Trump turns as Bill’s ‘bull’ hits Hill
By Arun Kumar Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Bill Clinton glibly called it “loads of bull” on Hillary’s emails. Then the FBI unloaded more of it on the Hill and The Donald suddenly took a ‘presidential’…
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Modi meets Russian Deputy PM
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday. “Weekend diplomacy with Russia. Rogozin calls on PM @narendramodi in Delhi,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson…
Rajinikanth heaps praise on Sindhu
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) Megastar Rajinikanth has showered praise on Indian shuttler P.V. Sindhu, who ended her Rio 2016 Olympic campaign by winning a silver medal in the women’s singles badminton event. “Hats off to…
Will never allow myself to be typecast: Aditi Rao Hydari
Mumbai: Actress Aditi Rao Hydari during the pre launch preview of Chandra Jewellers showroom in Mumbai, on June 17, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actress Aditi Rao Hydari says she will never allow…
Stray dogs ‘devour’ 65 year old lady, injure another
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 20 (IANS) Residents of the coastal village, where at least two old women were attacked and one killed by stray dogs, have lashed out at Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka…
Taliban captures district in Afghanistan
Kabul, Aug 20 (IANS) Taliban militants have captured a district in Afghanistan’s Kunduz province on Saturday, officials said. “Dozens of armed militants overran Khan Abad district early Saturday morning. Sporadic clashes were continuing around the…
‘Baahubali: The Conclusion’ first look out on Prabhas’s birthday
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) The first look of S.S. Rajamouli’s highly anticipated “Baahubali – The Conclusion”, which is nearing completion, will be unveiled as a special treat to fans on Prabhas’s birthday on October 23….
Response to ‘Quantico’ in India was overwhelming: Priyanka Chopra
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is scaling new heights internationally, is overwhelmed with the positive response to her “Quantico” American drama series and says she never expected that her television stint…
Bollywood superhero in Hollywood? It’s possible, says Marvel’s Stan Lee
Stan Lee | by Gage Skidmore By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Is there space for a Bollywood superhero in Hollywood? Sure there is, but don’t really know when, says legendary writer Stan…
Chinese scientists discover molecule to repair organs
Beijing, Aug 20 (IANS) Chinese scientists have discovered a small molecule that can regenerate tissue, which in the future could potentially eliminate transplants of some organs. The research was led by professor Zhou Dawang and…
Amala plays lawyer in her comeback Malayalam film “C/O Saira Banu”
Chennai, Aug 20 (IANS) Veteran actress Amala Akkineni, last seen on screen in “Hamari Adhuri Kahani”, will be seen playing a lawyer in the upcoming Malayalam film “C/O Saira Banu”, which marks her return to…
Standing up for beliefs can make you feel confident
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Going with the flow might appear easier when confronted with unanimous disagreements. However, standing up for your beliefs, expressing your opinions and demonstrating your core values can be a positive…
Philippine President mulls ceasefire to reciprocate rebel truce
Manila, Aug 20 (IANS) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to declare a ceasefire on Saturday to reciprocate a week-long truce that the communist rebels have announced. Presidential communication secretary Martin Andanar said that Duterte…
Why Olympian Sakshi Malik is important for ‘gender-critical’ Rohtak
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS/IndiaSpend) Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag’s tweet after wrestler Sakshi Malik became the first Indian to win a medal at the Rio Olympics is particularly relevant because Malik’s home district of…
Rajiv Gandhi source of inspiration: Himachal CM
Shimla, Aug 20 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said on Saturday former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was a source of inspiration. Paying tributes on his 72nd birth anniversary here, he said: “Rajiv Gandhi…
Social media brings death back into public realm
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Death and mourning are no longer a private matter as social media platforms like Twitter — with its ephemeral mix of rapid-fire broadcast and personal expression — is widening the…
Being sole breadwinner may affect men’s health
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Psychological well-being and health status declines in men as they tend to take more financial responsibility after marriage, according to a new study. Earning has the opposite effect for women…
Godrej Group looking at more acquisitions
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) The Godrej Group is focusing on the inorganic growth route and feels it is a good time to go for more acquisitions, Chairman Adi Godrej said here. “We are putting lot…
Cloth masks poor at protecting you against air pollution
New York, Aug 20 (IANS) Wearing inexpensive cloth masks in the hope of reducing exposure to air pollution may be of only a little benefit and give you a false sense of security, especially in…
Chungking Mansions, where nationalities, continents merge
By Jaideep Sarin Hong Kong, Aug 20 (IANS) It’s a 17-storey building on one of Hong Kong’s busiest streets that brings together under one roof the business of commerce and hospitality as also citizens from…