Opinion, Reporters diary, 25th Sep 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 25 Sep 2017

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BJP national President Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at BJP National Executive Meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

BJP believes in performance: Amit Shah attacks Rahul on dynastic politics remark

BJP Chief Amit Shah said, 'President, Vice-President, Prime Minister have reached their position due to performance.'

25 Sep 2017 1:17 PM

The Braille wing is envisaged to provide all modern amenities to help make visually impaired visitors comfortable. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kerala State Central library to soon have wing for visually impaired bibliophiles

188-year-old structure will see room of new building being set up in front of heritage Gothic style main structure, into Braille wing.

25 Sep 2017 1:12 PM

Sensex on Monday registered more losses by plunging 400 points in afternoon trade. Photo: PTI

Market bloodbath continues as Sensex plunges 400 points

The broader Nifty fell 127 points to land at 9,836.65, a setback from the 9,900 mark.

25 Sep 2017 1:08 PM

Apart from Jennifer Lopez, other stars also have been contributing funds to those affected by Hurricane Harvey, Irma among others. (Photo: AP)

Jennifer Lopez donates USD 1 million to Puerto Rico for Hurricane Relief

The singer announced she was donating proceeds of her Las Vegas show to aid hurricane relief in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

25 Sep 2017 1:01 PM

The makers are excited to be working with the talented actor who has been covertly prepping up for the film.

Ranveer Singh to play Kapil Dev in the cricketer's upcoming biopic

Directed by Kabir Khan, the sport-based film is expected to start rolling early next year

25 Sep 2017 1:01 PM

Display to mark the 20th anniversary of the death of Britain's Diana, Princess of Wales, a recreation of the desk where Princess Diana worked in her Sitting room at Kensington Palace, on display at Buckingham Palace in London, Thursday, July 20, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Royal physicians worried about Princess Diana's illnesses allegedly drugged her

The letter containing the claim was addressed to one of Prince Charles’s closest mentors.

25 Sep 2017 12:59 PM

Indian air carriers claims GST could ead to significant rise in operations costs and a rise in airfares.

Why GST could lead to higher flight ticket prices

Airlines claim new levies under GST will saddle the industry with a burden of Rs 4,750 crore.

25 Sep 2017 12:59 PM

About 80 per cent of our customers are Chinese and the rest are high net worth Indians.

SBI opens new branch in Singapore

The new branch has come up in Ang Mo Kio area, which is popular for its housing estates.

25 Sep 2017 12:49 PM

Nawazuddin is excited to be working for the first time with Bharadwaj.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Vishal Bharadwaj are coming together to work on a film

This will mark the first collaboration between the two, actress opposite Nawazuddin is yet to be finalised.

25 Sep 2017 12:44 PM

Spin wizard Warne, 48, was questioned but subsequently released without charge, police said. (Photo: AP)

Shane Warne cleared over pornstar Valerie Fox assault allegation

The Australia legend was accused of assaulting an adult entertainment actress in a London nightclub.

25 Sep 2017 12:33 PM

Some of the pictures of Aamir Khan celebrating Navratri festival in Vadodara.

Aamir receives warm welcome in Vadodara as he celebrates Navratri with fans

The superstar took to Twitter to share a video and thank fans for the atmosphere and feeling of the evening.

25 Sep 2017 12:29 PM

Etios Cross X edition will be taking on the likes of the Fiat Avventura, Hyundai i20 Active,and the Honda WR-V.

Toyota Etios Cross gets a new ‘X’ Edition

New edition of Etios Cross, the X-Edition at Rs 6.80 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

25 Sep 2017 12:26 PM

Despite being in industry from more than 15 years, S S Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu haven't worked with each other yet.

Mahesh Babu confirms collaboration with Baahubali director Rajamouli

The Tollywood superstar confirmed during promotions of 'Spyder' that he and the acclaimed filmmaker will be working together on a film.

25 Sep 2017 12:20 PM

Special edition of the compact SUV is available only with a 1.5-litred diesel engine but gets both the states of tune – 85PS and 110PS.

Renault launches Duster Sandstorm Edition

The 85PS variant is priced at 11.7 lakh, the 110 one costs 10.9 lakh ex-showroom Delhi.

25 Sep 2017 12:18 PM

If you have a lovely date night planned out recently, here are some make up tips that will help you to achieve a beautiful look.

Makeup tips for a date night look

Tips that can help you to achieve a beautiful look that will make you look as gorgeous as you feel.

25 Sep 2017 12:16 PM

Meanwhile, gold fell 0.31 per cent to USD 1,293.10 an ounce in Singapore. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Gold futures slide 0.22 per cent on weak global pointers

Gold is trading at Rs 29,520 per 10 grams as participants cut down their bets amid a weak global trend.

25 Sep 2017 12:15 PM

nstagram has made available a new sunglasses face filter that will be available only in live video mode.

Instagram adds filters for live videos

Users can opt for various filters based on AI tracking and change them while they are at it.

25 Sep 2017 12:12 PM

First look of Bombay Durga Puja Samiti, the goddess dressed in benarasi.

Here's the first look of Bombay Durga Puja Samiti's 2017 idol

One of the oldest puja committees in Mumbai, the goddess is dressed up in a heavy brocade benarasi and jewellery.

25 Sep 2017 12:11 PM

US President Donald Trump's on-in law and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner (Photo: AP)

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner used personal email for some WH messages

The use of a private email account to discuss govt matters is politically freighted issue that factored prominently in 2016 prez poll.

25 Sep 2017 12:06 PM

On Sunday, Sadhu was admitted to Sion hospital at around 10 am. (Photo: ANI)

Mumbai: Journalist, writer Arun Sadhu passes away at 76

Sadhu had won the Sahitya Akademi award and also several awards such as Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad, NC Kelkar and Acharya Atre award.

25 Sep 2017 12:05 PM

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