PM Modi calls Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor criticality ‘historic milestone’ in nuclear journey

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India’s indigenously designed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, which recently achieved criticality, marking a major advance in the second stage of the country’s three-stage civil nuclear program. Speaking during the 133rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime […]
Private sector space investment crosses $600 million in 5 years: Dr. Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India’s space sector has witnessed over $600 million in private investment in the last five years, Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday while reviewing initiatives to strengthen the country’s space ecosystem. During a high-level review, Singh assessed plans to establish space laboratories in universities and colleges […]
HPCL pins refinery fire to leak, ops to restart in May’s second half

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd has said a leak from a pressure gauge in its crude distillation unit was the likely cause of the fire at its joint venture refinery in Rajasthan, and restoration work is expected to be completed within three to four weeks, after which operations at the refinery […]
Mohit Suri on 13 years of ‘Aashiqui 2’: Some films don’t just get made, they make you

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Filmmaker Mohit Suri is celebrating 13 years of his cult-classic ‘Aashiqui 2’. On Sunday, the director took to his Instagram, and shared a series of BTS pictures from the making of the film. He also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “Celebrating 13 years of Aashiqui 2 […]
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ director breaks silence of Adrian Grenier’s cameo

Los Angeles, April 26 (IANS) David Frankel, who has helmed ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has shared that he did want to sprinkle a little Nate into the much-anticipated sequel. David said that he considered “sneaking” Adrian Grenier in for a surprise cameo, reports ‘Deadline’. Unfortunately for the fans of the actor, “it was just […]
When Tim Robbins shared what true friendship means for Morgan Freeman

Los Angeles, April 26 (IANS) Hollywood actor Tim Robbins once shared how his co-actor Morgan Freeman told him a very important thing about friendship during the making of the iconic film ‘The Shawshank Redemption’. An old video of the actor from one of the Oscar ceremonies has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows Tim […]
Riteish & Genelia seek blessings at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple before ‘Raja Shivaji’ release

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Ahead of the theatrical release of the highly anticipated biopic, “Raja Shivaji”, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh offered prayers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Temple in Bhiwandi, Thane, seeking blessings for their next. Riteish and Genelia were seen performing a traditional aarti during the religious visit, after which they even interacted […]
Masaba Gupta trying to strike a balance between her love for food & her desire to lose weight

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Just like many of us, designer Masaba Gupta is also torn between her love for food and her desire to lose weight after pregnancy. In her latest social media post on Sunday, Masaba shared that she is trying to balance her craving for a crispy puri with aamras and her wish […]
Sonakshi Sinha says hubby Zaheer Iqbal has been teasing her since 2017

Mumbai, April 26 (IANS) Actress Sonakshi Sinha has now shared proof that her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, has been teasing her ever since 2017. On Sunday, the ‘Dabangg’ actress uploaded a throwback video where Zaheer is capturing her while she runs on the treadmill. While Sonakshi is trying to hide the shorts she has been wearing […]
‘This is not evolution, it’s dilution’: Vimal Kumar criticises badminton new 3×15 scoring system

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Former Indian badminton coach Vimal Kumar has strongly criticised the Badminton World Federation’s decision to introduce the new 3×15 scoring system, calling it “not evolution” but a “dilution” of the sport while expressing concern over the overwhelming support the proposal received from council members. Kumar said he was “extremely disappointed” […]