IIT-Kanpur, one of the first Indian institutes of technology, will celebrate the completion of 60 years of its founding on November 2. Union minister of human resource development Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ will be the guest of honour at the special event to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the institute. Fourteen […]
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Now Artificial Intelligence to give you fashion tips
People turn to different sources for tips on clothing – be it magazines to best friends to Instagram – now researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can look at a photo of an outfit and suggest on how to make it more fashionable. “It’s also motivated by a practical […]
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Over 250 vehicles with casteist and aggressive words challaned in Noida and Greater Noida
Over 250 vehicles, including two wheelers, having casteist or “aggressive” remarks or tampered number plates were penalised in Noida and Greater Noida on Friday, police said. The action was taken across Gautam Buddh Nagar as part of the district police’s ongoing ‘Operation Clean’ to ensure hassle-free traffic and check crime, […]
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Mukesh Ambani offers prayers at Badrinath and Kerdarnath shrine
Reliance Industries CMD Mukesh Ambani Saturday offered prayers at famous Himalayan shrines of Badrinath and Kedarnath in Uttarakhand. Accompanied by his son Akash, Ambani arrived by a helicopter in Badrinath at around 8.30 am, Badrinath-Kedarnath Mandir Samiti spokesman Harish Gaud told PTI. He was welcomed at the helipad by Mandir […]
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‘Would be delighted to call on Mamata Banerjee on Bhai Dooj’: Bengal guv Dhankhar
After weeks of face-offs between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government and Governor Jadgeep Dhankhar, chief minister Mamata Banerjee has invited him to the Kali Puja at her residence and also on Bhai Dooj, known as Bhai Phonta in Bengali. While no Trinamool Congress leader spoke on record and the governor’s […]
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Designer Manish Arora on fashion, trends, his favourite colour, the concept of Tuzki and more
He is one of the most popular Indian names on the global fashion circuit and is known to have brought his quirky and eclectic sense to the runway. From shimmer to sequins, he can also be credited for bringing introducing neons to fashion in an early stage for the eccentric shades. His […]
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Tiwari murder case: Lawyer held for driving killers to Nepal border
A Delhi-based lawyer was arrested here on Friday after he was cross-questioned with two alleged killers of Hindu outfit leader Kamlesh Tiwar, said senior state police officials who are privy to the investigation. The lawyer, Mohammed Naved Raza Siddiqui, allegedly provided logistical support to the alleged killers after the crime, […]
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Bigger, longer blackouts could lie ahead in California
A wildfire in California wine country that may have been caused by a high-voltage transmission line called into question Pacific Gas & Electric’s strategy of selectively cutting off power in windy weather to prevent blazes and could force it to resort to even bigger blackouts affecting millions as early as […]
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Sara Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon go desi, Shahid Kapoor-Mira twin in white at Jackky Bhagnani’s Diwali bash. See pics
Diwali party on Friday that marked the beginning of the five-day festival with Dhanteras. The bash was attended by Sara Ali Khan, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, and Shahid Kapoor with wife Mira. Sara Ali Khan embraced the festive spirit and arrived in a bright yellow bandhani sari with a pink blouse. […]
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US budget deficit soars in 2019 to just under $1 trillion, highest since 2012
America’s budget deficit soared to nearly USD 1 trillion in the 2019 fiscal year as government borrowing swelled, the US Treasury announced Friday. The deficit jumped by 26 per cent to USD 984 billion, the highest since 2012, as spending outstripped tax receipts in the wake of the 2017 Republican-led […]
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IIM Calcutta records 100% summer placement
IIM Calcutta repeated its feat of 100% summer placements for the 56th batch of 480 of the MBA programme.136 participating firms offered nearly 200 roles to the class of 2021. Several students exercised “Dream” options that allowed them to secure multiple offers from the choicest recruiters. Finance and Consulting firms […]
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Housefull 4 box office collection day 1: Akshay Kumar’s film scores 2nd highest comedy opening ever; Saand Ki Aankh, Made in China falter
Housefull 4, starring Akshay Kumar and an ensemble cast, opened well in the pre-Diwali weekend. The multi-starrer comedy clashed with Bhumi Pednekar and Taapsee Pannu’s Saand Ki Aankh and Rajkummar Rao and Mouni Roy’s Made In China on Friday. According to a report on Box Office India, Housefull 4 opened with around Rs 19 […]
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Suarez, Cavani set to play for Uruguay in friendly v Hungary
Strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are set to return for Uruguay in a friendly game against Hungary in November. Both men missed two games against Peru in October as they recovered from injuries. All 24 players named by coach Oscar Tabarez on Friday do not play in Uruguay. Defender […]
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Big boost for pro-agreement Naga groups as senior leaders quit NSCN-IM for a peace deal
Senior functionaries of the Naga-rebels group, Nationalist Social Council of Nagaland, Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) joined the rival grouping on Friday favouring early resolution of more than six decades-long Naga insurgency and slammed the Muivah faction’s continued demand for a separate Naga flag and constitution that led to a stalemate in talks […]
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Leicester make history with nine-goal destruction of Southampton
Leicester City went into the Premier League record books on Friday with a 9-0 hammering of Southampton that equalled the biggest ever win in the history of the division. Ayoze Perez and Jamie Vardy both hit hat-tricks as Brendan Rodgers’ side moved second with a huge win that continued their […]