By Radhika Bhirani New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Language is no barrier for William Shakespeare’s work, avers Kolhapur-based Mandar Bhanage, who is trying to raise funds to take his Marathi production of The Bard’s “The…
By Rupesh Dutta New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Aiming to strengthen India’s geo-strategic stand and transform the northeastern region into an economic powerhouse, the Centre has cleared a Rs 6,167 crore upgrade of a 352-km…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The digital advertising spend in India is expected to continue at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33 per cent to touch Rs 9,700 crore by December 2017, a…
Riyadh, Aug 21 (IANS) A fire broke out in a hotel in the Saudi city Mecca on Monday, sparking alarm among Haj pilgrims, an official said on Monday. The hotel in Mecca, where some two…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Day after the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on WhatsApp was spotted in the Google Play Beta Programme, a top WhatsApp executive says the mobile messaging app is excited about the…
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Bollywood star Aamir Khan on Monday urged people to contribute towards the Bihar Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in view of the devastating floods. The actor was present at a promotional event…
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) The US administration’s decision to reverse a ban on the sale of plastic water bottles in some of Americas national parks shows “the corporate agenda is king and people and the…
Kabul, Aug 21 (IANS) Taliban militants have stoned to death a man on charges of having extra-marital relations with a woman in Afghanistan’s Badakshan province, an official said on Monday. “The incident took place in…
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) Global tech firm IBM on Monday teamed up with India’s footwear brand Metro Shoes Ltd to provide a digital commerce platform powered by ‘Watson Customer Engagement’ hosted on Cloud. The services…
By Sourabh Kulesh New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) When was the last time you drew something beautiful on a piece of paper but failed to share it with friends on social media? Domestic technology company…
Patna, Aug 21 (IANS) The opposition RJD on Monday disrupted proceedings in the Bihar assembly, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi for their involvement in Rs…
Panaji, Aug 21 (IANS) The Panaji bench of the Bombay High Court on Monday disposed a plea filed against BJP chief Amit Shah’s public meeting at the Goa Airport, after the Airport Authority of India…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A gangster wanted for the murder of a criminal in a city court earlier this year has been arrested here, police said on Monday. Deputy Commissioner of Police Madhur Verma…
San Francisco, Aug 21 (IANS) Chip giant Intel on Monday announced the roll-out of its 8th Gen Intel Core processors for a range of mobile processors designed for thin and light Notebooks and 2-in-1s. The…
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Negative global cues pulled the key Indian equity indices — the NSE Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex — lower during mid-afternoon trade on Monday. According to market observers, subdued global…
Malda (West Bengal), Aug 21 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday visited Malda district where flood fury continued amid over 50 deaths in the state since July 21. The flood situation in…
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) Stargazers in the US are in for a treat on Monday as the country is all set to witness the first total solar eclipse in 99 years. The last such eclipse…
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Ruia brothers-led Essar Oil on Monday announced the closure of the company’s sale, including its Vadinar refinery, to Russian state-run Rosneft-led consortium for $12.9 billion. According to an Essar Oil statement,…
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Authorities on Monday searched all incoming and departing trains at the busy New Delhi railway station after an anonymous caller warned a bomb would go off. The search spread across…
New York, Aug 21 (IANS) Tapping into the microbiome of runners and rowers, scientists have identified a bacteria that inhabits their digestive tracts and may aid in athletic performance, a finding that can help develop…