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Priyadarshan to Head Jury for 64th National Film Awards
Acclaimed director Priyadarshan will chair the jury of the 64th National Film Awards, industry sources have told IANS.
International Women's Day: Stories of Women Overcoming Hardships, One Kilometre at a Time
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we look at some women drivers with stories of hardship and success, that could be a source of inspiration for many in India.
Mark Zuckerberg, Harvard Dropout, to Give Commencement Address at University
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, one of Harvard University's most famous dropouts, will return to his one-time alma mater this summer.
International Women's Day: UrbanClap Launches Campaign For Gender Acceptance
The film portrays a mother making preparations to celebrate her daughter’s ‘First Women’s Day,’ much to the confusion of the neighbourhood ‘aunties,’ especially the next door neighbour, Renu Aunty - ‘Doesn’t she have a son called Vikram?’ At the party it...
Australian Service Marks Third Anniversary of MH370 Tragedy
The Australian government minister in charge of the suspended seabed search for the Malaysia Airlines jet told victims' families and friends at an anniversary church service on Wednesday that he remained hopeful that Flight 370 would be found.
Moto G5 to Launch on March 15, Will be Available Exclusively on Flipkart
Lenovo-owned Motorola's latest Moto G5 will be available in India starting March 15 and will be exclusively available on e-commerce site Flipkart.
Relationship With China is 'Vital' for US: Acting Spokesman Mark Toner
Relationship with China is vital for the US and the government is intent in pursuing a more constructive relationship with the Asian nation, a US State Department spokesman has said.
Pension Regulator Allows Transfer From EPF to NPS
India's pensions regulator in India has allowed members of the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) option to move their retirement savings to the National Pension System (NPS) giving effect to a proposal mooted by the government two years ago in the Union Bud...
Man Jailed For 15 Years in US for Plotting Terror Attacks in India
According to court documents, between September and December 2013, Singh conspired with others to support terrorist attacks in India as part of the Khalistan movement to create an independent Sikh state in the Punjab region.
Manipur Election 2017: 78 Percent Polling in Final Phase
Colourfully decked-up men and women came out in huge numbers to mark their democratic choice, as over 78 percent votes were cast in the first seven hours of polling for the second and final phase of the Manipur Assembly elections on Wednesday.
My Character in Badrinath Ki Dulhania is a Feminist: Alia Bhatt
Directed by Shashank Khaitan 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' will release ahead of Holi on March 10.
China will Soon Take Call on UN Ban on Masood Azhar
China will soon take a call on India's demand to designate JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist by the UN as it is investigating his terror activities, a senior functionary of Communist Party of China said on Tuesday.
BSNL, MTNL Merger Plan Back on Discussion Table
According to a highly-placed source in the Department of Telecom, a top-level meeting recently discussed possibility of merging both the entities that are facing financial stress due to increasing competition in the sector.
Sensex Treads With Care, Slips Ahead of Exit Poll Numbers
The stocks were a picture of contrast on Tuesday as the Sensex developed cold feet ahead of the key exit poll findings, coming off its 2-year high and slipping marginally below the 29,000-mark.
China Warns US, South Korea of 'Consequences' For Missile System
China has said it will take unspecified measures against a US missile system being deployed in S Korea, and warned that Washington and Seoul will bear the consequences.
