US action against Indian diplomat: Classic American double standards?
By Arun Kumar Washington – Is the US decision to arrest and strip search Indian diplomat Devyani Khobrgade on charges of visa fraud, sparking a major diplomatic row with what it calls an “incredibly important” partner, a case of classic American double standards? It would appear... read more »
I was a saint compared to ‘Bigg Boss 7’ contestants: Vindoo
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Actor Vindoo Dara Singh, who won the third season of popular reality show “Bigg Boss”, believes he was a “saint” when compared to the contenders of the ongoing edition of the show. He says they “fight like crazy”, and clarified... read more »
People want our government in Delhi: Manish Sisodia
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia Friday said the people of Delhi want them to form the new government in the national capital, but added that a final decision in this regard will be taken later. “People of Delhi want AAP to form government,” Sisodia, who won... read more »
Gold prices losses by Rs. 205 to Rs. 30,160 per ten grams
Gold prices extended losses for the second straight session by falling Rs. 205 to Rs. 30,160 per ten grams in the national capital on Friday on sustained selling by stockists, triggered by a weakening global trend. While silver prices dropped for the third day and lost Rs. 725 at Rs. 43,500 per kg... read more »
‘Lawrence of Arabia’ Peter O’Toole dead
London – Actor Peter O’Toole, best known for his role in “Lawrence Of Arabia”, passed away following a long illness. He was 81. Peter died Dec 14 at the Wellington... read more »
Inflation rises to 7.52 per cent in November
Costly vegetables, particularly potato and onion, pushed the November wholesale inflation to a 14-month high of 7.52 per cent, making it difficult for the Reserve Bank to ease key policy... read more »
Kamal Nath appeals to SP to support Lokpal bill
New Delhi – Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath Monday appealed to the Samajwadi Party to support the Lokpal bill in the Rajya Sabha as a senior SP member said the party is... read more »
NDA regime grant of additional spectrum: Case adjourned
New Delhi – A Delhi court Monday posted for Feb 20 next year the hearing of a case of grant of additional spectrum to private operators through a union government decision of January... read more »
Nandita Das finds it tough to pick Saroj Khan’s moves
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Actress Nandita Das, who will be seen with husband Subodh Maskara in upcoming Spanish film “Traces of Sandalwood”, finds it tough to keep pace with ace... read more »
