Congress in Kerala faces tough issues before polls
Thiruvananthapuram – The Congress in Kerala is facing a host of issues as general elections draw near and a leader said an assessment has been done on the “performance of the sitting Lok Sabha members” from the state. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and state party chief Ramesh... read more »
Sharon Osbourne donates 10,000 pounds to cancer patient
Los Angeles – Singer Sharon Osbourne has donated 10,000 pounds to the family of a terminally-ill young man who has only months to live after suffering from bowel cancer. The “X Factor” judge, who had beaten colon cancer 10 years ago, sent a supportive message to 23-year-old bowel... read more »
Vijay respects seniority over popularity: Director Nesan
Chennai – Tamil superstar Vijay, who has teamed up with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in upcoming film “Jilla”, has requested his director to place his name after his senior co-star’s in the film’s title card. “Vijay ensured that Lal (Mohanlal) sir’s name... read more »
My chemistry with Arshad better in ‘Dedh Ishqiya’: Naseer
Mumbai – Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is confident that his chemistry with Arshad Warsi in “Dedh Ishqiya” is better and warmer since they starred together in the 2010 hit “Ishqiya”. In an interview here, the 63-year-old was asked if his chemistry with Arshad has... read more »
Two Indian peacekeepers killed in South Sudan
New Delhi – Two Indian peacekeepers were killed in an attack on the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) base in Akobo, authorities said here Friday. India’s external affairs... read more »
IAF to induct six squadrons of Tejas: Antony
Bangalore – The Indian Air Force (IAF) will induct six squadrons of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas after the multirole supersonic fighter gets the final operational... read more »
India Inc should keep abreast of changes in society: SEBI chief
New Delhi – The corporate world cannot ignore social and political ha! ppenings in the larger society because the considerations that govern the rest of society will also govern... read more »
Indian dam will affect Neelum-Jhelum project: Pakistan
Islamabad – The construction of the Kishanganga project by India in Jammu and Kashmir will result in 14 percent decrease in the flow of water for Pakistan’s Neelum-Jhelum... read more »
Pakistani troops violate LoC ceasefire in Jammu
Jammu – After almost two months of peace along the LoC, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire Friday, targeting an Indian army posts in Jammu district and sparking off an exchange of fire for... read more »
