Paper leak menace will be permanently curbed: K’taka BJP on Centre’s move for fast-track courts, tough law
Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka on Friday welcomed the Centre’s move to introduce stringent measures against examination paper leaks, stating that there would be “no forgiveness” for those who play…
Niharika Chouksey on TV industry stigma: ‘Why do some people look down on television?’
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Actress Niharika Chouksey has opened up about the perception surrounding the television industry. She questioned why some people continue to look down on the medium In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, the actress shared her…
Our moral, political and constitutional duty to stand with them: Sonia Gandhi on student protest issue
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday criticised the Central government’s handling of student protests over examination paper leaks, alleging that the education system was facing a deep crisis.…
Yogi Babu, Kishore-starrer ‘Kaagangal’ unit wraps up film’s shooting
Chennai, July 24 (IANS) If sources in the industry are to be believed, the unit of critically acclaimed writer and director Anand Annamalai’s upcoming film, ‘Kaagangal’, featuring actors Kishore and Yogi Babu in the lead, has now…
Yash says Ranbir Kapoor made ‘great sacrifices’ to play Lord Rama
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Yash has heaped praise on his “Ramayana” co-star Ranbir Kapoor, saying the latter made “great sacrifices” and worked with complete dedication to portray Lord Rama. Yash, Ranbir and filmmaker Nitesh Tiwary were at a…
HDFC Bank shares fall over 1 pc as US law firms launch securities probe
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Shares of India’s largest private sector lender, HDFC Bank, fell more than 1 per cent in early trade on Friday after three US law firms announced separate investigations into whether the bank may have violated federal…
Assam flood: Disaster Management Authority issues warning for rising river water level
Guwahati, July 24 (IANS) The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Friday issued an advisory asking people to stay away from the Dikhow River in Sivasagar district as the water level continued to remain dangerously high despite showing a…
‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ fame Deepika Singh shares glimpse of her spiritual journey in Vrindavan
Mumbai, July 24 (IANS) Television actress Deepika Singh recently shared a glimpse of her spiritual journey in Vrindavan, where she experienced happiness through a simple act of seva. The ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’ actress took to social media to share a…
India levels diplomatically-worded criticism of OIC over Kashmir
United Nations, July 24 (IANS) India has levelled a diplomatically worded criticism of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for raising the Kashmir issue, questioning its locus standi in the matter. “Cross-regional groups that are neither bound…
‘End of Hunger, beginning of accountability’: Sonam Wangchuk ends 26-day fast after govt assurances
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving assurances from the Central government and Members of Parliament across political parties that the issue of accountability in the country’s…