Nikon India launches D850 for Rs 254,950
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Extending its FX-format DSLR camera range, imaging technology major Nikon India on Monday launched Nikon D850, which comes with a 45.7 MP BSI CMOS sensor. Priced at Rs 254,950 for…
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BRICS nations call for more representation to emerging markets
Xiamen (China), Sep 4 (IANS) The BRICS nations have called for a global economic architecture reflective of the present landscape giving more representation to the emerging markets and developing countries. The declaration adopted at the…
ATK sign English winger Baker for upcoming ISL season
Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS) Two-time Indian Super League (ISL) champions ATK on Monday announced the signing of English winger Carl Baker for the upcoming 2017-18 season. Baker joined the city-based club from Portsmouth where he…
Feasting on Thiru Onam ‘sadya’ in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 4 (IANS) The most important day in the Onam festival calendar – Thiru Onam – was celebrated across Kerala on Monday with the 26-dish ‘sadya’ traditional feast being savoured by most Keralites. Onam…
Majid Majidi announces second India-set project
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) After his maiden India-set project “Beyond The Clouds”, Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi will be back in India soon to start working on his second film set in the country. The project…
RBI proves demonetisation immature: Sharad Yadav
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Reiterating that the November 8 demonetisation of high value Indian currency was “an immature decision”, JD-U leader Sharad Yadav on Monday said the recent reports by the Reserve Bank of…
North Korea may fire ICBM towards North Pacific: Seoul
Seoul, Sep 4 (IANS) North Korea may fire an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on a standard trajectory toward the North Pacific following its sixth nuclear test conducted a day earlier, South Korea’s intelligence agency said…
Mother Teresa to be named co-patron of Calcutta Archdiocese
Kolkata, Sep 4 (IANS) In commemoration of the first anniversary of her canonisation, the Archdiocese of Calcutta is set to declare Mother Teresa as its co-patron. “On September 6 we will have at 5.30 p.m….
Learnt a lot about filmmaking on my Hollywood project: Dhanush
Chennai, Sep 4 (IANS) Actor Dhanush says his Hollywood debut film “The Extraordinary Journey of The Fakir”, based on the popular novel of the same name, has been a revelation and it has helped him…
‘Baadshaho’, ‘Shubh Mangal…’ bring respite to Bollywood box office
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) “Shubh Mangal Saavdhan” and “Baadshaho” have brought welcome relief to the dry spell at the Bollywood box office this year. Their release clash notwithstanding, both movies have fared well in their…
BRICS names Let, JeM, calls for battle against terrorism
By Gaurav Sharma Xiamen (China), Sep 4 (IANS) In a big win for India’s campaign against terrorism, the BRICS countries on Monday included the Pakistan-based terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) while calling…
Dating sites can’t predict romantic attraction: Study
New York, Sep 4 (IANS) Dating websites which claim to match people with complex computer analysis of their traits and preferences may not really work, suggests new research. The study published in the journal Psychological…
49 infants die in UP hospital, DM transferred
Lucknow, Sep 4 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday said 49 infants have died in a Farrukhabad hospital in the past 30 days. Orders have been issued transferring the District Magistrate, Chief Medical Officer…
Modi government promoting crony capitalism: Rahul Gandhi
Ahmedabad, Sep 4 (IANS) Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the Narendra Modi government of promoting crony capitalism at a heavy cost to the small and medium enterprise. “The debt of farmers in…
Alibaba introduces ‘Smile to Pay’ service in China
Beijing, Sep 4 (IANS) E-commerce giant Alibaba has introduced a facial recognition service called “Smile to Pay” in Hangzhou district in China that is aligned for use with Alipay online payment and Alipay Wallet like…
Rajnath on two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday left the national capital for a two-day visit to Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. The Home Minister will attend a programme organised by Sashastra…
BRICS countries pledge to fight tax evasion
Xiamen (China), Sep 4 (IANS) The BRICS Summit of five emerging economies on Monday pledged itself to creating a fair and modern global tax system that will address issues like tax evasion by shifting of…
Polish tech firm RTB House extends operations in India
Mumbai, Sep 4 (IANS) Poland-based global ad tech company RTB House on Monday expanded its operations in India and appointed Kshitiz Randhir Shori, former Director of Sales for Criteo, as its new Country Manager. “The…
Madras HC orders local body polls before November 17
Chennai, Sep 4 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Monday ordered the conduct of polls for local bodies in Tamil Nadu before November 17 this year. The court also ordered the Tamil Nadu State Election…
BRICS to strengthen cooperation against graft
Xiamen (China), Sep 4 (IANS) BRICS leaders here on Monday declared their commitment to supporting efforts aimed at enhancing cooperation against corruption. “We support the strengthening of international cooperation against corruption, including through the BRICS…