THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal on Saturday expressed his gratitude to the Centre for conferring him with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, saying the honour belongs not only to him but to everyone who has accompanied him on his cinematic journey. “Truly humbled to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. This honour is not mine alone; it… Continue reading Actor Mohanlal thanks PM Modi after Dadasaheb Phalke Award; politicians, celebrities, pour in wishes
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Three die of electrocution during kabaddi match in Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon
KONDAGAON: (Sep 21) Three persons were electrocuted to death and as many others suffered burns when a tent for spectators came in contact with a high-tension power line during a kabaddi match in Chhattisgarh’s Kondagaon district, police said on Sunday. Source: PTI News
Kate Sheppard’s kitchen: an old recipe sheds new light on the feminist pioneer’s life
CHRISTCHURCH: (Sep 21) Political and social reformer Kate Sheppard is famous for leading the campaign that saw New Zealand women become first in the world to gain the right to vote on September 19 1893. We don’t normally think of her as a cook. But while she far preferred reading and writing, she did consider… Continue reading Kate Sheppard’s kitchen: an old recipe sheds new light on the feminist pioneer’s life
PM Modi greets people ‘Shubho Mahalaya’
NEW DELHI: (Sep 21) Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Mahalaya on Sunday and wished that as the sacred days of Durga Puja draw near, may everyone’s lives be filled with light and purpose. The devout believe that Goddess Durga begins her descent from her abode in Mount Kailash to the Earth on this… Continue reading PM Modi greets people ‘Shubho Mahalaya’
Central drugs labs find 32 samples to be ‘not of standard quality’ in August
NEW DELHI: The central drugs laboratories have found 32 samples manufactured by various firms in August to be “not of standard quality”, health ministry officials said on Friday. Additionally, the state drugs testing laboratories identified 62 samples as “not of standard quality” (NSQ) in the month under review, they said. As part of routine regulatory… Continue reading Central drugs labs find 32 samples to be ‘not of standard quality’ in August
MSEDCL Mumbai FRP Fencing Tender Draws Pushback as Rules Limit Competition
INDUSTRY WARNS OF REDUCED COMPETITION: higher costs if criteria remain unchanged Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: Maharashtra’s ambitious plan to introduce FRP (Fibre Reinforced Plastic) fencing around distribution transformers, touted as a first-of-its-kind safety measure, is facing pushback from industry players who say the tender conditions are too restrictive and risk shutting out most capable… Continue reading MSEDCL Mumbai FRP Fencing Tender Draws Pushback as Rules Limit Competition
Vishal Jethwa says ‘surreal’ moment as ‘Homebound’ to represent India at Oscars
MUMBAI: (Sep 20) Actor Vishal Jethwa says he is overwhelmed and humbled after his film “Homebound” was announced as India’s official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards. Also starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor, the movie is directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and has legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese on board as… Continue reading Vishal Jethwa says ‘surreal’ moment as ‘Homebound’ to represent India at Oscars
Gavaskar backs Suryakumar’s decision to not bat against Oman
DUBAI: (Sep 20) The legendary Sunil Gavaskar backed skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s decision to promote his teammates and not come out to bat himself in India’s inconsequential group match against Oman. With India having already sealed a Super Four berth after wins over UAE and Pakistan, Suryakumar reshuffled the batting order to give the lower-order more… Continue reading Gavaskar backs Suryakumar’s decision to not bat against Oman
US President Trump says abuse of H-1B programme a ‘national security threat’
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: (Sep 20) US President Donald Trump said abuse of the H-1B programme is a national security threat as he signed a proclamation restricting entry of certain non-immigrant workers and imposing a staggering annual USD 100,000 fee on the visas used by companies to hire workers, including from India, to live and work in… Continue reading US President Trump says abuse of H-1B programme a ‘national security threat’
Ruckus in Odisha assembly over ‘fertiliser scarcity’, proceedings adjourned till 4 pm
BHUBANESWAR: (Sep 20) BJD MLAs created ruckus in the Odisha assembly for the third consecutive day on Saturday over alleged fertiliser scarcity across the state, prompting the Speaker to adjourn the proceedings till 4 pm. The party MLAs, holding placards and banners highlighting the fertiliser crisis and farmers’ distress in the state, trooped into the… Continue reading Ruckus in Odisha assembly over ‘fertiliser scarcity’, proceedings adjourned till 4 pm