Lucknow, March 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan has been given a service extension of three months, an official said on Thursday. Ranjan, a 1978 batch IAS officer is considered close to the…
Washington, March 24 (IANS) Noting that a regionally engaged India benefits the US strategic goals in Asia, nine US lawmakers have introduced a legislation asking the administration to help India join the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…
Mumbai, March 24 (IANS) In a shocking disclosure, Pakistani-American terrorist-turned-approver David Coleman Headley on Thursday claimed that an attempt was made on the life of the late Shiv Sena founder-patriarch, Bal Thackeray. “I believe an…
Lucknow, March 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has announced a host of facilities for destitutes, widows living in Vrindavan, an official said on Thursday. Among other things in these ashrams, where at…
New York, March 24 (IANS) The US dollar increased against most major currencies as several Federal Reserve officials signalled an interest-rate hike as early as next month. In late New York trading on Wednesday, the…
Beijing, March 24 (IANS) Chinese stocks opened lower on Thursday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.77 percent, at 2,986.8 points. The smaller Shenzhen index opened 0.92 percent lower at 10,346.56 points, Xinhua news…
London, Mar 24 (PTI) Reality TV star Kris Jenner has praised Blac Chyna for helping her reclusive son Rob Kardashian turn his life around following two years in hiding. Jenner thinks Chyna has given Rob,…
(131101) — QUITO, Nov. 1, 2013 (Xinhua) — Canadian singer Justin Bieber performs during a concert, part of his “Believe Tour”, at the Olympic Stadium Atahualpa, in Quito, capital of Ecuador, Oct. 31, 2013. (Xianhua/Str)…
London, Mar 24 (PTI) Pop star Mariah Carey says she is a “pretty insecure” individual but has slowly learned to deal with the feeling. The 45-year-old “Without You” hitmaker said there are times when…
London, Mar 24 (PTI) Actress Jennifer Garner admits she worries about how her and ex-husband Ben Affleck’s fame is affecting their three children. The “Miracles From Heaven” star and her ex-husband Ben Affleck are doing…
London, Mar 24 (PTI) Singer Charli XCX admits she was “obsessed” with Britney Spears and the Spice Girls when she was younger. The 23-year-old singer credits the “Toxic” hitmaker with sparking her desire to be…
London, Mar 24 (PTI) Actress Chloe Grace Moretz insists she won’t be treated as though she’s a “puppet” in Hollywood. The 19-year-old actress won’t be taken advantage of in Hollywood just because of her young…
Jennifer Garner Credit:Youtube Los Angeles, March 24 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Garner says faith is important to her and the church is the “centre” of her social life. Garner’s Christian family still make regular visits to…
London, Mar 24 (PTI) Actress Gina Rodriguez says she sometimes feels pressured by Hollywood to look a particular way. The “Jane The Virgin” star says she has learned to accept her body for what…
Credit: Youtube London, Mar 24 (PTI) Actress Gal Gadot has joked she is going through a “minor identity crisis” because she keeps introducing herself as Wonder Woman. The 30-year-old “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”…
New York, Mar 25 (PTI) Singer Kelly Rowland believes her friend Beyonce is a “voice for women”. The Destiny’s Child star has praised her former bandmate for her politically-charged performance at last month’s Superbowl, celebrating…
Los Angeles, Mar 24 (PTI) Actor Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan Tatum are coming up with a new dancing competition series on NBC. The network has ordered six episodes of the yet untitled series…
Los Angeles, Mar 24 (PTI) Actor and stand-up comedian Kevin Hart will publish an inspirational memoir, titled “From the Hart”. The memoir will be brought out to book stalls by 37 Ink, an imprint of…
Dharamsala, March 24 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said he is seeing deplorable health situations in Tibetan settlements and called for better care and services to sick and destitute people. “There are many…
Beijing, March 24 (IANS) The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 214 basis points to 6.515 against the US dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trading…