Sacked AAP minister seeks lie-detector test
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) A day after alleging that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took Rs 2 crore in cash from Cabinet colleague Satyendar Jain, sacked AAP Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday asked for…
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This smartwatch can move in five directions
New York, May 8 (IANS) If you love flaunting a smartwatch on your wrist, here’s a new one that can rotate, hinge, translate, rise and orbit, and is “smart” in every sense of the word….
Pyongyang calls for end to inter-Korean confrontation
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) A day ahead of South Korea’s presidential election, Pyongyang on Monday called for an end to the history of inter-Korean confrontation, a media report said. “The tragic North-South Korea relations today…
Raina, Pant among stand-bys for Champions Trophy
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) BCCI selection committee chairman MSK Prasad on Monday said Rishabh Pant, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Suresh Raina and Dinesh Karthik are the stand-by players for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting…
US governor signs bill banning ‘sanctuary cities’
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill that would ban sanctuary cities in the US state, the media reported. The bill, which Abbott could be seen signing on Facebook Live…
BCCI announces Champions Trophy squad
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a 15-member squad led by Virat Kohli for the ICC Champions Trophy, starting June 1 in England. The…
UK, US musicians arrested in Hong Kong over visas
Hong Kong, May 8 (IANS) The founder of Hong Kong’s independent music venue Hidden Agenda along with members of a British band and an American musician were arrested following a raid in the club by…
Soldier killed in Manipur blast
Imphal May 8 (IANS) A soldier died while three persons were injured in a powerful blast near the international border in Manipur early on Monday morning, an official said. The deceased, identified as Rifleman Arjun…
Enzyme tablet may help gluten-sensitive people
New York, May 8 (IANS) Researchers have found that an enzyme tablet can potentially reduce the side effects that occur when gluten-sensitive individuals accidentally eat a little gluten. Taking this enzyme tablet while consuming foods…
US state residents wear tutus to protest discriminatory remarks
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Residents in the US state of Wyoming continued a campaign by wearing colourful tutus to protest a Republican Senator’s anti-homosexual remarks. The protests continued through the weekend following an incident on…
MTV Movie & TV Awards: Political jabs, gender-neutrality on high
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) A “Beauty and the Beast” homage, gender-neutral acting awards and political jabs by stars while receiving acceptance awards were among the most memorable moments at MTV Movie & TV Awards…
Indus OS, Delta ID to launch Aadhaar-authenticated OS for Indians
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Multi-lingual domestic operating system brand Indus OS and iris scanning technology provider Delta ID on Monday announced to launch the Aadhaar-authenticated operating system (OS) for the Indian users. The first ever…
Nice fall to Marseille, Lyon at fourth spot in Ligue 1
Paris, May 8 (IANS) Nice lost their chance for a shot at the Ligue 1 title after losing 1-2 to Marseille, while Lyon scored a 3-2 narrow win against Nantes at home for the fourth…
‘Pink’ director pays tribute to Satyajit Ray
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) “Pink” director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, who has come up with a new short film “Baiju Bulli” on acute water shortage in an impoverished village, says there’s no…
Rabada, Morris, Matthews leave Daredevils for Champions Trophy
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils trio of Kagiso Rabada, Chris Morris and Angelo Matthews on Monday left the Indian Premier League (IPL) to join their respective national teams in the ICC Champions Trophy,…
Alcatel launches ‘PIXI 4’ phablet for Rs 9,100
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Domestic mobile manufacturer Alcatel on Monday launched an entry-level, six-inch phablet packed with polaroid software for the Indian consumers at Rs 9,100. Following the success of PIXI series, the 4G/VoLTE-enabled…
Police officer, three others killed in Jharkhand road accident
Ranchi, May 8 (IANS) Four persons, including a police officer, were killed in a road accident in Jharkhand’s Giridih district early on Monday, police said. Mahesh Verma, a Sub Inspector, was returning from a marriage…
Sanjay Dutt biopic to be shot in New York
Mumbai, May 8 (IANS) Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani says over half the shooting for the Sanjay Dutt biopic is done, and that the team will head for a schedule in New York later this year. “Shooting…
Emma Watson bags first ever ‘genderless’ award
Los Angeles, May 8 (IANS) Hollywood star Emma Watson picked up the first-ever Genderless Acting Award for the Best Actor category at the MTV Movie and TV Awards. The 27-year-old actress made history at the…
Healthy lifestyle can help you cut colorectal cancer risk
New York, May 8 (IANS) People who smoke cigarettes, exercise less, and follow an unhealthy diet may be at increased risk of colorectal cancer, says a study. The findings suggest that a healthy lifestyle can…