Author name: admin

Bandini’, ‘Guide’: Sonam Kapoor’s favourite female-centric films

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

Sonam Kapoor says that ‘Bandini’ and ‘Guide’ are among her favourite female-oriented films and she now hopes that her own ‘Neerja’ also joins this list. Present at the FLO Film Festival, Sonam was asked in a media interaction about her three favourite female-oriented films to which she replied: ‘Bandini’, ‘Guide’ and hopefully ‘Neerja’.” ‘Bandini’ (1963) […]

Bandini’, ‘Guide’: Sonam Kapoor’s favourite female-centric films Read More »

Fighting at UN compound in South Sudan kills 18: MSF

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

Fighting at a United Nations compound sheltering people fleeing conflict in South Sudan has killed 18 people, including two Medicins Sans Frontieres workers, the international medical aid group said. South Sudan descended into civil war in December 2013 when a row between President Salva Kiir and his sacked deputy Riek Machar ended with fighting that

Fighting at UN compound in South Sudan kills 18: MSF Read More »

David Cameron cornered on EU migrants as referendum looms

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

With no deal on the contentious issue of welfare handouts for migrants from European Union countries, but a possible compromise being mooted, British Prime Minister David Cameron is rolling over his EU renegotiation bid into 2016. But time is running out — particularly if Cameron wants to hold Britain’s long-awaited in-out referendum on membership of

David Cameron cornered on EU migrants as referendum looms Read More »

Govt may grant OROP to all premature military retirees

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said the government was reconsidering denial of one rank, one pension (OROP) scheme to all military personnel who opt for premature retirement (PMR) from service. “I want to differentiate between voluntary retirement for better prospects and PMR in the interest of the Army,” Parrikar told a television channel, adding

Govt may grant OROP to all premature military retirees Read More »

‘I am anti-national and a proud Hindu’: Rajdeep Sardesai

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

Who is nationalist? Who is ‘anti-national’? Indians are largely debating over the two questions since the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) tried to organise an event on ‘Afzal Guru’ where ‘anti-national’ slogans were heard. While the saffron brigade is branding anyone and everyone who is criticising the government as ‘anti’national’, many including renowned journalist

‘I am anti-national and a proud Hindu’: Rajdeep Sardesai Read More »

Jihad, terrorism are different things: NCP leader Tariq Anwar

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

NCP leader Tariq Anwar has accused the BJP-led government of pursuing double standards in categorising violent incidents, which he says is a dangerous trend. “Jihad and terrorism are two different things, like the two banks of a river that could never meet,” Anwar said. “But the government today, as a matter of policy, categorises the

Jihad, terrorism are different things: NCP leader Tariq Anwar Read More »

Shivaji Jayanti: Is Govind Pansare’s Shivaji losing the battle against fanaticism?

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

According to the Gregorian calendar, February 19 is celebrated as Shivaji Jayanti, a date fixed by the previous Congress government. The Shiv Sena however disagrees and celebrates it according to the Hindu calendar. The fight over Shivaji’s legacy is interesting because there seem to be two different Shivajis that are celebrated. While one Shivaji has

Shivaji Jayanti: Is Govind Pansare’s Shivaji losing the battle against fanaticism? Read More »

Pathankot Attack: A Police Complaint Is Filed in Pakistan

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

The police in Pakistan have filed a complaint in the Pathankot airbase attack, a move that records the first official acknowledgement in the country that the attack was executed from Pakistani soil. An FIR or First Information Report has been registered by Pakistan’s anti-terror police but it is against “unknown persons”. The Interior Ministry Deputy

Pathankot Attack: A Police Complaint Is Filed in Pakistan Read More »

Assam elections: Fearing split, Asom Gana Parishad not to partner with BJP

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

Facing dissent from its grass-root workers, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has decided not to forge any pre-poll alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party in the ensuing Assembly elections. The tenure of state Assembly ends on June 5. AGP workers from across the states gathered outside the party headquarter in Guwahati on Wednesday ahead of

Assam elections: Fearing split, Asom Gana Parishad not to partner with BJP Read More »

Being opposed to BJP, RSS biggest crime now: Arvind Kejriwal

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

Hittig out at the Narendra Modi government over the JNU controversy, Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday the NDA government has formed a new definition of Indian Penal Code (IPC), under which any opposition to BJP and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) is the biggest crime now. “Centre’s new IPC- it’s not a crime

Being opposed to BJP, RSS biggest crime now: Arvind Kejriwal Read More »

Nawaz Sharif, Narendra Modi likely to meet in Washington next month

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Shairf is likely to meet his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi in Washington next month on the sidelines of a nuclear summit hosted by US President Barack Obama, a media report said on Friday. Sharif and Modi have both accepted President Obama’s invitation to attend a nuclear summit he is hosting in

Nawaz Sharif, Narendra Modi likely to meet in Washington next month Read More »

Irani hints, VCs agree: Tricolour to fly in universities

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

So far silent on the JNU issue, the human resources development ministry found a novel way to instil patriotism among students. At a conclave of central university vice-chancellors on Thursday, a resolution was passed that “at a central place at every university, the national flag will be flown prominently and proudly”. Initially, there was talk

Irani hints, VCs agree: Tricolour to fly in universities Read More »

Digvijay Singh reviews Congress defeat, seeks information about attack on Shabbir on polling day

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

General Secretary of AICC and Incharge of Telangana, Mr. Digvijay Singh reviewed in Hyderabad about the defeat of Congress party in GHMC and Narayankhed elections. He expressed his displeasure for not campaigning jointly. He sought suggestions for appointment of Presidents of Congress Party for Greater Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy Districts. He would inaugurate the head

Digvijay Singh reviews Congress defeat, seeks information about attack on Shabbir on polling day Read More »

After T-series’ ‘GF BF’, Jacqueline-Sooraj Want To Collaborate For A Film

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

After sharing screen space in T-Series’ music video titled ‘GF BF’, Jacqueline Fernandez and Sooraj Pancholi are keen on collaborating for a film. Both the stars have expressed their wish to work with each other. On being asked about the possibility of featuring in a movie together, Jacqueline said in a statement, “I hope so.

After T-series’ ‘GF BF’, Jacqueline-Sooraj Want To Collaborate For A Film Read More »

Kanhaiya bypasses trial court & HC, goes straight to SC for bail citing threat to life

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar on Thursday took the unusual step of filing a writ petition in Supreme Court seeking bail, saying violence unleashed by a section of lawyers in the Patiala House Courts complex had disrupted the justice delivery mechanism and posed a grave threat to his life. The petition will be heard on Friday.

Kanhaiya bypasses trial court & HC, goes straight to SC for bail citing threat to life Read More »

Nepal PM KP Oli to meet business honchos, Bollywood personalities on India visit

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

K P Oli on his maiden visit to India as Nepal’s PM from Friday for six days will not only just engage in political dialogue with his host but also hold parleys with business honchos and Bollywood besides a visit to the Tehri power Project in Uttarakhand with an eye on boosting quake-hit fledgling economy.

Nepal PM KP Oli to meet business honchos, Bollywood personalities on India visit Read More »

Jat quota row: Protests turn violent in Rohtak, CM Khattar calls for all-party meet

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

Violence broke out during Jat agitation for quota in Rohtak on Thursday leaving at least 15 persons injured even as Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar convened an all-party meet on to find a way out of the impasse. Police and the paramilitary troops staged a flag-march to get the town roads cleared from protesters who

Jat quota row: Protests turn violent in Rohtak, CM Khattar calls for all-party meet Read More »

Kids From Low-Income Families More Susceptible to Obesity

Leave a Comment / Health Tips /

If you think affluence is closely associated with lifestyle disease, here is a piece of news that would shock you. Some of the most recent studies have linked risks of lifestyle diseases more prevalent in low-income groups. “While incidence and mortality rates from several common types of cancer in many high-income countries have gone down,

Kids From Low-Income Families More Susceptible to Obesity Read More »

Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D With 3GB of RAM Launched at Rs. 6,899

Leave a Comment / GADGETS /

Intex on Thursday announced the launch of the Cloud Crystal 2.5D in India at a price of Rs. 6,899. To recall, the smartphone was listed for purchase last week on Amazon India, and now the domestic mobile manufacturer has confirmed the e-commerce site will exclusively retail the Cloud Crytal 2.5D. The Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D

Intex Cloud Crystal 2.5D With 3GB of RAM Launched at Rs. 6,899 Read More »

Kargil ‘misadventure’, was ‘stab’ in Atal Vajpayee’s back: Nawaz Sharif

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

In an apparent outreach to India at a time when the Pathankot attack has soured bilateral ties, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday accepted that former Indian PM A B Vajpayee was justified in believing Pakistan’s Kargil “misadventure” in 1999 was a stab in his back. Pakistani army regulars, in the garb of militants, occupied

Kargil ‘misadventure’, was ‘stab’ in Atal Vajpayee’s back: Nawaz Sharif Read More »

BJP MP Vinod Khanna visits his constituency after months, Oppn says to attend wedding

Leave a Comment / PB35 /

The BJP MP from Gurdaspur, Vinod Khanna, who landed in his constituency after a long time, has come under attack from opposition parties for not being here during the terrorist attack at the Pathankot Air Force Station. Khanna visited the constituency a couple of days ago. While the MP visited the families of two martyrs

BJP MP Vinod Khanna visits his constituency after months, Oppn says to attend wedding Read More »