For me, repetition is death: Karthi
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai, Oct 29 (IANS) Actor Karthi says his act in the latest Tamil film “Kaashmora” is something that he hasn’t done before. And that’s important as repetition is like death to…
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Kids with autism may be over-diagnosed with ADHD
New York, Oct 29 (IANS) Children with autism spectrum disorder may mistakenly be diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because they have autism-related social impairments rather than problems with attention. The researchers noted that a…
Neutral venues producing results in Ranji Trophy
By Veturi Srivatsa The 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season played at neutral venues is being watched with a lot of curiosity. The teams are into their fourth round of matches and its time for some stock-taking….
When Vajpayee pulled India back from the brink on Iraq
By Saeed Naqvi Hard to believe, but Mosul, currently in the news, would have been ours today had Atal Bihari Vajpayee not played spoilsport. After their invasion of Iraq in April 2003, Americans realized fairly…
5 electrocuted near Jaipur
Jaipur, Oct 29 (IANS) Five persons were electrocuted to death when a tandoor with iron angles came in contact with a high tension electricity line near Jaipur late Friday night, police said. “The incident occurred…
Arctic Sea ice losing its bulwark against warming atmosphere
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) As the extent of Arctic Sea ice, the vast sheath of frozen seawater floating on the Arctic Ocean and its neighboring seas, shrinks, its oldest and thickest ice has either thinned…
UN slams attack on Russian Embassy in Damascus
United Nations, Oct 29 (IANS) The UN Security Council has “condemned in the strongest terms” another mortar shelling on the Russian embassy in the Syrian capital of Damascus, which caused significant material damage. The 15-nation…
Diwali celebrated in Tamil Nadu with traditional fervour
Chennai, Oct 29 (IANS) Tamil Nadu woke up early on Saturday to celebrate Diwali with children bursting crackers and adults assisting them and conducting pujas in their homes and temples. People had special sesame oil…
Jammu & Kashmir’s accession to India: Final and non-negotiable
By Brig. Anil Gupta (Retd) October 26, 1947, is a red-letter day in Indian history since on this day, Jammu & Kashmir — the crown of India — acceded to India and became its integral…
Foggy Saturday morning in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) It was a foggy Saturday morning here, with the minimum temperature recorded at 15 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal, the weather office said. “The sky will remain clear during…
The businessman who tried to run Russia, and his fate
By Vikas Datta Title: Once Upon a Time in Russia; Author: Ben Mezrich; Publisher: Random House UK; Pages: 320; Price: Rs 499 Close links between politics and big business is common in all modern polities,…
Kedarnath post-office washed away in 2013 functional again
Dehradun, Oct 29 (IANS) The post office at Kedarnath shrine which was washed away in the 2013 flash floods, has been restored and started operations, an official said on Saturday. The post office’s new building…
Pakistani troopers start heavy shelling in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 29 (IANS) Pakistani troopers on Saturday started heavy shelling targeting civilians and Border Security Force (BSF) facilities on the International Border in Hiranagar sector and R.S.Pura in Jammu and Kashmir, police said. “Around…
USD drops amid new FBI probe on Clinton emails
New York, Oct 29 (IANS) The US dollar declined against most major currencies on falling expectations for an interest-rate hike by year-end after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced a plan to probe new…
Colombian government, FARC to restart peace talks
Bogota, Oct 29 (IANS) The Colombian government and the insurgent Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) will return to the negotiation table from November 3, to seek a new peace agreement. Both parties held a…
Trump hails FBI’s decision to re-open Clinton e-mail probe
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump celebrated the FBI’s decision to re-open its investigation into Democratic rival Hillary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail server, saying “perhaps finally justice will be…
Signing of EU-Canada trade deal set for Sunday
Brussels, Oct 29 (IANS) Leaders of the European Union (EU) and Canada will meet here over the weekend to sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), European Council President Donald Tusk announced. “Mission accomplished!…
Justin Bieber’s 1000 pounds treat
Los Angeles, Oct 29 (IANS) Singer Justin Bieber splashed out nearly 1,000 pounds at a burger restaurant. The 22-year-old treated his entourage to a huge order of burgers, milkshakes and fries at the Sheffield branch…
Clinton calls on FBI to release details of email probe
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton called on the FBI Friday to release “the full and complete facts” about its review of emails related to her personal server, media reports said. “Voting…
I dream about being in love: Suki Waterhouse
London, Oct 29 (IANS) Model-actress Suki Waterhouse says she dreams about being in love. The 24-year-old is signed up to celebrity dating app Raya, but says she uses it to chat to her sister rather…