Lebanese army to get $3 bn Saudi aid
Beirut – Saudi King Abdullah has decided to grant the Lebanese army an aid of $3 billion to enable it purchase French weaponry, Lebanese President Michel Suleiman said Sunday. Suleiman, during a televised address, declared that he managed to secure this “extraordinary support” for... read more »
Kejriwal is Delhi CM, promises alternative politics
New Delhi – In a momentous day in Indian politics, Arvind Kejriwal, a 45-year-old Magsaysay Award-winning rights activist and vocal anti-corruption campaigner, became the seventh, and youngest, chief minister of Delhi state, capping an amazing run that saw him become not just a electoral... read more »
Kejriwal meets Delhi Police chief
New Delhi – Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who until recently often led street protests, Saturday met Delhi Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi soon after assuming office. Kejriwal provided no details of the meeting but Bassi said the two men “exchanged our respective... read more »
Congress, Kejriwal struck deal: Gadkari
New Delhi – A deal was struck between Congress and AAP party leader Arvind Kejriwal to form a government in Delhi, BJP leader Nitin Gadkari said Saturday. Speaking at a party function here, Gadkari said that the Congress strategy was to prevent formation of a Bharatiya Janata Party government... read more »
A K Ganguly writes to Chief Justice Sathasivam, demands fair hearing
Kolkata – Former Supreme Court Justice A.K. Ganguly, who has been allegedly accused of sexually harassing a law intern in December 2012, on Monday wrote letter to Supreme Court Chief... read more »
X-mas make-up: Paint your lips red, try nail art
New Delhi – Celebrate Christmas by painting your lips red and flaunting nail art for the winter festival. Makeover expert Aashmeen Munjaal doles out tips for Christmas look: –... read more »
Go for cereals, apple juice to throw away hangover
Los Angeles – It’s party season, but over-indulgence in alcohol can lead to headaches and other after-effects. Expert suggests that one should eat cereals and drink apple juice... read more »
Sri Lanka to evacuate its nationals from South Sudan
Colombo – Sri Lanka has decided to evacuate some 75 migrant workers from South Sudan and said no new workers will be deployed in the politically troubled country. “At the moment... read more »
‘Fast & Furious 7’ release delayed, rescheduled f...
Los Angeles – The release date of “Fast & Furious 7”, has been shifted to April 10, 2015. Originally, it was scheduled to release in the US July 11, 2014. Actor Vin Diesel... read more »
