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Need for improving quality of education: Javadekar
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar on Thursday emphasised on the need for improving and providing quality education to students across the country on a priority basis. “The government is working…
Asthma drugs may prevent a deadly form of pneumonia
New York, Feb 23 (IANS) Two drugs that are used to treat asthma and allergies may offer a way to prevent a form of pneumonia that can kill up to 40 per cent of people…
Golfer Atwal aims for glory at Indian Open
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Indian golfer Arjun Atwal is set to launch a title challenge at the Hero Indian Open — starting from March 9 — in the tournament which propelled him to stardom…
Artistes mesmerised visitors at World Sacred Spirit Festival
Jodhpur, Feb 23 (IANS) An impressive line-up of artists in a stunning royal setting mesmerised the audience at the Mehrangarh Fort during the World Sacred Spirit Festival here. The three-day festival culminated on Sunday and…
AIFW now four-day affair for ‘better business’, dedicates day to handloom
By Nivedita New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The forthcoming edition of Amazon India Fashion Week (AIFW) will have many firsts in terms of presentations. For the first time, the gala will be held for four…
Nani and Hanu Raghavapudi Team Up Again
Natural star Nani is on winning spree. Basking in the glory of blockbuster “Nenu Local” he has signed another movie with young and talented director Hanu Raghavapudi. The combination of natural star Nani and Hanu…
Vaisakham got fancy price for overseas rights: B.A Raju
We started the shooting of Vaisakham with the blessings of Lord Shiva from Keesaragutta Shiva Temple and now as we have completed the shooting on Shivarathri. Vaisakham is produced on RJ Cinema banner by BA…
Woman, militant killed in Manipur gunfight
Imphal, Feb 23 (IANS) A tribal wowman and a suspected militant were killed and the latter’s accomplice was wounded in a fierce gunfight in Manipur on Thursday, police sources said. The injured militant, suspected to…
Sikkim joins Uday discom debt restructuring scheme
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Sikkim on Thursday became the 22nd state to join the central governments Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojna (Uday) debt restructuring scheme for electricity distribution companies, an official statement here said. “Sikkim…
Applications for 4th series of Gold Bonds open on February 27
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it had decided to issue the fourth series of Sovereign Gold Bonds 2016-17 and the applications will be accepted from February 27 till March 3….
Dohmen, Naomi named best hockey players of 2016
Chandigarh, Feb 23 (IANS) Olympic silver medallist John-John Dohmen of Belgium and retiring Netherlands star Naomi Van As were named the male and female Players of the Year for 2016, respectively, by the International Hockey…
Soothsayers have only a few takers
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Would you like to know what does the future hold for you? If yes, you may have only a few company. A new study shows that given the chance to see…
Yuvakalavahini presents Director Krish with K.V.Reddy award
కె .వి .రెడ్డి అవార్డు అందుకున్న క్రిష్ ‘యువకళావాహిని’ అధ్వర్యం లో రవీంద్రభారతిలో ఫిబ్రవరి 22న కె .వి .రెడ్డి అవార్డు ప్రదానోత్సవం ఘనం గా జరిగింది . మాజీ ముఖ్యమంత్రి ,గవర్నర్ కె .రోశయ్య చేతులమీదుగా దర్శకుడు క్రిష్ కె .వి .రెడ్డి అవార్డు ను అందుకున్నారు…
Sevilla manager rues conceding at home
Seville (Spain), Feb 23 (IANS) Sevilla FC manager Jorge Sampaoli has lamented the fact that his team conceded a goal during their Champions League last-16 tie against Leicester City despite dominating for most of the…
Equities close flat, Nifty touches 52-week high
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) Indian equities markets on Thursday provisionally closed on a flat-to-positive note, with the telecom sector stocks witnessing healthy buying following a major acquisition announcement by telecom major Bharti Airtel. Despite a…
Two killed, seven injured in J&K accident
Jammu, Feb 23 (IANS) Two people were killed and seven others injured on Thursday in a road accident in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. “The accident occurred when the driver of the…
Flights cancelled at Heathrow due to storm Doris
London, Feb 23 (IANS) London’s Heathrow airport on Thursday announced a 10 per cent reduction in flights due to bad weather conditions brought on by storm Doris. Parts of Britain were being battered by rain…
Main accused in Kerala actress’ kidnap arrested
Kochi, Feb 23 (IANS) Pulsar Sunil, the main accused in the kidnapping of a popular Malayalam actress, was arrested on Thursday, six days after the shocking incident, the state police said. Kerala Police chief Loknath…
Need to define cyber sovereignty principles, say experts
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Cyber sovereignty principles need to be quickly defined to address not just national sovereignty and security concerns but also to balance conflicting state interests in cyberspace, cyber law experts said…