Carrie Anne Moss is a yogi: Stacy Title
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) Director Stacy Title says one side of Canadian actress Carrie Anne Mosss personality is like a yogi. Moss stars in Title’s supernatural horror film “The Bye Bye Man”. “She’s really…
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Hollywood sign to get new security measures
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) The Hollywood Sign Trust, the non-profit organisation that oversees maintenance for the landmark here, is looking to improve its security after someone turned the Hollywood sign into “Hollyweed”. The prank…
Don’t split your vote, Mayawati tells Muslims
Lucknow, Jan 3 (IANS) BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday cautioned Muslims in Uttar Pradesh not to split their votes and said Dalits won’t be swayed by hollow words. Mayawati told the media here that Muslims…
Budget session likely to start from Jan 31
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) on Tuesday recommended starting the budget session of Parliament from January 31, official sources said here. The CCPA met Tuesday morning and decided…
Google Doodle pays tribute to India’s social reformer Savitribai Phule
Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Google dedicated a doodle on Tuesday to mark the 186th birth anniversary of India’s 19th century social reformer Savitribai Jyotirao Phule, among the country’s first to speak up for the rights…
Dad makes the kind of films he believes in: Sakthi Vasu
Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Actor Sakthi Vasu says his father and veteran filmmaker P. Vasu has been able consistently deliver hits because he makes the kind of films he strongly believes in with an “I…
Zika proteins linked to birth, neurological defects identified
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Seven Zika virus proteins, believed to cause conditions, including birth defects such as microcephaly and neurological problems such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, have been identified. “The mechanism of Zika virus has…
Wrestler Amit eyes comeback at PWL
By Ajeyo Basu New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Out of action for several months in 2016 due to a knee injury, former Asian champion wrestler Amit Dahiya is aiming to use the ongoing second edition…
Must develop Scientific Social Responsibility: PM
Tirupati, Jan 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said there was a need to develop the concept of “scientific social responsibility” to connect leading institutions to all stake holders. Speaking at the inauguration…
Dubai club sign Brazilian forward Silva on loan
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 3 (IANS) Dubai based Hatta Club have announced the signing of Brazilian forward Rafael Silva on a six-month loan deal. The move, confirmed on Hatta Club’s official Twitter account on Monday,…
Airport surveys to do away with baggage tags are on: Minister
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The government is conducting surveys across Indian airports to check if tags are needed for the accompanying baggage, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha has said. “We…
Witsel joins Chinese club for $52 million
Brussels, Jan 3 (IANS) Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel has confirmed that he reached an agreement to play the next three seasons at Chinese football club Tianjin Quanjian for 50 million euros ($52 million). The Zenit…
AFSPA extended for another 6 months in Nagaland
New Delhi/Kohima, Jan 3 (IANS) The controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been extended for another six months in Nagaland, an official said on Tuesday. “The Union Home Ministry in a notification on…
Apple iOS 10.3 beta to come with ‘Theater mode’
New York, Jan 3 (IANS) Apple’s upcoming iOS 10.3 beta operating system is rumoured to be coming come with ‘Theater mode’ which will be accessible via a ‘popcorn-shaped’ icon in control centre, a media report…
56 inmates killed in Brazil prison riot
Brasilia, Jan 3 (IANS) A 17-hour uprising at a prison in Brazil claimed the lives of at least 56 prisoners over the weekend, authorities said. Authorities initially reported 60 fatalities, but Amazonas state authorities reported…
Accept responsibility for civilian killings: Omar tells Mehbooba
Jammu, Jan 3 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to accept responsibility for the civilian killings during the six-month unrest in the valley. After Speaker…
Briton killed fighting IS in Syria
London, Jan 3 (IANS) A British man has been killed fighting the Islamic State (IS) terror group in Syria, according to officials. Ryan Lock, 20, from Chichester, West Sussex, travelled to join Kurdish forces known…
Rebecca wants to sing protest song at Trump’s inauguration
Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) British singer Rebecca Ferguson says she is ready to perform at US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration plans if they will allow her to sing the protest song “Strange fruit”. Ferguson…
Mayawati slams Modi over demonetisation
Lucknow, Jan 3 (IANS) BSP chief Mayawati on Tuesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi again over demonetisation, saying it continued to cause misery even after the end of the 50-day period. Addressing the media here,…
Striker Gabriel hails Palmeiras stint
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 3 (IANS) Manchester City-bound striker Gabriel Jesus described his time at Brazilian football club Palmeiras as a “film with a happy ending” as he departed the country for his new home….