25th Kolkata International Film Festival begins

Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan inaugurated the eight-day festival at a glittering function at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in the city in presence of a galaxy of cine personalities and dignitaries of cultural and sports field. Speaking on the occasion Shahrukh Khan said that, the Kolkata Film Festival is an important benchmark and milestone for the … Read more

Saudi Aramco stock offering to launch on November 17

After years of delay and false starts, the state-owned company last week said it will sell an unspecified number of shares on the Riyadh stock exchange in what is expected to be the biggest IPO in history. Aramco will sell a part of its shares to institutional investors, including foreign companies, as well as to … Read more

Eid Milad-un-Nabi being celebrated

The Prophet’s birthday falls on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi-ul-Awwal.  President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime minister Narendra Modi have extended his greetings and good wishes on the occasion. In his message the President said “Let us learn and get inspired from life of Prophet Muhammad … Read more

Ayodhya Verdict: Leaders appeal for peace

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute should not be seen as anybody’s win or loss, and appealed to countrymen for peace, unity and amity. In an unanimous verdict, the top court cleared the way for the construction of a Ram Temple at the disputed site … Read more

Sri Lanka Elections: War of words between rival camps intensifies

Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa has condemned opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa for the latter’s attempt to create ethnic divisions  terming them a cabal of extremists trying to terrify and divide people just to consolidate their own power. In a letter, Premadasa said it is his duty to unite all Sri Lankans and move forward together, not to … Read more