The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out searches at several places in Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha in connection with its ongoing investigation into the Islamic State’s new module Harkat-ul-Harb-e-Islam, officials said. A senior NIA official related to the probe in Delhi told IANS: “Searches are being carried out at several locations in Amroha after […]
In an apparent reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s revelation that Mamata Banerjee sends him kurtas and sweets every year, the West Bengal Chief Minister on Wednesday said that she might send gifts and sweets to people on occasions but will not give them her vote. “I send rosogollas to people. I do send them […]
Morocco shared sensitive intelligence with Sri Lanka that helped Colombo identify the nine bombers and their handlers in the Islamic State, informed sources have indicated. The information was also shared with India as New Delhi and Morocco have a strong counter-terror cooperation. This was done within 48 hours of the Easter Sunday attacks that killed […]
The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) on Wednesday opened on a positive note during the morning session of the trade. The Sensex of the BSE opened at 38,672.63 and touched a high of 38,701.49 and a low of 38,52.28 It was trading at 38,659.82 up by 94.94 points or 0.25 per cent from its Tuesday’s close […]
Rabat/Colombo/New Delhi, April 24 Morocco shared sensitive intelligence with Sri Lanka that helped Colombo identify the nine bombers and their handlers in the Islamic State, informed sources have indicated. The information was also shared with India as New Delhi and Morocco have a strong counter-terror cooperation. This was done within 48 hours of the Easter Sunday […]
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Sunday that she was in touch with the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo as six explosions hit churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, killing at least 20 people. “Colombo – I am in constant touch with Indian High Commissioner in Colombo. We are keeping a close watch on […]
Lucknow, April 20 At least 13 people were injured on Saturday after 12 coaches of the Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derailed near Kanpur, railway officials said. Coaches of the train travelling from Prayagraj to New Delhi derailed at about 1 a.m near Rooma industrial estate, about 15 km from Kanpur. The coaches have been severely […]
‘Have something to say and say it’: Stand-up comedian Anuvab Pal Anuvab Pal – Widely regarded as one of India’s top stand-ups, he was the first Indian to perform at London’s Comedy Store, and has since sold out houses from Mumbai to San Francisco. His screenplay for the global hit ‘Loins Of Punjab’ played […]
‘Don’t look out to impress the other comedians, impress the audience’: Stand-up comedian Sonali Thakker Sonali Thakker is a Mumbai-based comedian who has been writing, performing and convincing audiences (read: her parents) that she’s a stand-up comic for over six years. With an observational style peppered with self-deprecation, she delights audiences at comedy clubs […]
There was a general perception that Tamil cinema wasn’t too kind to transgednders – but not any more. It is heartening to finally see some Tamil filmmakers portraying transgender characters with dignity. The industry may still be a while from signing transgender actors in key roles, but the change is slowly happening. In Vijay Antony’s […]