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Rafael Nadal named in Rio Olympics draw

Rio de Janeiro, July 16 (IANS) Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal will compete in next month’s Rio Olympics after recovering from a wrist injury, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said. The 14-time Grand Slam…









There is a paucity of thought today: Big B

Actor Amitabh Bachchan. (File Photo: IANS) Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has condemned the terror attack in Nice, France, saying that people these days have “paucity of thought” and don’t even try to…


Drew Barrymore files for divorce

Drew Barrymore (Credit: Youtube) Los Angeles, July 16 (IANS) Actress Drew Barrymore has officially filed for divorce from her art consultant husband Will Kopelman. Papers filed in Manhattan Supreme Court suggest that there will be…




Mahasweta Devi ‘very serious’

Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) Social activist and writer Mahasweta Devi’s condition continues to be “very serious” requiring life support, a doctor at the hospital where she is being treated said on Saturday. “She is conscious…



Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris Martin finalise divorce

Los Angeles, July 16 (IANS) Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and rocker Chris Martin have finalised their divorce two years after they pulled the plug on their 12-year-old marriage. The former couple, who have children Apple, 12,…