Clear Friday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 21 (IANS) It was a clear Friday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 19 degrees Celsius, the season’s average, the weather office said. “It was a clear sky in the…
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Key Indian equity indices trade lower
Mumbai, Oct 21 (IANS) Key Indian equity market indices opened in the red on Friday following global cues. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) was trading 59.80 points or 0.21 per cent lower during the early…
Australia home to upto 600,000 illegal firearms: Report
Canberra, Oct 21 (IANS) As many as 600,000 firearms have made their way into Australia illegally, according to an official report on Friday. Chief executive of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), Chris Dawson said…
Chinese yuan weakens to 6-year low against USD
Beijing, Oct 21 (IANS) The central parity rate of the Chinese yuan weakened to a six-year low against the US dollar on Friday. The central parity rate of the yuan, weakened 247 basis points to…
Cuba, US sign cooperation agreement on cancer research
Havana, Oct 21 (IANS) Cuba and the US have signed an agreement to cooperate on cancer research, authorities said. Signed on Thursday by US Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell and Cuban Minister…
China fish fossil reveals where our jaws come from
Beijing, Oct 21 (IANS) Paleontologists from China and Sweden revealed that our jaws can be traced back to these extinct armoured prehistoric fish that dominated the oceans, rivers and lakes over 400 million years ago….
Trump, Clinton exchange acid jokes at New York dinner
New York, Oct 21 (IANS) Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump exchanged jokes sprinkled with acid remarks at a New York charity dinner held one day after the last presidential debate before the US elections on…
Jodie Foster to direct an episode of ‘Black Mirror’
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (PTI) Actor-turned-director Jodie Foster is set to direct an episode of Charlie Brooker’s series “Black Mirror”. The two-time Oscar winner will get behind the camera for an episode of the satirical…
Dita Von Teese wants youngsters to be more aware of HIV
London, Oct 21 (PTI) Dancer-actress Dita Von Teese has urged people to be aware of the staggering statistics HIV and AIDS. The 44-year-old burlesque dancer has been working closely with amfAR – the Foundation for…
‘Westworld’ like a cross between sci-fi and Westerns: Harris
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (PTI) Veteran Hollywood actor-director Ed Harris, who plays the mysterious but sadistic role of Man in Black, in “Westworld”, says he decided to be a part of the show because it…
Swinton loved learning martial art for ‘Doctor Strange’
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (PTI) Actress Tilda Swinton, who is gearing up as the ‘Ancient One’ in “Doctor Strange'”, says learning martial art for the movie was like being at a delicious school. Swinton learned…
I look at social media as entertainment: Bette Midler
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (PTI) Veteran actress Bette Midler says for her social media is just another source of entertainment and she doesn’t take it seriously. The 70-year-old star said people should not look for…
Writing music is the next thing on my mind: Carrie Underwood
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (PTI) Singer Carrie Underwood says she will soon start working on new music. The seven-time Grammy winner is currently on her Storyteller Tour, reported ET online. “I haven’t started writing or…
“Lives of Others” director to helm fantasy comic ‘Thorgal’
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (PTI) “Lives of Others” director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck has been roped in to helm adaptation of the French-language fantasy comic “Thorgal”. The film be the Oscar-winning director’s live-action take on…
Kate Hudson’s girlfriends her biggest support system
London, Oct 21 (PTI) Actress Kate Hudson says her girlfriends are one of her strongest foundations of support. The 37-year-old star credited her friends Jennifer Garner and Reese Witherspoon for being there when she needs…
Cher struggles to accept ageing
London, Oct 21 (PTI) Veteran singer Cher says she is not able to accept the fact that she is getting old. The 70-year-old singer said she hates to see her old self, reported Female First….
Benedict Cumberbatch is intrigued by psychedelic ’60s
London, Oct 21 (PTI) Actor Benedict Cumberbatch says he is fascinated by the experimental drugs of the 1960s and that is the reason why he took up the role of ‘Doctor Strange’. The 40-year-old actor…
Blac Chyna gifts herself USD 400,000 Rolls Royce
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (PTI) Model Blac Chyna has gifted herself a USD 400,00 Rolls Royce in white colour. Chyna, 28, paid for her fancy new ride with a cashier’s check, reported E! online. She…
‘Aquaman’ to have swashbuckling action, says James Wan
Los Angeles, Oct 21 (PTI) Filmmaker James Wan says the “Aquaman” standalone film will have a good dose of “swashbuckling action”. The 39-year-old director said he is gearing up to give the world something “super…
Trump delivers harsh remarks on Clinton at New York dinner
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Thursday night offered a tough takedown of his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton at the Al Smith dinner. “It’s great to be here with 1,000…