Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) Filmmaker Sampath Nandi, who will be working with actor Ravi Teja in his next film, says he’s happy to have finally got an opportunity to direct his favourite star. Ravi Teja is currently shooting for the second part of the “Kick” franchise. Therefore, Nandi’s yet untitled film is expected to go on […]
Amritsar, Nov 2 (IANS) Border Security Force (BSF) troopers Sunday shot dead one smuggler and recovered 22 kg of heroin along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab, officials said here. BSF sources said the smuggler was gunned down in exchange of fire while two of his accomplices were arrested in Dera Baba Nanak sector of Gurdaspur district. […]
Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS) Vijay-starrer Tamil actioner “Kaththi”, which has turned out to be a blockbuster, won’t have a Telugu remake as the makers have decided to have a dubbed release instead. The dubbed version is slated for a Nov 21 release. “There were plans to remake the film, but these have been scrapped now. The […]
Algiers, Nov 2 (IANS) Algerian football club Entente of Setif won African Champions League title despite a 1-1 draw against Vita Club of RD Congo in the second leg of the final at the Blida Stadium in Kinshasa. ES Setif won on 3-3 aggregate Saturday night due to the away goal rule after a 2-2 draw […]
Washington, Nov 2 (IANS) Debunking a prevalent theory of Alzheimer’s development, researchers have now found that it is not the amyloid-beta (A-beta) protein fragments but the tau tangle proteins which are the real culprits behind the disease. Plaque made of beta-amyloid protein fragments and tangles formed from tau proteins are familiar hallmarks of disease in the […]
Austin (United States), Nov 2 (IANS) The Force India cars of Sergio Perez and Nico Hulkenberg will start 11th and 13th at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix here Sunday. Saturday action saw Mexican Perez qualify in P12 with teammate Hulkenberg right behind in P13. However, a gearbox change penalty to McLaren’s Jenson Button, who […]
Mumbai, Nov 2 (IANS) Designer Vikram Phadnis, who is now all set to be a director, has reportedly roped in Bipasha Basu to play the female lead in his film. A source close the actress revealed, “Yes, it’s true Vikram has roped in Bipasha for his directorial debut. She will start shooting for the film from […]
London, Nov 2 (IANS) A team of scientists has discovered unusual rocks deep inside the Earth’s crust that could slow down earthquakes. Using computer models to create underground 3D images of the Chile earthquake (magnitude 8.8 on Richter scale) in 2010, researchers from the University of Liverpool found a mass of rocks, deep in the active […]
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Back in 2003, Afak Khan saw some children roller-skating in a park near his house. Coming from a not so well-off family, the then six-year-old dreamt of learning the sport despite knowing he will not have the money for it. Today, Khan participates at the national level, thanks to social support. […]
Malom (Manipur), Nov 2 (IANS) “Iron Lady” Sharmila Chanu completes Sunday 13 years of hunger strike that she began after the massacre of 10 people by Assam Rifles at a bus stand here. Over the years, the “Malom Massacre” memorial at the bus stand in Malom, around six kilometers from Manipur capital Imphal, bears a deserted […]