RBI to soon issue Rs 20, Rs 50 notes; old notes to remain valid
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue new notes of Rs 50 and Rs 20. The Rs 50 notes will be without inset letter in both the number panel while the Rs 20 notes will have inset letter ‘L’ in both the number panels, bearing signature of Urjit R Patel, Governor, Reserve Bank of […]
Indian-origin student sues Oxford University for ‘boring’ teaching
LONDON: An Indian-origin student has sued Oxford University for “boring” teaching which allegedly resulted in him getting a second class degree and in turn led to loss of earnings in his career as a lawyer. Faiz Siddiqui studied modern history at Brasenose College at the university and accuses its staff of “negligent” teaching of his […]
Trump visa vow test for India
Trump said the creation and return of jobs to the US would be the single biggest agenda of the first 100 days of his administration, in a 2.38-minute video uploaded online on Tuesday morning, his first policy declaration since his November 8 election. His comments came a day after India’s foreign secretary S. Jaishankar hinted […]
50 chartered planes to ferry VVIPs to Nagpur for Gadkari’s daughter’s wedding
Over 10,000 guests, most of them VVIPs like Union home minister Rajnath Singh, BJP president Amit Shah, industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Ratan Tata, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, Union ministers and chief ministers, will be flown to the city in 50 charter flights on Sunday evening. The reason — the wedding of Union minister Nitin […]
India presses for collective efforts against terrorism at Heart of Asia meet
India pressed for collective efforts on Sunday to ensure resurgent forces of terrorism and extremism do not find sanctuaries and safe havens in any name, form or manifestation. Neighbours of Afghanistan have a particular responsibility in this regard, union finance minister Arun Jaitley said at the ‘Heart of Asia’ conference in Amritsar. “There is also […]
Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa suffers cardiac arrest, back in critical care unit
Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa was readmitted to the critical care unit (CCU) of Chennai’s Apollo Hospital after she suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening. Her condition stabilised later, sources said, but anxious supporters rushed to the hospital and broke through police barricades. The 68-year-old AIADMK supremo was readmitted to the CCU shortly […]
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No clash for ‘Kaabil’ and ‘Raees’: Hrithik Roshan’s thriller drama preponed
New Delhi: One of the biggest box office clashes of the year 2017 were announced between Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Raees’ and Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Kaabil’ that were slated to release on January 26, 2017. However, there is a little twist in the tale. The makers of ‘Kaabil’ have decided to prepone the release date of their […]
Swap it: Raghav to take Veer’s place as Naina’s GROOM in Pardes…
Bride and groom swapping always add fun in marriages…no no, not in real but the reel ones. Makers during the run of their shows, opt for a ‘partner swap’ track atleast once in the storyline. With family’s reputation at stake, drama builds up, raking in numbers. Now, Star Plus’ latest venture Pardes Mein Hai Mera […]
Mandira Bedi in ALT Balaji’s ‘gay’ web-series
There’s one romantic story with Ram Kapoor-Sakshi Tanwar, another a feminine take on Devdas by Ken Ghosh starring Desi Kattey star Akhil Kapur. And another one that is getting quite a number of eyeballs is Romil and Juggal, a ‘gay’ love story. As already reported by us, the South Indian-Punjabi romantic tale will star Rajeev […]
5 Interesting Ways To Use Instagram For Travel Planning
Planning your trip in advance is getting easier with travel-enabling websites and apps being available to hand. Instagram is one such treasure trove, which can be used to check out locations and fellow travellers feedback, says an expert. Aurvind Lama from an online bus booking platform which leverages technology solutions to simplify and streamline bus ticketing […]
Koffee With Karan 5: Salman Khan And Brothers Will Be On Episode 100
Actor Salman Khan was the headline star on the last season of filmmaker Karan Johar’s chat show Koffee With Karan and this year, he’s been cast again in a very special role. Koffee With Karan, now in its fifth season, is soon going to be 100 not out and Salman, 50, will be the guest […]
Donald Trump’s Conversation With Nawaz Sharif ‘Ignorant’: US Media Report
WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump’s “ignorant” conversation with Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif may send India an “unwelcome message”, a leading American magazine has said. The Forbes magazine said that Donald Trump’s “flattering” conversation sends a message that he has no awareness of the issues between the US, Pakistan and India. “His bluster is more […]
Kahaani 2 review: Vidya Balan is on an auto pilot mode in this thrilling ride
After the debacles of Ghanchakkar and Humari Adhuri Kahaani, Vidya Balan is back and how! Director Sujoy Ghosh teams up with the actor four years after the blockbuster Kahaani and the result is an equally impressive, edge-of-the-seat suspense drama that keeps you hooked. Tuck in for a spoiler-free review of the movie. Kahaani 2: Durga […]
The simple acupressure guide to relieve stress and pain
Acupressure is an ancient Chinese healing method. Putting pressure with fingers or with your hands on certain parts of the body heals mind and body. No matter where you are, a simple acupressure practice can give you an instant relief. And the best part is that you do not need anyone’s assistance as it is […]
Income tax department keeping an eye on all suspect money trails, warns finance ministry
NEW DELHI: Giving a stern warning to those who were converting black money into white, the finance ministry on Friday said that the trails were being watched by the income tax officials and a coordinated action was underway. “Those indulging in or colluding with money laundering or converting black money into white+ will not be […]
India projected to grow 7.6% in 2017: UN report
UNITED NATIONS: India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.6 per cent in 2017 as investment regains momentum and manufacturing base strengthens on the back of structural reforms in the country, a UN study said, crediting India and China for steady growth of the Asia-Pacific region. “India’s economy is projected to sustain a 7.6 per […]
Army proves Mamata Banerjee wrong, releases letters informing West Bengal government of exercise
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army proved the Trinamool government wrong on Friday, inthe raging controversy+ over its exercise in West Bengal. The Army released four letters it had written to different authorities in the West Bengal government to inform them of the exercise and request their cooperation. The letters the Army released clearly show acknowledgements […]
