Actor Siddique appears for questioning in rape case
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 7 (IANS) A week after Malayalam actor Siddique got anticipatory bail from the Supreme Court, he turned up at the City Police Commissioner’s office here on Monday for questioning in a rape case filed against him by an actress. After spending some time at the Commissioner’s office, he was seen driving out as […]
RG Kar case: Protesting doctors’ hunger strike enters 3rd day
Kolkata, Oct 7 (IANS) The fast-unto-death protest of six junior doctors at Esplanade in Kolkata, over the rape and murder of their colleague in the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College Hospital entered the third day on Monday. On Sunday night, one more junior doctor joined the other six who volunteered to start the hunger strike […]
NASA-SpaceX delay Europa Clipper mission due to hurricane Milton in US
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) NASA’s Europa Clipper mission that aims to search for life on Jupiter’s icy moon Europa has been stalled due to hurricane Milton, expected to pose “life-threatening hazards” for parts of Florida in the US, the space agency informed on Monday. Europa Clipper was set to launch its first mission to […]
Vitamin C deficiency in elderly can cause abnormal bleeding, fatigue: Study
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Older adults suffering from abnormal bleeding, fatigue, and weakness, must be assessed for scurvy — a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, suggests a study on Monday. Detailing a case study of a 65-year-old woman with mobility issues and social isolation, the study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) […]
Ola Electric’s share crashes to Rs 90 as angry customers flood social media
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric saw its stock crashing to about Rs 90 a piece in the morning trade on Monday, as aggrieved customers flooded social media platforms again with a myriad of issues with its flagship electric two-wheeler. The Ola Electric share nosedived to Rs 90.26 apiece, a drop of 8.5 […]
Indian auto retail sales up 6.5 pc in April-Sep, rural markets to spur demand
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Led by robust two-wheeler (2W) retail sales, the Indian automobile market saw 6.55 per cent growth (year-on-year) in the first six month of current fiscal (FY25), as rural markets are set to spur demand going forward, a report showed on Monday. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) said that […]
Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor shoot for romantic comedy ‘Abir Gulaal’ in London
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Pakistani star Fawad Khan and Indian actress Vaani Kapoor are currently shooting in London for their upcoming romantic comedy christened “Abir Gulaal”. The shooting for the upcoming entertainer commenced on September 29 in the picturesque backdrop of London and was announced by production house Indian Stories. The film’s director Aarti S […]
Sajid Khan releases ‘Jashn-E-Ghazal’ honouring late brother Wajid Khan on his birth anniversary
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) Music composer Sajid Khan of the duo Sajid-Wajid is remembering his late brother Wajid Khan on the latter’s birth anniversary. Paying a tribute to his brother, Sajid has released the album ‘Jashn-E-Ghazal’ which consists of ten Ghazals The album features several prominent artistes from the world of Indian classical and mainstream […]
‘Ishq ki aisi rawayaat…’: Begum Akhtar’s tuneful but trying timespan and lasting legacy
New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Lata Mangeshkar had admitted that one high point in her life was hearing her name on the radio — as a mere listener requesting a ghazal by the acclaimed Begum Akhtar; Kaifi Azmi started writing ghazals again so she could pick one to render, Ustad Bismillah Khan frequented her rehearsals […]
‘Bigg Boss 18’: Chum Darang says film writers need to write more for people from North-East
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IANS) ‘Bigg Boss 18’ contestant Chum Darang, who was seen in “Badhaai Do” in 2022 and Alia Bhatt-starrer “Gangubai Kathiawadi”, has spoken about how writers need to put in more work and write more for people from North-East. Talking about talents getting offered more roles from the North East in Bollywood, Chum […]
