BJP posts best-ever figures in hung J&K verdict, wins simple majority i...
Srinagar/Ranchi: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged as the largest party in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, followed closely by the Bharatiya Janata Party in a verdict that has thrown open various options of government-formation. Jharkhand broke its tradition of throwing fractured... read more »
Bharat Ratna for Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Madan Mohan Malviya
New Delhi: Former prime minister and BJP veteran Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malaviya will be honoured with the country’s highest civilian award the “Bharat Ratna”, the government announced on Wednesday.A statement from President Pranab Mukherjee’s office... read more »
Sony U-turn on North Korea film
The Interview was put back into cinemas when Sony announced a limited Christmas Day release for the comedy that provoked an international incident with North Korea and outrage over its cancelled release. Sony Entertainment chief executive Michael Lynton said Seth Rogen’s North Korea farce... read more »
I don’t think Ranbir is ready for marriage: Neetu Kapoor
Now that Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif have reportedly moved in together, the buzz is strong that a marriage is in the works. While the couple is tightlipped about their relationship status, Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor was more forthcoming at a recent event. When asked about when Ranbir... read more »
Egypt making slow progress on genital mutilation
MANSHIET EL-IKHWA, Egypt: Raslan Fadl, the first doctor in Egypt to be put on trial for committing female genital mutilation, is still practicing even though a 13-year-old girl died after... read more »
Layer of fat surrounding heart may determine heart disease
Whether a person is obese as measured by values of body mass index (BMI) tells only a partial story about a person’s heart health. A better predictor of the disease is the amount of fat... read more »
Bigg Boss 8: Kim Kardashian to be paid Rs.5 crore?
The firangi connection of Bigg Boss house always gains the much needed attention. This time to walk on the cake is Hollywood socialite and reality TV star Kim Kardashian. But do you know... read more »
Sena slams Pawar over snap poll remarks
The Shiv Sena today hit out at NCP Sharad Pawar after he asked his party to be ready for snap poll, saying he “is known for playing politics of distrust” and was trying to take... read more »
SoftBank’s latest India pick: 30% stake in Housing.com for Rs 430...
After diverse investments in the Indian startup space ranging from online e-tailer Snapdeal to cab service OlaCabs, SoftBank has now reportedly found a new Indian startup to invest in:... read more »
