One of the most popular annual events commemorating Victorian Multicultural Festival of Lights will be held later this month. ‘Wyndham Diwali Mela,’ which has become an exemplary celebration of multiculturalism, promises to be bigger and better this year, with the participation of an increasing number of local artistes, performers and guests. ‘Wyndham Diwali Meal 2016’ […]
Former France football star Florent Malouda is aware he is past his prime but still has the mettle to drive Delhi Dynamos to success in the Indian Super League (ISL) this year. The 36-year-old was one of the key reasons behind Dynamos’ road till the semi-finals last year. And this year the former Chelsea star […]
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday told a joint session of Parliament that Pakistan has a firm commitment to continue its support to “Kashmiris for their legitimate” struggle. Sharif said the UN resolutions on Kashmir are still on the agenda of the UN Security Council and the international community should take immediate steps for […]
Without naming Pakistan, India has said that the terror and violence unleashed against Afghanistan does not allow for easy implementation of development work in the war-torn country. “Peace is essential to development; terrorism is anathema to development,” Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar said at a meeting on regional integration and prosperity on […]
Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir on Wednesday said footage of the surgical strike across the Line of Control (LoC) has been submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office by the Army. He said decision on sharing the video has not been taken yet, and any such call can only be taken by Prime […]
After repeated ceasefire violations by Pakistani side in Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch districts all day, the border residents of Jammu region witnessed an eerie calm on Wednesday night. The police said there were no major incidents of shelling or firing by the Pakistani side during the night. While Pakistan Rangers used mortars and automatics to […]
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has announced it will suspend the licences of media outlets airing Indian content without issuing prior notice. The media regulator has granted the authority to its Chairman Absar Alam to revoke or suspend the licenses of companies airing Indian content without any prior notice, a statement said on Tuesday. […]
At least four women belonging to a minority community in Pakistan were killed by unknown assailants in an allegedly sectarian-motivated targeted killing late on Tuesday. “The women were returning from the city towards their destiny Hazara Town when armed men intercepted the bus and one of them barged inside and started shooting indiscriminately.” Abdul Razaq […]
The liftoff of Ariane 5 rocket with Indian satellite GSAT-18 has been postponed to October 6 due to unfavourable weather conditions, said Arianespace. According to the French company Arianespace, the rocket launch has been delayed by 24 hours. The rocket is expected to liftoff between 2 a.m. and 3.15 a.m. from Kourou (French Guiana) on […]
As Google, Salesforce and even Walt Disney join the race to buy Twitter, the micro-blogging website is expected to receive bids this week, media reported on Wednesday. According to Wall Street Journal, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff is “building a case to Salesforce.com Inc. investors and others that his company should be the buyer.” Like LinkedIn […]