Shaan to release song using instruments from world over on World Music Day
Singer Shaan is set to release a song on Wednesday using a variety of musical instruments from across the world, which is also the World Music Day. From Dizi, the Chinese flute to the Bodhrán, the Irish drum to other unique instruments like Abakua, Cowbell, Bongo, Timbales, Bagpipes, Tabla among others, a variety of instruments […]
Shah Rukh Khan hands over Rs 5000 to Ranbir Kapoor to settle their ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ feud
Ranbir Kapoor was happy that ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ – a title that he suggested – had been finalised for the Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer directed by Imtiaz Ali. He said he wants Rs 5000 as a reward and in cash. To which, Shah Rukh had playfully tweeted, “Just in case Ranbir […]
Off Course Tubelight
For director Kabir Khan’s Tubelight, a Salman Khan-starrer that has the 1962 Indo-Sino war in the backdrop, the release of composer Pritam’s tunes was spread over a couple of months by the producers. Although the singers used in the album deliver earnestly, their voices set amid interesting orchestration, the compositions aren’t as strong as one […]
Kareena Kapoor Khan on Taimur Ali Khan: Saif and I keep arguing if he is more Pataudi or Kapoor
More than gushing over the gorgeous Kareena Kapoor Khan, the world is talking about her son Taimur Ali Khan. But it is not just the media and the actor’s fans who are obsessed with this handsome baby but also mom Kareena who reveals in an interview that even she keeps discussing Taimur with her husband […]
Air India sale offers tickets starting at Rs 706
Jumping on to the monsoon sale bandwagon, national carrier Air India is offering fares starting Rs 706 (all inclusive). The sale called “Saavan Special 2017 Sale” is on till Wednesday June 21. The promotional offer is applicable for travel between July 1, 2017 to September 20. As is the norm with these sales, limited seats […]
From 11% to 2.2%, five factors explain vanishing India inflation
Four years ago Indian inflation was running at more than 11%. Now it’s melted to a record low 2.2%, below Mexico, Turkey and the UK, as the central bank’s battle against price pressures gains traction. The slide has prompted the Reserve Bank of India, led by Urjit Patel, to slash its inflation forecasts and led […]
GST set for June 30 midnight launch at special Parliament session
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is set for a big launch on the midnight of June 30 at a function inside the Parliament’s Central Hall. President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and H D Deve Gowda will be among those present […]
Australia Announces Online Visa Application Facility For Indians
The Australian government today announced that Indian nationals can apply for a visitor visa online starting July 1. Australia’s Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Alex Hawke, said the online application option would make applying for the country’s visitor visas easier and enhance the experience for Indians. There has been a significant increase in […]
From July 1, no more departure cards for Indians going on foreign visits
According to a notification issued by the ministry of external affairs, Indians flying abroad will no longer need to fill up departure (embarkation) cards from July 1. This move will discontinue departure cards for Indian passengers at all international airports across the country. However, filling of departure cards will continue at rail, seaport and land […]
Two NRIs featured to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary
MONTREAL: Two Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), one whose origin is Gujarat and one who hails from Punjab, have been featured in the 150 stories to mark Canada’s 150th anniversary. The two are journalist Sultan Jessa and former Liberal Member of Parliament in Canada, Gurbux Singh Malhi. Click here to read more… Credit: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Indian Consulate marks third International Yoga Day in US
NEW YORK: A large number of people including those from the Indian community have participated in special yoga sessions organised by the Indian Consulate here to commemorate the third International Yoga Day. Consul General Riva Ganguly Das led the Yoga Day celebrations at the Consulate premises on Monday and participated in the yoga and Art […]
South Asians in London’s Finsbury Park fear being targeted due to skin colour
KOLKATA: Civil engineer Sushanta Das Gupta, who has a number of projects lined up on north London’s Finsbury Park, is tense hearing about how on Monday night a van travelling struck a crowd+ outside the Muslim Welfare House on Seven Sisters Road. It was shortly after Londoners had finished offering their prayers at Finsbury Park […]
Sarfaraz gets hero’s welcome as Pakistan team returns home
Hundreds of fans stayed up late to welcome home members of the national cricket team returning after their historic win against arch-rivals India at London’s Oval Ground. Crowds had gathered at airports in Karachi and Lahore early Tuesday morning, eagerly awaiting the return of the champions. Click here to read more… Credit: dawn.com
Presidential election: Opposition likely to field candidate, Left open to Meira Kumar or Sushil Kumar Shinde
The Opposition is likely to field a candidate for the presidential election, news channel NDTV reported on Tuesday. CPI leader D Raja confirmed to the channel that deliberations were underway to decide on a consensus candidate. “It is a question of India and its future. The president is the custodian of the constitution, chief of […]
Narendra Modi affirms India’s commitment to Paris climate deal
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Monday reaffirmed India’s commitment to the 2015 Paris Climate accord, during a conversation with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau, a statement from the prime minister’s office said. Trudeau had called up Modi on Monday evening. “Both leaders exchanged views on developments of mutual interest, specifically climate change. […]
