All prominent religious places and shrines in Uttar Pradesh will begin getting uninterrupted electricity from August, an official said on Monday. The UP Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL), which had initiated the process of creating separate feeders for these places following Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s instructions a few months back, was on the verge of completing […]
Overwhelming response to actor-producer Aamir Khan’s tweet regarding a casting call for a new production led to the server of his office to crash. Advait Chandan, who is directing the project, says it’s “really exciting”. Aamir had just last week tweeted that his banner is in search of a fresh female face, who can act […]
Amitabh Bachchan has gone behind the mike for a promotional song for Pro Kabaddi League (PKL). The megastar has lent his voice to a song titled “Le panga”, which has been released in four versions. The 72-year-old, who has sung in some movies as well, shared the news about the new track on his official […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated ace Indian tennis player Leander Paes and top Swiss player Martina Hingis on winning the Wimbledon mixed doubles title. Modi, who is in the Tajikistan capital, said in a message: “More good news from Wimbledon. Congrats again Martina Hingis. Leander your accomplishments are truly inspiring and they make […]
The 42-year-old Indian tennis ace Leander Paes once again defied his age to clinch the mixed doubles crown with Swiss partner Martina Hingis at Wimbledon here, thereby claiming his 16th Grand Slam title. Seeded seventh, Paes and Hingis joined hands one more time to completely thrash Austrian-Hungarian fifth seeds Alexander Peya and Timea Babos 6-1, […]
Hindus are upset over inappropriate portrayal of Hindu god Krishna in a sculpture at a current exhibition at Art Gallery of New South Wales (NSW) in Sydney. A sculpture titled “Everyone no 83” is currently on display as part of the “Conversations” exhibition (till October four) at this Gallery. It shows Lord Krishna and […]
After 17 years involvement with the Australind emergency services cadet unit, Graeme Watson could justifiably lay claim to the title king of the cadets. The 72 members of the Australind Senior High School Emergency Services Cadets overseen by Mr Watson are among more than 8,000 students from 201 units to benefit from the State […]
Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb will be in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow (Monday) for negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. The meeting will bring together 16 important regional partners of Australia, including nine of our top 12 trading partners. RCEP countries account for around 60 per cent of Australia’s two-way trade […]
Twelve fire and emergency services personnel and forest firefighters will depart Perth today to help fight dozens of wildfires that are threatening communities across western Canada. The seven Department of Fire and Emergency Services and five Department of Parks and Wildlife officers will be part of a national contingent of 106 flying to Canada […]
Actor Roger Rees, best known for his roles in “Cheers”, is dead after brief illness. He was 71. The Tony award winning actor, who is also best known for his role in “The West Wing”, passed away on Friday away at his home, reports dailymail.co.uk. Rees had to pull out of his Tony award nominated […]