There was a quiet honesty about Farooque: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai – Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan became “very sad” when he heard of the sudden demise of veteran actor Farooque Sheikh, whom he always appreciated for his honesty and zero pretence. “God! Farooque Sheikh passes away. A true gentleman, a wonderful colleague. A... read more »
Antioxidant drug may reverse multiple sclerosis: study
New York – For people suffering from multiple sclerosis – that affects more than 2.3 million people worldwide – a cure may lie in an antioxidant drug. Designed by scientists more than a dozen years ago to fight damage within human cells, this drug significantly reversed symptoms... read more »
Thousands pack Ramlila Maidan as Kejriwal takes Metro
New Delhi – Tens of thousands of people packed the Ramlila Maidan here Saturday morning as AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal took the Metro to reach the venue to take oath as Delhi’s chief minister. Large crowds began gathering at the sprawling ground in the heart of Delhi from early in the... read more »
Questions hang over India-US spat over Khobragade
By Arun Kumar Washington – As diplomats try to work out a way to resolve the India-US diplomatic row triggered by the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat, several questions hang over the unsavoury episode. Who in the State Department signed off on the arrest of Khobragade,... read more »
Will start preparation for ’24’ Season 2 from January: Anil
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – High on the success of his debut television venture “24”, a political thriller that ended last weekend, its producer and lead actor Anil Kapoor... read more »
I am forever 24: Anil Kapoor on 57th b’day
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – For actor Anil Kapoor, who will turn 57 Tuesday, 2013 has been a fabulous year. And the ‘ever-grin’ Bollywood actor-star’s smile just got... read more »
Singapore court drops charges against three Indians
Singapore – A Singapore court Monday dropped charges of rioting against three Indians. K. Thirunavukkarasu, G. Ashok Kumar and A. Velmurugan received a discharge amounting to an... read more »
British-era Town Hall to relive history, become tourist attraction
New Delhi – The capital’s British-era Town Hall in old Delhi is to be converted into an international tourist destination, complete with a museum, food court, souvenir shops,... read more »
Sanjeeva Reddy was a role model, says Pranab Mukherjee
Hyderabad – President Pranab Mukherjee Monday paid rich tributes to former president Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, describing him as a role model in government and politics. Addressing the concluding... read more »
