Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 23 (IANS) Kerala Governor P. Sathasivam on Thursday termed demonetisation by the Centre as one of the most devastating catastrophes in India’s financial history. The Governor’s comment came at the opening address in…
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Wedding Anniversary” Director: Shekhar S. Jha Cast: Mahie Gill, Nana Patekar, Priyanshu Chatterjee and Yatin Karyekar Rating: * “Wedding Anniversary” is about a couple — Kahani (Mahie Gill) and Nirbhay (Priyanshu…
By Subhash K. Jha Film: “Split” Writer-Director: M Night Shyamalan Cast: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy Rating: *** So all right. We know this is a thriller about a kidnapper who assumes 23 personalities. But would…
Canberra, Feb 23 (IANS) Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has accused Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu of “torpedoing” peace negotiations in the Middle East. The first Israeli PM to visit Australia, Netanyahu had earlier criticised…
Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) Singer-actress Demi Lovato, who has been vocal about her battle with bipolar depression, believes that mental health is “just as important as physical health”. Inspired by her own travails with…
Mumbai, Feb 23 (IANS) The ruling Shiv Sena appeared all set to retain control over the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), India’s biggest and richest civic body, election officials said on Thursday. The Bharatiya Janata Party…
By Subhash K Jha Film: ‘Lion’ Director: Garth Davis Starring: Nicole Kidman, David Wenham, Dev Patel, Rooney Mara and Sunny Pawar Rating:**** Apart from the all-encompassing luminosity of little Sunny Pawar — so young yet…
By Troy Ribeiro Film: “Jackie” Director: Pablo Larrain Cast: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, John Hurt, Richard E. Grant, John Carroll Lynch, Beth Grant, Max Casella, Caspar Phillipson Rating: ***1/2 “Jackie”, a…
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) The White House announced that it was is delaying the release of a revised executive order on travel and refugees until next week, an official said. The official did not provide…
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) US Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to a historic Jewish cemetery in Missouri state to condemn a vandalism that took place there, a media report said. “From the…
Mexico City, Feb 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Mexico ahead of talks with President Enrique Pena Nieto in a bid to “soothe tensions” between the two nations, a media report…
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s approval rating has continued to drop over the last month, with a majority of American voters now disapproving of his job performance, a new poll has found….
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump reversed a regulation proclaimed by Barack Obama, obligating public schools around the country to allow transgender students to use the bathrooms and dressing rooms they prefer according…
Los Angeles, Feb 23 (IANS) Flooding in the California city of San Jose forced authorities to order the evacuation of 14,000 people due to the rising waters of Coyote Creek, media reports said. According to…
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Britain’s Home Secretary Amber Rudd announced that a female police officer would be the next Commissioner of the Scotland Yard, media reports said. Cressida Dick’s appointment to the top job at…
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) At least seven Earth-like planets orbiting the same star 40 light-years away and each may contain liquid water and be able to sustain life, astronomers announced at a news conference at…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Ahead of the fourth phase of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of depriving people of their welfare schemes. Saying she…
Washington, Feb 22 (IANS) The Trump administration has issued tough guidelines to widen the net for deporting illegal immigrants from the US, and speed up their removal. Documents released on Tuesday by the Department of…
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Prince Harry, the grandson of Great Britain’s longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II, is reportedly planning to move to the US following his wedding to Hollywood actress Meghan Markle. According to…
Los Angeles, Feb 22 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker George Clooney has branded US President Donald Trump a “Hollywood elitist” and a “demagogue”. In an interview with French channel Canal+, Clooney said that Meryl Streep “had every right…