Film: “Brick Mansions”; Cast: Paul Walker, David Belle, Gouchy Boy, Catalina Denis, Robert Fitzgerald Diggs (RZA), Ayisha Issa, Carlo Rota, Robert Maillet, Andreas Apergis and Richard Zeman; Director: Camille Delamarre; Rating: ** Here’s another film after “Transcendence” that is established in a dystopian setting. But unlike “Transcendence”, this one is an action film, packed with […]
Bhubaneswar, April 26 (IANS) A poll official in Odisha’s Kendrapada district has been suspended after TV footage showed alleged rigging during April 17 election, an official said Saturday. District returning officer and Collector Nitin Bhanu Das Jawale said he has placed Ganeswar Jena, a college teacher, under suspension and initiated a probe against him. Four […]
Tampa Bay (Florida), April 26 (IANS) Actress Priyanka Chopra, who has always lent support to women empowerment, spoke about the importance of educating a girl child as part of a ‘Girl Rising Project’ session at the ongoing International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend and Awards here. “Fortunately, I come from a family where there is […]
Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Maanayata Dutt, wife of Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt who is currently in jail, has lent support to Trishala, his daughter from first wife Richa Sharma, in her new entrepreneur venture – a line of hair extensions. “Proud to announce Trishala Dutt launches her line of clip-in hair extensions. Here is her […]
Beijing, April 26 (IANS) Two tourists were killed and 26 were rescued Saturday when a raft capsized in South China. A raft overturned early Saturday in the Lijiang river in Yangshuo County in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a renowned resort with natural views of the river and mountains, said the press office of […]
Gimcheon (South Korea), April 26 (IANS) P.V. Sindhu’s fine run was halted by China’s top seed Shixian Wang as she lost the Badminton Asia Championships women’s singles semi-final at the Gimcheon Indoor Stadium here Saturday. The current World No.2 beat Sindhu 15-21, 22-20, 21-12 in the match that lasted an hour and 18 minutes.
Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) At least six people were killed and two injured Saturday in an exchange of fire between two tribal groups in Pakistan’s tribal region of North Waziristan. The clash took place between the two groups in the Lowara Mandi area in Dattakhel tehsil of North Waziristan over a land dispute, Dawn online […]
Ranchi, April 26 (IANS) A woman prisoner committed suicide in Jharkhand’s Gumla district Saturday, police said. According to police, Jagini Oraon committed suicide in a toilet of Gumla district hospital by hanging herself with her sari. She was admitted to the hospital a few days back after she complained of stomach pain. According to police […]
New York, April 26 (IANS) Yoga and meditation can help women improve pelvic health, gain more control over their urination and avoid accidental urine leakage, a promising research indicates. “Yoga is often directed at mindful awareness, increasing relaxation and relieving anxiety and stress,” said Alison Huang, an assistant professor from University of California Francisco. For […]
Ho Chi Minh City, April 26 (IANS) An 18-metre tall rubber duck, which has captivated people across the world, will travel to Vietnam’s southern Ho Chi Minh (HCM) city Sunday, local media reported Saturday. The rubber duck is inflated by internal fans that will be connected to power sources via cables beneath the surface of […]