Udta Punjab Movie Review
Abhishek Chaubey’s Udta Punjab is littered with standout scenes, but none matches the sledgehammer impact of the climax. Sudden, quick on the draw and stunningly to the point, it brings the curtains down on a profane, dystopic vision of a state that was once India’s bread basket but is today burdened with a whole slew of problems, […]
Know market trends to reap better returns
After a long time spent abroad for work, Gayatri Majumdar and family is back in tinsel town for good. At the moment, she’s looking forward to an investment in Mumbai. What gives her the confidence to buy is that while realty is slow yet picking pace, provisions of the RERA act may in future do […]
US urges NSG members to support India’s membership
WASHINGTON: The US has urged members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group to support India’s membership into the elite grouping. “The United States calls on Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) participating governments to support India’s application when it comes up at the NSG plenary, which I think is next week,” state department Spokesman John Kirby told reporters at his daily news […]
Formidable India gear up for T20 whitewash against Zimbabwe
HARARE: The ODI series proving to be a stroll in the park, Mahendra Singh Dhoni would look to finish his current season with another dominant performance when he leads India in the three-match Twenty20 series against a hapless Zimbabwe, starting on Saturday. Riding high after inflicting a 3-0 whitewash on the hosts, Dhoni and his […]
Pakistan’s nuclear programme has increased risk of conflict with India: US congressional report
WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s “full spectrum deterrence” nuclear doctrine and increasing fissile production capability have increased the risk of a nuclear conflict with India, a congressional report has said amid Pakistan’s efforts to drum up support for its NSG membership bid. “Islamabad’s expansion of its nuclear arsenal, development of new types of nuclear weapons, and adoption of a doctrine called ‘full […]
Soon, automated e-gates at IGI airport
NEW DELHI: Pre-approved Indian frequent fliers, including captains of business and celebrities, may soon be assured a hassle-free, expeditious immigration upon return from foreign trips, with the government set to install automated e-gates at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here. The e-gates facility, which is expected to come up shortly at IGI airport and will eventually be […]
Action plan signed on women’s economic empowerment
NEW YORK: Pakistan and the United States signed an action plan on Saturday on women’s entrepreneurship and economic empowerment as the two countries ended a major business conference here. The action plan was signed by the US Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues, Catherine Russell, and Pakistan’s Additional Secretary of Commerce Robina Ather at a simple […]
Thithi movie review: Most of the cast is non-professional, and the plot originates from the soil
A wizened old man, over a hundred years and counting, suddenly keels over and dies. And sets into motion an absurdist comedy of manners which uses death to make gentle yet stinging points about life. Director Raam Reddy’s first feature borrows some of its quirky quality from Emir Kusturica and Frederico Fellini, as it tracks […]
Barun Sobti’s upcoming show gets revamped!
Reports about Barun Sobti’s upcoming show have been doing the rounds and the latest we hear is that the show has gone through some big changes. Firstly, its title has been changed from Satya Ki Kiran to Mohra. This, too, is apparently still a tentative option. Apart from that, the show that was going to be a […]
‘Judgement Day’ for Sushil as HC to decide on trials
NEW DELHI: Fighting for an Olympic ticket on the unfamiliar legal turf, Sushil Kumar’s glorious wrestling career may meet an unceremonious end when the Delhi High Court pronounces its verdict on Monday on who gets to board the flight to Rio between him and Narsingh Yadav . An unfavourable verdict for Sushil may not be the end […]
ADHD Symptoms: Don’t Ignore These Subtle Signs
Most kids, while growing up, show veered out attention or behavior at times. There are a lot of changes that happen in your body as you move from childhood to adulthood. But for some children, these instances are so rampant that it impairs their academic achievementand social functioning. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral and […]
Amritsar On Alert On 32nd Anniversary Of Operation Bluestar, Prayers Held
AMRITSAR: Security agencies are on alert in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar for the 32nd anniversary of Army’s ‘Operation Bluestar’ in the Golden Temple complex being observed today. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar appealed to all sections to exercise restraint and observe the day peacefully. The appeal came […]
Adani may abandon Australian coal mine project citing delays: report
Mumbai: Indian infrastructure conglomerate Adani Group may withdraw from the proposed $16 billion mining project in the Galilee basin of Queensland citing delays caused by environmental activists in the courts for the project. The Australian on Saturday reported that the company’s founder and chairman, Gautam Adani, had told the newspaper that the he was disappointed the “pit […]
India-US to sign 2 key pacts during Homeland Security Dialogue
NEW DELHI: India and the US are likely to sign two key agreements in July that would exempt prominent Indian citizens from immigration checks in America and pave the way for exchange of information on terrorists on a real time basis. The two pacts on Global Entry–a US Customs and Border Protection programme that permits speedy […]
Will take up problems faced by Indian workers in Qatar: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday night assured Indian workers in Qatar that he will take up problems faced by them during his talks with leaders of this Gulf nation. Addressing Indian workers at a medical camp in downtown Doha, Modi said he is aware of the issues being faced by Indian workers and the companies that bring them to Qatar. “I […]
Indian-Americans keen about PM Modi’s address to US Congress
WASHINGTON: Indian-Americans in the US are looking forward to listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to a joint session of the US Congress with American lawmakers flooding with requests from the community members for tickets to the visitor’s gallery on June 8. A large number of Indian-Americans are disappointed by not being able to […]
Mathura clash toll goes up to 29, Aligarh commissioner begins probe
Death toll from the clashes in Mathura between encroachers of Jawahar Bagh and the police rose to 29 on Sunday, with two more people succumbing to injuries. The Aligarh Divisional Commissioner launched a probe into the incident. Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police Rakesh Singh said 45 cases have been registered against 3000 encroachers belonging to […]
India and Qatar ink 7 agreements; to share intel on hawala, terror financing
India and Qatar on Sunday agreed to share intelligence to combat ‘hawala’ transactions and terror financing as the two countries signed seven agreements and decided to move beyond the trading relationship and get into strategic investments. The two sides highlighted the need to “isolate” the sponsors and supporters of terrorism and agreed that urgent action […]
