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Apurvi Chandela gave a stunning exhibition of skill and concentration to clinch a gold medal while Ayonika Paul and Prakash Nanjappa claimed a silver each as shooters added three more medals to India's kitty on the third day of competitions in the 20th Commonwealth Games here on Saturday

London: African scientists claim to be developing a new trap for malaria-spreading mosquitoes, using the odour of human feet to lure them in, which they say could help drastically reduce the transmission rate of the disease. A team at the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania says that the traps would be able to attract up […]

Chicago: Bollywood star Tabu has been honoured by Indo-American Center (IAC) for her contribution to cinema. IAC hosted a reception and dinner in the honour of the actress, known for her power-packed performances in films like `Astitva`, `Chandni Bar` and `Maqbool`. Tabu, 40, was also honored by Hindi Lovers` Club who presented a shawl and […]

New Delhi: He has acted in some of the greatest films but veteran actor Om Puri rues the fact that talented directors now opt for only big stars. The 60-year-old actor, whose last releases include `West is West`, `Bin Bulaaye Barati` and `Teen Thay Bhai`, says he does commercial films because they pay well. "I […]

Los Angeles: If there was any lingering tension between Hollywood actors Orlando Bloom and former girlfriend Kate Bosworth, neither of them showed it as they bumped into each other. The pair, who split up in 2006 after a four year on-and-off romance, shared a warm embrace during the chance encounter in California, reported Us magazine. […]

Ahmedabad: A trial court has convicted six persons while acquitting four others in a post-Godhra riot case from Viramgam taluka of the district. Three persons of the minority community had been killed in the incident, nine years ago. Additional Sessions Judge D B Patel on Tuesday awarded life sentences to two accused – Bhopa Bharwad […]

A teacher of an English-medium private school here was arrested here on Friday for allegedly beating up a student of class-VIII by iron chains for gossipping in the class, the police said

New Delhi: Salman Khurshid, who on Wednesday took charge as the Union Law Minister, said he would take a decision on the issue of the resignation of Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium very soon. Speaking to reporters after taking charge of the ministry, Khurshid said he has come with an open mind and will take the […]

In a strong message to the WTO, India today said it will not ratify the trade facilitation pact until a permanent solution is found on food security and other issues of poor nations impacting livelihood of millions

Washington: India and the US would not only review the progress made in the ties since the November visit of President Barack Obama, but also chart out a course for future development during their second round of Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi next week. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and External Affairs Minister SM Krishna […]

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court today refused to entertain a petition seeking a direction to the CBI to make Reliance ADAG chairman Anil Ambani, Tata Group chief Ratan Tata, corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and DMK chief M Karunanidhi`s wife Dayalu Ammal, as accused in 2G case. "It is a rubbish petition. If I find […]

Tagged as the 'serial kisser' of Bollywood, actor Emraan Hashmi said though a lot of new actors are following on his footsteps, he would like to give away the crown to his cousin and actress Alia Bhatt

Mumbai: The BSE benchmark Sensex snapped a three-session losing streak by recovering 134 points in early trade today on renewed buying, mainly in the realty, consumer durable and healthcare sectors, on the back of higher Asian cues. Among the 30-member Sensex pack, 28 stocks gained, while only two of them declined. The major gainers from […]

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Mumbai: Oscar winning actress Natalie Portman, who is expecting her first child with fiance Benjamin Millipied, has been blasted by political commentator Mike Huckabee for getting pregnant out of wedlock. The 29-year-old who won the Academy Award this year for her role as a troubled ballerina in the psychological thriller `Black Swan`, was criticised for […]