Name businessman who brokered deal, Congress asks Gadkari
New Delhi – Congress Delhi chief Arvinder Singh Lovely Monday asked BJP leader Nitin Gadkari to name the businessman who, according to the BJP ex-president, brokered a deal between the Congress and the AAP for government formation in Delhi. “When you make an allegation, then the onus is... read more »
Deepika to announce two new projects around birthday
Mumbai – The New Year is yet to set in but for Deepika Padukone it already seems to be turning out well. The actress, who gave four back-to-back hits in 2013, is likely to announce two more projects around her 28th birthday. She currently has three films – “Happy New Year”,... read more »
FIPB approves Vodafone plan to fully own India business
New Delhi – The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) Monday approved a proposal of British telecom major Vodafone Group Plc to increase its stake to 100 percent in the Indian holding with an investment of around Rs.10,141 crore ($1.7 billion). Vodafone would now need final approval from... read more »
Best red carpet dresses of 2013
Los Angeles – Some scorched up the red carpet in black gowns and others in hot pink ones. But it was celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Jessica Alba who grabbed eyeballs, thanks to their gorgeous outfits. People.com shares a list of best dressed Hollywood stars: – Angelina Jolie: The... read more »
Indian envoy on the job to resolve diplomatic row
By Arun Kumar Washington – India’s new ambassador to the US, S Jaishankar, has begun in right earnest the task of finding a way to resolve the India-US diplomatic row sparked by... read more »
Modi verdict brings no change in US visa policy
By Arun Kumar Washington – An Indian court’s rejection of a petition seeking the prosecution of Narendra Modi for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots has brought no... read more »
Over 30,000 Ethiopian maids ran away in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia registered over 30,000 cases of Ethiopian domestic workers walking out of their jobs over the past year, authorities said. According to official statistics from... read more »
Cyrus disappointment after new video leaked online
Los Angeles – Singer Miley Cyrus expressed her frustration on microblogging site Twitter after her new video for song “Adore You” was leaked online. The 21-year-old had... read more »
Egypt to jail Brotherhood protest participants
Cairo – Egypt decided Thursday to jail whoever participates inprotests organised by the Muslim Brotherhood for a term of up to five years, official news agency MENA reported. Hani Abdel-Latif,... read more »
