Global sales of semiconductors to rise in 2018
Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS) Global sales of semiconductors are expected to rise in 2018 but the pace of growth is likely to slow down compared to last year, a report by an industry tracker said…
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Paresh Pahuja predicted success of ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor Paresh Pahuja, who made his Bollywood debut with “Tiger Zinda Hai”, says he predicted the box office success of the Salman Khan starrer. The film, which released on December 22…
Saudi Arabia, UAE introduce VAT for first time
Riyadh, Jan 1 (IANS) Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) for the first time from Monday. It is a five per cent tax on most goods and…
Kendall Jenner not pregnant
Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Model Kendall Jenner has denied she is pregnant and said her growing belly was just because of her love for bagels. Kendall posted a photograph over the weekend in which…
The growing charm of online shopping fests
By Bhavana Akella Bengaluru, Jan 1 (IANS) Late last year, business reporters from across the world were invited to Shanghai — China’s largest city — to witness the people of the most populous country in…
Helen Mirren poses topless in pool
London, Jan 1 (IANS) Veteran actress Helen Mirren, 72, has posed topless inside a pool. Mirren, who has been acting for over 50 years, opened up about being called a sex symbol while going topless…
Anil Sharma introduces Ishita from ‘Genius’
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) On New Year’s Day, filmmaker Anil Sharma introduced newcomer Ishita, the lead actress of his upcoming film “Genius”. Ishita will be starring opposite Anil’s son Utkarsh in the upcoming film. Utkarsh…
Snapchat CEO throws $4 mn party on New Year’s Eve
San Francisco, Jan 1 (IANS) Snapchat might be facing a tough time due to intense competition from Instagram, but when it comes to partying, the company has no rival as its CEO Evan Spiegel spent…
Taliban asks world community to urge US to quit Afghanistan
Kabul, Jan 1 (IANS) The Afghan Taliban has pressed the world community to ask the US and its Western allies to leave Afghanistan instead of asking the group to stop its armed struggle. Taliban spokesman…
‘Pyongyang ready to send athletes to S.Korea for Olympics’
Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said on Monday that his country is willing to send a delegation of athletes to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea’s PyeongChang. “The Winter Games…
5 dead in Andhra car crash during New Year revelry
Vijayawada, Jan 1 (IANS) New Year revelry claimed five lives in Andhra Pradesh as a car driven rashly by a youngster under the influence of alcohol crushed a group, including three minors, sitting around a…
2018: Bollywood celebs wish happiness, success in New Year
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) A host of stars, including Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Karan Johar, Sridevi and Rishi Kapoor have wished their fans, friends and well-wishers a year full of joy, happiness and success. Here’s…
Vinit to play negative role in ‘…Shri Krishna’
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor Vinit Kakar, who has featured in mythological shows like “Vighnaharta Ganesh” and “Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman”, has been roped in to play Kaaliya Naag in “Paramavatar Shri Krishna”. “I will play…
Martin Garrix ushers in New Year in his ‘second home’ India
By Sugandha Rawal Pune, Jan 1 (IANS) Martin Garrix took the ‘desi’ route to greet his Indian fans and said ‘namaste’ when he took the stage at the Ola Sunburn 2017 here to not only…
Mumbai: Amitabh Bachchan greets fans on New Year’s Eve
Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan greets his fans from his residence on the eve of New Year in Mumbai on Dec 31, 2017. (Photo: IANS) Mumbai: Actor Amitabh Bachchan greets his fans from his residence on…
Himachal CM launches cleanliness drive
Shimla, Jan 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday kicked off a cleanliness drive from the state capital under the Swachh Bharat Mission by launching a campaign to clean drinking water…
Ex-Napoli defender Henrique set for Corinthians move
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 1 (IANS) Brazilian Serie A champions Corinthians have reached an agreement to sign former Brazil international defender Henrique, just days after the 31-year-old parted ways with rivals Fluminense. Henrique is among…
Rana introduces his ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ character
Mumbai, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor Rana Daggubati on the first day of the new year unveiled his look from his upcoming film “Haathi Mere Saathi”. Rana sports a rugged look for the movie, in which…
Pakistan hands over list of Indian prisoners
Islamabad, Jan 1 (IANS) Pakistan on Monday handed over a list of 457 Indian prisoners languishing in its jails to the Indian High Commission here. This is in line with the provisions of the Consular…
Security beefed up along Tripura’s borders
Agartala, Jan 1 (IANS) Security along Tripura’s inter-state borders with Assam and Mizoram and international boundaries with Bangladesh has been tightened in view of publication of a part draft of the National Register of Citizens…