Wish to see theatre chain showing international films: Aamir
Chennai – Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan, who attended the opening ceremony of the 11th Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) Thursday, said that he wishes to see a chain of theatres in India which will screen films from across the globe. “I sometimes wish in India we had a chain... read more »
Salman Khan unveils ‘Jai Ho’s trailer
Mumbai – Actor Salman Khan Thursday unveiled! the trailer of his much-awaited film “Jai Ho” at Chandan cinema in the presence of media and his fans. Salman, who has a mass fan following, was in his element, surrounded by his fans, who were whistling and clapping at each shot of... read more »
Mixed reactions to Jamaat-e-Islami leader’s execution
Dhaka – Jamaat-e-Islami party leader Abdul Quader Mollah’s execution Thursday for crimes against humanity in 1971 – the first death penalty to a war criminal in the country, was welcomed by various sections while his family continued to maintain he was innocent. In an immediate... read more »
Former India pace bowler S Sreesanth marries Jaipur princess Bhuveneshwari ...
New Delhi – Controversial former India pace bowler S Sreesanth on Thursday morning tied the nuptial knot with his girlfriend from the Jaipur royal family, a jewellery designer by profession, at the famed Guruvayoor Sree Krishna temple in Kerala. Pre-wedding ceremonies were held at a private... read more »
Soon, sight-saving treatment to protect eyes from cataract
Washington – Researchers have taken a step closer to prevent cataract from striking by discovering the molecular mechanism that leads to the eye disease. Rachel Martin, UC Irvine... read more »
How mosquitoes are attracted to humans
Washington – Researchers have found that certain mosquito nerve cells, known as cpA neurons, cause mosquitoes to be attracted to humans by detecting exhaled carbon dioxide (CO2) and... read more »
Security tightened across UP on Babri demolition anniversary
Ayodhya – Security was tight in prominent cities and town of Uttar Pradesh on the 21st anniversary of the demolition of Babri mosque in Ayodhya. The police and security personnel have... read more »
Soon, `offline Twitter` to be available for those who cannot access Internet
Wellington – Twitter is reportedly tying up with a Singapore-based startup to make its service available in emerging markets where consumers cannot access the Internet. U2opia Mobile... read more »
Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary
New Delhi – President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary here today. Mukherjee offered floral tributes... read more »
