The film is an on-screen adaptation of the epic ‘Ramayana’ which features Prabhas as Lord Ram and Saif Ali Khan as the antagonist Lankesh Days after Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan’s remarks over presenting a “humane” side to the mythological character Raavan in the upcoming film “Adipurush” created a stir on social media, the actor […]
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Nations must address barriers against access to affordable medicines, new technologies: India at UN
The 193-member General Assembly decided by consensus to proclaim December 27 as the ‘International Day of Epidemic Preparedness’ India has underlined the need for the global community to chart out long-term strategies and roadmaps to deal with future pandemics and their impacts, emphasising that barriers to equitable access to affordable medicines and new technologies must […]
Nobel laureates receive prizes at home amid pandemic
The lavish Stockholm ceremony hasn’t been cancelled since World War II, and the last time the Oslo ceremony was scrapped was in 1976 when the peace prize was “reserved” until the following year owing to a lack of suitable nominations. Adjusting to a world where travel is hampered by the pandemic, this year’s Nobel laureates […]
Matthew Perry releasing ‘Friends’ inspired clothing line for charity
The online shop is titled ‘Could this BE any more of a Matthew Perry merch store’, borrowing the actor’s on-screen persona of Chandler Bing “Friends” alum Matthew Perry has launched a limited edition apparel line inspired by the 1990s beloved sitcom, the proceeds of which will be donated to the World Health Organisation’s COVID-19 relief […]
Christopher Nolan blasts Warner Bros over plan to release movies on HBO Max
Last week, Warner Bros had announced that it will be releasing its entire slate of films for the year 2021 both theatrically and on HBO Max In a stinging critique of Warner Bros over the plan to release to its films both theatrically and on HBO Max, filmmaker Christopher Nolan said the studio’s decision is […]
Supreme Court upholds move to acquire land for Chennai-Salem expressway
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside a Madras High Court decision to quash notifications issued by the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government to acquire land for the Chennai-Salem eight-lane expressway project. A Bench led by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar upheld the notification issued under Section 2 of National Highway Act 1956 for declaration of […]
Arvind Kejriwal ‘almost under house arrest’ by Delhi Police: AAP
The party said it will march to the Delhi Chief Minister’s residence in Civil Lines and get him out. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday said that the party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was being kept “almost under house arrest” by the Central government’s Delhi Police. The party said that it […]
Indian Mobile Congress | We need to work together to ensure timely roll out of 5G, says PM Modi
Mr. Modi said “This [IMC] is the gathering of brightest minds in the telecom sector.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday told telecom industry leaders that all stakeholders need to work together to ensure timely roll-out of 5G technology as well as make India a global hub for telecom equipment, design, development and manufacturing. Also […]
Bharat Bandh elicits total response in Odisha
BHUBANESWAR The response to the bandh call given by farmer organisations against three farm laws was total in Odisha on Tuesday. With the bandh supported by the Congress, Left parties and various farmer organisations, normal life was affected across the State. Roads wore a deserted look as vehicles stayed off. Protesters with their respective party […]
Panchayat polls: Counting of votes underway in Rajasthan
The polling to elect a total of 636 zila parishad members and 4371 panchayat samiti members were held in four phases. The counting of votes polled in all four phases of panchayat samiti and zila parishad members’ elections is underway in Rajasthan on Tuesday. The counting began at 21 district headquarters, according to the state […]