Was compelled make affidavit against Ganguly public: Indira Jaising
Kolkata – Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Indira Jaising said Monday that once she realised that a powerful section was backing Justice A.K. Ganguly, she was compelled to make public the affidavit of a law intern alleging sexual misconduct by the retired Supreme Court judge. The ASG... read more »
China plans to launch Chang’e 5 in 2017
Beijing – China plans to launch lunar probe Chang’e 5 in 2017, the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence announced Monday. “The development of Chang’e 5 is proceeding smoothly,” the administration’s spokesman Wu Zhijian... read more »
Nobody can replace Sunil as Gutthi: Upasana Singh
Mumbai – Actress Upasana Singh, who plays the popular character of “bua” (paternal aunt) on “Comedy Nights With Kapil”, says nobody can replace Sunil Grover as Gutthi on the show. The show is aired on Colors TV. “Nobody else other than Sunil (Grover) can play... read more »
ISRO to decide Dec 27 on GSAT-14 launch date
Chennai – The Indian space agency Dec 27 would decide the date for the launch of communication satellite GSAT-14 using its heavier rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle (GSLV), said a senior official. “The GSLV launch will be in January. The exact date will be decided Dec 27 at... read more »
Now, get `spill-resistant` keyboard cover for your latest Apple iPad Air
Washington – Logitech has reportedly created an innovative, ‘spill resistant’ keyboard cover for Apple’s latest lightening fast and thinner iPad Air. The Logitech FabricSkin... read more »
Indian-origin couple becomes UK’s `oldest married couple`
London – An Indian-origin couple will become the UK’s oldest married couple as they celebrate their 88th wedding anniversary this week. Karam Chand and his wife Katari said that... read more »
First trajectory correction manouevre of Mangalyaan successful: ISRO
Bangalore – Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists on Wednesday said that the first trajectory correction manoeuvre of the maiden interplanetary mission to Mars had been... read more »
US hopes India will persuade ‘friend’ Karzai on troops stay post-2014
Washington – The United States has expressed hope India would persuade Afghan President Hamid Karzai to sign a deal allowing US troops to stay post-2014. Testifying before a Senate... read more »
UPA Govt. has a majority, no question of early polls: Kamal Nath
New Delhi – The government has a majority and there is no question of general elections taking place before they are scheduled, said Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kamal... read more »
