Thai protesters cut power to govt HQ, ask army to step in
Bangkok – Thai opposition protesters on Thursday cut power and water supplies to the government headquarters and appealed to the powerful military to intervene to topple premier Yingluck Shinawatra amid a raging political crisis. Suthep Thaugsuban, the anti-government leader of the... read more »
Gay sex is a matter of personal freedom: Rahul
Congress vice-president on Thursday expressed himself against the Supreme Court order which declared homosexuality as illegal, saying he agrees with the Delhi High Court which had de-criminalised gay sex. “I personally believe that these are matters of personal freedom. I think, I would agree... read more »
Rajya Sabha to take up Lokpal bill tomorrow
The Lokpal bill will come up in Rajya Sabha on Friday and is a “priority” for the government, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said on Wednesday. “Our priority is Lokpal bill. The Lokpal bill has to be taken up in Rajya Sabha, and then it will come up in Lok Sabha,” he said, adding... read more »
After ethnicwear, India offers stylish resortwear: Pria Kataaria Puri
By Nivedita Mumbai – The Indian fashion industry offers ethnicwear predominantly, but it is also fast becoming a hub for stylish resortwear, says designer Pria Kataaria Puri, who opened the India Resortwear Fashion Week (IRFW) 2013 with her colourful and glamorous collection Lust here... read more »
Madhya Pradesh election results: BJP takes lead in early trends
New Delhi – Early trends in 20 seats in Madhya Pradesh show that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in 13 seats while the Congress is ahead in seven seats. Others too take a lead... read more »
Chhattisgarh election results: Congress leading in 36, BJP in 33
New Delhi – Early trends in Chhattisgarh show that the Congress is leading in 36 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in 33 seats. The counting of votes in four... read more »
Caretaker issue not on UN emissary’s agenda: Hasina’s aide
Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s advisor Gowher Rizvi said Saturday that the visiting UN emissary will no! t discuss the caretaker government issue while trying... read more »
Obama pushes for extension of unemployment benefits
Washington – President Barack Obama Saturday urged lawmakers to extend unemployment benefits for millions of unemployed Americans before Christmas to help low-income families and... read more »
My husband best in world: Jessica Alba
Los Angeles – Actress Jessica Alba, who is married to ! businessman Cash Warren, says she has the best husband in the world. The 32-year-old actress says she would not be able to juggle her... read more »
