Congress to oppose Dec 21 Modi rally in Punjab
Chandigarh – The state unit of the Congress in Punjab said Friday it will oppose Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) prime ministerial can! didate Narendra Modi’s rally in Jagraon town Dec 21. In a st! atement here, a Congress party spokesman said that the party leadership will oppose... read more »
Should juveniles be treated as criminals? Debate rages
New Delhi – Should minors involved in heinous crimes, like rape, be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act or should they be punished under the Indian Penal Code? The debate is still raging a year after the involvement of a minor (who subsequently turned 18) in the brutal gang rape of a young... read more »
A.K. Ganguly must quit, says BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday demanded the resignation of West Bengal Human Rights Commission chief A.K. Ganguly, a former judge of the Supreme Court accused by a law intern of sexual harassment. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj raised the demand for... read more »
I love my character in ‘What The Fish’: Dimple
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Veteran actress Dimple Kapadia plays a 60-plus grumpy woman in Gurmmeet! Singh’s “What The Fish” and says she loves her character. The National Award winning actress says when she heard the script of the fun-filled mysterious drama, she immediately... read more »
South African airspace ready to serve Mandela mourning activities
Johannesburg – The South African civil aviation system announced Monday that they are ready to serve Mandela mourning activities. “Measures have been put in place to ensure safe... read more »
Anti-Modi resolution loses traction in US House
By Arun Kumar Washington – With the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in assembly elections in four Indian states, a contro! versial resolution critical of the party’s prime... read more »
Jammu and Kashmir upper house summons V.K. Singh
Jammu – Privileges committee of Jammu and Kashmir legislative council has summoned former Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh to appear before it Jan 9 in connection with the... read more »
Kelly Brook back with former beau?
London – British model-actress Kelly Brook is reportedly reigniting her romance with former boyfriend Danny Cipriani. The 34-year-old, who split from the rugby player in August... read more »
US says not seeking interim Israeli-Palestinian peace deal
Washington – US Secretary of State John Kerry will return to the Middle East this week to push for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, but Washington is not seeking an interim deal, the State... read more »
