The Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT-Bombay) has banned what it terms “anti-national activites” and all types of activism on its Powai Campus and also sought “good manners” from its students. Students at the IIT-Bombay campus were stunned to receive the 15-point circular from the authorities which some have labeled as “restrictions” on their freedom […]
Badminton star Saina Nehwal took the political plunge here on Wednesday as she joined the ruling BJP, sparking off speculation over the role she may play in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for the BJP in the coming months. While neither the BJP nor Nehwal made it clear what her role would be but it is […]
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, said that his government brought Citizenship Amendment Act to correct historical injustice and fulfil country’s old promise to minorities living in neighbouring countries. “I am amazed how people can forget what Gandhiji promised to the minorities left in Pakistan and Bangladesh,” Modi said while addressing the National Cadet […]
Roger Federer will face Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster semi-final at the 2020 Australian Open. Federer on Tuesday beat the USA’s Tennys Sandgren in a five-set match in which he came back from two sets to one down and fought off seven match points at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Djokovic beat Canadian Milos […]
Bidders for the national carrier, Air India will need to have a minimum net worth of Rs 3,500 crore — whether as sole bidder or a consortium. The government on Monday kicked off the strategic disinvestment of Air India with Ernst & Young, transaction advisor issuing an expression of interest by the Government of India […]
“Bhartiya rail”, a Hindi rap song that sheds light on the unity within diverse India, through the railways, has been launched. The song has been conceptualised and written by MassQline and Jatin. Talking about the song, MassQline and Jatin, said: “We’re really excited to be part of the Mass Appeal India family and being associated […]
Even as 288 persons in Kerala have been kept under medical observation in the wake of the coronavirus scare, state Health Minister K.K. Shailaja asserted that there was no reason for any concern. Of these 288 persons, seven are admitted in various state hospitals whereas the rest have been advised rest at home and […]
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief executive officer Wasim Khan has taken a U-turn on his earlier statement where he said the Green Brigade will not travel to India for the 2021 T20 World Cup if the BCCI doesn’t allow Men in Blue to tour Pakistan in the Asia Cup, later this year. “This has been […]
The Manipur government and the central paramilitary Assam Rifles, which operates under the command of the Indian Army, are at loggerheads over the guarding of check posts along highways following the alleged harassment of a woman IPS officer by an Assam Rifles jawan. While the Assam Rifles, the oldest paramilitary force guarding the India-Myanmar border, […]
TV actress Sejal Sharma committed suicide on Friday. She was known for her role of Simmy Khosla in the show “Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji”. “Yes, this is true. I am shocked to hear the news. It’s very difficult for me to believe as I had met her just 10 days ago and we had […]