Day: April 1, 2019

‘No Fathers in Kashmir’ deserves to be watched, appeals Soni Razdan

Mumbai :  Veteran actor Soni Razdan believes her upcoming film “No Fathers in Kashmir” will give the audience a better understanding of the regular lives of the people in the conflict-ridden Valley. The film, directed by Ashvin Kumar, revolves around the love story of two 16 year olds who […]

Acting far less demanding than direction, says Nandita Das

Mumbai : Nandita Das says she enjoys both acting and direction, but being behind the camera gives her more creative fulfilment. The actor-filmmaker says direction helps her in highlighting her concerns and starting conversations on various socio-political issues. “It (acting) is less demanding than direction. But while direction is […]

No maternity leave to ad-hoc female professors in DU: plea in HC

New Delhi :  The Delhi High Court Friday sought a response of the Delhi University on a plea which alleged that the varsity was not providing maternity leave to its ad hoc female professors. The petition, by a female professor of Aurbindo College here, contended that under the Maternity […]

JNU sedition case: Court says role of Delhi Police on sanction matter complete

New Delhi : A city court hearing the 2016 JNU sedition case Saturday observed that the city police’s role regarding sanction was complete and it will now ask the Delhi government about the same. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Deepak Sherawat made the observation after being told by police that sanction […]

Nepal seeks Indian investment in hydro power, roads & highways

Kathmandu (Nepal) : Nepal has invited Indian investments in hydro power, roads and highways and the hotel industry to give a boost to economic ties between the two countries. Huge business opportunities exist in sectors such as roads and highway, hydro power, etc, Maha Prasad Adhikari, chief executive officer […]

Jet Airways pilots defer decision not to fly, sets April 15 deadline

Mumbai :  A major crisis at the struggling carrier Jet Airways was averted Sunday after its pilots’ body, National Aviator’s Guild (NAG), deferred till April 15 its call for halting operations. The decision was taken at an open house meeting of NAG members which took place in both Mumbai […]

Airlines responsible for their financial performance; govt can’t interfere in day-to-day ops: Prabhu

New Delhi :  Efficient operations and financial performance are individual responsibilities of carriers, and the government cannot interfere in their day-to-day operations, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said amid Jet Airways crisis and turbulent times of the domestic airlines industry. In view of intense competition, rising costs, shortage of […]

Israel reopens Gaza crossings closed for days after rocket strike

Jerusalem :  Israel reopened its crossings with the blockaded Gaza Strip on Sunday after having kept them closed for nearly a week following a rare long-distance rocket strike from the Palestinian enclave, an official said. The Erez crossing for people and the Kerem Shalom crossing for goods reopened Sunday […]

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