INS Vikrant Gets Permanent Memorial in Mumbai
The newly unveiled Vikrant Memorial which is located on a traffic island at K Subash Marg, opposite Lion Gate, Naval Dockyard. Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) Nearly 15 months after it was scrapped and faded into…
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Congress Moves SC on Cabinet’s Arunachal Decision
(Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Congress on Monday challenged in the Supreme Court the union cabinet’s decision to impose president’s rule in Arunachal Pradesh. The cabinet on Sunday approved president’s rule in…
State Censorship Bizarre: Zoya Akhtar
Mumbai: Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar during the closing ceremony of Jio MAMI 17th Mumbai Film Festival, in Mumbai on Nov. 5, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) Bollywood filmmaker Zoya Akhtar on Monday termed the…
Sania, Saina Get Padma Bhushan; Padma Shri for Deepika
Mumbai: Awadhe Warriors player Saina Nehwal during a practice session ahead of her Premier Badminton League match in Mumbai on Jan 2, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Indian tennis star Sania Mirza…
Karunanidhi Says Ready to Enter Poll Fray Again
Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) One of the oldest active politicians in India at age 91, DMK president M. Karunanidhi is ready for yet another political battle, “if the people and my party say so”. “If…
Saina Dedicates Padma Bhushan Award to Coach Vimal
Mumbai: Awadhe Warriors player Saina Nehwal during a practice session ahead of her Premier Badminton League match in Mumbai on Jan 2, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Jan 25 (IANS) India ace shuttler Saina Nehwal on…
Free Speech Debate Turns into Political Slugfest at JLF
Jaipur, Jan 25 (IANS) A debate on Monday at the Jaipur Literature Festival on the limits on the freedom of speech turned into a political slugfest between supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi…
Rajinikanth, Bollywood, Tollywwod Celebrities Named for Padma Honours
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The government on Monday announced that nine film celebrities will be conferred the country’s prestigious civilian honours. Southern megastar Rajinikanth will get the Padma Vibhushan while late India-born British actor…
Aishwarya ‘Honoured’ over Luncheon with French President
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) For Indian actress and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, it’s a “great honour” to be invited for a special lunch with French President François Hollande, who is in the…
Hookah Smoke May Increase Lung Cancer, Heart Disease Risk
New York, Jan 25 (IANS) Challenging the belief that second-hand exposure to hookah smoke is safe, a team of US researchers in a new study, has revealed that it may increase the risk of lung…
New Goa Party Promises ‘State Tree’ Status to Coconut
Panaji, Jan 25 (IANS) Less than a fortnight after Goa changed a law to de-recognise the coconut palm as a tree, a new political party launched here on Monday promised to bestow the status of…
Suu Kyi Discusses Government Formation with Army Chief
(151002) — MYITGYINA, Oct. 2, 2015 (Xinhua) — Chairperson of the National League for Democracy (NLD) Aung San Suu Kyi speaks during her election campaign in Myitgyina, Myanmar, Oct. 2, 2015. Myanmar opposition party NLD…
Congress Failed to Protect Constitution in Arunachal: BJP
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The BJP on Monday accused the Congress of having failed to protect the constitution in Arunachal Pradesh and said the ruling party in the state has lost the constitutional authority…
Anupam Kher, Ajay Devgn Elated over Padma Honours
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) Bollywood actors Anupam Kher and Ajay Devgn on Monday welcomed the reported government decision to honour them with a Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri respectively. Megastar Rajinikanth’s daughter shared her…
Rajinikanth, Sri Sri, Dhirubhai Ambani, Ramoji Rao Get Padma Vibhushan
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The government on Monday announced Padma Vibhushan awards for spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, legendary Tamil actor Rajinikanth and late industrialist Dhirubhai Ambani. Others who will get Padma Vibhushan…
Watershed Project Conserves Himachal’s Ecology, Boosts Economy
Shimla, Jan 25 (IANS) The World Bank-funded Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development Project in Himachal Pradesh has helped preserve natural resources and prevent soil erosion besides ensuring substantial improvement in the local economy. The project was started…
Vanessa Hudgens Asks Fans to Pray for Her Father
Los Angeles, Jan 25 (IANS) Actress Vanessa Hudgens, who revealed last year that her father Greg Hudgens was diagnosed with stage four cancer, has asked her fans to pray for him. “Hey guys. My dad…
Dwarf Woman Undergoes Complex Surgery for Fibroid Uterus
Kolkata, Jan 25 (IANS) A dwarf woman has undergone a complex surgery to correct fibroid uterus (tumours in the uterus) at a private hospital here. Nishi Punam, 40, from Andaman, weighed 28kgs and was only…
Indian-Origin Muslim Cleric Muhammad Shahid Raza Gets Honorary Doctorate
London, Jan 25 (IANS) An Indian-origin Muslim cleric has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Leicester in Britain in recognition of his commendable work for the local community, it was reported on…
Steve Mcqueen Calls Oscar Diversity Issue a ‘Watershed Moment’
Los Angeles, Jan 26 (IANS) 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen has joined the ongoing controversy surrounding the lack of diversity among nominees at the 2016 Oscars, saying he hopes it will be a…