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Loved Sara Ali Khan’s bold playsuit at Manish Malhotra’s party? Here’s its cost
By Zarafshan Shiraz
UPDATED ON MAR 03, 2021 01:55 PM IST
- Sara Ali Khan’s white ruffle cold-shoulder playsuit at Manish Malhotra’s house party last month made jaws drop in awe and set the mercury soaring but the good news is that you can add the ravishing ensemble to your vacay wardrobe too without burning a hole in your pocket
13 die in collision of truck, crowded SUV near US-Mexico border
Posted by Prashasti Singh | Reuters, Holtville, Calif.
PUBLISHED ON MAR 03, 2021 07:59 AM IST
Handmade wooden crosses stretched in a line across a patch of dry grass and dirt next to the highway, and a seat covered in what appeared to be blood lay near the SUV, as the desolate highway remained closed Tuesday afternoon.
US murder accused cooked victim's heart to serve his other targets: Report
Posted by Prashasti Singh | AFP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 25, 2021 03:01 PM IST
The suspect, Lawrence Paul Anderson, allegedly removed the organ from the body of a neighbor he had stabbed to death, according to Oklahoma City News 4 TV and the Oklahoman newspaper.
Mexico doing better than US on Covid-19, says Mexican President
AP, Mexico City
PUBLISHED ON FEB 24, 2021 06:09 AM IST
The Mexican government's “estimated” death toll from Covid-19 is now about 201,000. The United States death toll is around 500,000, but its population is 2.6 times larger.
China seeks to work with US, Europe to uphold multilateralism
Posted by Prashasti Singh | Reuters, Beijing
UPDATED ON FEB 22, 2021 05:09 PM IST
Biden on Friday drew a sharp contrast with the foreign policy of his predecessor, Donald Trump, and urged democracies to work together to challenge abuses by autocratic states such as China and Russia.
Love sleeping? This company has a ‘dream job’ for you. It pays $2000 too
By Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON FEB 20, 2021 10:35 AM IST
The selected candidates are required to present the company with an honest report about the sleeping environments.
US military's first India-born female Muslim chaplain graduates Chaplain Course
PTI
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 10:28 AM IST
Jabeen said she was grateful for the opportunity and aware of the responsibility that she has to set an example and show that there is a place in the military for anyone who wants to serve.
Amid Texas freeze, oil producers still shut; governor bans natural gas exports
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON FEB 18, 2021 10:16 AM IST
The cold snap, which has killed at least 21 people and knocked out power to more than 4 million people in Texas, is not expected to let up until this weekend.
US retail sales surges 5.3% in January, records seven month high
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 17, 2021 07:23 PM IST
The value of overall sales increased 5.3% from the prior month after a 1% decline in December, Commerce Department figures showed Wednesday. All major categories showed sharp advances.
US firm takes 3D printing to the next level, prints a demo house
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON FEB 17, 2021 04:11 PM IST
The demo house was built by construction firm SQ4D, to show the public and industry what was possible.
Couple leaves $2000 tip for restaurant servers due to this very special reason
By Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON FEB 16, 2021 12:44 PM IST
Chicago-based eatery Club Lucky took to Facebook to share this heartwarming story.
China fires back at US allegations of lack of transparency
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 14, 2021 10:24 AM IST
In a statement Friday, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Washington had “deep concerns about the way in which the early findings of the Covid-19 investigation were communicated and questions about the process used to reach them.”
Biden releases guidelines for safely reopening schools in US
ANI, Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 13, 2021 09:48 AM IST
US President Joe Biden has released guidelines for safely reopening of schools.
Joe Biden administration to allow 25,000 asylum-seekers into US
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 12, 2021 07:28 PM IST
The move is a major step toward dismantling one of former President Donald Trump's most consequential policies to deter asylum-seekers from coming to the US.
Woman turns 100, dances to celebrate birthday. Video wows people
By Trisha Sengupta
PUBLISHED ON FEB 11, 2021 01:27 PM IST
The video captures the centenarian showcasing some impressive moves.
Lawyer who accidentally turned on cat filter during court reacts to Zoom mishap
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 11, 2021 10:01 AM IST
The lawyer Rod Ponton says his appearance looked normal before the hearing began, However, after it started, to his shock and dismay, he was a cat.
Nearly 18,000-year-old ancient shell horn can still play a tune
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 11, 2021 08:37 AM IST
The shell was found during the 1931 excavation of a cave with prehistoric wall paintings.
Iran claims no knowledge of oil cargo US is trying to seize
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 07, 2021 03:46 PM IST
“I don’t know anything about it,” Deputy Oil Minister Amir Hossein Zamaninia told reporters in Tehran on Sunday, when asked about the 2 million barrels of crude aboard the Greek-owned Achilleas tanker.
Quad countries to arrange first meeting, amid China's growing influence
ANI, Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 07, 2021 09:02 AM IST
According to the source, the US has already proposed to other countries the idea of holding an online meeting of the Quad leaders.
Blinken presses China on Xinjiang, Hong Kong in call with Beijing's top diplomat
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON FEB 06, 2021 10:37 AM IST
The relationship between the world's two biggest economies hit its lowest point in decades during the presidency of Donald Trump, and Chinese officials have expressed cautious optimism that it would improve under the administration of Joe Biden.
Authorities in Texas issue alert with Chucky doll as suspect, later apologise
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 05, 2021 10:46 AM IST
The alert was mistakenly sent out three times last week to Amber Alert subscribers.
US, Australia discuss China and Myanmar in first leaders call, White House says
Reuters
PUBLISHED ON FEB 04, 2021 11:34 AM IST
The first call between the leaders since Biden's inauguration comes amid heightened tension between Australia and China and just days after Myanmar’s military seized power in a coup against the democratically elected government of Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Pet boa constrictor stuck in dashboard of car rescued unharmed
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 04, 2021 08:53 AM IST
Officers with the Stanly County Animal Protective Services were dispatched to free the snake after it became trapped.
Indo-US joint military exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' to begin in Rajasthan on Feb 8
PTI, Jaipur
PUBLISHED ON FEB 03, 2021 02:51 PM IST
The exercise near the India-Pakistan border aims at enhancing cooperation and interoperability between the two armies and will focus on counter-terrorism operations under the United Nations mandate, the spokesperson said.
Pelosi steps up security for traveling members of Congress
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 03, 2021 10:48 AM IST
She added that Capitol Police officers would be stationed at three Washington-area airports and Union Station.
Punxsutawney Phil ‘predicts’ 6 more weeks of winter during Groundhog Day event
AP
PUBLISHED ON FEB 03, 2021 08:43 AM IST
The annual event of Groundhog Day has its origin in a German legend about a furry rodent. Records dating to the late 1800s show Phil has predicted longer winters more than 100 times.
Variants spreading in US fan the need to ‘crush’ Covid quickly
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 01, 2021 03:44 PM IST
The South African variant has already spread quickly across the African continent and has been seen in at least 24 countries outside of Africa. It was reported in South Carolina on January 28 and in Maryland two days later.
Navy seeks return of Wisconsin Badger Statue loaned to state over 30 years ago
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 11:59 PM IST
The Badger Statue spent more than 60 years in a US Naval Academy garden before the academy museum loaned it to Wisconsin in 1988.
Dog to alpaca: Officials rescue 26 animals while inspecting a trailer in Florida
AP
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 07:33 PM IST
The animals were taken to the county's shelter under quarantine until the state releases them.
Strengthening of US-South Korea ties cause concerns in China
ANI, Beijing
PUBLISHED ON JAN 30, 2021 06:38 PM IST
According to a report by South China Morning Post, in an early sign of a stronger alliance under President Joe Biden's administration, South Korea Defence Minister Suh Wook has announced that the annual spring military exercises with the US would be resumed this year.