Champions Trophy 2017: Painful To See Pakistan Being Thrashed By India, Says Imran Khan
A sterling batting display from the top order, combined with some good bowling, handed India an easy 124-run victory (DLS method) over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy 2017 Group B opener at Edgbaston on Sunday. India scored 319 for 3 in their rain-truncated 48 overs and then dismissed Pakistan to 164 off 33.4 overs […]
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Salman Khan explains why he doesn’t think Tubelight will break Baahubali 2’s record
Baahubali 2 is breaking a new record each day and has literally taken the nation by storm. Salman Khan, who is no stranger to shattering box-office records himself, was asked if he thinks Tubelight can break Baahubali’s record. “I doubt it is going to break the record, said Salman instantly. Click here to read more… Credit: filmfare.com
I don’t take relationship advice from dad: Harshvardhan Kapoor
Actor Harshvardhan Kapoor, who is a “private person”, says he doesnt go to his father and actor-filmmaker Anil Kapoor for relationship advice. Harshvardhan spoke about being an introvert, who enjoys his own company, in an interview for GQ India’s June 2017 issue, read a statement. Click here to read more… Credit: .tellychakkar.com
Double acts this week leave Nach Baliye 8 couples in distress
Double trouble is on its way for Nach Baliye 8 contestants. The Star Plus reality show by BBC, will see the couples performing two acts this week. With competition piping up, judges Terence Lewis and Mohit Suri have given one challenge each to all jodis for their performance this week. Click here to read more… […]
North India reels under intense heat, Delhi records 44.6 degree Celsius
The national capital witnessed scorching heat on Sunday as the maximum temperature reached 44.6 degree Celsius, four notches above the normal. Delhi remained under the heat wave conditions for the whole day with the minimum temperature clocking at 30.4 degrees Celsius. The humidity level hovered between 44 and 15 per cent, according to weather department officials. […]
Successful demonetisation will help raise revenue in the long run: World Bank
NEW DELHI: Successful demonetisation will help in raising revenues on sustained basis as more and more people will come under the tax net, says a World Bank report. During 2016-17, India generated additional tax revenues as unreported cash identified both through the amnesty scheme and demonetisation were brought under the tax net. Gross tax revenue, […]
Khadi yarn, Gandhi topi, national flag exempt from GST
NEW DELHI: Khadi yarn, Gandhi topi, India’s national flag will not attract any tax under the GSTregime, while imitation jewellery, pearls and coins will carry 3 per cent levy from the next month. Besides, the GST Council on Saturday decided to include rudraksh, wooden khadau, panchamrit, tulsi-kanthi mala, panchgavya, sacred thread and vibhuti sold by […]
Trump’s immigration stance unnerves Indian tech students
After living with his parents for 24 years, Sai Kumar Kovouri decided to give up his life in India for a chance at the American dream. His plan? Get a master’s degree in computer science at the University of Missouri, then hopefully land a great tech job in California. Now he worries a drastic change […]
US Sikhs launch campaign to spread awareness about Sikhism
WASHINGTON: A US-based Sikh advocacy group has announced a community outreach programme which encourages Gurdwaras across the country to host ‘Sikh Open House’ to inform Americans about the religion and their contributions. The National Sikh Campaign(NSC) on Wednesday announced the National Month of Community Outreach, which is a part of its ongoing awareness campaign ‘We […]
Gurdwaras in UK offer shelter to London terror attack victims
LONDON: Gurdwaras in London on Sunday opened their doors for the victims stranded after the terror attack in the city by offering them shelter and food, according to media reports. Almost immediately after the attack was reported, Sikhs tweeted that their places of worship were opened for those caught up in the horrific ordeal. Click […]
Gay son of Indian immigrant likely to be Ireland’s next leader
(CNN)He was 22 when he entered Irish politics. At 27, he was elected to parliament. At 36, he publicly came out as gay. And now, at 38, Leo Varadkar, the son of an Indian immigrant father and an Irish mother, appears on course to become Ireland’s next prime minister. The young Dubliner, currently serving as […]
No tie this year. California girl is sole winner of Scripps National Spelling Bee
Ananya Vinay never looked all that impressed by any of the words she was given in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The 12-year-old from Fresno, California, showed little emotion and didn’t take much time as she plowed through word after word. Sometimes she would blurt out questions, with little intonation — “Part […]
US pullout to brighten climate for Modi’s green energy plan
NEW DELHI: US withdrawal from the Paris climate deal can potentially elevate India to a leadership role in the global fight against climate change and sharpen investor focus on the Narendra Modi government’s programme to build massive renewable energy capacity. The government is working to build 175 GW (giga watt) of renewable energy capacity by […]
Sher Bahadur Deuba becomes sole candidate in Nepal prime ministerial race
Veteran Nepalese politician Sher Bahadur Deuba is set to become the country’s prime minister for the fourth time as he is the sole candidate in the election slated to take place later on Sunday. Deuba, President of the Nepali Congress party, became the sole candidate in the prime ministerial race, after the main opposition CPN-UML […]
