China asks Japan to halt provocation
Beijing – China has asked Japan to immediately stop all of its provocative actions over the ownership of Diaoyu Islands. Reacting to a video clip on the Japanese foreign ministry’s website promoting the Diaoyu Islands (known as Senkaku Islands in Japan) as Japanese territory, a Chinese... read more »
Idris Elba pays tribute to Mandela, records album
LosAngeles – Actor Idris Elba has recorded an album as a tribute to South African president Nelson Mandela. The 41-year-old worked on the project in South Africa after he finished shooting for Mandela’s biopic “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom”. “The album will be called... read more »
Indian diplomat in New York arrested for visa fraud
Washington – One of India’s senior diplomats was arrested in New York Thursday for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her domestic help leading to expression of “strong concern” by the Indian embassy in Washington. Devyani Khobragade, 39, India’s Deputy consul... read more »
Emotions make Katy Perry’s songs stand apart
Los Angeles – Katy Perry believes that the inclusio0n of emotions in her songs is what makes them different from the rest. Bang Showbiz reports that Perry told a radio channel that people value her! music because she taps into their “vulnerability” with her songs. “That... read more »
Seven coal, lignite blocks identified for coal gasification
New Delhi – Two coal and five lignite blocks have been identified for underground coal gasification (UCG) projects, the coal ministry said Monday. Minister of State for Coal Pratik... read more »
Is your bedroom stressing you out?
New York – After a tiring day at work, bedroom is where you want to be in. But elements like bright room colours and harsh lighting can be the reasons behind your stressful... read more »
Congress undecided on alliance with AAP: Dikshit
New Delhi – The Congress ha! s not taken any decision on forming an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) so far, former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit said Monday. “We... read more »
How to know if your child is ready to be sent to preschool
New Delhi – Experts have suggested that parents should analyze whether their child is ready for the big leap into the world of education or not before sending them to... read more »
Men `not gifted` at giving gifts!
Melbourne – A survey has revealed that men are clueless about giving gifts. The study, which was conducted by Officeworks, found that only 26 per cent of Australians are likely to receive a... read more »
