Rashami Desai bags Naagin 4

Bigg Boss 13 finalist Rashami Desai is all set to make her acting comeback with Naagin: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel. The supernatural drama stars Nia Sharma and Vijayendra Kumeria in the lead roles. Desai will step into the shoes of Jasmin Bhasin, who played the other main lead, Nayantara. Shared a source with indianexpress.com, ‘Rashami…

When Rajesh Khanna bought Rajendra Kumar’s bungalow – and may be ‘luck’

Rajesh Khanna bought his bungalow from actor Rajendra Kumar When Rajesh Khanna bought his iconic sea-facing bungalow “Ashirwad” in 1969 from Rajendra Kumar, he hoped that with Kumar’s house, the then superstar’s “luck” would also rub off on him, revealed a new book. According to “Jubilee Kumar: The Life and Times of a Superstar”, soon…

Fish traders to get lessons on ill-effects of formalin

COIMBATORE: The recent discovery of several kilograms of formalin-laced and spoiled fishes at Ukkadam Fish Market has put the spotlight on the hygienic standards practised by the fish traders. While the traders rule out possibilities of handling chemicals to preserve fishes for longer hours, the officials of the Food Safety Department stated that consuming formalin-laced…

Why Indian Parliamentarians are backing the fight against malaria

A malaria-free India. We will be celebrating this day soon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has pledged to achieve this goal by 2030, and is accelerating efforts to end the disease. The result? Thousands of malaria cases and deaths averted; millions of lives saved. Today, we are presented with a historic opportunity to finish the…

4 Natural Tips To Keep Your Skin Safe During Holi

Holi, the festival of colours is one of the most awaited and widely celebrated festival in India. Playing with colours, throwing water balloons at each other and indulging in the special Holi snacks and sweets are the biggest highlights of the event. If you too are excited and looking forward to play Holi, make sure…

India remains second-largest arms importer in 2019

India retains its position as the second-largest arms importer in the world followed by Saudi Arabia, says a new report. ‘India was the second-largest arms importer in the world over the past five years, while its neighbour Pakistan ranked 11th,’ notes the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute that tracks arms deals…

Yes Bank won’t be merged with SBI – Prashant Kumar

Mumbai: India’s Yes Bank will not be merged with State Bank of India, which is set to infuse funds in the beleaguered lender, the newly appointed administrator leading the rescue plan said in a television interview on Monday. ‘There is absolutely no question of a merger,’ Prashant Kumar, the administrator, told the CNBC TV18 channel. The…

Yes Bank crisis: Over 40,000 customers stuck abroad without money, send SOS

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to restrict withdrawals to up to Rs 50,000 until 3 April from Yes Bank came as a shock for depositors, borrowers and investors alike. The decision has also left at least 40,000 Yes Bank debit and forex card holders travelling overseas in the lurch. The helpless customers are now…