Rajya Sabha to take up Lokpal bill tomorrow
The Lokpal bill will come up in Rajya Sabha on Friday and is a “priority” for the government, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said on Wednesday. “Our priority is Lokpal bill. The Lokpal bill has to be taken up in Rajya Sabha, and then it will come up in Lok Sabha,” he said, adding... read more »
After ethnicwear, India offers stylish resortwear: Pria Kataaria Puri
By Nivedita Mumbai – The Indian fashion industry offers ethnicwear predominantly, but it is also fast becoming a hub for stylish resortwear, says designer Pria Kataaria Puri, who opened the India Resortwear Fashion Week (IRFW) 2013 with her colourful and glamorous collection Lust here... read more »
Frame new law if disappointed over SC gay sex verdict: BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party Thursday refrained from taking sides on the Supreme Court’s judgment on same gender sex between a! dults, saying the government should consult all parties and frame a law! . “There is no need to be so disappointed. The Supreme Court has said... read more »
Chandy’s mass contact gets pat on back from HC
Kochi – The Kerala High Court Thursday made a complimentary observation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s mass contact programme in different districts, at which the grievances of common people a! re heard. Since the chief minister seldom leaves a mass cont! act programme without... read more »
Not working with Rekha, says Big B
Mumbai – Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has dismissed the reports that he will team up with Rekha for Yash Raj Fi! lms’ (YRF) next untitled project, saying it’s not true. Ther!... read more »
Hazare to go on indefinite fast tomorrow for Lokpal Bill
Ralegan Siddhi (Maharashtra) – Veteran social activist Anna Hazare will launch an indefinite hunger strike from Tuesday to press for the passage of the Jan Lokpal Bill in... read more »
Congress policies to be blamed for loss, says Mayawati
New Delhi – Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati Monday said the Congress’s faulty policies are to be blamed for its defeat in the assembly elections. “Congress’s... read more »
AAP rules out alliance with BJP, Congress
New Delhi – As uncertainty prevailed over the next government in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party Monday refused to form an alliance with other parties, and said it will sit in the... read more »
Apex court issues contempt notice to Subrata Roy
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy as to why criminal contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him for allegedly interfering in the... read more »
