There was no “hot pursuit” in the military operation against militants along the India-Myanmar border and it was done with the consent of Myanmar authorities, Minister of State for Defence Rao Inderjit Singh said on Wednesday. “We did not use hot pursuit. We contacted Burma (Myanmar) authorities before the attack,” Rao Inderjit said here. The […]
Childhood is the most wonderful phase of one’s life. You are the centre of attraction at your home and wherever you go, people can’t stop playing with you, your wishes are their commands and all your tantrums are fulfilled in a jiffy. But unfortunately, this isn’t true for all children. For a large proportion of […]
While young adults across several Western countries are feeling the ill-effects of excessive online porn, the sudden spurt in online access has also put Indian teenagers at such risk, warn behavioural experts. According to sex and behavioural sciences experts, sex is one of those abiding mysteries to which teenagers seek an answer. Today it’s much […]
With the latest G7 summit minus Russia deciding to extend sanctions on the country over Ukraine, life here goes on as normal, perhaps even a bit more energetically under bright sunshine, in this historic month for Russians. The city’s famous Red Square, with the Kremlin Palace bounding one side, buzzed with preparations for Russia’s National […]
For the teeming millions, Varanasi or Kashi is the source of spirituality, an ideal place for some soul searching and also for salvation. The city, said to be the oldest on the face of the planet, however has more to offer on its ‘menu’ than just that! For those in love with food, the place […]
China’s web service giant Baidu is set to launch its self-driving car in the second half of this year, media reported on Tuesday. The announcement was made by Baidu’s senior vice-president Wang Jin at the China Cloud Computing Services Summit and was published by People’s Daily. Baidu will work with a third party automobile manufacturer […]
Hollywood actress Wendy Glenn, who has been cast in Indian filmmaker Onir’s new film “Veda”, is looking forward to her visit to India. To be directed by Onir and produced by Bhavna Talwar, “Veda” is a contemporary adaptation of William Shakespeare’s iconic play “Hamlet”. Happy about the Indian collaboration, Glenn said in a statement: […]
“Can’t Take This Shit Any More”, a documentary by Vinod Kapri, will be screened at the 12th Indian Film Festival Stuttgart. The film gala, where the documentary will be aiming to win awards in two important categories — Best Documentary Film and Audience Award — will be held between July 15-19 in Stuttgart, Germany. “Can’t […]
HSBC on Tuesday announced a new strategic plan that includes a restructuring of 10 percent of its global workforce, review of the possibility of moving its headquarters, its exit from markets in Turkey and Brazil, and an expansion of its operations in Asia. The new business plan seeks to cut costs by $5 billion and […]
The Seoul Gay Pride festival began on Tuesday amid fierce controversy due to opposition from extremist religious groups that gathered to boycott the event from opening in the heart of the city. The festival, which ends on June 28, will feature a massive celebration and a film festival, Efe news agency reported. This year it […]