And there we go. As the sun comes up over the UK, a once in a generation event comes to an end. We have tracked the supermoon across the globe from Australia, to LA, to New York and then to lovely Norfolk. It was a bit of a slow-burner, starting at 1.10am, before the moon […]
India’s most successful cueist Pankaj Advani added another feather to his cap by winning the IBSF World Billiards Championship by outplaying his opponent in the final to take his world title count to 14 on Sunday. Advani, 30, left the spectators spellbound with his prolific play and indisputable mastery over the 3-ball game, demolishing Singapore’s
IBSF World Billiards Championship: Pankaj Advani wins World Title No. 14 Read More »
Beijing Olympics champion Abhinav Bindra produced some excellent shooting to clinch the gold while London Games bronze medallist Gagan Narang failed to finish on the podium in the men’s 10m Air Rifle event of the Asian Air Gun Championships on Sunday. 32-year-old Bindra, who won gold in 2008 Olympics in 10m Air Rifle event, shot
Abhinav Bindra wins gold in Asian Air Gun Championships Read More »
Senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan proved his form and fitness in style before the South African series as he led India A’s strong reply against Bangladesh A with an unbeaten century on Day 1 of the only unofficial cricket Test. Responding to the visitors’ score of 228, India A rode on a 112-ball 116 not out
Shikhar Dhawan’s quick-fire century leads India A’s strong reply against Bangladesh A Read More »
Seventeen Syrian refugees including five children drowned on Sunday when their boat sank in Turkish waters on its way to Greece, local media reported. The Turkish coastguard recovered the bodies from the wooden boat that had set off from the Turkish holiday resort town of Bodrum for the Greek island of Leros, the Dogan news
Boat with migrants sinks off Turkey killing 17 Syrians Read More »
The oldest operational aircraft carrier in the world, INS Viraat of Indian Navy, expected to be decommissioned some time next year, is on a visit to Kochi. “She is the oldest operational carrier in the world. We continue to run it at its operational best,” a Navy official told reporters onboard the ship at the
INS Viraat, World’s Oldest Operational Aircraft Carrier, Is Visiting This City Read More »
In a veiled attack on the corruption during UPA regime and a barb at the Congress President’s son-in-law Robert Vadra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday deprecated the culture of graft in the country and said he has provided graft-free governance. He said corruption during the previous government’s time had triggered anger among people. “In
In US speech, PM Modi takes jibe at corruption in UPA with ‘damaad’ jibe Read More »
Astrosat, India’s first dedicated space observatory, was launched on Monday at 10 AM from the spaceport of Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. It is aimed at studying celestial objects. PSLV-C30 carrying Astrosat along with six other co-passengers, one satellite each from Indonesia and Canada, and four nanosatellites from the US. Mission Readiness Review (MRR) committee and
India’s first dedicated space observatory launched successfully Read More »
A day after the CBI and ED officials raided Virbhadra Singh’s properties in Shimla and New Delhi, opposition BJP and CPIM demanded his resignation on moral grounds, the BJP leaders accused the Congress of shielding the corrupt leaders and also demanded re-elections in the state. “The chief minister should immediately step-down as the allegations being
Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh lives to fight another day Read More »
Six French jet fighters targeted and destroyed an Islamic State training camp in eastern Syria, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday, making good on a promise to go after the group that the President has said is planning attacks against several countries, including France. The airstrikes were the first in Syria by France as it
In a first, France launches air strikes on Islamic State training camp in eastern Syria Read More »
The death toll of Indian pilgrims in last week’s horrific stampede during Haj rose to 35 today as authorities identified 13 more bodies among the victims of the worst tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted the updated toll. Unfortunately, there are six more Indians taking the
Number of Indians Dead in Haj Stampede Rises to 35, Says Government Read More »
Taking a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream project ‘Make in India’, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Sunday said the priority should be on ‘Making India’. ‘Make in India’ is an initiative by Modi to promote manufacturing in India. “If we concentrate on providing proper infrastructure, rendering honest services and ensuring a conducive atmosphere for
‘Make India’ more important than ‘Make in India’: Arvind Kejriwal Read More »
American technology companies desperately want to win over people like Rakesh Padachuri and his family. Padachuri, who runs a construction business in this city, the center of India’s technology industry, uses his smartphone to reserve movie seats through BookMyShow and to order pizzas from Domino’s. His wife, Vasavi, orders clothes from Myntra and Amazon.com, and
India replaces China as next big frontier for US tech companies Read More »
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Friday advised the Indian players to be wary of South African leg-spinner Imran Tahir in the upcoming home series against the Proteas. “Imran Tahir is one good bowler. They will have to play against him properly and he possibly might be one of the leading bowlers,” the 42-year-old Tendulkar said
India vs South Africa: Tendulkar advises Indians to be wary of Tahir Read More »
The CX-17 Crossover Concept from Jaguar was unveiled two years ago on this very day and it took the world by storm, and not just because it was the company’s first attempt at a body type which its sister company Land Rover has mastered over decades. Now the production ready version of the crossover concept
2015 Frankfurt Motor Show: Jaguar F-Pace SUV unveiled Read More »
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has served notices to three Bollywood actors and a singer after their residences in suburban Juhu and Malabar Hill here were found to be breeding grounds for mosquitoes The notices were served on Wednesday to Bollywood actors Anil Kapoor, Juhi Chawla and Jitendra along with singer Amit Kumar Ganguli by
Thriller specialists Abbas-Mustan do a David Dhawan and Kapil Sharma does a feature film version of his comedy show. Without a single funny line. The result: a one-man show that might have worked with yesteryear’s Govinda and the Sajan Chale Sasural genre. With Sharma in every frame, giving the same pop-eyed look and rattling off
The Supreme Court’s decision to spare the Ansal brothers, convicts in the Uphaar Cinema tragedy, any more jail time due to their age has attracted sharp criticism from members of the legal fraternity. “The judgement is no less than travesty of justice,” advocate Ashok Agarwal, senior lawyer in Supreme Court and rights activist, said. “It
Ansals released due to age in Uphaar tragedy: Travesty of justice, say legal eagles Read More »
The focus on environment needs a recalibration — from climate change to climate justice — Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, signalling that India will not give in to pressure at the global climate pact in Paris in December. “When we speak only of climate
Need to Ensure Climate Justice, Says PM Modi at United Nations Read More »
A new UN report reveals that almost three quarters women online are exposed to some form of cyber violence worldwide and only 26% law enforcement agencies in 86 countries surveyed are taking appropriate action. India is one of the countries where reporting about cyber bullying is low. The report ‘Combating Online Violence Against Women &
Majority of women suffer online abuse: UN report Read More »
Let’s cut to the chase and tell you how it is. You will soon be able to drive from Delhi to New York. Yup! All thanks to the most outlandish project ever. And the Russians are doing it. They’re building the longest highway in the world. And by longest we mean it will stretch more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi put his autograph on what appeared to be an Indian flag evoking sharp criticism from the Congress but the government clarified that it was only a memento. The artwork has been taken for review. The controversy erupted after super chef Vikas Khanna, who had dished up the fare for the prime
‘It was not a flag’: Government clarifies that Modi autographed memento, not tricolour Read More »
Handsome hunk of the Bollywood industry John Abraham is all set to raise his dare devil quotient high if rumors prove to be true. The action star John who is known for his undying love for adventures and bikes might soon be seen donning the host hat for the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi season
John Abraham To Host Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 7? Read More »
Number of Indians who died in the Haj tragedy on Saturday rose to 18, ministry of external affairs said. Spokesperson of ministry of external Vikas Swarup on Saturday said that 18 Indians have died in the stampede. “Our officials on the ground in Mekkah have been working continously to asecrtain information and reach out to
18 Indian pilgrims confirmed dead in Mecca stampede Read More »
A few agonising Madhur Bhandarkar films over the years and I am imagining this is how his script factory functions. So let’s start with the essentials; 1. Get an intense looking cop, preferably with red rimmed eyes; call a Marathi actor. 2. A rich industrialist whose introductory scene will be in a board room meeting,
‘Calendar Girls’ – Movie Review Read More »
The actor, who has beefed up for his forthcoming film “Dangal”, was humbled and thanked Sunny for the “kind” words. The actress, known for being bold on screen, was in awe with Aamir’s physique in an advertisement, and couldn’t resist tweeting about it. “Hey @aamir_khan saw you in the Snapdeal Ad. Motte (fat) or not,
Aamir Khan too hot to handle for Sunny Leone Read More »
Claiming that the preparations of Indian athletes for next year’s Olympics have been going on satisfactorily, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said the country can win at least 10 medals in the Rio Games. “Our target is to win more medals in the Rio Olympics. I think we can win 10-plus medals in Rio Games,”
India can win more than 10 medals at Rio Olympics, says sports minister Sonowal Read More »
Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom today broke down and accused the Indian selectors of regional bias during boxing selection and trails. “Sometimes I feel very upset. Some of the referees and judges do not favour me but I don’t mind. Okay I am from North East, no problem, but I am still an Indian,”
Mary Kom breaks down at event, alleges selection bias because she is from North East Read More »
Ravichandran Ashwin was in fantastic form throughout the recently concluded Test series in Sri Lanka, picking up 21 wickets – including the prized scalp of Kumar Sangakkara in each of the retiring legend’s last four innings. This form was a continuation of his near-perfect rhythm and the way the ball has been coming out of
If just patience mattered, only yogis could have been good cricketers, says R Ashwin Read More »
The green-cactus looking plant that sits out in your garden isn’t just a plant with its roots in folklore, it’s the crux of a million dollar industry that extends from beauty creams to healthy juices and diet supplements. Over time, aloe vera has seamlessly integrated itself into everything we use. But what makes this miracle
6 Amazing Benefits of Aloe Vera for Hair, Skin & Weight-Loss Read More »
