China plans to launch Chang’e 5 in 2017
Beijing – China plans to launch lunar probe Chang’e 5 in 2017, the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence announced Monday. “The development of Chang’e 5 is proceeding smoothly,” the administration’s spokesman Wu Zhijian... read more »
Nobody can replace Sunil as Gutthi: Upasana Singh
Mumbai – Actress Upasana Singh, who plays the popular character of “bua” (paternal aunt) on “Comedy Nights With Kapil”, says nobody can replace Sunil Grover as Gutthi on the show. The show is aired on Colors TV. “Nobody else other than Sunil (Grover) can play... read more »
ISRO to decide Dec 27 on GSAT-14 launch date
Chennai – The Indian space agency Dec 27 would decide the date for the launch of communication satellite GSAT-14 using its heavier rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV), said a senior official. “The GSLV launch will be in January. The exact date will be decided Dec 27 at... read more »
‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Peter O’Toole dead
London – Actor Peter O’Toole, best known for his role in “Lawrence Of Arabia”, passed away following a long illness. He was 81. Peter died Dec 14 at the Wellington Hospital here, reports dailymail.co.uk “He was one of a kind in the very best sense and a giant in his... read more »
Study shows how meditation influences genes
Washington – In a major breakthrough researchers have reported how meditation impacts genes and their a! ctions, which results in swift recovery from a stressful situation. A new... read more »
Will try to give Delhi people a government: BJP
New Delhi – A day after election results threw up a hung assembly for Delhi, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday said it would try its “level best” to give a... read more »
Bharti Airtel to invest Rs.4,000 crore in Punjab
New Delhi – In order to expand and contribute towards the digital inclusion drive in Punjab, Bharti Airtel will invest over Rs.4,000 crore in the next five years, a company statement... read more »
Pooja Chopra under pressure to prove herself
Mumbai – Pooja Chopra has teamed up again with filmmaker Vipul Shah for “Roop Nagar Ke Cheeteh”. The actress says that she is happy but at the same time under pressure to... read more »
Kathmandu’s sweet but deadly kung fu nuns
By Mohammad Asim Khan Kathmandu – Their smiling faces and calm demeanour mask a roaring sea of immense energy and strength. These inmates of the Druk Amitabha nunnery in Kathmandu are also... read more »
