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Why ‘fair’ is handsome, questions Munna ...

Why ‘fair’ is handsome, questions Munna Michael actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui...

Sanjay Chouhan, the casting director of Babumoshai Bandookbaaz had apparently said that after Chitrangada Singh walked out of the film, they wanted an actress who would look suitable opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui as “you can’t cast fair and handsome people with Nawaz.” Nawazuddin... read more »

Rajkumar Hirani to play cameo in Ranbir ...

Rajkumar Hirani to play cameo in Ranbir Kapoor starrer Sanjay Dutt biopic?

Sanjay Dutt biopic features actor Ranbir Kapoor as the protagonist.Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s Sanjay Dutt biopic featuring actor Ranbir Kapoor is one of the anticipated films of the year and now latest reports suggest that Hirani is planning to turn actor with this film. Speculations are rife... read more »

Karan Johar on Kangana Ranaut jibe at II...

Karan Johar on Kangana Ranaut jibe at IIFA-2017

Ever since the word ‘nepotism’ has been mentioned on Karan Johar’s show by Kangana Ranaut, it has become the buzz word in the film industry. But the filmmaker is regretful that he brought up the issue time and again. Karan also vowed that he will not speak about nepotism nor... read more »

President Donald Trump lets Iran nuclear...

President Donald Trump lets Iran nuclear deal live, but signals he may not ...

President Donald Trump agreed Monday night to let the issue go, but only for a few more months and only after last-minute changes to distance Trump further from the deal. President Donald Trump was eager to declare Iran in breach of the nuclear deal but was talked out of it by national security... read more »

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'World powers to consider sanction relief for Iran'

‘World powers to consider sanction relief for Iran’

Washington – The six world powers negotiating with Iran would consider offering limited sanction relief if Iran takes concrete steps to halt its nuclear activities, the White House said... read more »

N Korea confirms deporting aged US war veteran

Alleged South Korean spy held in Pyongyang

Pyongyang – North Korea claimed to have arrested an alleged South Korean spy here Thursday. A person, who was not identified, had confessed to... read more »

Iran and West to begin drafting nuke deal post ‘d...

Iran and West to begin drafting nuke deal post 'dramatic' progress in talks

London – Iran and Western powers are all set to start drafting a nuclear agreement, an official said. Iran’s foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif... read more »

China rebuts US’ accusation of cyber attacks

China rebuts US' accusation of cyber attacks

Beijing – While rubbishing the US accusation that the Chinese military was carrying out cyber attacks, the Chinese government Thursday urged the US to... read more »

Biggest Typhoon storm of the year slams Philippines

Biggest Typhoon storm of the year slams Philippines

The world’s strongest typhoon of the year has slammed into the Philippines and was poised to be the strongest tropical cyclone ever recorded at landfall,... read more »

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RBI allows NBFCs to work as business correspondents for banks

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday permitted non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) to act as business correspondents (BCs) of banks, allowing them to offer limited services with the aim of... read more »

Reliance Communications raises Rs. 4,800 crore via...

Reliance Communications Ltd on Wednesday raised Rs. 4,800 crore ($804 million) by selling shares, people involved in the process said, in what is the... read more »

UP sugar industry again threatens a shutdown over cane ...

NEW DELHI: After facing the ire on law & order issues, UP government might face the closure of its sole and the largest agriculture based Rs35,000 crore... read more »

Time to take action to fix health of Indian economy: FM

Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley said that it is a challenging time for the Indian economy and growth of less than 5 percent has its immediate effect on the... read more »

Sugar remains steady on hike in import duty

Sugar prices spurted by nearly 1 per cent to Rs 3,174 per quintal in futures trade today as participants indulged in creating speculative positions after the... read more »

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Kim-Kanye want to marry at Palace of Versailles

Kim-Kanye want to marry at Palace of Versailles

Los Angeles – Socialite Kim Kardashian and her rapper fiance Kanye West reportedly want to get married at the Palace Of Versailles in France. The couple, who got engaged in October, is eyeing... read more »

Hamilton to propose to Scherzinger

Hamilton to propose to Scherzinger

Los Angeles – Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton is reportedly planning to go down on his knees and propose to girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger. The... read more »

Zoe Saldana finally confirms marriage to Italian artist

Zoe Saldana finally confirms marriage to Italian artist

Washington – Zoe Saldana has finally confirmed that she’s married Italian artist Marco Perego, revealing the two tied the knot in England. While... read more »

Steve McQueen named best director for `12 Years a Slave...

Steve McQueen named best director for `12 Years a Slave`

London – Steve McQueen has been named the best director for his film ‘12 Years a Slave’ by the New York Film Critics Circle. ‘American Hustle’... read more »

Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero Chakra causes a storm

Stan Lee’s new Indian superhero Chakra causes a storm

London – Legendary comic book writer Stan Lee has caused a storm in the comic book world by creating a new Indian superhero Chakra. The story revolves... read more »

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Top 10 reasons why sex is good for our health

Top 10 reasons why sex is good for our health

Thinking of making love? Good. Go ahead, as sex not only gives you the pleasure but also helps you relieve stress, sleep well and burn calories. Let us take you through some of the great health... read more »

How to change your hairstyle

How to change your hairstyle

New Delhi – It’s often said that first impression is the last impression, and the initial thing that catches everyone’s attention is your... read more »

Tips to make new look work!

Tips to make new look work!

New Delhi – If you are planning to change your look, here are certain things to keep in mind. According to Rod Anker, Director of Monsoon Salon &... read more »

Carnival showcases culture of northeastern region in De...

Carnival showcases culture of northeastern region in Delhi

By Themthingchon Yr New Delhi – The northeast has a rich and diverse culture. To raise awareness about it, various festivals and fairs are held across... read more »

Superbugs erasing century of medical advances

Superbugs erasing century of medical advances

London, November 18: Experts have revealed that drug-resistant “superbugs” represent one of the gravest threats in the history of medicine. Doctors have... read more »

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Centre sanctions 4,000cr for national supercomputing policy

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chairman of the Parliamentary standing committee on science, technology and environment Ashwani Kumar said that the Centre has approved the national supercomputing policy that was... read more »

Army calls killing of Kashmiri boys a mistake, tak...

The Indian Army on Friday accepted responsibility for the killing of two teenage boys in Kashmir’s Budgam area admitting that it was a mistake... read more »

This Andhra Millionaire Likely to Become Union Minister

Rajya Sabha lawmaker YS Chowdary of the Telugu Desam Party or TDP may become a part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet tomorrow. TDP President... read more »

India and Bhutan signed MoU on establishment of Nalanda...

Highlights of the agreement The MoU states that the objectives and functions of Nalanda University includes the establishment of an international institution... read more »

As it happened: Modi nominates Akhilesh, 8 others for C...

 Honoured to be nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Swachhta Abhiyaan, will take up the endeavour as soon as I’m in Uttar Pradesh after ODI... read more »

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Venus Williams upset in first round

Venus Williams upset in first round

Australia –  Just as she was starting to show glimpses of returning to form, Venus Williams was let down by her serve and her concentration at crucial times and lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to... read more »

Hero Hockey World League Final

Hockey World League: Another day, another loss

In the two days of the Hero Hockey World League, crowds have been woefully thin, with coaches and players making little attempt to disguise their... read more »

Indian team arrives in New Zealand

Indian team arrives in New Zealand

The Indian cricket team arrived here on Monday for the five-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 19. “Napier welcomes us with pleasant... read more »

Maharashtra dethrone Mumbai to enter Ranji Trophy quart...

Maharashtra dethrone Mumbai to enter Ranji Trophy quarter finals

Defending champions Mumbai were shockingly shown the door by minnows Maharashtra, who showed tremendous resilience to record a come-from-behind eight-wicket... read more »

Hero Hockey World League Final

Hero Hockey World League Final

India dished out a pathetic performance to go down 0-2 to higher-ranked England and start their campaign on a losing note at the Hero Hockey World League... read more »

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Pistorius to face gun charges

Pistorius being portrayed as ‘victim’: Prosecutor

PRETORIA: Oscar Pistorius was being portrayed as a “poor victim” ahead of his sentencing for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the chief prosecutor said on Tuesday. Prosecutor Gerrie... read more »

Ebola Patient Dies in German Hospital

BERLIN — A 56-year-old male Ebola patient who had been working with the United Nations in Liberia died overnight at the hospital in Leipzig where... read more »

7.3-magnitude quake hits off El Salvador — USGS

BEIJING – An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale jolted late Monday the Pacific off the coast of El Salvador and Nicaragua, killing at least... read more »

Israel says UK Palestine vote undermines peace prospect...

Israel on Tuesday warned that a vote by British parliament in favour of recognising a Palestinian state risked undermining the prospects for... read more »

After nurse gets infected, US officials launch review o...

Dallas: The Texas nurse who contracted Ebola while caring for a dying Liberian man repeatedly visited his room from the day he was admitted to the intensive... read more »

Top NRI Realty Investment Destinations

Top NRI Realty Investment Destinations

The Nonresident Indian`s (NRI) investment in real estate is a big boost to the struggling reality sector. In the past, the NRI population primarily bought homes, where they would eventually... read more »

Mumbai-Goa route may soon see a hybrid cruise ship. Is Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road T...

A leading automobile manufacturer has joined hands with a cruise ship operator for converting a diesel-powered ship into a hybrid at the recommendation of Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road... read more »

PM Modi Has Proved He Can Win Despite Tough Decisions: Smriti Irani

The BJP’s victory in Uttar Pradesh is proof that tough decisions can be taken in politics without fear of a backlash in elections, Union Minister Smriti Irani said today, asserting... read more »

Opinion: How Amit Shah Won Uttar Pradesh For Modi

Today, much against expectation and the media rhetoric around me, I would like to place the crown firmly on Amit Shah’s head for leading the BJP to one of its most iconic victories in... read more »

Former Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat Credits Party Workers Fo...

Mr Kamat romped home after defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidateSharmad Pai Raiturkar by 4,900 votes. read more »