Jamia: The brave new face of Muslim girls
By Meha Mathur New Delhi – Asma Naseem began her primary education in 1990 in a small village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. Six months after she started going to her two-room school, her family decided that she deserved a better education. Her father then shifted, with four-year-old... read more »
Great cinema will emerge from Pakistan, Bangladesh: Naseeruddin Shah
Mumbai – Seasoned Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah says “we are too happy with ourselves” but the future belongs to SAARC nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka in terms of good cinema. Naseer, who has been part of Pakistani director Shoaib Mansoor and director duo... read more »
Supreme Court ruling has pushed us backwards: Vikram Seth
By Shilpa Raina New Delhi – Writers don’t need to talk on every subject but they must not keep quiet if they witness injustice, says celebrated author-writer Vikram Seth, speaking out on the recent Supreme Court ruling that he says “has pushed us backwards, and now you will be a... read more »
Sleep well for sparkling eyes
London – There will be late nights aplenty over the coming days. If you want your eyes to look bright and sparkling, follow some easy tips, like having a good night’s sleep, to help you. A new study of 2,000 British people, commissioned by Murine eye drops, reveals that nearly... read more »
China to safeguard national food security
Beijing – China will safeguard national food security while continuing to pursue the sustainable development of agriculture, an official statement said Friday. The statement, issued... read more »
10 killed in Central African Republic violence
Younde (Cameroon) – At least 10 people were killed in fresh violence which broke out Thursday in Bangui, capital city of the Central African Republic, Xinhua reported Friday. The... read more »
Rwandan opposition leader gets 15-year jail
Kigali – Rwanda’s Supreme Court in Kigali sentenced opposition leader Victoire Ingabire to 15 years in prison Friday , extending her jail term from eight years awarded by the... read more »
Blacklist move not violation of n-deal with Iran: US
Washington – The White House Friday defended th e move of blacklisting additional companies and people under existing sanctions, saying it does not violate an interim nuclear... read more »
Sandra Bullock credits Cuaron for Golden Globe nomination
Los Angeles – Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, who is happy to be nominated for a Golden Globe Award, credits director Alfonso Cuarón for the same. The 49-year-old is nominated in the best... read more »
