Tripura identifies 10 river sites for hydrokinetic power projects: Power Minister

Agartala, Jan 3 (IANS) Tripura is moving steadily towards power self-sufficiency by adopting new technologies, including hydrokinetic power generation from flowing rivers and large-scale rooftop solar installations, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath said here on Saturday. Addressing the ‘Bhoomi Pujan’ (inauguration) ceremony of the upcoming Super Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) building at Banamalipur, the […]
MEA advises Indians to avoid non-essential travel to Venezuela amid fast-evolving situation

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday advised Indian nationals to avoid all non-essential travel to Venezuela in view of recent developments in the South American country and the rapidly evolving security situation there. In an advisory issued through its media centre, the MEA urged Indian citizens to exercise […]
DMK’s revamped pension scheme an election gimmick: Nainar Nagenthran

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu BJP president Nainar Nagenthran has strongly criticised the state government’s announcement of a remodelled pension scheme, describing it as an election-driven move aimed at misleading the public towards the end of the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) tenure. Nagenthran said the DMK had categorically promised to restore the Old […]
Twinkle Khanna reveals she spent her birthday sniffing around with husband Akshay Kumar

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Twinkle Khanna turned a year older on December 29, and she decided to spend her birthday doing a lot of sniffing around with her loved ones. On her birthday, the ‘Mela’ actress visited the Musee du Parfum in Paris with her actor husband, Akshay Kumar. Twinkle revealed that during their visit, […]
Sara Alia Khan shares leaf from her winter vacation with brother Ibrahim

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sara Alia Khan, who was recently seen in ‘Metro… In Dino’, has shared glimpses from her recent trip. On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from her vacation amidst the snow. The pictures also featured her sibling, Ibrahim Ali Khan. She wrote […]
When Big B spoke about his make-up artiste reporting to work despite the demise of his brother

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Veteran Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, who hosts the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, once spoke about his make-up artiste Deepak Sawant, and his dedication. A recently resurfaced video of the Bollywood legend from ‘KBC’ shows the actor heaping praise on his make-up artiste. He said, “This is Deepak Sawant. […]
Mukesh Rishi reveals Priyadarshan’s biggest quality as a director

Mumbai, Jan 3 (IANS) Actor Mukesh Rishi, who has worked across film industries of India, has shared what he likes about Priyadarshan’s style of working. The actor has spoken with IANS during the promotions of his period streaming series ‘Salakaar’ in which he essayed the Pakistani despot, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. The actor shared that his process […]
‘Stranger Things 5’ star Natalia Dyer shares how she influenced her character’s future plans

Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) Actress Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) has gone from a timid young high schooler to a self-assured, gun-wielding force in her town’s fight against inter-dimensional monsters in the streaming series ‘Stranger Things’. The series finale, which arrived on Netflix on New Year’s Eve, even saw Nancy offer herself up as bait […]
No more secret tracks of The Beatles will ever be released

Los Angeles, Jan 3 (IANS) The Beatles’ fans are staring at disappointment as producer Giles Martin has said that no more secret Beatles tracks will ever be released. The producer has spent a number of years going through the Fab Four’s archives for the Disney Plus revived Beatles’ Anthology series and remixed albums and tracks […]
Women’s HIL: All-round Pipers romp to come-from-behind win over Soorma Hockey Club

Ranchi, Jan 3 (IANS) SG Pipers produced a masterclass of attacking flair, midfield chemistry, and goalkeeping heroics to dismantle Soorma Hockey Club 3-1, extending their unbeaten run and solidifying their position atop the points table in the Women’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 with a performance brimming with resilience and ruthless execution in Ranchi on […]