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Sholay at 50 | Hema Malini: 'There can be remakes, but there is no guarantee it will stay relevant for 50 years'

India, Aug. 15 -- Actor-politician Hema Malini still marvels at the legacy of Sholay, 50 years after she brought Basanti to life on screen with fun and flair. While she's open to the idea of a remake ... Read More


MLA receives threat on social media

Rohtak, Aug. 15 -- Narnaund MLA Jassi Petwar on Thursday lodged a police complaint against a worker of Jannayak Janata party (JJP) for allegedly issuing him death threats on social media. In his compl... Read More


Who was Kevin Watson? Chicago man fatally shot on Facebook livestream; video goes viral

India, Aug. 15 -- Kevin Watson, a 42-year-old man, was fatally shot on Wednesday evening while he was doing a live stream on Facebook from his car. The video of the livestream has gone viral on Facebo... Read More


Proxy advisors want shareholders to reject Yes Bank's special privilege to SMBC

Bengaluru, Aug. 15 -- Yes Bank Ltd's decision to give the Japanese Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) the right to place its nominee directors on the lender's key board committees, including the audi... Read More


'1st made-in-India semicon chip to come in mkt by this year end'

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- First made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched in the market by the end of this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday. Addressing the nation on the 79th Ind... Read More


From Tesla Cybertruck to dhol beats: Indian expats in California mark Independence Day with pride

India, Aug. 15 -- While India marked its 79th Independence Day on August 15 with patriotic fervour, celebrations were not confined to the country's borders. A vibrant parade in San Jose, California, b... Read More


Oppn, civil society groups plan movement against public security bill

India, Aug. 15 -- Civil society groups, non-profits and opposition parties in Maharashtra have planned a coordinated movement against the controversial Maharashtra Special Public Security (SPS) Bill, ... Read More


Hyderabad: 39-yr-old woman alleges forced religious conversion; case registered

Hyderabad, Aug. 15 -- A 39-year-old woman has filed a complaint in the Lunger House police station of Hyderabad alleging that her husband forcefully converted her and her daughter to Islam, police sai... Read More


Ram Charan's daughter Klin Kaara salutes Indian flag on Independence Day in adorable video. Watch

India, Aug. 15 -- Tollywood actor Ram Charan took to social media on Friday to post an adorable video with his daughter Klin Kaara and wish fans a happy 79th Independence Day. The video shows the Indi... Read More


PM Modi lays thrust on need of self-reliance in critical minerals, energy in I-Day speech; outlines steps for success of semiconductor mission

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India will launch Made in India semiconductor chips by the end of 2025, reflecting the nation's growing strength in critical tech... Read More