Assam eyes six-hour travel radius with new expressways, high-speed corridors
Guwahati, June 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state is building a network of expressways and high-speed corridors aimed at drastically reducing travel time across the Northeast and boosting regional connectivity,…
South Korea to commemorate 76th anniversary of Korean War this week
Seoul, June 24 (IANS) South Korea will hold a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the 1950-53 Korean War this week to commemorate the sacrifices of troops who fought in the conflict, the veterans ministry said Wednesday. The event, slated for…
Vaibhavi Merchant calls choreographing ‘Eetha’ a celebration of a form that deserves wider recognition
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Vaibhavi Merchant, who returns with “Eetha,” has opened up about choreographing the Lavani sequences in the film. Speaking about the title track, Vaibhavi told IANS, “Lavani is one of India’s most vibrant and expressive folk dance…
Anil Kapoor met R Madhavan & his family just before the Padma ceremony
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Veteran actor Anil Kapoor met R Madhavan and his family just before he was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri. The ‘Animal’ actor took to his Instagram Stories and dropped a picture collage, along with a…
Govt releases discussion paper for compiling monetary asset accounts of coal in India
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released a discussion paper on approaches for compiling monetary asset accounts of coal in India, which is aligned with the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting…
India’s 20 pc share in global generic exports provides strong platform for growth: Expert
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India can significantly strengthen its position in the global pharmaceutical industry by moving beyond volume-led exports and focusing on higher-value products such as biosimilars, speciality drugs and advanced therapies,…
Assam’s healthcare infrastructure set to undergo transformation, says CM Sarma
Guwahati, June 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the state government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and medical education, asserting that the transformation underway is aimed at…
Dwayne Johnson details wearing ‘hot’ prosthetic bodysuit for ‘Moana’
Los Angeles, June 24 (IANS) Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed that his costume for the “Moana” live-action film took a toll on his body. The actor plays Maui, who he originally voiced in the 2016 Disney animation and the 2024 sequel. He told E!…
Women’s T20 WC: Perry credits love for the game after Australia rout Pakistan
Leeds, June 24 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry reflected on her match-winning display after guiding her side to a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash at Headingley, saying her consistency comes…
South Korea: Population mobility falls to 52-year low in May amid housing supply decline
Seoul, June 24 (IANS) The number of South Koreans relocating to new regions fell 1.5 per cent in May from a year earlier to the lowest level in 52 years, data showed Wednesday, amid a recent decline in housing supply. Around 466,000 people changed…