2016 Archives

Star batsman Suresh Raina found himself out of the Indian cricket selectors’ radar as he failed to find a place in the Indian team

Economy

May 23, 2016 IANS

India, Iran sign bilateral accords on Chabahar port development

India and Iran on Monday, the second day of PM Modi’s official visit to Iran, signed 12 agreements, including three on development of the Chabahar port

Entertainment

May 23, 2016 IANS

Swara Bhaskar to feature in never-seen-before avatar in “Anaarkali Aaraah-waali”

Actress Swara Bhaskar, riding high on the success of “Nil Battey Sannata”, says she will be seen in a never-before avatar in ” Anaarkali Aaraah-waali”.

History

May 23, 2016 Aroonim Bhuyan

Ayutthaya: Once a diplomatic hub, now a heritage site

The sheer splendour of Ayutthaya makes one forget that it is a balmy May afternoon when on a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Technology

May 23, 2016 IANS

India successfully tests winged reusable launch vehicle (RLV)

India on Monday successfully tested home-grown winged reusable launch vehicle (RLV) as a mini-shuttle and demonstrated its space technology prowess

International

May 23, 2016 IANS

No confirmation of Taliban chief’s death: Nawaz Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said that reports were still not confirmed that Taliban leader Mullah Mansour was killed during a US drone strike

News

May 23, 2016 IANS

Islamic State urges Ramadan attacks in US, Europe in new audio broadcast

A new message from an Islamic State spokesman has called on the groups’ followers to carry out attacks in the US and Europe during the month of Ramadan