Hazare softens stand on Lokpal
Softening his stand on the Lokpal issue, social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday suggested moving ahead with the amended Bill presented in the Rajya Sabha and said improvements in the legislation could be brought through amendments later. “Time has come to move (ahead) with the present draft of... read more »
US hopes diplomat’s arrest won’t hit bilateral ties
The U.S. has expressed hope that the diplomatic row over the arrest of Indian Deputy Consul-General in New York will not affect bilateral ties with India, which has strongly reacted to the treatment meted out to the senior diplomat terming it “absolutely unacceptable”. After India took up the... read more »
Protests in Pakistan over Mollah’s execution
Islamabad – Pakistani activists of the Jamaat-i-Islami held protests in various Sindh towns giving vent to their anger over the execution of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader and war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah. The activists also offered funeral prayers Friday for the departed soul, Dawn... read more »
Mollah’s hanging ‘saddens’ Pakistan interior minister
Islamabad – Pakistan Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has expressed “deep grief” and concern over the execution of war criminal and leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Abdul Quader Mollah in Bangladesh. The minister said Friday that executing Mollah after 42 years for the... read more »
Stop administering pentavalent vaccine: Achuthanandan
Thiruvananthapuram – Administration of pentavalent vaccine in the state should be stopped immediately, leader of opposition V.S.Achuthanandan demanded Tuesday. This vaccine provides... read more »
Aamir to attend Chennai film fest at own expense
Chennai – Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan, who is set to attend the opening ceremony of the 11th Chennai In! ternational Film Festival (CIFF) Thursday, will bear his own expenses for... read more »
Work out in a fun way
London – Break the monotony of your workout regime by adding some fun to it with accessories or by incorporating a dance element in it. The trick to getting fit, other than being... read more »
Huma vowed by Madhuri’s performance in ‘Dedh Ishqiya’
Mumbai – Actress Huma Qureshi, who will be seen opposite Madhuri Dixit in a key role in “Dedh Ishqiya”, says she had an amazing experience working with the 1990s diva of... read more »
Madhuri Dixit: Liked Begum Para’s multilayered character
Mumbai – Actress Madhuri Dixit, who plays Begum Para, an attractive yet dangerous woman in “Dedh Is! hqiya”, says the various facets of the character attracted her the most! . This... read more »
