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Netflix Announces Tamil Anthology 'Paava Kadhaigal'
Netflix is set to release its first Tamil language film, an anthology titled "Paava Kadhaigal", the streamer announced on Thursday. Directors Gautham Menon, Sudha Kongara, Vetri Maaran and Vignesh Shivan have come on board to explore how love, pride a...
With 33.7% of Total Deaths, September Records Highest Number of Covid-19 Fatalities
The death count in September crossed that of August’s, which was 28,859. While 19,122 deaths were reported in July and 11,988 in June. In May, the fatalities stood at 4,267.
Uthappa Spotted Applying Saliva On Ball In IPL Clash Against KKR
In a violation of the ICC's COVID-19 protocol, India and Rajasthan Royals batsman Robin Uthappa was seen applying saliva on the ball while fielding against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL match here. The incident happened right after Uthappa dropped a Su...
Farmers Extend 'Rail Roko' Agitation at 24 New Places in Punjab as Protests Enter Phase 2 Today
Protests for 3-4 hours daily will also be organised outside the houses of seven BJP leaders across the state including former BJP president Shwait Malik in Amritsar, Union Minister of State Som Parkash in Phagwara and others.
Australian Government Working on Pilot Programme to Fly 70 International Students
The NT government was working with the Charles Darwin University on the programme. Other states have negotiated international student pilot programs, but there have been no results so far.
Singtel Names Insider As New Group CEO Amid Sector Slump
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd appointed an insider as its new group CEO on Thursday amid a challenging time for the industry, saying its current chief will retire in January after 13 years at the helm.
Mnuchin Reports Movement On COVID-19 Relief; House Delays Vote
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday said talks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made progress on COVID19 relief legislation, and the House of Representatives postponed a vote on a $2.2 trillion Democratic coronavirus plan to allow more time...
Housing Crisis Under New Zealand Election Scanner As Kiwis Miss Out On Dream
Chris Rodley says the New Zealand coastal city of Nelson, in a region known for its vineyards and stunning landscapes, has always been a magnet for job seekers.
PCOS: Common Myths That People Believe vs Reality
PCOS can cause many symptoms including an irregular menstrual cycle, acne, hair problems and weight gain.
U.S. Holding Back On Belarus Sanctions, Hopes For Joint Move With EU - Sources
The United States has held off on joining Britain and Canada in imposing sanctions on Belarus in hopes the European Union can overcome an internal dispute, paving the way to coordinated U.S. and EU sanctions, four sources said on Wednesday.
Prosecutor: 2 Officers Brutally Beat Black Man In Alabama
A prosecutor said two onduty white Alabama officers brutally beat a Black man five months ago after the victim got into a roadrage incident with the wife of one of the officers.
U.S. Airlines Await Roller Coaster Aid Developments In Washington
Hours before mass furloughs of airline workers go into effect, U.S. airlines were still holding out hope for agreement in Washington over a fresh coronavirus aid package, after the House of Representatives delayed a vote to give more time for talks.
Pandemic Has Cost 34 Million Jobs In Latin America, Says UN
The count was up from the International Labour Organization's previous estimates in early August that 14 million jobs had been lost in the region.
Google Unveils Latest Pixel Phone, Rolls Out New TV Service
Google will try to make a bigger splash in the smartphone market with a cheaper highend model while it also aims to expand its presence on bigger screens with a new TV service.
Hathras Gang-rape: Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad under 'House Arrest' in Saharanpur
Azad, who was accompanying the family of the 19-year-old Dalit woman who died after being gang-raped, was detained by Uttar Pradesh police midway from Delhi to Hathras.
Indian Embassy In Madagascar To Go Solar On Oct 2
The Indian embassy in Madagascar will go solar on October 2, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, becoming the first Indian mission globally to become clean and green with this installation. The Indian Embassy in Antananarivo will h...