Pleasant Monday morning, rains expected
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) It was a pleasant and cloudy Monday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 26.5 degrees Celsius, which is the season’s average so far. “The sky will be generally…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Sports Stars
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awardee of 2016, Indian shooter Jitu Rai, in New Delhi on Aug 28, 2016. (Photo: IANS/PIB) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with…
Key Indian equity indices open flat
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices on Monday morning opened flat. The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex), was trading 16.60 points or 0.06 per cent down during the morning session. The wider 51-scrip…
Will Smith joins Akshay Kumar’s party
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Hollywood superstar Will Smith was the special guest at Akshay Kumar’s grand celebration on Sunday night to celebrate his successful year. Akshay hosted the party for his friends for delivering three…
6 scientists end year-long Mars mission
Washington, Aug 29 (IANS) Six scientists who lived like astronauts in an isolated dome for 12 months in Hawaii to explore challenges which a manned mission may face on Mars, have completed one of the…
Michael Buble launches ‘romantic’ fragrance
New York, Aug 29 (IANS) Singer Michael Buble hopes his debut fragrance By Invitation — for women — is as romantic as his love ballads. “I hope its romantic,” Buble told people.com. “To be honest…
Colombia’s FARC declares definitive ceasefire
Bagota, Aug 29 (IANS) The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group on Sunday announced a definitive ceasefire, a media report said. “As commander of all FARC military fronts, I order all our units…
Stephen Strange arrogant but also humorous: Cumberbatch
Los Angeles, Aug 29 (IANS) Benedict Cumberbatch is bringing the character ‘Sorcerer Supreme’ Stephen Strange to life on the silver screen via “Doctor Strange”, a take on the comic book. The British actor says his…
Curfew relaxed in Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IANS) Authorities on Monday lifted curfew after 52 days from the valley except at three places, police said. “Curfew has been lifted from all over the valley. It will, however, remain in…
12 killed in Egypt road accident
Cairo, Aug 29 (IANS) At least 12 persons were killed and two injured on Sunday in a massive road accident between a passenger microbus and another vehicle at a desert highway in Egypt, the local…
New research identifies role of mood in making decisions
San Francisco, Aug 29 (IANS) People tend to engage in unpleasant but necessary activities, such as paying bills or doing housework, when they are in a good mood and choose pleasurable activities as a way…
Three Canadians arrested in Australia for smuggling cocaine
Canberra, Aug 29 (IANS) Three Canadian nationals will face an Australian court on Monday, charged with attempting to import 95 kg of cocaine on a cruise ship, a media report said. Australian authorities arrested two…
Top Chinese legislature reviews Paris Agreement on climate change
Beijing, Aug 29 (IANS) China’s top legislature started to convene its bi-monthly session on Monday, reviewing the proposal to review and ratify the Paris Agreement on climate change and other matters. The session will also…
Curfew lifted from Kashmir after 51 days
Srinagar, Aug 29 (IANS) Authorities on Monday lifted curfew from Kashmir after 51 days since the ongoing unrest began on July 9, officials said. “Curfew has been lifted from the entire Valley. But, it will…
Chinese shares open lower
Beijing, Aug 29 (IANS) Chinese stocks opened lower on Monday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.06 per cent to open at 3,068.46 points. The smaller Shenzhen index opened 0.03 per cent lower at…
Iraq asks Saudi Arabia to replace its ambassador
Baghdad, Aug 29 (IANS) Iraq has asked Saudi Arabia to replace its ambassador in Baghdad, stressing that his presence would hamper the development of bilateral ties, authorities said. Ahmed Jamal, spokesman of the Iraqi Foreign…
Radhika Apte shines in ‘near weightless’ wedding lehenga by Saroj Jalan
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Actress Radhika Apte played muse to Kolkata-based designer Saroj Jalan, at the Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) Winter/Festive 2016 and she looked no less than a bride in a red lehenga teamed…
Daisy Ridley not ready to reveal ‘Star Wars’ new title
Daisy Ridley | by Gage Skidmore Los Angeles, Aug 29 (PTI) Actress Daisy Ridley has teased fans that she knows the title for “Star Wars: Episode VIII” but she will not reveal it. Appearing on…
Good things must come to an end: Maisie Williams on “Thrones”
Maisie Williams | by Gage Skidmore Los Angeles, Aug 29 (PTI) “Game of Thrones” star Maisie Williams is happy that “Game of Thrones” will finish after two more seasons as she feels “good things” must…
Naomi Campbell is Boy George’s fan
Los Angeles, Aug 29 (PTI) Supermodel Naomi Campbell says she was a huge fan of Boy George and his band Culture Club while growing up. The 46-year-old star says she considers herself lucky to count…