ISIS Calls for Jihad Against US, Russia
Damascus, Oct 14 (IANS) The Islamic State (IS) militant group on Tuesday called for a jihad against Russia and the US for their “crusader’s war” in the Middle East. In an audio message, the group’s…
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Better Way to Forecast Winter Weather a Month in Advance
London, Oct 13 (IANS) Taking into account the unusual winds miles up in the stratosphere can lead to more accurate winter weather forecasts a month in advance, says new research led by an Indian-origin scientist….
Modi’s Silence Permitting ‘Thuggish Violence’: Salman Rushdie
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “silence” along with the silence of institutions like the Sahitya Akademi is permitting a new “degree of thuggish violence” in India, said celebrated author Salman Rushdie….
Punjabi Writer Announces Return of Padma Shri
Chandigarh, Oct 13 (IANS) Amid the growing number of litterateurs giving up their literary awards over growing intolerance and attempts to muzzle freedom of speech and expression, eminent Punjabi writer Dalip Kaur Tiwana on Tuesday…
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Baahubali – The Conclusion Started PreProduction.
Ace director SS Rajamouli is back to drawing board to design sets and location of the Baahubali- The Conclusion, the second part in the Baahubali series. The ace director, production designer and Makuta VFX supervisor…
Indian-American Judge to Be Felicitated
New York, Oct 13 (IANS) An Indian-American judge, along with four other attorneys, has been named for National Asia Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Daniel K. Inouye Trailblazer Award. Amul Thapar will be honoured at…
Melting of Antarctic Ice Shelves to Double by 2050
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) The melting of Antarctic ice shelves will double by 2050 and by 2100, melting may surpass all predictions if greenhouse gas emissions continue at the present rate, a new study has…
‘MH17 Investigation Team Considering Independent Court’
Kuala Lumpur, Oct 13 (IANS) Malaysian authorities said on Tuesday that partners in the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on the MH17 incident are considering setting up an independent international court for an effective prosecution mechanism…
Indian Start-Ups Attract $5 Bn Funding: Report
Bengaluru, Oct 13 (IANS) Indian start-ups are on fire, as they are on target to get a whopping $5 billion (Rs.32,558 crore) funding by this year-end, IT industry representative body Nasscom said in a report…
Missile Complex in Hyderabad to Be Named After Kalam
Hyderabad, Oct 13 (IANS) Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will rename the country’s key missile complex here after noted scientist and former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary on October 15, an official statement…
Doing Pele Film a Big Honour: A.R. Rahman
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Music superstar A.R. Rahman, who is composing the music for Pele biopic, says the opportunity is a big honour and meeting Brazilian football legend was a “dream come true”. “Pele is…
Jan Dhan Deposits Exceed Rs.25,000 Crore
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Deposits in accounts opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana have exceeded Rs.25,000 crore, the government said on Tuesday. The deposits have come as low-cost deposits. According to an…
Brucelee – Biggest ever Release in Overseas Locations
Brucelee – BIGGEST ever Release in OVERSEAS “Bruce Lee – The Fighter” starring Ram Charan, Rakul Preet, Keerti Kharbanda, Nadhiya, Brahmanandam, Arjun Vijay, Rao Ramesh, Polasani, Prudhvi etc directed by Srinu Vytla, produced by DVV…
After Attack, Sena Calls Kulkarni ‘Pakistani Agent’
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) A day after blackening the face of veteran journalist and BJP leader Sudheendra Kulkarni, the Shiv Sena on Tuesday called him a “Pakistani agent”. Such “elements” may be the handful in…
2000 Match Fixing: Court to Hear Arguments on Charges in January
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) A court here has set January 18 to hear arguments on issue of framing of charges in the 2000 match-fixing scandal case in which former South African captain Hansie Cronje…
Dhoni Will Not Let Indian Cricket Down
It is amusing to find former cricketers sitting in judgment on Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s future in international cricket. Joining the discussion is a divided media which in any case thrives on controversies. Does someone who…
Superstar Mammootty Turns Reporter
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 13 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty, who is currently on a short holiday in Japan, turned a reporter on Tuesday and a video of him delivering a report in Hiroshima has gone viral. Incidentally,…
Sania Mirza’s Biryani Treat for ‘Dilwale’ Team
Mumbai, Oct 13 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and the whole cast of his forthcoming film “Dilwale” were “served” a sumptous meal of biryani by tennis star Sania Mirza in Hyderabad. SRK took to Twitter…
No More Nudes in Playboy
New York, Oct 13 (IANS) In upsetting news for nearly 800,000 readers of Playboy magazine, its top editors have decided to strike out nudity from the pages of the publication. Last month, Cory Jones, a…