Ferrer, Djukovic win semifinal in Abu Dhabi
Dubai – David Ferrer won the semifinal against his fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal clear in two sets, while Serbia’s Novak Djukovic was victorious over Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Friday, the second day of the Mubadala World Championship in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ferrer beat... read more »
Miley Cyrus plays a character in real life
Los Angeles – Pop star Miley Cyrus says her public image is a part of a “rock’n’roll” character that she has created for the purpose of her music career. She believes her raunchy antics, including her twerking act at the MTV Video Music Awards in August, are all a part... read more »
Gadot needs training to become Wonder Woman
Los Angeles – Actress Gal Gadot will undergo an intense physical training to prepare for her role as Wonder Woman in the “Man Of Steel” sequel. The “Fast & Furious” star was cast as the female superhero in “Batman vs. Superman” earlier this month and... read more »
US boy becomes youngest to scale Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua
Buenos Aires – A nine-year-old US boy has become the youngest person to reach the summit of Argentina’s Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas, Clarin newspaper said Friday. Tyler Armstrong and his father climbed the 6,959-metre mountain, part of the Andes range, with the... read more »
Constitutional status for proposed judicial appointments panel
Amid demands by jurists and the BJP, the government on Thursday gave the go ahead to grant constitutional status to a proposed Commission for appointment and transfer of judges to the... read more »
Cabinet nod to judicial appointments panel
New Delhi – The cabinet Thursday approved a constitution amendment bill to make the appointment of judges more transparent, official sources said. A cabinet meeting presided over by... read more »
Cabinet approves inquiry into Gujarat snooping
New Delhi – The cabinet Thursday approved a commission of inquiry into the alleged snooping of a young woman by the Gujarat Police, allegedly at the behest of then state home minister... read more »
Highlights of Delhi’s power economy
-Discoms say 80 percent of capital’s electricity tariff pertains to cost of bulk power purchased from state-run generating firms -Discoms say bulk purchases are long term contracts... read more »
Vaccination key to combat cervicalcancer
New York – Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is responsible for nearly 10 percent of cancer deaths in women – particularly in developing countries. In India,... read more »
