New York, April 7 (IANS) An increasing number of youngsters exposed to tobacco marketing are being influenced by it, a study reveals. According to researchers from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, exposure to direct marketing is associated with increased use of tobacco. “For several years, the emphasis in the tobacco industry has been on direct marketing, […]
Patna, April 7 (IANS) LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan has taken personal charge of his son Chirag’s campaign in Jamui parliamentary seat as it has become a “prestige seat” for him. “Ram Vilas Paswan is working hard as his personal stake is high. The election battle in Jamui is seen as a challenge for him, thanks […]
The Hague, April 7 (IANS) With Ajax drawing 1-1 at Vitesse and Feyenoord defeating RKC Waalwijk 2-0, the Amsterdam based football club will have to delay their championship party for at least another week. Vitesse were the stronger side in the first half against Ajax in Arnhem Sunday. Chelsea loanee Bertrand Traore opened the scoring in […]
Rio de Janeiro, April 7 (IANS) Former France international Nicolas Anelka has signed Atletico Mineiro on a free transfer, the Brazilian football club announced. The 35-year-old has not played since being sacked by West Bromwich Albion last month for an alleged anti-semitic gesture, reports Xinhua. “There is nothing to hide, it’s all agreed to. The documents […]
Milan, April 7 (IANS) Italian Serie A bottom club Catania sacked coach Rolando Maran for the second time this season following a 1-2 defeat to Torino. The Sardinians took a second-minute lead earlier through Gonzalo Bergessio, only for Alexander Farnerud and Ciro Immobile to score late on for the visitors Sunday, reports Xinhua. Catania remain bottom […]
Rome, April 7 (IANS) Italian Serie A football club Cagliari has recalled former manager Ivo Pulga after sacking coach Diego Lopez. Cagliari president Massimo Cellino confirmed the decision Sunday night, shortly after a 1-3 loss at home to Roma, reports Xinhua. The Sardinian club has lost four of their past five matches and won just three […]
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Telugu spoof-comedy “Hrudaya Kaleyam”, which was made on a budget of Rs.1.5 crore, has minted Rs.3.9 crore worldwide in its opening weekend. “Spoofs may or may not work in your favour. In this case, it worked in the favour of ‘Hrudaya Kaleyam’. The film has collected a whopping Rs.3.9 crore in its […]
London, April 7 (IANS) English Premier League side Norwich sacked manager Chris Hughton and appointed youth coach Neil Adams as his successor. Norwich lost 0-1 to West Brom Saturday and are just five points clear of the relegation zone with five games remaining. They will face Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in the remaining […]
Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) The “Ram-Leela” couple is back! Actress Deepika Padukone will play historical character Mastani with Ranveer Singh playing Bajirao Peshwa in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Bajirao Mastani”. The casting of Ranveer and Deepika puts an end to months of speculation about who would play the role. Besides Ranveer, Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn […]
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A court here Monday directed former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to appear before it May 21 in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Nitin Gadkari. It had issued summons to Kejriwal to appear before it April 7 for calling Gadkari “corrupt” but his lawyers sought an extension saying the […]