Monkey Does Not Own Copyright to His Selfie: US Judge
New York, Jan 7 (IANS) In a significant ruling, a federal judge in San Francisco has declined to give a macaque monkey the right to his famous selfie in Indonesia in 2011. The People for…
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Naidu Meets Sonia, Discusses GST
New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Hinting at an early budget session, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday met Congress president Sonia Gandhi seeking cooperation on the GST Bill. “Met Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan…
Indian American Entrepreneur Frank Islam Receives Up Ratna Award
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Azamgarh-born Indian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Islam has been awarded the inaugural UP Ratna award for his contribution as a son of Uttar Pradesh. An Indian-American friend, Dr. Fazal Khan, received…
Bharathiraja, Son Team Up for New Tamil Film Project
Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) Actor Mahat Raghavendra will play the lead in a yet-untitled Tamil project, which will be directed by actor Manoj Bharathi and produced by his father and veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja. “This is…
Rajnath to Attend Sayeed’s Last Rites in Srinagar
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh pay homage at the mortal remains of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, at Palam Airport, in New Delhi on Jan 7, 2016. (Photo: IANS/PIB) New…
Obama Tears on Gun Control Were Real: Donald Trump
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) As President Barack Obama makes an aggressive push to curb gun violence, Donald Trump said he disagrees with the president on his gun control measures, but his tears were real. “I…
Amitabh Bachchan Hurts Rib Cage During ‘Te3n’ Shoot
Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan during the press conference for the promotion of film Wazir, in Mumbai on January 3, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has hurt his rib cage while…
Rana Begins Shooting for ‘Ghazi’
Hyderabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Actor Rana Daggubati began shooting for Hindi-Telugu bilingual “Ghazi”, India’s first submarine-based war film, on Thursday here. “Pushing my experimental envelope towards mainstream cinema yet again!! #GHAZI (Hindi-Telugu bi-lingual) begins filming…
Suriya’s ‘Singam 3’ Is Now ‘S3’
Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) The third installment in the “Singam” franchise, starring Suriya as a police officer, has been officially titled “S3”, the makers announced on Thursday. The announcement was made via the official Twitter…
IIT-Alumnus’s Company Launches Unique Wearable Gaming Platform
New York, Jan 7 (PTI) A game design company in the US, founded by an IIT-educated entrepreneur, has showcased a first of its kind wearable gaming platform meant to reduce screen time for children and…
Priyanka Chopra Wins for ‘Quantico’ at People’s Choice Awards
Los Angeles, Jan 7 (IANS) Bollywood actress and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra has won the Favourite Actress in a New TV series award at the People’s Choice Awards 2016 here for her leading role…
US Congress Finally Sends Obamacare Repeal to President
Washington, Jan 7 (AFP) After dozens of attempts spanning five years, congressional Republicans succeeded in sending legislation to US President Barack Obama’s desk to repeal his landmark health care law. Republicans hailed it as a…
Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore Orders Halt to Same-Sex Marriages
Miami (US), Jan 7 (AFP) The chief justice of Alabama ruled that the state’s ban on same-sex marriages is legal and told probate judges there they had a “ministerial duty” to stop issuing licenses to…
India Bright Spot Amid Weak Global Growth: World Bank
Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Weak growth among major emerging markets with only the South Asia region, led by India, projected to be a bright spot, will weigh on global growth in 2016, a new World…
6 Pack Band Not Social Service but Game-Changer: Sonu Nigam
Mumbai, Jan 7 (IANS) Singer Sonu Nigam, who has lent his support to India’s first transgender band 6 Pack Band, says that the initiative to offer the community a platform is not a “social service”…
Netflix Expands into 130 More Countries in Surprise Move
San Francisco, Jan 6 (AP) Netflix has begun streaming its Internet video service in 130 more countries, nearly completing its expansion a year ahead of schedule. CEO Reed Hastings made the surprise announcement at the…
Sayeed Put on Ventilator Support
New Delhi, Jan 6 (PTI) The condition of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, admitted in AIIMS for past 14 days, is believed to have further worsened with doctors putting him on ventilator…
Telangana Asks Centre to Discuss Students’ Deportation with US
Hyderabad: Hyderabad US Consulate General Michael Mullins with Telangana IT Minister K T Rama Rao in Hyderabad, on Jan 5, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Hyderabad, Jan 6 (PTI) The Telangana government today asked External Affairs Minister…
Telangana , Kerala Ink Pact to Construct Building at Sabarimala
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (PTI) A MoU was signed between the governments of Telangana and Kerala today for construction of a building at Sabarimala for the convenience of devotees visiting the abode of Lord Ayyappa. The…
Political Parties Begin Campaigning for GHMC Polls
Hyderabad, Jan 6 (PTI) Campaigning for the upcoming Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections has kicked off even before the notification for the polls is issued as top leaders of various political parties are criss-crossing…