Author: Doraiah Vundavally

Massive protest in favour of Jallikattu in Madurai

Chennai, Jan 16 (IANS) Thousands of people on Monday took to the streets in Madurai's Alanganallur town in Tamil Nadu…

9 years ago

Nationwide initiative to create awareness about threatened python species

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) When "Kaa" the hypnotic, yellowish Indian Rock Python hisses and casts a spell on Mowgli in…

9 years ago

Facebook to battle against fake news in Germany

London, Jan 16 (IANS) To combat the spread of fake news, Facebook is introducing new tools in Germany that would…

9 years ago

Seeing others ‘vape’ may boost desire to smoke

New York, Jan 16 (IANS) Watching someone smoke a vape pen -- the new generation e-cigarette -- may trigger an…

9 years ago

28 killed Kyrgyzstan plane crash

Bishkek, Jan 16 (IANS) At least 28 people were killed on Monday when a Turkish Airlines cargo plane crashed into…

9 years ago

A destructive demoness from the Ramayana or tormented woman?

By Vikas Datta Title: Lanka's Princess; Author: Kavita Kane; Publisher: Rupa Publications India; Pages: 280; Price: Rs 295 Like the…

9 years ago

Arrest warrant sought for Samsung heir in corruption probe

Seoul, Jan 16 (IANS) South Korean prosecutors on Monday requested an arrest warrant for Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Group's de facto…

9 years ago

Duan Yingying gets first ever Australian Open win

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) China's Duan Yingying registered her first ever win at the Australian Open on Monday, defeating Slovakian…

9 years ago

Singapore imposes tax on foreign-registered cars

Singapore, Jan 16 (IANS) Singapore's Land Transport Authority (LTA) announced on Monday that all foreign-registered cars will have to pay…

9 years ago

Slightly foggy Monday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) It was a slightly foggy Monday morning here with the minimum temperature recorded at 8.9…

9 years ago

Shimla, Manali wrapped in snow

Shimla, Jan 16 (IANS) Shimla and Manali wrapped in white blankets of snow are a treat for tourists in Himachal…

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‘Trump should develop appreciation for intelligence community’

Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) CIA Director John Brennan implored US President-elect Donald Trump to put his confidence in the intelligence…

9 years ago

Heavy snowfall closes Jammu-Srinagar highway

Jammu, Jan 16 (IANS) The strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway was closed on Monday due to heavy snowfall. The closure followed heavy…

9 years ago

Key Indian equity indices open in red

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) The key Indian equity indices on Monday opened in the red following weak Asian cues. The…

9 years ago

Zardari leaves for Dubai ahead of US trip

Islamabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Former President and Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has left for Dubai from where…

9 years ago

Nepal Foreign Minister to arrive in India

Kathmandu, Jan 16 (IANS) Nepal's Foreign Affairs Minister Prakash Sharan Mahat is scheduled to arrive India on Monday on a…

9 years ago

Intense cold wave to continue in UP

Lucknow, Jan 16 (IANS) Intense cold wave conditions will continue in Uttar Pradesh and will last for over four days,…

9 years ago

3 militants killed in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 16 (IANS) Three militants were killed on Monday during a gunfight with security forces in south Kashmir's Anantnag…

9 years ago

Petrol price hiked by 42 paise a litre, diesel by Rs 1.03

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Following the recent spurt in oil prices to well over $50 a barrel, state-run Indian…

9 years ago

Japanese whaling boat caught operating illegally in Australian waters

Sydney, Jan 16 (IANS) A Japanese whaling boat was allegedly caught operating illegally in Australian waters, officials said on Monday.…

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