FRANCE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL
(160513) — CANNES, May 13, 2016 (Xinhua) — Cast member Valeria Bruni Tedeschi poses during a photocall for the film “Ma Loute” (Slack Bay) during the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 13,…
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IPL: Mumbai opt to bat against Punjab
Visakhapatnam, May 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Friday. Mumbai made one change to…
Balayya Babu about Mohan Babu
Nepal deal over human rights criticized
New York, May 13 (IANS) Nepals leading political parties should not bargain away justice for victims of serious human rights abuses as part of an agreement to form a new coalition government, the International Commission…
Modi’s Pakistan visit provided breakthrough in relations: PIBC Chairman
By Nivedita New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most “straight forward and outspoken” person, who can help in improving the relations between India and Pakistan, says Pakistan-India…
Submitted more proof against Congress leaders: Solar scam accused
Kochi, May 13 (IANS) Solar scam key accused Saritha Nair on Friday said she had submitted more “evidence” to a government-appointed commission on the alleged involvement of senior Congress leaders in the case. “The evidence…
Kallo the camel has grand wedding in Madhya Pradesh
Shivpuri, May 13 (IANS) An animal lover in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh hosted hundreds people at a grand wedding for his she-camel Kallo with he-camel Gopal from Rajasthan. Naresh Raghuvanshi distributed about a thousand…
Government hopes to pass GST bill in monsoon session
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The government on Friday expressed hope that the GST bill will be passed in the next session of parliament, and said it will hold fresh consultations over the key bill….
Jackky Bhagnani keen to work with Steve Angello
Mumbai: Actor Jackky Bhagnani during the screening of film Ki & Ka, in Mumbai, on March 29, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Actor-turned-producer Jackky Bhagnani, who will be hosting former Swedish House Mafia…
Sadhvi, five accused let off in Malegaon bombing
Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur. (File Photo: IANS) Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday gave a clean chit to Malegaon blast key accused Sadhvi Pragnya Singh Thakur and five others, dropping…
Egypt’s El Sisi inaugurates 32 developmental projects
Cairo, May 13 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has inaugurated a slew of developmental projects, including over 8,000 social housing units as well as water treatment and sanitation projects, across the country. El…
CBI books woman CRPF officer for trying to influence recruitment
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) CBI has registered a case against a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official and other unidentified persons on charges of wrongdoing with respect to the recruitment process in the paramilitary…
Friday the 13 for banks? Banking stocks bleed due to huge losses
Chennai/Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) It was bloodbath on the stock market on Friday the 13th for several government-owned banks as they posted huge losses or lower profits and ballooning bad loans. The bad or insipid…
Time to auction intellect
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) After the conventional buying and selling of materialistic riches, it’s time to “buy” some intellect at the ‘Ephemera On Indian Art’ one-of-a-kind auction. The auction will feature 51 lots of…
Aishwarya, daughter flaunt black and white in Cannes
Mumbai: Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during the film Sarbjit integration with Saregama Mumbai on May 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s red carpet dress for the ongoing Cannes Film…
India’s merchandise exports fall for 17th straight month
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India’s merchandise exports in March were valued at $20.57 billion — down 6.74 percent in dollar terms against $22.05 billion in the like month of last year, signalling a decline…
Barring victory rallies up to local administration: EC
Kolkata, May 13 (IANS) The Election Commission on Friday said it was upto the local administrations to decide whether to ban victory rallies after assembly poll results are declared. Quizzed on the district administration barring…
Aid to Nepal not reduced, says India
Kathmandu, May 13 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu on Friday said there has been no aid cut to Nepal. India is the largest bilateral donor to Nepal for long, Nepali officials said. Responding to…
Fashion advice app to redefine shopping experience at Janpath
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Delhi is set to witness a creative and stylish trial room installation in the heart of the iconic Janpath street market here this weekend. With a footfall of over 5,000…
Government ‘satisfied’ with budget session performance
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) The Union government on Friday expressed “satisfaction” over the performance of both houses of Parliament in the second half of the budget session and said its “persistent outreach” has resulted…