India

Modi Pushes for BRICS University, 'People to People' Contact at Brazil Summit

Modi wants the five nations to collaborate in the fields of education, sports and tourism, besides confronting global challenges including terrorism, cyber security and climate change.

Jul 16, 2014

Salman Khan's 'Kick' Theatrical Right Sold for Whopping Amount

Salman releasing his film during Eid is a treat to his fans and hence the theatrical rights of his films were sold at a high price.

Jul 16, 2014

Jr NTR Sings for 'Rabhasa'; Film's Audio Launch on 27 July

Actor Jr NTR has rendered a song titled "Rakhasi Rakhasi" for his upcoming film "Rabhasa."

Jul 16, 2014

Chelsea Transfer News: Blues Announce Costa Signing; Ba Set for Turkey Move

Chelsea have officially announced the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa on a five year contract for a reported transfer fee of £32 million.

Jul 16, 2014

Rupee Dips, Indian Stocks Open on Bullish Note

The Sensex opened 93.52 points higher at 25322.17 points, while the Nifty started its day with surge of 37.5 points at 7564.15 points.

Jul 16, 2014

Modi Meets Putin in Brazil, Calls Russia India's All-Weather Friend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday after the first day of the 6th BRICS Summit in Brazil, a day after the meet between the two leaders was postponed.

Jul 16, 2014

2002 Gujarat Riots: Zakia Jafri's Hearing Adjourned Again

The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of Zakia Jafri, who challenged the district court order that approved SIT's clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in relation to the 2002 Gujarat communal riots.

Jul 16, 2014

Andhra Pradesh to Develop Vizag into Major IT Destination

The largest city of Andhra Pradesh on the state's east coast, Visakhapatnam will be developed into an "IT Capital" of the state thanks to its immense potential, the Minister for Information Technology Palle Raghunadha Reddy said in the city on Tuesday, 15 July.

Jul 16, 2014

'Vijay 58': Shruti Haasan Confirmed for Vijay-Chimbudevan Film

Actress Shruti Haasan has confirmed that she will be paired opposite Vijay in Chimbudevan's "Vijay 58."

Jul 16, 2014

BRICS Launch Development Bank, India Loses Headquarters to China

The consolation for India is that it will get the first term of presidency of the bank for five years.

Jul 16, 2014

Modi Keen on River-Linking Project to Boost Agriculture, Says Chandrababu Naidu

Inter-linking of rivers in India for the progress of the country's agriculture will soon become a reality as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is very keen on the ambitious national project, stated Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday.

Jul 15, 2014

Testicle-Eating Pacu Fish Caught in Michigan

A pacu fish, known for consuming human testicles, has been found in a lake in Michigan.

Jul 15, 2014

Generic Drugmaker Mylan Inc to Acquire Abbott Labs for $5.3 billion through Tax Inversion

Pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc announced the acquisition of Abbott Laboratories for $5.3 billion on Monday, in markets outside the United States, with an aim to cut their tax bill using tax inversion method.

Jul 15, 2014

'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' Season 7: Salman Khan Shoots Promo with Akshat Singh

Salman Khan shoots "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa" promo with the youngest contestant Akshat Singh.

Jul 15, 2014

'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge' Team Aditya Chopra-Shah Rukh Khan not Reuniting

The "DDLJ" hit team Aditya Chopra and Shah Rukh are not teaming up anytime soon.

Jul 15, 2014