Freed Pussy Riot members still gunning for Putin’s head
London – Russian punk band Pussy Riot’s members, who spent nearly two years in prison for their irreverent protest in Moscow’s main cathedral, have said they still want to topple President Vladimir Putin, and replace him with a more tolerant and open type of leadership. Nadezhda... read more »
Chinese icebreaker fails to reach stranded Russian ship in Antarctica
Washington – A Chinese icebreaker boat, which was sent to rescue 74 people trapped on a Russian ship in Antarctica since Christmas Day, has halted its efforts as the ice was too thick. According to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, the Chinese “Snow Dragon” had reached the... read more »
Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numbers
Washington – Snapchat has reportedly downplayed the security issue with its service, as reported by Gibson security experts, that exposed users’ phone numbers based on their usernames. The auto-destruct photo sharing service said that it has recently added additional counter-measures and... read more »
Johnson may become fourth Oz bowler in history to collect 40 Test wickets i...
Sydney – Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson may reportedly cap his impressive international comeback by being only the fourth Australian bowler to collect 40 or more wickets in a Test series against England in the 130 years the two combatants have gone head to head. The three other... read more »
Pussy Riot member released from prison
A jailed member of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot, who was found guilty of hooliganism after a performance critical of President Vladimir Putin, has been released from prison, her lawyer... read more »
Bachchan made unconventional faces acceptable: Naseeruddin Shah
By Uma Ramasubramanian Mumbai – Naseeruddin Shah is undoubtedly one of the best performers on the Indian screen. Despite his atypical looks, he managed to make a mark for himself in... read more »
Fulfil promises, Dikshit tells AAP
New Delhi – Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit Monday gave her “best wishes” to the AAP and asked the party to fulfil the promises it made to the... read more »
Kejriwal to be Delhi CM
Ghaziabad – Aam Aadmi Party’s founder-leader Arvind Kejriwal will become the chief minister of Delhi, a party member said here Monday. AAP leader Manish Sisodia said that... read more »
AAP says it will form government in Delhi
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) founder leader Arvind Kejriwal Monday said they are ready to form the government in Delhi. Kejriwal, who led his party’s stunning electoral debut, said... read more »
