BHU first to include a course on Hindu Dharma
Varanasi: “Hinduism & Brahmanism,” “Hindu of Foreign Origin” and “The antiquity and the meaning of the term Hindu.” These are subjects of some of the lectures to be attended by students in the inaugural week […]
India test-fires upgraded BrahMos Supersonic Missile
New Delhi: India successfully test-fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off the coast of Odisha on Thursday, informed defense sources. The new version of the missile is upgraded with increased content of indigenous technology with improved performance […]
US aviation hit by fears over 5G
Air India resumes US operations after clearance from Boeing New York: Travel plans for thousands of passengers, including those traveling to India, were disrupted after airlines canceled or curtailed some flights to and from […]
Voting bill collapses, Democrats unable to change filibuster
Washington DC: Voting legislation that Democrats and civil rights leaders say is vital to protecting democracy collapsed when two senators refused to join their own party in changing Senate rules to overcome a Republican filibuster […]
Kamala Harris will be his running mate in 2024, says President Biden
Washington DC: President Joe Biden has said that Vice President Kamala Harris would be his running mate if he stood for office again in 2024. “She’s going to be my running mate, number one. And […]
Recognize ‘Hinduphobia’ and violence against Buddhists, Sikhs too: India to UN
New York: India has raised concerns over the matter of emergence of certain contemporary forms of religiophobia especially anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist, and anti-Sikh at the UN. India called for urgent attention from the UN and other […]
New York
US aviation hit by fears over 5G
Air India resumes US operations after clearance from Boeing New York: Travel plans for thousands of passengers, including those traveling to India, were disrupted after airlines canceled or curtailed some flights to and from […]
Recognize ‘Hinduphobia’ and violence against Buddhists, Sikhs too: India to UN
New York: India has raised concerns over the matter of emergence of certain contemporary forms of religiophobia especially anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist, and anti-Sikh at the UN. India called for urgent attention from the UN and other […]
Four reasons to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster early in 2022
January is a month when Americans are making New Year’s resolutions that often include pledges to take steps for better health. The new year is also a great time to wish good health on others […]
International
Vijay Mallya loses bid to save his plush London home
The fugitive Kingfisher tycoon Vijay Mallya is facing the prospect of a humiliating eviction from the luxury Central London home he currently occupies after the UK High Court ruled against him in a dispute with […]
Over 16 cr more forced into poverty in 2 years of Covid: Oxfam
New Delhi: The first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic saw incomes of 99 percent of humanity fall and over 16 crore people were forced into poverty even as the world’s ten richest men saw their […]
Downing Street apologizes to Queen for lockdown parties
London: Downing Street has apologized to Queen Elizabeth II for hosting two staff parties on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral in 2021 when Covid-19 rules barred indoor socializing. “It is deeply regrettable that this took […]
Nearly 10,000 overseas nationals forced to return to China: Report
Beijing: Beijing has forced nearly 10,000 Chinese overseas nationals to return since 2014 using coercive means outside the justice system, according to a new report. The figure could be the “tip of the iceberg”, Spain-based rights […]
2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack; Houthis claim responsibility
New Delhi: Yemen’s Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for a “qualitative military operation” that struck areas deep inside the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in which three persons including two Indians were killed. As per the Abu […]
‘Lanka doesn’t want to get caught between powerful nations’
Colombo: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that his country does not want to get caught up between powerful nations. He made the remarks while addressing the second session of the ninth Parliament, during which he […]
Vijay Mallya loses bid to save his plush London home
The fugitive Kingfisher tycoon Vijay Mallya is facing the prospect of a humiliating eviction from the luxury Central London home he currently occupies after the UK High Court ruled against him in a dispute with […]
Over 16 cr more forced into poverty in 2 years of Covid: Oxfam
New Delhi: The first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic saw incomes of 99 percent of humanity fall and over 16 crore people were forced into poverty even as the world’s ten richest men saw their […]
Downing Street apologizes to Queen for lockdown parties
London: Downing Street has apologized to Queen Elizabeth II for hosting two staff parties on the eve of Prince Philip’s funeral in 2021 when Covid-19 rules barred indoor socializing. “It is deeply regrettable that this took […]
BHU first to include a course on Hindu Dharma
Varanasi: “Hinduism & Brahmanism,” “Hindu of Foreign Origin” and “The antiquity and the meaning of the term Hindu.” These are subjects of some of the lectures to be attended by students in the inaugural week […]
India test-fires upgraded BrahMos Supersonic Missile
New Delhi: India successfully test-fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off the coast of Odisha on Thursday, informed defense sources. The new version of the missile is upgraded with increased content of indigenous technology with improved performance […]
Man helps foil burglary in India home from US
New Jersey: Technology saved a house from being burgled when a resident of Kanpur, who was in New Jersey, USA, informed the local police after watching live the CCTV footage of miscreants breaking into his […]
BHU first to include a course on Hindu Dharma
Varanasi: “Hinduism & Brahmanism,” “Hindu of Foreign Origin” and “The antiquity and the meaning of the term Hindu.” These are subjects of some of the lectures to be attended by students in the inaugural week […]
India test-fires upgraded BrahMos Supersonic Missile
New Delhi: India successfully test-fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile off the coast of Odisha on Thursday, informed defense sources. The new version of the missile is upgraded with increased content of indigenous technology with improved performance […]
Recognize ‘Hinduphobia’ and violence against Buddhists, Sikhs too: India to UN
New York: India has raised concerns over the matter of emergence of certain contemporary forms of religiophobia especially anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist, and anti-Sikh at the UN. India called for urgent attention from the UN and other […]
Man helps foil burglary in India home from US
New Jersey: Technology saved a house from being burgled when a resident of Kanpur, who was in New Jersey, USA, informed the local police after watching live the CCTV footage of miscreants breaking into his […]
In a first, BHU offers a course on Hindu Dharma
Varanasi: “Hinduism & Brahmanism,” “Hindu of Foreign Origin” and “The antiquity and the meaning of the term Hindu.” These are subjects of some of the lectures in the inaugural week of the launch of a […]
Indian Army unveils new combat uniform
The Indian Army unveiled its new combat uniform at the parade on the occasion of Army Day on Saturday. The new combat uniform for army personnel is aimed to provide more comfort and sustainability. The […]
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Entertainment
B-Town cheers for Ali Fazal’s look from ‘Death on the Nile’
Ali Fazal’s new character poster from his upcoming Hollywood outing, ‘Death on the Nile’, is receiving exciting reactions from his colleagues back home. The Bollywood actor, who plays “the cousin” Andrew Katchadourian in the thriller, […]
NY boy in Bollywood’s ‘Aashram’
After wowing the audiences with his power-packed performances in ‘Tashkent Files’, ‘Neerja’ and ‘Special Ops’, actor Prashantt Guptha is set to play a pivotal role in the next season of the hit web series, ‘Aashram’. […]
Special screening of ‘Laal Singh Chadha’ for Tom Hanks
Actor Aamir Khan is getting ready for the release of his much-anticpated film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. In the Hindi adaptation of the 1994 film, ‘Forrest Gump’, Khan will be essaying the role of Hollywood actor Tom […]
Sports
Novak Djokovic may be barred from French Open
Paris: World No.1 Novak Djokovic could now be barred from playing in the French Open after the country’s sports ministry said that there would be no exemption from the new vaccine pass law and all […]
Virat Kohli steps down as India’s Test captain
New Delhi: After India lost the Test series 1-2 to South Africa with a seven-wicket defeat at Cape Town, Virat Kohli has stepped down as the Test captain. Kohli, who first captained India at the […]
Virat Kohli quits Test cricket captaincy
Team India’s Test captain Virat Kohli has decided to step down from his captaincy duties after seven years. The cricketer released a lengthy statement on social media, where he mentioned more about the same. Fans […]
Business
Number of Indian billionaires grew to 142 in 2021
New Delhi: The number of Indian billionaires grew from 102 to 142, while 84 per cent of households in the country suffered a decline in their income in 2021, which was also a year marked […]
Microsoft buys ‘Call of Duty’ maker Activision Blizzard for $69 bn
San Francisco: In the biggest deal ever in the world of gaming, Microsoft has announced to acquire Activision Blizzard, the maker of popular games like Call of Duty (CoD) and Warcraft, for a whopping $68.7 […]
India extends ban on international commercial flights till Feb 28
New Delhi: India’s civil aviation regulator, the DGCA, on Wednesday extended the ban on scheduled international commercial flights till February 28, 2022. At present, India suffers from a third Covid wave which is said to […]
Lifestyle
Man builds Taj Mahal-like home in MP’s Burhanpur
A man from Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur has built a house modeled on the world-famous Taj Mahal. But unlike Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, this local replica is not a “monument of love” per se and its owner says […]
Know Your Options if Your Home Loan Payment Suspension is Ending
Is the COVID-19-related payment suspension, known as forbearance, on your home loan ending? Are you ready to resume making mortgage payments? Understanding your options and being proactive can help ensure a smooth process, say experts. […]
13 Amazing Benefits of Sweet Corn for Skin and Hair
To some people, a day isn’t complete without munching on a crunchy snack. Unfortunately, most snacks are high in calories and fat – almost devoid of ‘real’ nutrition. One snack that’s a favorite of crunchy […]