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Sui Dhaaga Campaign to Roll on National Handloom Day
In 'Sui Dhaga', actor Varun Dhawan plays a tailor, and Anushka Sharma an embroiderer. Together, their characters celebrate Indian craftsmanship.
IFC Invests 25 Million Dollars in Mahindra Rural Housing Finance
Last month, IFC had committed USD 100 million in Mahindra Financial Services to increase loans to farmers for buying tractors, commercial vehicles, and other equipment for modern farming.
Steven Spielberg to Adapt The Woman's Hour, Hillary Clinton Will be Executive Producer
Apart from Clinton, Weiss and Amblin Television's Co-Presidents, Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey, will serve as executive producers, according to a statement.
Under Fire from Passengers, Air India Claims 'No Bed Bugs in Aircraft'
The state-run carrier came under fire in mid-July when business class passengers of Newark-Mumbai flights complained of bed bug crawling on the seats.
'You Can Walk Out of the Religion': Kerala HC Junks PIL Against Confession in Church
The petitioner told the court that the practice of 'compulsory' confession should be declared unconstitutional as it violates the right to privacy.
WB Congress Chief Calls Mamata a Chameleon, Says She is Hankering After PM Post
Chowdhury accused Mamata Banerjee of trying to "finish" and "eliminate" the Congress in West Bengal on one hand and seeking the party's support for the next Lok Sabha elections on the other.
Ready to Ally With Congress for 2019 if it Walks Out of Pact With DMK, Says TTV Dinakaran
Expressing confidence, Dinakaran said he was ready for simultaneous polls in December-January as his party had started preparing for the elections since April this year.
18 Out of 20 Multiplexes Raided in Hyderabad Found Charging Over MRP for Food and Drinks
In July, the Telangana government had issued orders making it mandatory for cinema halls to sell water bottles, other beverages and food items as per MRP from August 1.
Uber Brings Safety Toolkit to India to Enhance Rider And Driver Security
This feature allows riders to designate up to five near and dear ones with whom they can be regularly prompted to share trip.
FIR Against Six for Denying Drinking Water to Dalit Officer in UP
A deputy chief veterinary officer was allegedly denied drinking water because of her Dalit identity in Ambawa Poorab village on July 31.
Honor 9N Launched – Here’s How it’s a Notch Above the Rest
Honor’s 9N, a beautifully crafted phone with the ever-popular notch display has recently been launched in the market. With its FullView Notch display making the feature accessible to all its users and fans in India, here’s a look at what else it offers.
Mobiistar Launches 5 Selfie-Centric Smartphones in Offline Market Starting at Rs 4340
The new Mobiistar smartphones pan out till the Rs 10,000 range.
Cambridge Scientists Identify Exoplanets Where Life Could Develop Like Earth
The researchers have identified a range of planets where the UV light from their host star is sufficient to allow these chemical reactions to take place and that lie within the habitable range.
First Woman Mayor of Mexico City Bats for Lower Car Emissions to Improve Air Quality
The number of vehicles in Mexico almost doubled between 2006 and 2016, and autos are now the leading source of nitrogen oxide pollution in the metropolitan area.
Umbayee, Noted Malayalam Ghazal Singer and Composer, Passes Away at Age 68
The singer, who popularised ghazals among the common people in Kerala, had been undergoing treatment for some ailments for the last seven months.
Rare One-Off Ferrari to Make an Appearance at Concours of Elegance
The 'Uovo' was inspired by car designer Franco Reggiani’s aeronautical training and is nearly 150 kgs lighter than the Ferrari’s of that era.
