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`The Omicron Variant’ film poster ...

`The Omicron Variant’ film poster goes viral on social media, netizen...

The poster for the Omicron Variant movie went viral on social media, leading netizens to believe it was a legitimate 1963 movie. 4,444 netizens unearthed a 1963 Italian movie poster. The film, entitled Omicron Variant, caught the attention of many. More than just a movie, the slogan makes everyone... read more »

Bob Biswas Movie Review: Abhishek Bachch...

Bob Biswas Movie Review: Abhishek Bachchan is Kahani’s creepy assassi...

Unlike Kahani’s script, the script itself never goes beyond Bob. Bob Biswas has his moments, but struggles to break free from Sholai’s samba, Lagaan’s Kahr, and Kahaani’s Bob Biswas. When a character with little involvement in film history is unforgettable, you should know... read more »

Prime Minister Modi launches the InFinit...

Prime Minister Modi launches the InFinity Fintech Forum today. More than 70...

According to an official statement by the Prime Minister`s Office (PMO), the summit is set to see participation from more than 70 nations, while Indonesia, South Africa and the United Kingdom are partner countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a leadership Forum on Financial... read more »

Did Katrina Kaif invite Salman Khan to h...

Did Katrina Kaif invite Salman Khan to her wedding to Vicky Kaushal? Arpita...

Will Salman Khan and his family attend Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif’s wedding on December 9th? So far, there has been no official announcement of a wedding date for Vicky and Katrina, but they are very popular on social media. VickyKatrina’s wedding will take place at Six Senses Fort... read more »

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U.S. to proceeding with prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade

U.S. to proceeding with prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Dev...

The U.S. is proceeding with the prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade and has no intention to withdraw the case of visa fraud against her. U.S. sources in New York said on Monday... read more »

Volcano erupts in Indonesia

Volcano erupts in Indonesia

Jakarta – Mount Sinabung, one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, erupted Tuesday, spewing hot ash up to 7,000 metres high along with... read more »

Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners

Israel frees 26 Palestinian prisoners

Jerusalem – Israel has freed a group of 26 Palestinian prisoners as part of a US-brokered agreement for resuming direct peace talks, BBC reported... read more »

Israel keen to increase trade with China

Israel keen to increase trade with China

Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the country has set a goal to consistently increase trade with China. “This... read more »

UN chief appalled by bombings in Russia

UN chief appalled by bombings in Russia

United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon is appalled by the twin bombings that struck Russia’s Volgograd city, which left dozens of... read more »

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Infosys to buy automation tech company Panaya

Country’s second-largest software services firm Infosys will acquire U.S.-based automation technology company Panaya for an enterprise value of $200 million or over Rs. 1,200 crore. The all-cash... read more »

Power Grid to raise Rs.1,500 crore

Power Grid Corporation of India will raise Rs.1,500 crore through bonds to meet the capital expenditure plans for this year, its Chairman and... read more »

MRF Q1 net up 80 %

MRF has reported 4.8 per cent growth in its total income from operations (net) to Rs.3,353.01 crore in the first quarter ended December 31, 2014, up from... read more »

Flipkart targets sales worth $8 b in 2015

Leading online market place Flipkart is looking at sales worth $8-billion in the current year. The company has announced its ambitious plan at a Town Hall... read more »

SBI reports Q3 net profit of Rs 2,910 crore

SBI shares rise 4% despite graft case against Deputy MD

State Bank of India (SBI) on Friday reported over 30 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 2,910 crore for the third quarter ended December 2014 on the back of... read more »

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Cricket

ICC World Twenty20: India wallop Australia by 73 runs to emerge G...

Mirpur: India continued their dream run in the ICC World T20 as they pounded a listless Australia by a whopping 73-run margin to emerge group 2 champions with an all-win record, here on Sunday.Put... read more »

Pakistan aim for 2 wins needed to advance

MIRPUR: Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez said Saturday he is pleased archrival India has secured a semifinal berth at the World Twenty20 because it... read more »

IPL should be stopped for a while: Nadkarni

Clearly disgusted about current happenings off the cricket field, former Test all rounder Bapu Nadkarni backed suggestions by ex-BCCI chief Shashank Manohar... read more »

I’ll be happy to take up BCCI job: Gavaskar

The Supreme Court on Thursday proposed Sunil Gavaskar’s name as replacement for N Srinivasan as BCCI President and the batting legend said he will be... read more »

Ready to take action against those named in IPL report:...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday gave its proposal before the Supreme Court in the Indian Premier League betting and spot-fixing... read more »

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Gutthi patches up with Sunil, back on ‘Comedy Nights.’

According to the latest report, Sunil Grover will make his re-entry on the popular comedy show, ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil’. Sunil became a household name when he portrayed the popular character... read more »

Popular TV show ‘Comedy Nights With Kapil...

New Delhi – Popular TV show `Comedy Nights With Kapil` has earned 10 million fans on social-networking site Facebook. The show`s host and... read more »

Today’s BIG release: Rajinikanth’s Kochadai...

Rajinikanth fans, rejoice – the much-delayed Kochadaiiyaan, an animated film using motion capture, is finally here. Directed by Rajini’s daughter... read more »

‘Humshakals’ not a remake of ‘Angoor&...

Mumbai – Director Sajid Khan says that contrary to reports, his film ‘Humshakals’ is not a remake of the 1982 classic ‘Angoor’. “Initially,... read more »

Cannes 2014 : Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Makes it Worth th...

The delayed flight to Nice, the missed red carpet appearance – it’s all good now. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan showed up belatedly in Cannes but she... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Weight reduction could help combat heart disease

Weight reduction could help combat heart disease

Washington – Researchers have found that weight reduction program decreases atrial fibrillation and symptom severity. Hany S. Abed, B.Pharm., M.B.B.S., of the University of Adelaide and Royal... read more »

BMI could help predict type-2 diabetic patients` heart disease risk

BMI could help predict type-2 diabetic patients` h...

Washington – Researchers have discovered a simple way to further predict a diabetic patient’s risk for heart disease: by measuring their body... read more »

Exposure to environmental toxins during pregnancy may l...

Exposure to environmental toxins during pregnancy may lead to congenital heart defects

Washington – A new study has revealed that mothers’ exposure to specific mixtures of environmental toxins during pregnancy, may result in children’s... read more »

Physical fitness could help prevent heart attacks

Physical fitness could help prevent heart attacks

Washington – Researchers have found that attaining higher levels of physical fitness lowers the risk of having heart attacks and increases survival among... read more »

Foods that may help you manage weight revealed

Foods that may help you manage weight revealed

Washington – Lean protein, satiety, low carbohydrates and fat burning are four buzzwords that are commonly associated with weight management. Linda Milo... read more »

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Make your home eco-friendly

With the rising temperatures, gobal warming is making its presence felt, making it the right time to develop an eco conscience. Did you know that small modifications at home can make your living... read more »

Volunteering can count as a workout, too

The night before the Nike Women’s Half Marathon, I laid out critical supplies for the next day: moisture-wicking clothes, sneakers and a couple of... read more »

Japanese grilling: First, you must master the binchotan...

The first thing you learn to respect with Japanese-style grilling is the binchotan, a charcoal that produces virtually no flames and no smoke but generates the... read more »

Now, a nano-chip that can help detect cancer at an earl...

New Delhi: Here is some good news as researchers have developed a nano-chip that can detect low concentrations of protein cancer markers in blood at an early... read more »

Smoking Hookah Linked to Cancer Risk

Medical researchers discovered that young adults who regularly smoked hookah water pipes in bars are at risk of developing cancer and other kinds of... read more »

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India says Indians bombed in boats between Yemen and Somalia

Warplanes bombed two boats carrying 20 Indian crew members as the vessels traveled between Somalia and Yemen, India’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, a day after the Yemeni coast guard said a... read more »

Bihar polls to be held between Oct 12 and Nov 5, r...

The Bihar assembly elections will be conducted in five phases between October 12 and November 5, the Election Commission announced on Wednesday,... read more »

Rakesh Maria May Not Retain Charge of Sheena Bora Probe...

NEW DELHI: Rakesh Maria, who was removed as Mumbai’s police commissioner on Tuesday, is unlikely to retain charge of the Sheena Bora murder... read more »

Rakesh Maria ‘not thinking of resigning’

A day after he was shunted out of the post of Mumbai Police Commissioner, senior IPS officer Rakesh Maria on Wednesday said he was not contemplating... read more »

BJP broke off alliance with Sena at my behest: Eknath K...

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Eknath Khadse has publicly accepted that the BJP decided to snap ties with its over two-decade-old alliance partner Shiv Sena a... read more »

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Politics

Telangana Bill signed by President, Andhra Pradesh now under Pres...

New Delhi – The Bill to carve out Telangana today received the assent of President Pranab Mukherjee who also signed the proclamation to impose central rule in Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh... read more »

Ex-Army chief General VK Singh joins BJP

New Delhi – Former Army chief General VK Singh officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday. However, it is still unclear whether... read more »

High Court orders immediate ban of Tamil website

Madras High Court today ordered immediate ban of Tamil website ‘Savukku’ for being vituperative and tarnishing the reputation of several judges,... read more »

Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP, Congress in UP ‘Jhad...

New Delhi – With eyes all set on the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday launched a Jhadu Chalao Yatra to cover... read more »

This London-based techie donates Rs. 2014 to AAP everyd...

London – Over tea, a group of NRI friends gather to talk about Indian politics. The group, comprising mostly IT Professionals, are all supporters of the... read more »

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Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged ones

Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged on...

Melbourne – Scientists are developing a ‘biopen’ that contains stem cells and growth factors, to repair damaged and diseased bone. The device could be ready for trials in human patients in... read more »

Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`

Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years...

Washington – Scientists have said that a drug that could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease will be available within the next... read more »

Why better sunscreens are needed

Why better sunscreens are needed

Washington – A new study has revealed that even a low level of daily exposure to a common component of sunlight, ultraviolet A1, or UVA1, can cause skin... read more »

New studies aim to improve women’s sex lives after meno...

New studies aim to improve women’s sex lives after menopause

Washington – For women, passing midlife can deal a blow to their sex drive, however two new studies have offered hope to women who want to get their... read more »

Dual screen YotaPhone hits Russian market

Dual screen YotaPhone hits Russian market

Johannesburg – Russian mobile manufacturer Yota Devices has launched a dual screen smartphone with 10.9 centimeters touch screens, one in front and one... read more »

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Shameful act just days ahead of the Asian Games

It is utter shame just ahead of Asian games as the 29-year-old University level Gymnast has alleged that national gymnastics coach Manoj Rana and gymnast Chandan Pathak have behaved in an indecent... read more »

Manchester City: Joe Hart positive despite Bayern ...

City were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich after a last-minute strike from former City defender Jerome Boateng. Last season, City overcame an early loss... read more »

Doeschate praises Russel for winning start in CLT20

Kolkata Knight Riders batsman Ryan ten Doeschate heaped praise on teammate Andre Russell for taking the game away from Chennai Super Kings with a scintillating... read more »

World’s highest ever cricket match to be played o...

London – A team of 30 plus people will be playing cricket at the top of Mt Kilimanjaro as part of a fundraiser to be held this month. This would be... read more »

One-day series: Australia call up Phil Hughes to replac...

Clarke was ruled out of the series, which starts on October 7, with a ‘significant’ hamstring injury which forced him to miss most of their recent... read more »

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Key Witness In Benazir Bhutto’s Murder Case Turns Hostile

A key witness in Pakistan’s former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder case has retracted from his earlier statement during cross examination before the Anti-Terrorism Court, media reported on... read more »

PM Modi interacts with schoolchildren in Tashkent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with schoolchildren in Tashkent after he paid tribute to former prime minister Lal Bahadur... read more »

Around 100 events organised in UK to mark Srebrenica ki...

Around 100 events are being organised across the UK to remember the thousands of Muslim men and boys from Srebrenica who were killed by Bosnian Serb forces in... read more »

India, Pak will start procedure of joining security blo...

China has said India and Pakistan will start the procedure of joining a security bloc this week led by Russia and China at a summit in Russia. According to... read more »

Australian PM urges ministers to boycott famous talk sh...

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has urged his agriculture minister to boycott the famous Q&A talk show, which is hosted by national broadcaster, the... read more »

An Executive’s Guide to Intelligent Automation

Automation in tandem with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial (or rather technological) revolution, which is ushering the... read more »

Considering Port Your Health insurance? Here’s what you should know

Health insurance is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity these days, thanks to the stress levels, poor eating habits, and spurt in lifestyle diseases. We must exercise regularly and... read more »

Modi government`s list of Jumbo ministry July 2021

Modi`s council of ministers, the first such exercise in the third year of his second term. While the cabinet reshuffle was on the cards for a long time, the move comes at a time when the... read more »

How to Start a Business on a Small Budget

Running a business is most people’s dream, and if it’s something that you have wanted to do for a long time, what is putting you off? What is holding you back from starting a... read more »

How MobiKwik is revolutionizing personal finance!

Back in 2009, when co-founders Bipin Preet Singh and Upasana Taku started a Payment Systems Operator in India and named it MobiKwik, they may not have realized the momentum that this platform would... read more »