Ghosn faces new charges
Tokyo, Jan 11 (IANS) Ousted Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn, who has been under arrest for alleged financial misconduct, was on Friday hit with new charges and was accused of misreporting his compensation through 2018…
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Tabla has been my mate since I was a baby: Maestro Zakir Hussain
By Siddhi Jain New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) An international force to reckon with in the world of music, classical tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain says his tabla has been his mate since he was…
Rahul begins UAE trip interacting with business leaders
Dubai, Jan 11 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday began his two-day maiden visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a breakfast meeting with business leaders here. Gandhi, who reached here on Thursday…
Mayawati, Akhilesh to hold joint presser on Saturday
Lucknow, Jan 11 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, who are set to fight the Lok Sabha election as allies, will hold a joint press conference here…
Mumbai: Screening of film “Accidental Prime Minister” #Gallery
Mumbai: Actor Anupam Kher at the screening of upcoming film “Accidental Prime Minister” in Mumbai on Jan 10, 2019. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actor Anupam Kher at the screening of upcoming film “Accidental Prime Minister” in…
Mumbai: Kaifi Azmi’s centenary celebrations #Gallery
Mumbai: Lyricist Javed Akhtar and actress Shabana Azmi at Kaifi Azmi’s centenary celebrations in Mumbai on Jan 10, 2019. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai:Actresses Tanvi Azmi, Vidya Balan, Siddharth Roy Kapur at Kaifi Azmi’s centenary celebrations in…
Bar?a tripped by Levante in Copa del Rey
Valencia (Spain), Jan 11 (IANS) A steady Levante side bested holders Barcelona 2-1 in the 1st leg of their Copa del Rey knockout stage tie. Without Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and other regular starters in…
Smuggling gang busted, 327 turtles seized
Lucknow, Jan 11 (IANS) The Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police busted a wildlife smuggling gang operating from Etawah district on Friday and seized 327 turtles, police said. Four members of the…
‘Criminal Minds’ to end with Season 15
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) The long-running procedural “Criminal Minds” has been renewed for a 15th season, which will also be the shows last. The final season will consist of 10 episodes. The final 10…
Al Pacino might star in ‘The Hunt’
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Actor Al Pacino is close to closing a deal to star in the upcoming drama series “The Hunt”. If the deal is sealed, it would mark Pacino’s first regular television…
Philippines won’t buy military equipment from US: Duterte
Manila, Jan 11 (IANS) Philippines President Rodrigo Duterete has said his country won’t buy any more weapons from the US after it threatened to impose sanctions on nations purchasing Russian military equipment, authorities said on…
Iran-based group behind ‘unprecedented’ global hacking: FireEye
San Francisco, Jan 11 (IANS) Iran-based cyber criminals are likely behind a sophisticated “unprecedented” hacking campaign targeting entities across the Middle East and North Africa, Europe and North America, according to US cybersecurity firm FireEye….
Being the best entertainer is my single point agenda: Ranveer Singh
Mumbai, Jan 11 (IANS) With the success of his two projects “Padmaavat” and “Simmba”, Ranveer Singh has delivered Rs 500 crore nett box office in India within a single year. The actor says he wants…
This feature in AirPods lets you eavesdrop on strangers’ conversations
San Francisco, Jan 11 (IANS) A lesser-known feature of Apple AirPods, aimed at helping those with hearing impairment, can also be used to engage in eavesdropping, the media has reported. Included in Apple’s latest version…
‘Green Book’ writer sorry for anti-Muslim tweet
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) “Green Book” screenwriter Nick Vallelonga has apologized for posting a tweet suggesting that American Muslims could be seen cheering 9/11. “I want to apologize,” Vallelonga said in a statement issued…
Nageswara Rao again takes over CBI Director’s duties
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) A day after the removal of Alok Verma, Additional Director M. Nageswara Rao on Friday again took charge of the office of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director, the…
Lady Gaga, R. Kelly song removed from streaming services
Los Angeles, Jan 11 (IANS) Singer Lady Gagas collaboration with rapper R. Kelly has been removed from streaming services. The song, “Do What U Want (With My Body)”, was removed approximately 18 hours after Gaga…
Cancer patients face higher risk of painful skin condition
New York, Jan 11 (IANS) Patients suffering from cancer and those treated with chemotherapy may be at 40 per cent increased risk of developing shingles, compared with those not having cancer, finds a new study….
Australian Broadcasting Corp admits to underpaying staff
Canberra, Jan 11 (IANS) The Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC) on Friday admitted to underpaying 2,500 casual staff over the past six years. ABC’s head of public affairs Emma McDonald released a statement, acknowledging the issue…
Corruption charges against me frivolous: Alok Verma
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Alok Verma, who was transferred within 48 hours after rejoining as CBI Director, said on Friday the corruption charges against him were false, unsubstantiated and frivolous. In a statement issued…