‘It came like a storm’: Kerala survivors describe temple blaze horror
“It came like a storm, throwing everyone to the ground.” This was how Anish Kumar described the explosions and a blaze that killed at least 110 people at Puttingal Devi temple in Kollam district’s Paravur on Sunday. “There were bodies all over the place and the injured were writhing in pain,” he said. Thousands had […]
LIVE Assembly polls: 72% voter turnout in WB, 70% in Assam till 3pm
More than 17 million voters in Assam and West Bengal will cast their ballot on Monday, in an election that will likely have a bearing on political realignment at a national level. Sixty-one assembly constituencies go to polls in the second and final phase of the vote in Assam, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) […]
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Naagin: Yamini to kill Shesha in a DRAMATIC twist!
Revenge and romance seem to be the key drivers of Naagin right now. Yes, the serial is getting more intriguing as we draw to the close of season one. In the coming episodes, we will see Yamini (Sudha Chandran) coming up with a plan to kill Shesha (Adaa Khan). Yes, she has been luring Shesha to marry Ritik […]
Hrithik misused my client’s private mails and photos: Kangana’s lawyer
Rizwan Siddiquee, Kangana Ranaut’s lawyer, has accused Hrithik Roshan of misusing his client’s private e-mails and photographs. “My client’s absolutely private and confidential emails and photographs are being misused by Hrithik Roshan,” Siddique said. He also accused Roshan of threatening the actress. The legal fight between the two stars, who worked together in Kites and […]
Duchess in Delhi: What should Kate Middleton wear on India tour?
Kate Middleton is not only known for being a fashion maverick, but also for dressing in the right way. And, as the Duchess of Cambridge accompanies husband Prince William to India, all eyes will be on what she wears. UK-based The Telegraph recently reported that the Duchess will be carrying almost 15 outfits for the […]
India’s thirst for oil is overtaking China’s
Singapore/Mumbai: In the energy world, India is becoming the new China. The world’s second-most populous nation is increasingly becoming the center for oil demand growth as its economy expands by luring the type of manufacturing that China is trying to shun. And just like China a decade ago, India is trying to hedge its future energy […]
Modi’s ‘Make in India’ a success: Moody’s
MUMBAI: Ratings agency Moody’s has said that net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have hit an all-time high in early 2016, highlighting the success of Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ initiative. The ratings agency said that the FDI inflows have more than financed the current account deficit (CAD) for the first time since 2004. A […]
New poverty line makes a third of Pakistanis poor
ISLAMABAD: The PML-N government on Thursday announced that 60 million Pakistanis are living below the poverty line, posing a challenge for the ruling party. The number of poor increased owing to the adoption of a new methodology for measuring poverty which uses the 2013-14 survey data, said Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal. […]
Pakistan says talks with India suspended, hints won’t allow NIA visit
Pakistani envoy Abdul Basit said on Thursday the dialogue with India is suspended as there are no plans for the foreign secretaries to meet, while hinting that the NIA will not be given access to JeM chief Masood Azhar for the probe into the Pathankot attack. The assault on the Pathankot airbase, blamed on Pakistan-based […]
How IPL changed the dynamics of Indian cricket
Twenty20 cricket became phenomenally popular after India won the inaugural World Twenty20 title in 2007 under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The victory not only rejuvenated the Indians fans, who were reeling under the disappointment of the 2007 ODI World Cup, but it also gave way to the conceptualization of the Indian Premier League […]
Tiger Shroff’s daredevilry is giving his parents sleepless nights
Tiger Shroff’s chiselled body and slick action moves in ‘Baaghi’ are grabbing eyeballs. But not many know that his parents — Jackie and Ayesha, were worried for their son. In times when action in movies has become relatively easier, Tiger does it the classic way minus the body doubles. Naturally, every stunt piece in the film […]
Housing options for NRIs in Gurgaon
What do NRIs look for before investing in a property? An uber city, an established locality and properties with consistent rise in values. Gurgaon caters to all that and a bit more. The NRIs and high net worth individuals (HNIs) prefer investing in Gurgaon in comparison to Delhi and its other peers in the NCR. […]
Infused Performing Arts Half-Time Show
Click here for Photo Collage By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: There was a wonderful surprise in store at the Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City (OKC) game on Sunday, April 3. The Infused Performing Arts Bollywood Dance Company & Dance School presented their 4th halftime performance, wherein 30 talented artists represented the best of Bollywood. The […]
TransAmerica’s Bollywood Treat for the South-Asian Community
By Vanshika Vipin HOUSTON: This was no ordinary Sunday for some lucky folks in Houston. TransAmerica Agency Network organized a movie day, with latest Bollywood hit ‘Ki and Ka’ to show their appreciation for support by Houston’s South-Asian community. People were invited to watch the highly entertaining film starring Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor, at […]
A Quick Vastu Guide to Achieve Success in Examinations
Programme your space to facilitate better concentration, memory and excellent grades for your children HOUSTON: As the examinations are approaching, parents have started complaining that their children do not concentrate in studies, or do not study at all! Some of them think that the various modern means of technology, such as Computers, Internet, Mobiles and […]
Houston’s Mayor Turner Re-appoints Sanjay Ramabhadran to the METRO Board
HOUSTON: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has re-appointed Sanjay Ramabhadran to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) and the appointment for a 2-year term was confirmed by Houston City Council. He was previously appointed by Mayor Annise Parker and became the first Indian-American to serve on the METRO Board. Other City of Houston appointees include incoming Chair […]
