Day: January 13, 2020

At 5 deg C, Darjeeling coldest in Bengal

11:44 pm January 13, 2020

Kolkata: The hill town of Darjeeling recorded the lowest temperature in West Bengal on Monday, as the Met department forecast dry weather for the next three days. There will not be any significant change in the night temperature in the state till Tuesday, following which the mercury will gradually rise by 2-4 degrees Celsius for […]

Modi, Putin discuss regional global issues

11:41 pm January 13, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday discussed regional and global issues and underlined the great similarity and convergence in the approaches of the two countries in ensuring regional and global security, peace and stability, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement. During the telephonic conversation, the prime […]

UK judge rules that newspaper invaded Meghan's privacy

Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part-time to Canada

11:39 pm January 13, 2020

SANDRINGHAM: Queen Elizabeth II agreed Monday to grant Prince Harry and and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time to Canada while remaining firmly in the House of Windsor. The British monarch said in a statement that the summit of senior royals on Monday was “constructive,” and […]

'Joker' broke through the stigma that seems to be against superhero films at Oscars: Joe Russo

‘Joker’ leads Oscar noms; ‘1917,’ ‘Irishman’ close behind

11:32 pm January 13, 2020

Los Angeles: Female filmmakers were shut out, “Parasite” made history and “Joker” just edged out “The Irishman,” “1917” and “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” in Monday’s Oscar nominations. Todd Phillips’ R-rated superhero smash “Joker” topped all films with 11 nominations, while Martin Scorsese’s elegiac crime epic “The Irishman,” Quentin Tarantino’s 1960s Los Angeles […]

Rooftop indicators on new taxis in Mumbai from Feb 1

11:23 pm January 13, 2020

Mumbai: The Maharashtra transport department has decided to install rooftop indicators on new ‘black-and-yellow’ taxis registered in Mumbai from February 1, an official said on Monday. The colour coded indicators, which would signal if the cab is free or occupied, are expected to bring down the rampant ride refusals by drivers. The state government has […]