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U.N. says 239 migrants die in two shipwrecks off Libya
Published On: November 3, 2016 06:29 PM NPT By: Reuters
At least 239 migrants have died in two shipwrecks off Libya, the United Nations said on Thursday.
Pakistan accuses eight Indian diplomats of espionage, terrorism
Published On: November 3, 2016 05:56 PM NPT By: Reuters
ISLAMABAD, Nov 3: Pakistan on Thursday named eight Indian diplomats it accuses of espionage and terrorism, as tension mounted between the nuclear-armed rivals following days of artillery duels and skirmishes on the border dividing the disputed Kashmir region.
Tippi Hedren accuses Hitchcock of sexual harassment in memoir
Published On: November 1, 2016 12:59 PM NPT By: Reuters
LOS ANGELES, Nov 1: Actress Tippi Hedren graphically chronicles in a new memoir incidents in which she says she was sexually assaulted and harassed by famed British director Alfred Hitchcock during her star turns in "The Birds" and "Marnie."
Smog chokes Delhi as pollution hits hazardous levels
Published On: October 31, 2016 04:36 PM NPT By: Reuters
NEW DELHI, Oct 31: Residents of New Delhi woke up to a blanket of smog on Monday as air quality deteriorated sharply overnight in India's capital, triggering warnings that even healthy people were at risk of respiratory problems.
Digital distractions and mobile phone usage causing lack of sleep among teens
Published On: October 30, 2016 03:10 PM NPT By: Reuters
MONTREAL, Oct 30: Digital distractions, and a more classical one, talking on the phone, are linked to shorter sleeping time and greater daytime sleepiness for teens, Canadian researchers say.
'Shivaay' feels like a three-hour tribute to Devgn
Published On: October 30, 2016 01:35 PM NPT By: Reuters
More than 25 years after he first made his debut in "Phool Aur Kaante", Ajay Devgn directs himself in "Shivaay" and if the 172-minute evidence is anything to go by, it would seem he was looking for a Bollywood relaunch.
India says destroys four posts along contested border with Pakistan
Published On: October 30, 2016 12:39 PM NPT By: Reuters
The Indian army said it had destroyed four Pakistani military posts on Saturday along its contested border, the latest escalation of tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
'Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen' singer unveils extended version of viral song
Published On: October 29, 2016 04:05 PM NPT By: Reuters
Japanese social media star Pikotaro unveiled a new, extended version of his internet hit "Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen" (PPAP) on Friday.
Movie Review: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
Published On: October 29, 2016 12:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
In one of the most prescient lines in Karan Johar’s “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil”, a character tells another: “Only the insecure hide behind big words.” This might as well have been a comment on the film, with all the verbosity that is encompassed in 157 minutes of this romantic drama.
Trump says Clinton policy on Syria would lead to World War Three
Published On: October 26, 2016 12:48 PM NPT By: Reuters
DORAL, FLA, oct 26: U.S. Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Democrat Hillary Clinton's plan for Syria would "lead to World War Three," because of the potential for conflict with military forces from nuclear-armed Russia.
Ronaldo and Messi go head-to-head for Ballon d'Or again
Published On: October 25, 2016 01:18 PM NPT By: Reuters
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will resume their perennial battle to be crowned the world's best footballer after they headed the shortlist of 30 players for the 2016 Ballon d'Or announced on Monday.
Mourinho blames 'incredible mistakes' for United's rout at Chelsea
Published On: October 24, 2016 12:17 PM NPT By: Reuters
Jose Mourinho blamed "incredible defensive mistakes" for his humiliation on his Premier League return to Stamford Bridge where his former side Chelsea routed Manchester United 4-0 on Sunday,
'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' set to open as Indian movie body vows not to work with Pakistani actors
Published On: October 23, 2016 06:03 PM NPT By: Reuters
A big-ticket Bollywood film embroiled in controversy for featuring a Pakistani actor will open in Indian cinemas as scheduled next week after India's biggest movie industry body reached an agreement on Saturday with right-wing Hindu groups opposing the film’s release.
Cumberbatch joins Marvel universe in Doctor Strange
Published On: October 22, 2016 09:18 AM NPT By: Reuters
British heartthrob Benedict Cumberbatch loved his close encounter with special effects when he swapped his Sherlock Holmes deerstalker for a superhero cape in his latest movie outing, ‘Doctor Strange’.
Trump says he may not accept election result, in challenge to U.S. democracy
Published On: October 20, 2016 06:48 PM NPT By: Reuters
LAS VEGAS, Oct 20: Republican candidate Donald Trump on Wednesday would not commit to accepting the outcome of the Nov. 8 U.S. presidential election if he loses, challenging a cornerstone of American democracy and sending shockwaves across the political spectrum.
China launches longest manned space mission
Published On: October 17, 2016 03:24 PM NPT By: Reuters
China launched its longest manned space mission on Monday, sending two astronauts into orbit to spend a month aboard a space laboratory that is part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022.
China defends Pakistan after "mother-ship of terrorism" comment
Published On: October 17, 2016 03:19 PM NPT By: Reuters
China sprang to long-time ally Pakistan's defence on Monday after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi branded Pakistan a "mother-ship of terrorism" at a summit of BRICS nations.
Samsung's woes highlight explosive limits of lithium batteries
Published On: October 13, 2016 10:28 AM NPT By: Reuters
SINGAPORE, Oct 13: Lithium-based batteries have been powering our portable devices for 25 years.
Pakistan cracks down on TV airing Indian content as tension escalates
Published On: October 6, 2016 05:54 PM NPT By: Reuters
ISLAMABAD, Oct 6: Pakistan's media regulator has launched a crackdown on companies airing Indian television channels and content, officials said on Thursday, after an escalation of violence in the disputed Kashmir region between the nuclear-armed neighbours.
More than 6,000 migrants plucked from sea in a single day, 22 dead
Published On: October 4, 2016 03:23 PM NPT By: Reuters
About 6,055 migrants were rescued and 22 found dead on the perilous sea route to Europe on Monday, one of the highest numbers in a single day, Italian and Libyan officials said.
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