Gold prices gaining by Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams
Gold prices rose for the second straight day on Saturday by gaining Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams in the national capital largely in tandem with a firming trend overseas. Silver too maintained its upward journey for the fourth straight session and moved up further by Rs 250 to Rs 45,000 per kg,... read more »
Farooque Sheikh: Versatile talent par excellence
Mumbai – He played a common man as convincingl! y as he played a nawab. Such was Farooque Sheikh’s versatility on the b! ig screen, small screen and on the stage in his over four decades of association with showbiz. The veteran actor died following a cardiac arrest while he was in Dubai... read more »
Modi’s remarks over 2002 riots an image makeover strategy: Soni
Congress on Saturday questioned the timing of Narendra Modi’s expression of “pain” and “anguish” over 2002 Gujarat riots, accusing him of doing it as part of an “image makeover” before the Lok Sabha elections. “This is just an attempt of an image makeover,” party general secretary... read more »
BJP to watch how early Kejriwal fulfills promises
New Delhi – The BJP will play the role of an “honest, sincere” opposition and watch how early Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal fulfills his promises made to the people, BJP leader Harsh Vardhan said Saturday. Harsh Vardhan, who was the chief ministerial candidate of the... read more »
Taiwan fines Apple for unfair practices
Taipei – Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) Wednesday slapped Apple Inc’s Asia subsidiary with a fine of 20 million new Taiwan dollars ($666,800) for pricing... read more »
China exposes corrupt disciplinary officials
Beijing – The top disciplinary arm of the Communist Partyof China (CPC) Wednesday detailed four corruption cases involving disciplinary officials as part of an anti-graft effort,... read more »
Gulmarg snowfall raises adrenaline level of holidayers
By Sheikh Qayoom Gulmarg – This world-famous ski resort and tourist destination came alive Monday with scores of domestic and foreign tourists enjoying the snowfall that gave the... read more »
Anushka Shetty waiting to be part of ‘Gabbar Singh 2’
Chennai – Having worked with stars such as Akkineni Nagarjuna, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mahesh Babu, southern actress Anushka Shetty has expressed interest in working with Pawan... read more »
A Christmas Tree that is India’s tallest – and growin...
By Quaid Najmi Mumbai – Gaily decorated with twinkling fairy lights, angels, reindeers and cotton snow, this is one Christmas tree that stands out – and stands tall – in the... read more »
