Seoul, Jan 1 (IANS/Yonhap) North Korea is in the final stages of preparing to test-fire an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the country’s leader said on Sunday in the latest sign that Pyongyang will not abandon…
By Subhash K. Jha Film: “Assasin’s Creed” Director: Justin Kurzel Cast: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Irons Rating: *** An apple a day keeps the doctor away. One apple ‘sevs’ the day in this…
Kinshasa, Jan 1 (IANS) A deal has been signed to end Joseph Kabila’s 15-year rule in Congo, but the President himself has yet to add his signature, the media reported on Sunday. Under the deal,…
Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor William Christopher, who rose to fame playing Father John Mulcahy on TV show “MAS*H”, is no more. He was 84. According to his representative, Christopher died on Saturday morning,…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said that his ministry will do its best to support the steps announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the New Year’s eve….
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) General Bipin Rawat, the Indian Army’s new chief, on Sunday said that the nation wants peace and tranquillity but if necessary “will not hesitate to use force”. “Our country and…
Istanbul, Jan 1 (IANS) At least 39 persons were killed and 69 injured as a gunman opened fire at people celebrating new year at a nightclub in Istanbul early on Sunday, authorities said. The assailant,…
By Saket Suman New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) An oasis of bliss and charm amid the national capital’s fast-paced urban landscape, Kathputli Colony has long been a shantytown with a difference. Like other slums of…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 (IANS) “Uncommon Sense”, a biographical film on architect Laurie Baker became the first Indian documentary ever to be selected to ArchDaily’s yearly ‘Architecture Documentaries to Watch’ for 2017. Filmed over three and…
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) Superstar Mahesh Babu, who is currently busy working on A.R. Murugadoss’s yet-untitled Telugu-Tamil bilingual, on the occasion of New Year’s Day announced his line-up of films for the calendar year. Calling…
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Branding demonetisation a “huge scam”, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday sought an independent probe into and a White Paper on the note ban. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)…
Chennai, Jan 1 (IANS) Actor Nivin Pauly says his upcoming Malayalam drama “Hey Jude”, in which he plays a “very challenging” character, will be a treat to watch. Releasing the first look poster of “Hey…
By Rohit Vaid New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The adverse impact of demonetisation, along with a volatile rupee and outflows might prove a drag on the Indian equity markets during the early part of 2017,…
By Rohit Srivastava New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Two events in the last fortnight brought into sharp focus the changing threat perception on terrorism that global security forces are now grappling with — lone-wolf attacks….
By Arul Louis New York, Jan 1 (IANS) 2017 dawned on the US with promise of momentous changes as UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon launched the ceremonial drop of the iconic ball at Times Square,…
By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) It is an act of kindness and gratitude, but veiled in anonymity. Students of private and government schools and other institutions in Chandigarh have adopted a “Wall of…
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) A convention of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s supporters on Sunday elected him as the Samajwadi Party’s new chief in place of party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav. There was a…
Shimla, Jan 1 (IANS) Hill stations of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday experienced a sunny morning on the first day of 2017, but there are chances of snow this week, a weather official said here. “Dry…
Lucknow, Jan 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav was on Sunday proposed as the new National Working President of the ruling Samajwadi Party at a meeting called by his supporters. Senior party leader…
By Anuj Sharma New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) While many new entrants in the smartphone space make their debut in the sub-Rs 10,000 category to target the masses, domestic player Smartron is targeting the mid-range…