Tag: Pro
Telangana Presents Rs 1.50 Lakh-crore Budget
The Telangana government on Monday presented a tax-free, revenue-surplus budget for 2017-18, proposing an expenditure of Rs 1,49,646 crore -- an increase of 14.75 per cent over the previous year.....
Amazon Pantry Enters Chennai
Online market player Amazon on Monday announced the entry of Amazon Pantry -- its grocery and household service -- here.....
MRI Scans May Help Spot HIV In The Brain
Despite effective drug treatment, HIV may still persist in the brain and lead to cognitive problems. But, tracking the changes to the brain's white matter using MRI scans can help spot the deadly virus, say researchers including one of Indian-origin. ....
Aamir Turns 52, Opens Up On Working With Amitabh, Nepotism
Bollywood actor-producer Aamir Khan, who turned 52 on Tuesday, says he is looking forward to work with megastar Amitabh Bachchan in "Thugs of Hindostan" this year. ....
Uber Launches Selfie Powered Real-Time ID Check In India
For the security of both riders and drivers, cab-aggregator Uber has launched a Real-Time ID Check in India that prompts drivers to take a selfie before they accept rides. ....
AIADMK Member Demands CBI Probe In Jayalalithaa's Death
AIADMK member P.R. Sundaram on Tuesday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into party chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa's death. ....
Pakistan Orders Removal Of Blasphemous Content From Social Networks
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif ordered all blasphemous content against the Prophet Muhammad to be removed from social network sites and their authors be found and tried under the country's anti-blasphemy laws.....
Acclaimed filmmaker Srijit Mukherji revealed on Tuesday how Vidya Balan, who has been known for her jovial and down-to-earth personality, completely transformed herself to no-nonsense brothel madam "Begum Jaan".....
Uber Partners With Jet Airways For Smart Travel
In a bid to enhance guest experience, cab-aggregator Uber on Wednesday announced a strategic association with Indian airline Jet Airways. ....
Protests, Ink Attacks And Trolls Have Become Lethal Weapons Against Writers, Intellectuals
A day after the BJPs thumping victory in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, a little-known progressive Kannada writer became the victim of an ink attack in Davangere town by a group of suspected right-wing activists. In gross defiance of the law and freedom of expression, his face was smeared with black ink in broad daylight. An isolated incident or the new order?....
