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India's biggest film franchise hot on Hollywood's heels
Published On: April 13, 2017 12:51 PM NPT By: Reuters
HYDERABAD, April 13: Dozens of animators work into the night in India's southern city of Hyderabad, fueled by caffeine and huddled over computer screens in a darkened studio to put the finishing touches on India's biggest and most ambitious film.
Ronaldo double secures Real comeback win over Bayern
Published On: April 13, 2017 03:00 AM NPT By: Reuters
MUNICH, April 13: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 100 goals in UEFA competitions when he struck twice as holders Real Madrid came from behind to win 2-1 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
California gunman kills wife, self as she teaches class; student also dead
Published On: April 11, 2017 05:13 PM NPT By: Reuters
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, April 11: A special education teacher and one of her students were fatally shot by her estranged husband when he opened fire with a high-caliber revolver before killing himself in her classroom at a San Bernardino, California, elementary school, police said.
Sparkling diamond earrings seen fetching up to $70 million at auction
Published On: April 11, 2017 04:58 PM NPT By: Reuters
GENEVA, April 11: Two dazzling pink and blue pear-shaped diamonds are together expected to fetch close to $70 million when they go under the hammer next month.
United Airlines under fire after passenger dragged from plane; officer put on leave
Published On: April 11, 2017 04:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW YORK,April 11: United Airlines (UAL.N) sparked outrage on Monday for the treatment of a passenger who was physically dragged off a plane the airline had overbooked, and one of the security officers involved in the incident was placed on leave pending an investigation.
Malala receives highest U.N. honour to promote girls education
Published On: April 11, 2017 03:25 PM NPT By: Reuters
UNITED NATIONS, April 11: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai a U.N. Messenger of Peace on Monday to promote girls education, more than four years after a Taliban gunman shot her in the head on her school bus in 2012.
"Harry Potter" triumphs with magical sweep at Olivier Awards
Published On: April 10, 2017 05:37 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, April 10: "Harry Potter And The Cursed Child", a stage adaptation of J.K Rowling's fantastical world of witches and wizards, cast a magical spell at the Olivier Awards on Sunday, scooping nine wins at Britain's big night for theatre.
Three people killed, several injured during protests in Kashmir
Published On: April 9, 2017 03:38 PM NPT By: Reuters
KASHMIR, April 9: Three people were killed and more than a dozen injured on Sunday when police clashed with protesters during a by-election in Srinagar in India's disputed Kashmir region, an official said.
Bayern crush Dortmund 4-1 with Lewandowski double
Published On: April 9, 2017 11:38 AM NPT By: Reuters
Bayern Munich outclassed Borussia Dortmund 4-1 on Saturday with top scorer Robert Lewandowski netting twice to protect their 10-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga, as they charge towards a record-extending fifth straight league title.
Barcelona fall to shock Malaga defeat after Madrid derby draw
Published On: April 9, 2017 11:05 AM NPT By: Reuters
Neymar was sent off as Barcelona suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at Malaga on Saturday that scuppered their hopes of going top of La Liga and handed control of the title race to leaders to Real Madrid.
Smart condo conundrum: Talk to appliances, or text them?
Published On: April 6, 2017 04:00 AM NPT By: Reuters
In today’s so-called smart home, you can dim the lights, order more toothpaste or tell the kids to go to bed simply by talking to a small Wifi-connected speaker, such as Amazon’s Echo or Google’s Home.
Under pressure, India’s Snapdeal woos staff with promises of profit
Published On: April 6, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
Seeking to calm employees rattled by reports of a cash crunch, the founders of Indian online retailer Snapdeal have gone directly to them with a string of town hall meetings in past weeks, according to sources, promising profit and brushing off takeover talk.
Missing Miami title defence was refreshing, says Djokovic
Published On: April 4, 2017 06:04 PM NPT By: Reuters
BELGRADE, April 4: Sitting out last week's Miami Open was rejuvenating for Novak Djokovic although it meant missing the chance to win a record seventh title in the tournament, Serbia's world number two said on Tuesday.
Suspected gas attack on Syria's rebel-held Idlib kills at least 58: Observatory
Published On: April 4, 2017 04:58 PM NPT By: Reuters
DAMASCUS, April 4: A suspected gas attack, believed to be by Syrian government jets, killed at least 58 people including 11 children under the age of eight in the northwestern province of Idlib on Tuesday, a war monitor and medical workers said.
St. Petersburg metro blast suspect likely born in central Asia
Published On: April 4, 2017 04:48 PM NPT By: Reuters
ST. PETERSBURG, March 4: A blast in a St Petersburg train carriage on Monday that killed 14 people and wounded 50 was probably carried out by a Russian citizen born in Kyrgyzstan, authorities from the predominantly Muslim central Asian state said.
Chelsea's Conte taking season 'step by step' ahead of Man City test
Published On: April 3, 2017 05:23 PM NPT By: Reuters
LONDON, April 3: Premier League leaders Chelsea are focused on getting results in their remaining nine games as they fight for the title, instead of dwelling on Saturday's 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace, manager Antonio Conte said.
Retirement is like dying for Arsenal manager Wenger
Published On: April 2, 2017 05:01 PM NPT By: Reuters
ARSENAL, April 2: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has repeated his intention to stay in management next season, saying retirement would be like dying.
China says U.S. trade orders should respect international rules
Published On: April 2, 2017 09:39 AM NPT By: Reuters
BEIJING,April 2: China called on the United States to respect international trade rules and improve cooperation and dialogue in reaction to two new orders by U.S. President Donald Trump calling for an investigation into trade abuses.
Mourinho looking forward to 'interesting' transfer window
Published On: April 1, 2017 05:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
MANCHESTER, April 1: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is confident the Premier League club will be doing "interesting" business during the next transfer window while acknowledging that he may not get all his first-choice targets.
Paraguay rioters set fire to Congress after Senate re-election vote
Published On: April 1, 2017 01:42 PM NPT By: Reuters
ASUNCION, April 1: Protesters stormed and set fire to Paraguay's Congress on Friday after the Senate secretly voted for a constitutional amendment that would allow President Horacio Cartes to run for re-election.
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