An Indian-origin entrepreneur in the UAE today launched a new USD 200,000 fund to support education projects around the world by providing good teachers and quality education to every child including refugees. Kerala-born Sunny Varkey, 59, a Dubai-based education philanthropist, launched the Varkey Foundation Challenge Fund here at the two-day Global Education and Skills Forum 2016. The first allocations of the fund will go for projects in the Middle East, […]

An Indian-origin journalist with a major US television network was heckled by Donald Trump’s supporters and briefly detained by police during a protest at the Republican presidential front-runner’s campaign rally, media reports said. CBS News reporter Sopan Deb was detained by police while covering the protest that broke out last night following the cancellation of Trump’s rally in Chicago. Deb was covering the clash between protesters and the Republican front-runner’s […]

You’d think that two women in North East India who have only studied till Std X and Std XII won’t really have much of a financial future to look forward to. But Meghalee Bora from Assam and NG Bimolata Devi from Manipur surprised themselves and everybody else when they turned entrepreneurs, set up factories and generated employment for several other people. They have been felicitated by the government for their […]

The next time you plan a high altitude trip, don’t forget to carry a bottle of beetroot juice in your backpack. Researchers have found that nitrate-rich beetroot juice helps the body acclimatize more quickly and thoroughly at high altitude Drinking beet juice can help you beat acute mountain sickness, caused by lower air pressures at high altitude which affect the ability of our bodies to take up oxygen, the findings […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday Asia is the ray of hope for global economic recovery.   Addressing the “Advancing Asia Conference” along with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde here today, the Prime Minister said, “India has a special place in Asia. It has historically contributed to Asia in several ways.”   “India has dispelled the myth that democracy and rapid economic growth cannot go together, the […]

Body odour is one of the most common skin woes and can happen with anyone. Many people tend to use powerful chemically-based deodorants and perfume to stop the stink. But one can easily get rid of this unwanted body smell with the help of natural remedies. Here are some natural remedies to get rid of body odour: Take bath regularly Regular shower helps you get rid of the unwanted smell. […]

Nimrat Kaur and Tahir Raj Bhasin’s short film The Road Trip begins like any couple’s tiff. “You forced us to come on this trip. I said we should not go,” she says. “It is always my fault,” he shoots back. It soon escalates with ‘trust issues’ coming in: “Why is Priya’s calling you again and again… she can call me too,” she has a question. Yes Priya had a crush […]

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a pilgrimage like no other. A spiritual quest, this eagerly awaited journey starts for the year 2016 from April 27 and will be on till September 17. The yatra can be done via overland buses (23-25 days journey). Application process Any Indian citizen aged between 18 to 70 years and holding a valid Indian passport can apply for the yatra at kmy.gov.in. A computerised […]

Yo Yo Honey Singh– Rapper and singer who became a heartthrob of the nation in no time is back with a loud bang. After sating away from the paparazzi for a long time, Honey has a surprise for his die-hard fans. Yes, you read it right, Honey will be next seen in his movie ‘Zorawar’. The much awaited trailer of the movie is out for you to watch now. Action, […]

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday cleared the decks for the three-day cultural extravaganza of Art of Living (AOL) on the flood plains of Yamuna river from Friday but imposed a fine of Rs five crores on it as environmental compensation. After posing tough questions, the tribunal also slapped fine of Rs five lakh on DDA and Rs one lakh on Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for not discharging statutory […]