Kerala CM inaugurates Kochi branch of Doha Bank
Kochi, Aug 27 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday inaugurated the Kochi branch of Doha Bank. This is the third branch of the bank in the country, with the other two being in…
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Two killed, several injured as fire breaks out in Bengal hospital
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) Two women died on Saturday and several persons were injured after a major fire engulfed a part of a medical college and hospital in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, a top…
Construction worker dies on ‘Blade Runner’ sequel set
Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) A 28-year-old Hungarian construction worker was killed on the set of the untitled “Blade Runner” sequel here, local studio Origo said. The accident took place on Thursday, reports hollywoodreporter.com. “The…
Ter Stegen, Mascherano join Barcelona for Bilbao tie
Barcelona, Aug 27 (IANS) Barcelona’s German goalkeeper Marc ter Stegen and Argentine defender Javier Mascherano have passed medical checks to enter the 18-footballer list for Sunday’s La Liga clash against Athletic Bilbao. The list did…
Turkey allows policewomen on duty to wear Islamic headscarf
Ankara, Aug 27 (IANS) Turkey has allowed policewomen on duty to wear the Islamic headscarf, according to the amendments to the dress code published in the official gazette on Saturday. The gazette said women serving…
Bankers voice concern about financing large infra projects
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IANS) There could be some concern about financing large infrastructure projects as the Reserve Bank of India’s new framework related to ‘large exposures’ proposes to reduce bank exposure to large corporate entities….
Don’t want quick success: Sayani Gupta
By Nivedita Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Sayani Gupta, who garnered positive response for her debut film “Margarita with a Straw” and later Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Fan”, is ready with her forthcoming films “Jagga Jasoos”…
Nowadays commercial films are cliched: Shoojit Sircar
Mumbai: Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar during a party hosted by Viacom18 Motion Pictures on their completion of 5 years, in Mumbai on June 10, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, known for…
Withdraw recommendation for environment study for dam: Jayalalithaa
Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Saturday urged the central government to withdraw the recommendation for conducting an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for a dam across Siruvani river in Kerala….
Kerala CM assures investors of favourable business climate
Kochi, Aug 27 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday assured investors of a perfect business environment here and welcomed business houses willing to invest, highlighting the excellent connectivity enjoyed by this southern state….
Video refereeing to be tried in Italy vs France friendly
Rome, Aug 27 (IANS) For the first time in international football, video refereeing will be tried in a friendly match between Italy and France in Bari on September 1. International Football Association Board (IFAB), the…
FC Pune City to take over defunct football club’s academy
Pune, Aug 27 (IANS) In an attempt to develop grassroot level football in the city, Indian Super League (ISL) team FC Pune City on Saturday announced its decision to take over Pune FC’s academy and…
SpaceX Dragon brings research samples from space station
Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) After successfully delivering almost 2,268 kgs of supplies and scientific cargo on its ninth resupply mission to the International Space Station, SpaceX’s Dragon cargo spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean…
Bayern Munich coach Ancelotti pleased with positive start
Munich, Aug 27 (IANS) After thrashing Werder Bremen 6-0 in the Bundesliga football season opener, reigning champions Bayern Munich’s coach Carlo Ancelotti hailed the efforts of the players saying an early goal helped them to…
Tom Hiddleston’s Instagram account hacked
Tom Hiddleston | by Gage Skidmore Los Angeles, Aug 27 (IANS) Actor Tom Hiddleston’s Instagram account appears to have been hacked, just two weeks after he joined the photo-sharing website. “The Night Manager” star has…
Excited to be part of ‘2 Countries’ remake: Sunil
Chennai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actor Sunil, who will be seen in the yet-untitled Telugu remake of Malayalam hit “2 Countries”, says it’s an exciting project to be part of. He said he took an instant…
‘China getting interested in political developments in countries around India’
Agartala, Aug 27 (IANS) China, which earlier provided support to terrorists in northeast India, is now trying to get involved in political developments in the countries adjoining India, security experts from India and Bangladesh said…
Industry has changed, but not my life: Dolly
Mumbai, Aug 27 (IANS) Actress Dolly Sohi Dhanowa, who became popular by playing lead roles in shows like “Bhabhi” and “Kalash”, says the TV industry might have changed over the years, but her life is…
Three held for killing Delhi Police constable
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Three persons were arrested here in connection with the murder of a Delhi Police constable who tried to apprehend them while they were fleeing after robbing a woman, police said…
Bologna midfielder Diawara joins Napoli
Rome, Aug 27 (IANS) Defensive midfielder Amadou Diawara has left Italian football club Bologna to sign a contract with Serie A rival Napoli. Napoli club president De Laurentiis on Friday confirmed the deal via Twitter…