Valencia move third in La Liga
Madrid, March 18 (IANS) Valencia moved into third place in the La Liga, thanks to a 3-1 win at home to Alaves. Rodrigo Moreno celebrated his call up into the Spain squad on Friday with…
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I’m single, not lonely: Kylie
Canberra, March 18 (IANS) Singer Kylie Minogue, who split from fiance and British actor Joshua Sasse last year, says she is still single but doesn’t feel lonely. “I’m not sitting at home crying. I’m single…
Modi government making Pakistan policy divisive: Congress
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Stressing that Modi government has no roadmap and its Pakistan policy was a disaster, the Congress on Sunday said the government has made the policy towards Islamabad as a “divisive…
BNP Paribas Open: Isner, Sock edge Bryan brothers for men’s doubles title
Indian Wells, March 18 (IANS) In an all-American final, Jack Sock and John Isner defeated No. 7 seeds Bob and Mike Bryan to win the men’s doubles title at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian…
‘Cold comfort’ for India as neighbours give ‘pause for thought’ on Chinese aid
By Anjali Ojha New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) China’s growing imprint through building of infrastructure projects in South Asian countries is proving to be “not so useful” for them and New Delhi is finding “cold…
President releases commemorative coins on Nabakalebar festival
Puri (Odisha), March 18 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind released Rs 1,000 and Rs 10 commemorative coins on the occasion of Nabakalebar festival at a function here on Sunday. Earlier, the government had announced the…
Weinstein would prefer it if I were dead: McGowan
Los Angeles, March 18 (IANS) Actress Rose McGowan, who alleged that Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein had raped her, says she is sure that the “sociopath” would prefer if she was dead. “I’m sure he would…
‘P&W-powered grounded jets will return to service by April’
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Pratt & Whitney (P&W) President Robert F. Leduc has said that the grounded aircraft belonging to IndiGo and GoAir over engine related safety concerns will be back in operation by…
Alappuzha’s dirty secret: Lauded by UN, NGOs — but ‘Venice of East’ still stinks
By Nikhil M. Babu Alappuzha (Kerala), March 18 (IANS) Standing atop a wall, 37-year-old Sabu Vijayan, an Alappuzha municipality sanitation worker, was singing as he used a long metal pipe to break a thick layer…
Data breach claims false: Facebook
San Francisco, March 18 (IANS) After suspending Strategic Communication Laboratories (SCL), along with its political data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica, for violating its policies and commitments, Facebook has denied any data breach as claimed by…
‘Will & Grace’ revival gets 3rd season
Los Angeles, March 18 (IANS) The revival of American sitcom “Will & Grace” has been extended to season three and its second one has been expanded. NBC network has ordered an 18-episode third season for…
Manduadih to become Banaras railway station
By Brajendra Nath Singh Varanasi, March 18 (IANS) The holy city of Varanasi is soon likely to get a railway station named “Banaras”. The Railway Ministry is considering renaming the Manduadih railway station as Banaras…
Would give me great pleasure to return to Lahore for work: Kamini Kaushal at 91
By Sugandha Rawal New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) From spending her childhood in the lanes of Lahore to starting her journey as a radio artiste, Kamini Kaushal has a very special place in her heart…
Congress plenary authorises Rahul to constitute CWC
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Congress plenary on Sunday authorsied party President Rahul Gandhi to constitute the Congress Working Committee (CWC). The proposal was adopted with a consensus by raising of hands. Taking the…
Kathy Griffin wins legal battle with neighbour
Los Angeles, March 18 (IANS) Comedienne and actress Kathy Griffin’s legal battle with a neighbour is losing steam after a judge refused to grant him a restraining order. A judge denied a request for a…
Aretha Franklin cancels concerts due to health concerns
Los Angeles, March 18 (IANS) Legendary singer Aretha Franklin has cancelled her two upcoming concerts on her doctor’s orders. “Aretha Franklin has been ordered by her doctor to stay off the road and rest completely…
Four dead in Manila casino fire
Manila, March 18 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 14 others injured as a fire swept through a casino in a Manila hotel on Sunday morning, the authorities said. According to the Manila…
Kapil Sharma ‘tired’ of Sunil Grover spreading rumours
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) Popular comedian Kapil Sharma has accused his former “The Kapil Sharma Show” co-star Sunil Grover of lying about not calling him for his upcoming show. Kapil is returning to the small…
Voting underway in Russia’s presidential election
Moscow, March 18 (IANS) Voting was underway for Russia’s presidential election on Sunday, in which over 100 million citizens will choose the country’s leader for the next six years. The polling stations will remain open…
Stay in shape to cut heart disease risk
London, March 18 (IANS) If you thought it might be possible to be overweight or obese but not at increased risk of heart disease, think again! A new study of nearly 300,000 people has found…