Remembering Dilip Kumar: The actor who grew with India as it evolved
He was more than a star, more than just an actor even. Dilip Kumar, or Yousuf Khan as he was born, was the legend who epitomised the composite culture of India, both in his films that explored stories of rebellion, hope and love and in his…
Panama & Paradise: Rs 20,353 crores detected with respect to 930 India-linked entities
New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) The government on Tuesday said that a total of Rs 20,353 crores have been detected with respect to 930 India-linked entities in the Panama and Paradise Paper leaks.
"As on 01.10.2021, total undisclosed credits…
Instagram launches tool urging teens to take a break
LONDON: Instagram on Tuesday launched a feature that urges teenagers to take breaks from the photo-sharing platform and announced other tools aimed at protecting young users from harmful content on the Facebook-owned service.
The…
These army officers are on a mission to touch many lives
KOCHI: Mini Santhosh, the widow of late Santhosh Kumar from Kalamassery, had no idea how to arrange resources for the wedding of her daughter single-handedly. Santhosh passed away while posted on the Line of Control in 1988 and since then,…
49 OEMs of electric vehicles registered under FAME India scheme
New Delhi, Dec 7 (UNI) To bring the cost of electric vehicles at par with petrol vehicles and support EVs by way of demand incentives under the ‘faster adoption and manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles in India’ (FAME India)…
No plan to cut 18 per cent GST on insurance premiums: Government
NEW DELHI: Despite frequent requests from the insurance sector to reduce 18% Goods and Services Tax levied on the insurance premium, the Centre has said currently there is no recommendation to reduce the GST rate on health insurance…
Global crypto market cap drops 2.28 per cent in one day; not a correction, say experts
Global crypto market capitalisation witnessed a fall of 2.28% on Monday evening and stood at $2.23 trillion.
While Bitcoin was trading at $48,482.76, a decrease of 0.81%, Ethereum was trading at $4,066.31, a decrease of 2.33% from the…
upGrad to acquire ed-tech firm Talentedge for Rs 350 crore
BENGALURU: Online higher education company upGrad will acquire Talentedge for over Rs 350 crore. This acquisition marks the first step in the massive consolidation that is currently occurring through big-ticket acquisitions led by upGrad,…
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Punjab pacer Sandeep Sharma to play for Chandigarh
Having been overlooked by the Punjab selectors for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy, medium-pacer Sandeep Sharma has decided to switch to Chandigarh.
The 28-year-old fast bowler secured a no-objection certificate from his parent state,…
South Africa announce 21-member squad for Test series against India
Johannesburg, Dec 7 (UNI) Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Tuesday announced a 21-member squad for the three-match Test series against India, which is set to take place from December 26 to January 15, 2022.
The series will form part of the…
Harbhajan Singh set to join support staff of major IPL franchise for next season
Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will be seen in a different avatar during next year’s Indian Premier League as a key member of the support staff in one of the high-profile franchises.
The 41-year-old Harbhajan, who featured in a…
Germany’s Merkel bows out after 16 years
Angela Merkel was assured of a place in the history books as soon as she became Germany’s first female chancellor on November 22, 2005.
Over the next 16 years, she was credited with raising Germany’s profile and influence, working to…
Battle of coronavirus mutants is critical: Omicron vs delta
As the omicron coronavirus variant spreads in southern Africa and pops up in countries all around the world, scientists are anxiously watching a battle play out that could determine the future of the pandemic. Can the latest competitor to…
China says US will ‘pay the price’ for diplomatic boycott of Olympics
The United States will have to “pay a price” for its diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China said on Tuesday, just weeks after talks aimed at easing tense relations between the two sides.
The White House said on…
Supreme Court rejects Aircel founder plea for diplomatic shield
THE SUPREME Court on Tuesday rejected the plea of Aircel founder C Sivasankaran facing money laundering charges for diplomatic immunity.
Dismissing his plea challenging the criminal proceedings, a bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar…
J & K: Since Article 370 scrapped, monthly Army deaths fall, civilian fatalities rise
Data provided by the MHA in Parliament last week, and that available with the J&K Police, shows that, on an average, the UT has seen 3.2 casualties a month since August 5, 2019, in terror attacks compared to 2.8 casualties a month in…
India ‘very unequal’, top 10% hold 57% of national income: Inequality Report
India stands out as a “poor and very unequal country, with an affluent elite”, where the top 10 per cent holds 57 per cent of the total national income while the bottom 50 per cent’s share is just 13 per cent in 2021, according to the…
Sajid Khan rips through Bangladesh after Pakistan declare early
ICC Player of Month nominations for November announced; Abid Ali and David Warner shortlisted
Ashes Cup: Australia, England set to reignite Test cricket’s biggest rivalry
Brisbane, Dec 7 (UNI) Australia will be looking to keep a stranglehold on the urn, having held the
Ashes for two series in a row since 2017, as they host England in the first Test at the Gabba here on Wednesday.
A new era beckons for…
Khelo India centers to be set up in all 12 districts of HP: Anurag Thakur
Hamirpur (HP), Dec 8: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports have sanctioned a sum of sixty lakh rupees for setting up of Khelo India centers in all twelve districts of Himachal Pradesh.
Anurag Thakur, Union Youth Affairs and sports…
