Rani Mukerji’s ‘Hichki’ to release in Kazakhstan

Bollywood star Rani Mukerji’s critically acclaimed film “Hichki” is set to release in Kazakhstan on September 20. The film is releasing in Russia on Teachers’ Day and a version with Russian voice over will also hit the theatres in Kazakhstan. Russian is one of the country’s official languages. “It’s truly amazing that films can cross […]

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Vajpayee took everyone along: Azad

Paying rich tributes to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad today said the distance seen between the ruling party and the opposition today was not there earlier and the late BJP stalwart worked taking everyone along. Speaking at a condolence meeting attended by leaders of all major parties, Azad said […]

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Kajol always lights up the screen

Neha Dhupia, who stars with Kajol in “Helicopter Eela”, says every time her co-actor appears on the screen, it comes alive. The 37-year-old actor plays a drama instructor named Padma in the Pradeep Sarkar directorial. She said Kajol made acting appear like a “easy” job. “I feel there are only a few people who are […]

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Navjot Singh Sidhu on Pak visit: Will give a strong reply when needed

After drawing flak from Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and the Opposition for embracing the Pakistan Army chief, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu said today that he was prepared to give a strong reply to all when needed. “Whenever the reply has to be given, I will give and I will give it to all… It […]

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131 malaria, 69 dengue cases in Delhi this season

At least 43 cases of malaria have been reported in the first 18 days of August in Delhi, taking the total number of people affected by the vector-borne disease in the city this season to 131, according to a municipal report released today. Two cases of malaria were reported in February, one each in April […]

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Kerala Floods: Rainfall intensity over Kerala decreasing

The rainfall intensity over Kerala has decreased over the past two days, the meteorology department said today, adding that there is no alert of heavy precipitation for the next four days in the state. India Meteorological Department’s Additional Director General Mritunjay Mohapatra said, yesterday the state recorded 9 cm of rainfall. On August 16 and […]

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Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas announce engagement after ceremony in Mumbai

Priyanka Chopra and American singer Nick Jonas officially announced their engagement after a pooja ceremony held at the actor’s residence here, ending months of speculation about their relationship. Both Priyanka and her beau declared their love for each other on their Instagram pages after the ceremony. Priyanka shared a photo from the ceremony where she […]

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Haryana govt announces Rs 10 Cr aid for flood-hit Kerala

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said that the state government would provide financial assistance of Rs 10 crore to flood affected people and for rescue operations in Kerala. He said that the people of Kerala had been facing heavy losses of life and property due to severe floods, and Haryana is with Kerala […]

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Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu

The Amarnath Yatra resumed today after it was suspended for a day yesterday due to non-availability of adequate number of pilgrims, officials said. The 43rd batch of 306 pilgrims left the base camp here for the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, they said. Meanwhile, the 10-day Budha Amarnath yatra, which began […]

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