PM condoles Lagoo’s death
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of veteran Hindi-Marathi actress Reema Lagoo, saying she had left a big impact in the film world. “Reema Lagoo was a…
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McDonald’s to collaborate with Uber to deliver food
Washington, May 18 (IANS) American fast-food chain McDonald’s will collaborate with ride-hailing app Uber to deliver food in over 1,000 outlets across the US. The initiative, called McDelivery, aims at winning back young customers who…
Theatre not a stamp of a better actor, says Saurabh Shukla
By Natalia Ningthoujam New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) National Film Award winning actor Saurabh Shukla has done numerous shows on stage, but says it’s wrong to think that people who have done theatre are better…
Abbas, 13, set to showcase equestrian skills in Europe
By Mohammed Shafeeq Hyderabad, May 18 (IANS) He is just 13, but his professional skills and the way he controls his horse as it leaps over obstacles has caught the attention of many in the…
CAT S60 smartphone: Your rugged companion that can ‘see in the dark’ (Tech Review) (With Images)
By Anuj Sharma New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) If you have Rs 65,000 to splurge on a smartphone, which one will you buy: Apple or Samsung? What if you can get a military-grade, rugged smartphone…
Boost to India’s renewables plan as Chinese investments shift to solar
By Vishal Gulati New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India is treading a strong renewable energy path post-Paris Agreement as it witnesses a step-up in Chinese investments in solar energy. Additionally, there’s a significant slowdown in…
Alert granny spots eye cancer of baby brave heart
By Anjali Madan New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) A vigilant grandmother noticed a white cat’s eye in her 15-day-old granddaughter Sampada and brought her to Delhi from Nepal for treatment. Sampada, whose mother had eye…
Ralph Lauren gifts Priyanka sketch of Met Gala gown
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Indian actress Priyanka Chopra was gifted an original sketch of the trench coat gown, which she sported at the Met Gala fashion fiesta, by the Ralph Lauren brand. Priyanka on Thursday…
NASA probes detect man-made bubble around Earth
Washington, May 18 (IANS) Humans have long been shaping Earth’s landscape, but now scientists know that we also can shape our near-space environment with radio communications. The impact of such communications extend out beyond our…
‘Sarkar 3’ made me rise to my art: Amit Sadh
Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Actor Amit Sadh has thanked his fans for all the love and appreciation for “Sarkar 3” and says the film has made him rise to his art. “‘Sarkar 3’ a film…
Daddy Dearest: Ruskin Bond’s memories of his father
By Saket Suman New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) It is almost customary for Ruskin Bond to surprise his readers with a subtle reference to his childhood. The readers on the other hand — having devoured…
Facebook announces new updates to reduce clickbait
New York, May 18 (IANS) Facebook has announced three new updates so that people will see even fewer clickbait stories in their feeds, and more of the stories they find authentic. Clickbait describes web content…
Sonia condoles veteran actress Reema Lagoo’s death
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday condoled the demise of noted film actress Reema Lagoo. The veteran artiste passed away early on Thursday at a Mumbai hospital following a cardiac…
BJP leaders condole Environment Minister Dave’s death
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Thursday condoled the sudden demise of Environment, Forest and Climate change Minister Anil Madhav Dave. Dave, Minister of State for independent charge passed away at…
14th GST council meet starts in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 18 (IANS) The crucial 14th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting to finalise tax slabs on services and commodities in the country started here on Thursday. Chaired by Union Finance Minister Arun…
ICJ to pronounce verdict on Jadhav death sentence
The Hague, May 18 (IANS) The International Court of Justice here is all set to pronounce on Thursday afternoon its verdict on India’s plea seeking revocation of the death sentence awarded by a Pakistan military…
Dave will be remembered for his humble personality: Sonia
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday condoled the death of Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave saying that he will be remembered for his humble personality. “Shocked by his sudden demise,”…
Australian state considers assisted suicide for terminally ill patients
Melbourne, May 18 (IANS) Australia’s state of Victoria is considering a legislation that will legalise assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, officials said on Thursday. A ministerial advisory panel is currently drafting the historic legislation…
Mumbai: Trailer launch of Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival 2017
Mumbai: Filmmaker Sridhar Rangayan, screenwriter Anjum Rajabali, film editor Jabeen Merchant, Television actor Lubna Salim, Television Producer and writer Vinita Nanda and actor Siddharth Menon during the trailer launch of Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film…
Mumbai: Launch of Smaaash Shivfit gymnasium
Mumbai: Amit Singh, GM, Smaaash, Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty and fitness trainer Shivoham during the launch of a gym in Mumbai on May 17, 2017. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Amit Singh, GM, Smaaash, Bollywood actor Suniel…