Home » Newsmakers

Newsmakers - Page 26

Arjun worked as a Naxal cadre for almost 20-years before realizing that their ideology is not good for society. He was in charge of South Bastar division of the Chetna Natya Mandali, a cultural wing of the Naxalites before surrendered before police in Sukma on March 8. (Photo: ANI)

A Naxal for 20 years, this man now works for society's betterment

An officer from the area said that Arjun's talent is now being utilized for spreading useful messages to people,...

7 Jun 2019 7:59 AM GMT

After a few childhood years in India, Iyer moved back to the UK aged 11 to be based in Stoke-on-Trent in central England. (Photo: Twitter)

First Indian-origin man join UK Foreign Office Board

Iyer, who was born in London and spent his early years in India, has previously been based in Mumbai as Britain's Deputy...

7 Jun 2019 4:32 AM GMT

Joginder Singh Salaria set up nearly 62 water pumps in Tharparkar district with the help of local social workers after knowing the plight of the area through social media. (Photo: Facebook/ Salaria)

Dubai-based Indian man installs hand pumps in poor Pak district:...

The philanthropist said he spent months researching the plight of people in Tharparkar and a lot of it was done through...

6 Jun 2019 10:21 AM GMT

Pichai went to Washington later in September to mend fences. (Photo: AP)

Google's Sundar Pichai to receive prestigious USIBC Global Leadership...

Google's India-born CEO Sundar Pichai and Nasdaq president Adena Friedman have been chosen for the prestigious award.

5 Jun 2019 9:36 AM GMT

If an account has not been memorialised, Facebook uses AI to help keep it from showing up in places that might cause distress. (Photo: ANI)

Facebook honours Kochi teenager with USD 500 for spotting memory bug...

The social media company presented him a cash award of USD 500 and promised a spot for Ananthakrishna in the prestigious...

5 Jun 2019 7:35 AM GMT

Deepika Padukone as Malti in Chhapaak. (Photo: Twitter)

Deepika Padukone wraps 'Chhapaak', shares picture on Instagram; see...

Deepika's character will be called 'Malti' and she looked absolutely unrecognisable in the first look.

5 Jun 2019 5:54 AM GMT

Kumar is the first and only IAS officer of India who has climbed Mt Everest. (Photo: shriravindrakumar.com)

With a message to clean river Ganga, IAS officer scales Everest

Kumar, who is currently posted in Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in Government of India, scaled the peak on...

5 Jun 2019 2:59 AM GMT

Charlize Theron. (Photo: AP)

Charlize Theron to be honoured with 2019 American Cinematheque Award

The Hollywood star will be presented with the award in a ceremony set to take place on November 8

4 Jun 2019 5:08 AM GMT

A file picture of Jennifer Lawrence used for representational purposes only.

Jennifer Lawrence all set for silver screen return post engagement

This will be her first movie since her announcement of taking a year off from the Hollywood industry.

3 Jun 2019 4:07 AM GMT

Her training involved flying both air-to-air combat and air-to-ground missions, it added. (Photo :ANI)

Mohana Singh becomes first woman fighter pilot to fly Hawk jet

She achieved the feat at the Kalaikunda Air Force Station in West Bengal on Thursday, it said.

1 Jun 2019 6:15 AM GMT

Delhi University

Delhi University to provide full scholarships to students whose...

This year, the varsity will be effecting a 10 per cent increase in seats for EWS and there will be a rise of close to...

30 May 2019 9:09 AM GMT

Justin Bieber breaks road safety rules while driving; find out what...

Beverly Hills Police caught Justin driving without a front license plate and with dark tinted windows.

29 May 2019 10:41 AM GMT