Search Results for: strategic importance

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

The 29-year-old chess Grandmaster expressed regret at missing an important tournament but insisted it was the only way to prevent her personal rights from getting violated because of the compulsory headscarf rule in Iran.

Jun 13, 2018

When is Eid al-Fitr 2016 in India and other countries?

Night before Eid al-Fitr or 'Laylatul Jaiza': Best practices, prayers for 'night of reward'

Here are the most important prayers to be performed on the night preceding Eid al-Fitr, which is likely to fall on Friday or Saturday.

Jun 13, 2018

'Princess Diana Looking Gay': This Instagram account turns People's Princess into queer icon

The Instagram account "Princess Diana Looking Gay!" dedicated to late Princess Diana has photos of her wearing hats. In one image, Diana is wearing a bomber jacket and holding a tennis racket.

Jun 12, 2018

'I am fed up,' says spiritual leader Bhaiyyuji Maharaj in his suicide note [full text]

Bhaiyyuji Maharaj was taken to Bombay Hospital in Indore where he was pronounced brought dead. He had earlier declined the Minister of State status as he believed that "a post holds no importance for a saint."

Jun 12, 2018

No officer in New Delhi on strike, says IAS Association; AAP disputes

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday alleged that the IAS association in Delhi was on a strike for the past four months which he dubbed as "illegal".

Jun 12, 2018

Shahid Afridi has a lion as pet? Pictures of the big cat chained at his home spark outrage

In a recent tweet, cricketer Shahid Afridi had shown a lion sitting at his house while his daughter posed for pictures in front of it.

Jun 11, 2018

Modi at SCO Summit: Connectivity projects should respect country's sovereignty

The prime minister stressed on the importance of connectivity and maintaining peace at the SCO summit in Qingdao, but also added that connectivity projects should respect each country's sovereignty and regional integrity.

Jun 10, 2018

PM Modi in China: All you need to know

The focus of this year's summit is regional connectivity and shared concerns over terrorism. The SCO Summit would be the platform for India to emerge as a key stakeholder in maintaining peace and stability in the volatile Asian and Eurasian regions.

Jun 10, 2018

75 percent of Canadians are unaware of PM Narendra Modi, says survey

The rest of the Canadian respondents who knew Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi associated him with words like 'influential', 'strategic' and 'strong.'

Jun 8, 2018

Youngster saves 17th-century stone inscription from getting bulldozed in Hebbal

25-year-old Dilip Kshatriya alerted the city municipal body which was bulldozing the rocks for a road-widening project in the northern part of Bengaluru.

Jun 8, 2018

Free WiFi in 400 railway stations thanks to Google

Google Station is offered as a free utility service under the brand name "RailWire", where users can access high-speed WiFi for up to 30 minutes, followed by a slower service for a longer period of time.

Jun 8, 2018

Qatar's plan to boost defence quashed as NATO rejects application

The Arab country was hoping to join a military alliance to offset the deadlock with its neighbours, but NATO says the membership is reserved for American and European nations only.

Jun 7, 2018

Huma Qureshi in Rajinikanth's movie Kaala

Kaala movie review: Huma Qureshi is a surprise package of Rajinikanth's film

Huma Qureshi debut in Tamil film industry has been received with rave reviews for her performance opposite Rajinikanth in Kaala. Though she has a brief role, her chemistry with the iconic actor has been lauded by viewers.

Jun 7, 2018

Dell-Tata collaboration to boost digital learning in Indian schools

The collaboration will enable teachers in rural areas to become more digitally aware and share computer learning.

Jun 7, 2018

Emmanuel Macron Compares Trump Phone Calls To Sausages

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Canadian PM Trudeau ahead of G7 Summit

US tariffs and punitive actions taken by the European Union and Canada have widened the gap between leaders threatening the start of a trade war.

Jun 7, 2018

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Search Results for: strategic importance

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

Night before Eid al-Fitr or 'Laylatul Jaiza': Best practices, prayers for 'night of reward'

'Princess Diana Looking Gay': This Instagram account turns People's Princess into queer icon

'I am fed up,' says spiritual leader Bhaiyyuji Maharaj in his suicide note [full text]

No officer in New Delhi on strike, says IAS Association; AAP disputes

Shahid Afridi has a lion as pet? Pictures of the big cat chained at his home spark outrage

Modi at SCO Summit: Connectivity projects should respect country's sovereignty

PM Modi in China: All you need to know

75 percent of Canadians are unaware of PM Narendra Modi, says survey

Youngster saves 17th-century stone inscription from getting bulldozed in Hebbal

Free WiFi in 400 railway stations thanks to Google

Qatar's plan to boost defence quashed as NATO rejects application

Kaala movie review: Huma Qureshi is a surprise package of Rajinikanth's film

Dell-Tata collaboration to boost digital learning in Indian schools

French President Emmanuel Macron meets Canadian PM Trudeau ahead of G7 Summit

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]