US Calls Islamic State First ‘Social Media’ Terrorists
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said the capability of action of the IS in the US “is not what it is in Europe” while warning of the challenges of dealing with the…
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘Memento’ to Be Remade
Los Angeles, Nov 17 (IANS) Filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s 2000 neo-noir psychological thriller film “Memento”, which inspired Bollywood film “Ghajini”, is getting remade. AMBI Pictures has announced it will finance and produce the remake, reports hollywoodreporter.com….
Woman Sues Arunachal Speaker for ‘False Promise to Marry’
Itanagar, Nov 17 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh assembly Speaker Nabam Rebia has been booked on the charge of physically and mentally assaulting his live-in partner of four years. The complaint in the form of a first…
After Veggies, Flowers to Bloom in Space This New Year
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) After having a sumptuous feast of “Outredgeous” red romaine lettuce grown in space, astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) are set to witness flowers blooming on the orbiting laboratory after…
Maradona Undergoes Second Gastric Bypass Surgery
Maracaibo (Venezuela), Nov 17 (IANS) Football legend Diego Maradona underwent a second gastric bypass operation here after his doctor warned that the 55-year-old is 75 kg over his ideal weight. Maradona had his first gastric…
Diwali Celebrated in European Parliament
Brussels, Nov 17 (IANS) For the first time, Diwali has been celebrated in the European Parliament here. EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT HOSTS DIWALI EVENT A British member of Indian origin of the parliament, Neena Gill, hosted the…
The Internet Is Not Real: Tina Fey
Los Angeles, Nov 17 (IANS) Actress Tina Fey says she doesn’t care about “getting in trouble with the internet” as she doesn’t believe the comments made on the platform are “real”. “I don’t worry about…
Steven Spielberg to Get Highest US Civilian Honour
Los Angeles, Nov 17 (IANS)) Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, singers Barbra Streisand, Gloria Estefan, James Taylor and composer Stephen Sondheim are among the recipients of this year’s Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honour….
Man Tried for Racism Against Indian Family
London, Nov 17 (IANS) A man appeared before a court in Northern Ireland for alleged racism against an Indian family and for pounding the front door of their residence with a hammer, a media report…
Six Bodies Found at US State Campsite
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) Six bodies have been recovered at a campsite in US’ Texas state, a media report said on Tuesday. The victims – four men, one woman and a child – were members…
Australian Pacer Johnson Announces International Retirement
Perth, Nov 17 (IANS) Australia fast bowler Mitchell Johnson announced that he will retire from all forms of international cricket at the end of the ongoing second Test against New Zealand that concludes here on…
Scientists Refrigerate Water with Laser for the First Time
Washington, Nov 17 (IANS) In a first, researchers from the University of Washington have refrigerated water and other liquids with a laser under real-world conditions. Since the first laser was invented in 1960, those concentrated…
Yoga May Reduce Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
New York, Nov 17 (IANS) Practising yoga can improve the quality of life of men with prostate cancer who are undergoing radiation therapy, says a new study led by an Indian-origin researcher. The researchers found…
Farah Khan to Make Film on ‘Girl Power’
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) After directing entertainers like “Main Hoon Na”, “Om Shanti Om” and “Happy New Year”, which were high on glamour and stars, choreographer-director Farah Khan is now planning to make a…
Is Charlie Sheen HIV Positive?
Los Angeles, Nov 17 (IANS) Actor Charlie Sheen will reportedly reveal his HIV secret in an interview with Matt Lauer on “Today”. “The interview could open up a lot of sympathy for him, but he…
Denzel Washington Chosen for Cecil B. DeMille Award
Los Angeles, Nov 17 (IANS) Actor-filmmaker Denzel Washington will be honoured with the 2016 Cecil B. DeMille Award, to be presented at 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 10 next year at the Beverly…
Girl Stuck in School Lift, Dies
Rehana Fatim Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a five-year-old girl died after being stuck in a lift in a private school here on Tuesday, police said. Syeda Zainab Fatima Jafrey, a student…
Haven’t Decided My Bollywood Comeback: Karisma Kapoor
Mumbai: Actress Karishma Kapoor during the launch of Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri- TBZ, new Jewellery store in Mumbai on Oct 21, 2015. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai, Nov 17 (IANS) She put her acting career on the backburner…
Buddhist Nuns Set to Become First Generation of Dons
Dharamsala, Nov 17 (IANS) Nearly three years ago the globetrotting elderly Buddhist monk the Dalai Lama came out with a perfect prescription for the first time in history to empower the nuns. His decision encouraged…
Heavy Rains Lash Andhra, Five Killed
Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Heavy rains continue to lash three districts of Andhra Pradesh, killing at least five people and damaging crops over thousands of acres. Chittoor, Nellore and Kadapa districts bordering Tamil Nadu received…