More effort needed to reduce govt subsidies: Rangarajan
More efforts are required to reduce the subsidy and government needs to set an overall quantity for it, prioritising the areas that need greater focus, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman C. Rangarajan has said. He also said that India will be able to contain the fiscal... read more »
China flays Abe’s Yasukuni visit
Beijing – China Thursday condemned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to the Yasukuni shrine, saying the gesture is “a major new political obstacle” to already strained relations. “(We) strongly protest and condemn the Japanese leader’s wrongdoing, which... read more »
Two new faces in Mamata government
Kolkata – Two new ministers were inducted Thursday into the West Bengal government while a minister of state was elevated and given independent charge, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Thursday. Binay Krishna Burman, a lawmaker from Mathabhanga in north Bengal’s Cooch Behar... read more »
Tejpal seeks in-camera hearing of bail plea
Tehelka’s former editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a woman journalist, on Thursday filed an application before a local court demanding an in-camera hearing of his bail petition. Mr. Tejpal’s lawyer moved the application for in-camera hearing before the district and sessions... read more »
A K Ganguly writes to Chief Justice Sathasivam, demands fair hearing
Kolkata – Former Supreme Court Justice A.K. Ganguly, who has been allegedly accused of sexually harassing a law intern in December 2012, on Monday wrote letter to Supreme Court Chief... read more »
X-mas make-up: Paint your lips red, try nail art
New Delhi – Celebrate Christmas by painting your lips red and flaunting nail art for the winter festival. Makeover expert Aashmeen Munjaal doles out tips for Christmas look: –... read more »
Go for cereals, apple juice to throw away hangover
Los Angeles – It’s party season, but over-indulgence in alcohol can lead to headaches and other after-effects. Expert suggests that one should eat cereals and drink apple juice... read more »
Sri Lanka to evacuate its nationals from South Sudan
Colombo – Sri Lanka has decided to evacuate some 75 migrant workers from South Sudan and said no new workers will be deployed in the politically troubled country. “At the moment... read more »
‘Fast & Furious 7’ release delayed, rescheduled f...
Los Angeles – The release date of “Fast & Furious 7”, has been shifted to April 10, 2015. Originally, it was scheduled to release in the US July 11, 2014. Actor Vin Diesel... read more »
