Rohit Sharma joins FITTR as investor and equity partner
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) FITTR on Friday announced that Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has joined the company as an investor and equity partner, deepening his association with the health and fitness platform after earlier becoming its first brand…
One year after Ahmedabad plane crash, kin of victims return to pay tributes
Ahmedabad, June 12 (IANS) On the first anniversary of the Ahmedabad plane crash, family members of the victims gathered at the crash site on Friday to pay tribute to their loved ones, while the tragedy continued to evoke painful memories among local…
I was used to malign Dharmasthala, says ‘mask man’ Chinnayya in plea to K’taka HC
Bengaluru, June 12 (IANS) In a major twist in the ongoing Dharmasthala skull case, Chinnayya, popularly known as the “mask man”, who had earlier made allegations in the mass grave case, has claimed that he was used as part of a conspiracy to…
PM Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condole demise of legendary shooting coach Jaspal Rana
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the passing of legendary Indian shooter and high-performance coach Jaspal Rana and termed it a “profound loss to the world of Indian sports.” Rana, who…
Anupam Kher dreams of wearing India’s football jersey, celebrates the power of imagination
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher, on Friday, took to social media to share a glimpse of his football World Cup fantasy. The ‘Special 26’ actor posted a series of imaginative images showing himself in India’s football jersey,…
Centre exempts nuclear power goods from customs duty for past imports
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government has exempted customs duty on imports of specified goods used for nuclear power generation for the period from April 1, 2019, to January 31, 2026. The exemption was notified by the Ministry of Finance and applies…
Madhoo recalls the time when she almost worked with Shah Rukh Khan
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Veteran actress Madhoo recalled the time when she almost got the chance to share screen space with Shah Rukh Khan during an exclusive conversation with IANS. When asked if she ever got the opportunity to work with the Khans, she…
Harshvardhan Rane on exam day nervousness: ‘Five questions, 300 words each’
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Bollywood actor Harshvardhan Rane is having pre-exam jitters as he shared that he has to answer five questions in two hours in a hot examination hall, with each response requiring a minimum of 300 words. Harshvardhan, who is…
US Senators mark National Seersucker Day celebrating fabric with Indian origins
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Celebrating a fabric that traces its origins to India, US Senators from both the parties marked National Seersucker Day, a longstanding symbol of summer tradition and bipartisan camaraderie on the US Capitol. US Senators…
Three die after massive fire breaks out in Delhi’s Tughlakabad area
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) At least three people died after a massive fire broke out in a building in Delhi’s Tughlakabad area in the early hours of Friday. The fire was reported at 2:24 a.m. in a five-storey residential building located in…