Richard Flanagan wins Man Booker Prize

Australian author Richard Flanagan has won Man Booker Prize, 2014 for his wartime novel “The Narrow Road to the Deep North”. Flanagan's novel is set during the construction of the Thailand Burma Death Railway in World War II. The Man…

Voting begins in Kandhamal Lok Sabha Seat

An estimated 11.4 voters are going to exercise their franchise, as the bypolls in Kandhamal began this morning amidst high security arrangements. The polling commenced at 7 AM and will continue till 4 PM. In total, seven candidates are in…

Petrol Prices cut by Re 1 Per Litre

Just on the eve of assembly polls in Maharashtra and Haryana, the petrol prices were slashed by Re 1 per litre - 5th reduction in petrol prices in the last three months. The new prices will take effect from midnight tonight. Along with VAT,…

Inflation drops down to 2.38 per cent

Inflation has dropped down to a five-year low of 2.38 per cent in September. The Wholesale Price Index based inflation was at 3.74 per cent in August. It was 7.05 per cent in September last year. According to the data released by…

Rekha makes Big Buzz in Bigg Boss House

Bollywood actress Rekha made an impressive appearance in the controversial reality show Bigg Boss Season 8 on Sunday, while promoting her upcoming movie ‘Super Nani’ in the show. Together with show host Salman, Rekha mesmerised one and all…