Raj Thackeray meets Maharashtra CM to stop MNS leaders from joining BJP
In a hush-hush meeting, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) supremo Raj Thackeray early Tuesday morning. Sources said top MNS leaders will be joining the BJP later on Tuesday. While the meeting was officially explained as the two leaders deliberating on... read more »
Charlie Hebdo’s UK distribution partners play-down security risk
The UK distribution partners for the special commemorative edition of Charlie Hebdo have denied they will become targets for fanatics by carrying the controversial title. As many as 1,000 issues of the magazine will be shipped to Britain to meet exceptional demand for the first issue since the... read more »
7 reasons why Kejriwal-led AAP is still a threat to Modi-led BJP in Delhi
With the declaration of the poll schedule in Delhi on Monday, the political scenario in the national capital is surely going to heat up. The election will take place on February 7 while the counting of votes for the 70-member Delhi Assembly will take place on February 10. It is being touted as a... read more »
Pope Francis lands in Sri Lanka for ‘mission of mercy’
Pope Francis has called for respect for human rights, inclusivity, and the “pursuit of truth” as he started a six-day Asian tour in Sri Lanka. The pontiff, who will later travel to the Philippines, plans to celebrate open-air masses during his trip. It is the first papal visit to Sri... read more »
Tsunami anniversary: Rebuilding lives in Aceh
At first glance, Rina looks like any other 14-year-old Indonesian girl. Shy and cherubic, she’s yet to lose the child-like innocence that comes with the territory of teen-hood. We... read more »
Recipe: Aloo Paratha
Ingredients: Six or seven potatoes, four green chillies, coriander leaves, half tsp black pepper powder, two cups wheat flour, butter. Method: Boil the potatoes, peel and mash them. In the... read more »
Simple remedies to treat acidity
Acidity can strike at any time and any place. It is diagnosed by discomfort near the chest and cause significant distress. If you suffer from it often, here are some simple home remedies... read more »
7 things to avoid when you’re drunk
Drunk driving: This one is extremely serious. Not only are you risking your own life, but also that of others in the car and those who are out on the road or in other vehicles. Make sure... read more »
Gold steady at Rs 27,000 on scattered buying; silver recovers
Gold prices on Wednesday held steady at Rs 27,000 per ten gram at the bullion market in the national capital on scattered buying by retailers. However, silver recovered by Rs 150 to Rs 36,500 per kg... read more »
