Books and videos commemorate Mao
Beijing – A number of books and videos on former Chinese leader Mao Zedong – founder of the People’s Republic of China – were released to commemorate his 120th anniversary. A 50-part television series, co-produced by the publicity authorities of central China’s Hunan... read more »
Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan reshuffles Cabinet after resignations
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reshuffled his Cabinet on Wednesday after three Ministers resigned amid a corruption probe, Anadolu news agency reported. Mr. Erdogan named new Economy, Environment and Interior Ministers to replace the officials who had resigned. He also replaced... read more »
China’s growth may hit 7.6 percent
Beijing – China’s economic growth is likely to stand at 7.6 percent this year, slightly down from 7.7 percent in 2012, aut! horities said. Economic growth has been higher than expected since 2011 despite a declining trend, said a mid-term evaluation report Wednesday on the... read more »
Rupee down 12 paise on dollar demand
The rupee on Thursday weakened by 12 paise to 61.91 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to demand for the U.S. currency from importers. Forex dealers said besides dollar’s gains against other currencies overseas, increased demand from importers for the... read more »
Not worried about Congress-RJD alliance, says Nitish
Patna – Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Friday said the Janata Dal-United is not worried about any likely alliance of Congress-Rashtriya Janta Dal and Lok Janshakti ! Party for the... read more »
No alliance with Congress or BJP, says Karunanidhi
Chennai – DMK president M. Karunanidhi Friday clarified that he had announced at the party’s general council meeting that they will not align with the Congress or Bharatiya... read more »
India, US will come to logical conclusion: Salman Khurshid
New Delhi – External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Friday said he is in touch with his US counterpart and would come to “a logical conclusion” over Indian diplomat... read more »
Add 3D look to your red lipstick
London – A slick of red lipstick can make you look more glamorous. Try layering several shades of red to create a 3D look. To get the look right, wear a lighter shade in the middle of... read more »
Salman’s gesture left Aamir embarrassed
Mumbai – Superstar Salman Khan has been promoting his friend Aamir Khan’s “Dhoom 3” on reality show “Bigg Boss – Saath 7”. The latter is embarrassed by the... read more »
