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SC slams Centre on inaction in drought-hit areas, says government cannot turn a blind eye
The petition has been filed by Swaraj Abhiyan seeking extra effort and free food for poor people in drought-hit states.
There is nothing to take offence in 'Being Cyrus': Boman Irani
Noted actor Boman Irani best known for his performances in movies like '3 Idiots' and 'Munna Bhai MBBS' believes that people should not get ‘offended by movies as they are entertainment at the end of the day’.
Only one in 10 Indians aware of damage to blood vessels during diabetes
With Diabetes being the theme for World Health Day this year, health experts have said that only 10 percent of Indians were aware that diabetes in its later stages damages blood vessels of the eyes, heart, nerves, feet and kidneys.
Most actresses suffer abuse worse than domestic help, says Mahesh Bhatt
Bhatt believes professional success cannot be an equivalent of emotional freedom in the world of showbiz.
Dance number with Shah Rukh Khan was a 'dream come true', says Sunny Leone
The song which Sunny is dancing to with Shah Rukh is reportedly a new take on the 1980 chartbuster 'Laila O Laila' from the film 'Qurbaani'. The original track featured Feroz Khan and Zeenat Amaan.
Syria-bound ISIS recruiter held at Pune airport
Security agencies have been keeping a strict vigil after his name cropped up during internet chats with members of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which is being monitored by sleuths to look for possible followers of the terror group, active i...
Women drivers likely to be exempted from odd-even scheme's second phase
Transport Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday held consultation with different women organisations where most participants raised their voices in favour of keeping women drivers out of the ambit of the scheme.
Rajiv Shukla rules out shifting IPL matches out of Maharashtra
There is a demand from some quarters that IPL matches should not be played in the state as the preparation of grounds requires huge amounts of water.
Liquor ban in India: Who will put the genie back in the bottle?
The total prohibition has never succeeded anywhere in the world. Even a uber liberal country like America had imposed ban on alcohol sale in the early 20th century.
Rupee snaps 2-week rise; down 25 paise to 66.46 against US dollar
The rupee resumed marginally lower at 66.25 per dollar as against Monday's closing level of 66.21 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market and hovered in a wide range of 66.07 and 66.52 before finishing at 66.46, showing a loss of 25 paise or 0.38...
Panama papers leak: Businessmen, jewellers among Indians in 2nd list
The US is also reviewing the leaked Panama papers, which lifted the lid on the murky financial dealings of a slew of politicians and celebrities across the world.
As Karnataka battles drought, excise minister demands Rs 25 lakh SUV due to 'back pain'
Karnataka excise minister Manohar Tahsildar said that he asked for a new car due to the back pain. (Photo courtesy: Facebook)
US senator wants investigation into gun resembling phone
Senator Charles Schumer on Monday said the gun, being promoted online by a company calling itself Ideal Conceal, "is just a disaster waiting to happen."
New Amazon Kindle ready; expected next week: CEO Jeff Bezos
This device would be Amazon's eighth-generation e-book reader.
