New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been invited by the government for the Republic Day parade on Friday, but only to be seated in the fourth row, according to Congress leaders. However, there has been no official confirmation on the seating arrangement of political leaders as well as ministers. “We have come to know […]
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J&K Police detains suspected be ISIS suicide bomber
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday detained a Pune-based girl, alleged to be an ISIS suicide bomber, from south Kashmir, officials said. Meanwhile, official sources on Thursday said she is the same woman who was questioned by the Pune Anti-Terrorism Squad in 2015, when it came to notice that she had been radicalised after […]
Jio launches lowest rental of Rs 49
New Delhi: Turning its focus towards feature phone users, Reliance Jio on Thursday announced the lowest rental plan of Rs 49 in which it will offer unlimited voice and data for 28 days for JioPhone subscribers, effective January 26. “JioPhone users will enjoy free voice calls and unlimited data (1GB at high speed) for 28 days […]
How helpful are dietary supplements?
Washington: If being fit is your New Year’s resolution, then good nutrition and a balanced diet are extremely important for good health. However, there are many people who turn to dietary supplements for a boost to their routines. To help cut the confusion, the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health […]
2017 in Hollywood
Land was announced for the Academy Award for Best Picture, while Moonlight was the actual winner. Kevin Spacey came out as gay after actor Anthony Rapp claimed that the House of Cards actor made a pass at him when the latter was just 14 years old. Hollywood was rocked by break-ups, pregnancy announcements and several other […]
Kalam was a space scientist, Modi a social scientist: Ram Nath Kovind
AHMEDABAD: President Ram Nath Kovind today drew a parallel between APJ Abdul Kalam and Narendra Modi, saying while the former president was a “space scientist”, the current prime minister is a “social scientist”. Kovind was addressing the 66th convocation ceremony of the Gujarat University (GU) here. “Kalam sir was ultimately and fortunately my predecessor. Though he became the president, he […]
Mehbooba appeals for cessation of hostilities on borders, appeals for peace
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today appealed for the cessation of hostilities on the borders in the State saying that it is the people of Jammu & Kashmir who have suffered due to the acrimony between India and Pakistan. Addressing the attestation cum passing out parade at Subsidiary Training Centre, Sheeri, here today, the Chief Minister […]
63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018: Complete winners’ list
Members of the Hindi film industry came together to celebrate the best of Bollywood in the year 2017 at 63 rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018, held on January 20 at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai. The starry night was hosted by Bollywood’s Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan, and his good friend and filmmaker Karan Joharprovided him some company […]
‘I broke the back of militancy in J&K’
In our brutalised society, when we think of a cop, we conjure up an image of a cynical, aggressive, suspicious and conservative person. Sporting short hair, strict facial expression and a well-decorated uniform, Ashkoor Wani, Inspector General of Police, CIV, in a conversation with Ajaz Rashid, shares some memorable ‘lighter’ moments from his life […]
Tech industry urges Trump administration to keep work permits for H-1B spouses
WASHINGTON: US technology trade groups representing Apple, Microsoft, Facebook and Google have urged the Trump administration to retain an Obama-era rule that allows some spouses of H-1B visa holders, including Indians, to also work legally in America. Groups including the Information Technology Industry Council, the US Chamber of Commerce and BSA-The Software Alliance wrote to […]