Former Russian oligarch set for release from jail
Moscow – Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the former chief executive officer of the now defunct Russian oil company Yukos, was set to be released from prison Friday after receiving a presidential pardon, his lawyer said. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Friday afternoon pardoning... read more »
India 31 for one at lunch; leads by 67 runs
Veteran Zaheer Khan polished off the South African tail taking three of the last four wickets, as India bowled out the home team for 244 thereby taking a first innings lead of 36 runs on the third day of the first cricket Test here Friday. At lunch, India were 31 for one having extended their... read more »
Delhi gang rape pained me, says poet Salman Khurshid
New Delhi – Pained at the brutal assault and gang rape of a young Delhi woman last year, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has penned some poems to pay “tribute to her soul and to her parents”. The ghastly incident of Dec 16, 2012 shook the nation and led to widespread... read more »
Vasundhara Raje inducts 12 ministers
Jaipur – Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Friday expanded her cabinet, inducting nine cabinet ministers and three ministers of state. Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 12 ministers. The cabinet ministers are Gulab Chand Kataria,... read more »
Tough to stay away from food: Manoj Bajpayee
For actor Manoj Bajpayee, food seems to be a huge weakness. The actor says he satiates most of his cravings by watching food channels. “So difficult for a foodie like me to stay away... read more »
Nokia launches Lumia 1520, to focus more on ‘experiences’
New Delhi – Finnish mobile phone handset-maker Nokia here Monday launched its Lumia 1520 model and Vipul Mehrotra, director and head of smart devices at Nokia India, Middle East and... read more »
‘Pyar kiya to darna kya’: Karzai on ties with India!
Pune – Afghan President Hamid Karzai, acknowledging the “love affair” between India and Afghanistan, has said if India continues with its current levels of support to his... read more »
Telangana bill tabled, lawmakers clash
Hyderabad – The bill for bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh was Monday tabled in the assembly amid unprecedented acrimony, as legislators of Seemandhra and Telangana regions nearly came to... read more »
Passing Lokpal bill top priority for us: Kamal Nath
New Delhi – The anti-corruption Lokpal bill is top pr! iority for the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) and, if needed, the government will extend parliament’s winter session to pass it,... read more »
