Salman Case: Trial Court Erred, Says HC
Mumbai: Actor Salman Khan during the Big Star Entertainment Awards 2015 in Mumbai on Dec 13, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) The appreciation of evidence by the trial court (sessions court) in the…
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Nod for Russian S-400 Missile System Ahead Of Modi’s Visit
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday approved a deal to buy Russian S-400 missile systems, defence ministry sources here said….
Letter Seeking Congress Overhaul in Kerala Stirs a Row
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 17 (IANS) A letter purportedly written by Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to the Congress high command seeking an “urgent overhaul” in the party after the rout in the civic polls has led…
In the Heart of Europe’s ‘Terrorist Hub’, Youth Alienation Keeps Nerves on Edge
Molenbeek (Belgium), Dec 17 (IANS) To a casual visitor, this province of Brussels may look like any other – a bit run down in parts, but largely having the glass-fronted stores, cafes and bars visible…
China Mobile Builds World’s Largest 4G Network
Beijing, Dec 17 (IANS) China Mobile has built the world’s largest 4G network, a media report said on Thursday. By the end of November 2015, China Mobile’s 4G network had 1.07 million base stations, covering…
Sharon Stone Joins James Franco’s ‘The Disaster Artist’
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Actress Sharon Stone has joined the cast of comedy film “The Disaster Artist”. She will play a Hollywood agent in the movie. James Franco is directing the film as well…
Indian-Origin Baljeet Singh Senior Executive at Twitter to Quit
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) Baljeet Singh, Twitter’s product lead in charge of video, will quit the company early next month, a media report said quoting a Twitter spokesperson. Singh, who works as a senior…
Men with Moustaches Outnumber Women in Medical Leadership
New York, Dec 17 (IANS) Men with moustaches significantly outnumber women in academic medical leadership positions in the US, says a study. Thirteen percent of department leader positions at top academic medical institutions in the…
New Dinosaur Species Found in Spain
London, Dec 17 (IANS) Analysing a partial skeleton specimen, scientists have discovered a new ‘sail-backed’ dinosaur species which inhabited the Iberian land mass 125 million years ago. Named Morelladon beltrani, the new dinosaur species is…
China’s Online Retail Trade Tops All Globally
Beijing, Dec 17 (IANS) China’s online retail trade ranked first globally from January to October, with a total of 2.95 trillion yuan (about $455 billion) in online transactions during the period, the media reported on…
India Needs a Commission for Widows, Says British MP
London, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s 48 million widows need a government-appointed commission that will help them and protect them from abuse, says Raj Loomba, an Indian-origin member of Britain’s House of Lords and a campaigner…
London Attacks Made Liberals Negative Towards Muslims
London, Dec 17 (IANS) The July 7, 2005, London bombings have drastically changed the attitudes of liberals toward Muslims and immigrants, and these have become more like those of conservatives, new research shows. Data from…
Ryan Reynolds Reveals Daughter’s Birthday on Twitter
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Actor Ryan Reynolds has indirectly revealed the date of birth of his daughter James on Twitter. The 39-year-old took to the micro-blogging site on Wednesday to tell his followers that…
Google Doodle is Beethoven’s Masterpiece
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Hailed as one of the best composers of all time, Ludwig van Beethoven was paid a tribute with a doodle that lets Google users arrange his sheet music in the…
Did Kim Kardashian Visit Surgeon for Trim Frame?
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) After Kim Kardashian revealed that she lost around 8 kg after giving birth to her son last week, a new report claims that the reality TV star underwent a surgery…
Call Money Racket Rocks Andhra Pradesh Assembly
Hyderabad, Dec 17 (IANS) The call money racket rocked the Andhra Pradesh assembly on Thursday, resulting in the suspension of two members of the main opposition YSR Congress party from the house for two days….
Eye Contact Synchronises Brain when People Fall in Love
Tokyo, Dec 17 (IANS) Why do you need to look directly into her eyes to grab her attention and discover the love of your life? According to Japanese researchers, mutual eye contact synchronises spontaneous activity…
Immigrant Parents at Lower Risk of Pre-Term Birth in Canada
Toronto, Dec 17 (IANS) The couples who immigrate to Canada are generally at lower risk of having a pre-term birth than Canadian-born couples, reveals a new study. The findings reflect ‘healthy immigrant effect’ and suggests…
Amy Schumer Emotional over Father’s Health
Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Actress and stand-up comedian Amy Schumer got emotional on a TV show while talking about her father who has been battling multiple sclerosis. During ABC’s “Barbara Walters Presents: The 10…
Big B Praises Bhansali’s ‘Bajirao Mastani’ Music
Kolkata, Dec 17 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently shooting here for Ribhu Dasgupta’s directorial “TE3N”, has praised the music of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s forthcoming film “Bajirao Mastani”. “Actually, the writing should really be…