai on Jan 9, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai:…
All 10 Asean leaders confirm participation in R-Day celebrations
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Leaders of all 10 Asean countries have confirmed their participation as Guests of Honour at India’s Republic Day celebrations to commemorate 25 years of New Delhi’s close ties with the…
Mumbai: Shamita Shetty seen at a store
Mumbai: Actress Shamita Shetty seen at a store in Mumbai on Jan 9, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actress Shamita Shetty seen at a store in Mumbai on Jan 9, 2018. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actress Shamita…
CAIT opposes 100% FDI in single brand retail
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Calling it a “serious matter” for small businesses, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Wednesday strongly opposed the approval to 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in…
Politics hurt sportspersons: BFI President
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh on Wednesday admitted that politics in sports have cut short a lot of promising careers. “There is a lot of politics in…
Maharashtra CM faces serious threat to life: Prakash Ambedkar
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis faces serious threat to his life from certain pro-Hindutva elements, Bharipa Bahujan Mahasangh President Prakash Ambedkar claimed on Wednesday. To justify his contention, Ambedkar pointed to…
One cigarette can make two-thirds of adults addicts: Study
London, Jan 10 (IANS) Smoking just one cigarette for the first time in life can make more than two-thirds of people addicts, a survey involving over 215,000 people has revealed. In the study, over 60…