Obama praises his Press Secretary Josh Earnest

Obama praises his Press Secretary Josh Earnest Washington, Outgoing US President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at the press briefing room of the White House to profusely thank his Press Secretary Josh Earnest at his last news conference.  “I’ve had the great joy and pleasure of working with over the last 10 years on this incredible journey, you know this guy ranks as high as just

Google Doodle pays tribute to India's first feminist, Savitribai Jyotirao Phule

Google Doodle pays tribute to India's first feminist, Savitribai Jyotirao Phule MUMBAI: Google dedicated a Doodle on Tuesday to mark the 186th birth anniversary of India's 19th century social reformer Savitribai Jyotirao Phule, considered the first feminist of the country. Savitribai K. Patil was born on January 3, 1831, in a rich and influential farming family and at the age of nine was married off

Mumbai: Bandra street to be named after Bimal Roy

Mumbai: Bandra street to be named after Bimal Roy A well known and legendary film maker Bimal Roy will have lane named after him. The Mount Mary Road No. 5 will be renamed after the film maker.The street which the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has decided to rename is not far from the residence of Bimal Roy. The Godiwala Bungalow where Bimal Roy and his family resided was

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured by Maulana Azad National Urdu University

Shah Rukh Khan to be honoured by Maulana Azad National Urdu University Hyderabad: Actor Shah Rukh Khan and industrialist Sanjiv Saraf will be conferred honorary doctorates by the Maulana Azad National Urdu University at its sixth convocation on December 26, where President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest.Shahrukh Khan, described as “actor, entrepreneur and