EVM challenge an eyewash: NCP
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) The Sharad Pawar-led NCP on Saturday said the Election Commission’s EVM challenge was an “eyewash” because of last-minute change in procedure for the selection of EVMs and non-supply of sought…
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Dynamics of climate action remain ‘irreversible’ despite US decision: COP22 President
Rabat/New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Expressing ‘deep disappointment’, President of COP22 Salaheddine Mezouar on Saturday said the collective effort to combat climate change will not stop despite the US’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. The…
India among countries worst-affected by new ‘Fireball’ malware
New York, June 3 (IANS) While enterprises across the globe are still recuperating from the massive “WannaCry” malware attack, security firm Check Point has warned of a new outbreak that has already infected 250 million…
18 killed in bombings at funeral in Kabul
Kabul, June 3 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed and dozens wounded in three back-to-back explosions which tore through a cemetery in Khair Khana area of Kabul on Saturday during Senator Ezadyars sons funeral….
New iPhone 8 leaks reveal large display, rear Touch ID
New York, June 3 (IANS) With each passing month, the details on Apple’s 2017 iPhone are becoming clearer and if the latest leaks are to be believed, this year’s device will have an all-display front…
Rahul Gandhi to address public meeting in Andhra on Sunday
Vijayawada, June 3 (IANS) After his visit to Telangana earlier this week, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi will visit Andhra Pradesh on Sunday to address a public meeting in Guntur near here on the demand for…
Babri Masjid trial may reveal BJP’s communal face
By Amulya Ganguli The proverb, “Though the mills of God grind slowly, yet … with exactness grinds He all”, can be said to apply to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwarts who have been charged…
UN Security Council agrees to blacklist more DPRK individuals
United Nations, June 3 (IANS) The UN Security Council on Friday agreed to put more individuals and entities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) under its sanction list in response to the country’s…
Indian-origin set to become first gay PM of Ireland
Dublin, June 3 (IANS) Indian-origin and openly gay Leo Varadkar is set to succeed Enda Kenny, who has been taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland since 2011. Varadkar was elected on Friday as leader of Ireland’s…
Countries should help each other in current economic situation: Modi
St Petersburg, June 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said countries should help each other as much as possible in the present global economic situation. “India believes in the principle of open economy….
EVM challenge to go ahead as scheduled on Saturday
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The EVM challenge to be conducted by the Election Commission will be held as scheduled on Saturday, the poll panel said on Friday. The announcement came after the Uttarakhand High…
28% GST will ruin regional cinema: Kamal Haasan
Chennai, June 2 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan on Friday welcomed the One India, One Tax GST regime but said the 28 per cent tax will ruin regional cinema. “We wholeheartedly welcome GST and One India,…
Telangana celebrates third formation day
Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) India’s youngest state Telangana celebrated its third formation day on Friday with Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and his cabinet colleagues leading the celebrations. It was on this day in 2014…
‘Wonder Woman’: Relatable and convincing (IANS Review, Rating: ****)
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Wonder Woman”; Director: Patty Jenkins; Cast: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Connie Nielsen, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner, Lucy Davis, Said Taghmaoui, Eugene Brave Rock, Lilly Aspell,…
‘A Death in the Gunj’: Layered and skilfully crafted (IANS Review, Rating: ***1/2)
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “A Death in the Gunj”; Director: Konkona Sen Sharma; Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Om Puri, Tanuja Mukerji, Vikrant Massey, Jim Sarbh, Arya Sharma, Tillotama Shome, Ranvir Shorey, Promila Pradhan, Gulshan Devaiah and…
DiCaprio decries Trump’s move to withdraw from Paris agreement
Los Angeles, June 2 (IANS) Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who has often expressed concern over climate change, has slammed US President Donald Trump for his decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. DiCaprio took to…
‘Dear Maya’: Touches a raw nerve (IANS Review, Rating: **1/2)
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Dear Maya”; Director: Sunaina Bhatnagar; Cast: Manisha Koirala, Madiha Imam, Shreya Chaudhary, Iravati Harshe; Rating: **1/2 While the promos and the title suggest that the film “Dear Maya” is about a…
Toll in Sri Lanka floods is 206
Colombo, June 2 (IANS) The death toll in Sri Lanka’s devastating floods and landslides has risen to 206 with 92 people still reported missing, media reports said on Friday. As of Thursday night, almost 650,000…
Andhra yet to come to terms with division, says CM
Vijayawada, June 2 (IANS) Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the state has yet to come to terms with the bifurcation of the undivided Andhra Pradesh. On a day when Telangana was celebrating…
Make our planet great again: Macron to Trump
Paris, June 2 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has offered his own version of Donald Trump’s campaign slogan with a call to “make our planet great again” following his American counterpart’s move to pull the…