Global response to Syrian refugee crisis disappoints Lebanon
Beirut – Lebanons caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati Thursday contended that the international community did not appropriately assess the scale of the humanitarian crisis suffered by Syrian refugees. “Lebanon has not shied away from fulfilling its humanitarian duties toward the... read more »
Kerry revisits Israel to boost peace talks
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel Thursday for another visit to the region to salvage negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, a spokesperson for the US embassy to Israel said. The storm hit Israel and specifically Jerusalem altered Kerry’s plans... read more »
Aamir Khan, Kamal Haasan give memorable start to CIFF
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Chennai – The presence of Aamir Khan and Kamal Haasan, India’s two finest film personalities, at the opening ceremony of the 11th Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF), turned the evening unforgettable for the audiences and organisers as well here... read more »
Salman had no intention of becoming a star
Mumbai – Actor Salman Khan, who has a huge fan following across the globe, says he had no intentions of becoming a star. “I took birth in a family which was a part of this industry. By luck, I got this platform thanks to Sooraj Barjatya who gave me a break, and luckily the film also... read more »
Happy for Arvind, as he started from zero: Anna Hazzare
Ralegaon Siddhi – Social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday congratulated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal for his party’s performance in the Delhi assembly polls and... read more »
If experience means buying votes, than thank god we are inexperienced: AAP
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Shazia Ilmi on Sunday said the AAP is thankful to god that they are inexperienced, and added that if having experience in political circles... read more »
BJP heads to victory in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal – The ruling BJP seems all set to retain power in Madhya Pradesh, where the party has been in power the past 10 years. The Bharatiya Janata Party surged ahead in 145 seats,... read more »
Congress leads in Chhattisgarh
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) – The opposition Congress was in an upbeat mood in Chhattisgarh Sunday afternoon with party candidates leading in 45 seats in the 90-member assembly. The... read more »
Ready to dissolve parliament, says Thai PM
Bangkok – Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra said Sunday that she was ready to resign or dissolve parliament to end the ongoing political turmoil. But an election has to be held within 60... read more »
