New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday congratulated wrestler Sakshi Malik who clinched bronze to give India its first medal at the Rio Olympics. Terming it a moment of pride and…
By Natalia Ningthoujam Itanagar, Aug 18 (IANS) Hand-woven fabrics with natural colours, angular designs and floral patterns of the northeast tribes will take centrestage at the upcoming second edition of the North East India Fashion…
Islamabad, Aug 18 (IANS) The much-debated Hindu Marriage Bill has been tabled in Pakistan’s National Assembly. Member of the National Assmbly (MNA) Ramesh Lal, one of the bill’s movers, said on Wednesday that it took…
Bengaluru, Aug 18 (IANS/IndiaSpend) The police investigation against Amnesty International India — for slogans raised during an event the global advocacy organised — is the second such sedition complaint registered in Karnataka this year after…
Srinagar, Aug 18 (IANS) A 30-year-old teacher has been allegedly beaten to death by security forces after a night raid on a Kashmir village, residents said Thursday. They said Shabir Ahmad Moonga was among dozens…
Mexico city, Aug 18 (IANS) Archaeologists have uncovered 1,000-year-old circular earthen pits built into the ground at an ancient ceremonial complex in central Mexico likely to have been used to process corn. Four small pits…
Ankara, Aug 18 (IANS) How well you think your partner understands and cares for you is linked to how well you sleep, new research suggests. “Our findings show that individuals with responsive partners experience lower…
By Somrita Ghosh New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) With a surge in translations of Indian literature into English, readers across the spectrum have been transcending the language barrier. From novels and short stories to plays…
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with party president Amit Shah, on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office here, saying the “sacrifice of generation…
Mumbai: Filmmaker Anees Bazmee during the special screening of film Raman Raghav 2.0 in Mumbai on June 22, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Filmmaker Anees Bazmee says it is only because of megastar…
Canberra, Aug 18 (IANS) Newspaper readership in Australia has sunk to an all-time low, according to a new study released on Thursday. The data revealed that just seven newspapers were bought daily in Australia per…
London, Aug 18 (IANS) A high-fat, high-sugar diet of processed food and confectionery during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children who show conduct problems early in life, a study…
Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) Actress Janani Iyer, who is the latest addition to the cast of upcoming Tamil horror-thriller “Balloon”, will be seen in a retro avatar, essaying a character from the 1980s. “She plays…
Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) Actor Venkatesh’s Telugu action-comedy “Babu Bangaram”, has grossed Rs. 25 crore within first four days of its release in cinemas worldwide. The Maruthi Dasari directorial released on August 12. “In just…
Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) The first look poster of Karthi-starrer Tamil period horror-thriller “Kaashmora”, which was unveiled on Thursday, has caught the attention of audiences for the actor’s portrayal of a tyrant. The poster, which…
Hyderabad: Actor Rajinikanth stills from Telugu film `Kabali` (Photo: IANS) Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) After impressing audiences and critics alike, Tamil socio-political drama “Joker” has won over superstar Rajinikanth, who has termed it a “brilliant…
By Arul Louis New York, Aug 18 (IANS) Joint production of aircraft and components will be discussed during US Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James’ upcoming visit to New Delhi where she would take partnership…
Ankara, Aug 18 (IANS) Three civilians were killed and 40 others injured in a car bombing and gunfire attacks on the police headquarters in Turkey’s Van province of Van, officials said. Police said the outlawed…
Caracas, Aug 18 (IANS) The crippled Venezuelean economy forced a group of starving people to break into a zoo and slaughter a horse for its meat in capital Caracas. The group forced their way into…
Chennai, Aug 18 (IANS) One of the immediate downside risks for the global economic growth is the potential renegotiation of global trade pacts and security alliances after US’ presidential elections in November, said credit rating…