Kejriwal hints at auto fare hike
New Delhi – Delhi’s Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal said Friday that he will try to get the CNG price hike rolled back, and hinted at a hike in auto rickshaw fare if the rollback was not possible. “Give me two days, we will see if the CNG price hike can be rolled back. We... read more »
Indian envoy on the job to resolve diplomatic row
By Arun Kumar Washington – India’s new ambassador to the US, S Jaishankar, has begun in right earnest the task of finding a way to resolve the India-US diplomatic row sparked by the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat. Shortly after presenting a copy of his credentials to the... read more »
Modi verdict brings no change in US visa policy
By Arun Kumar Washington – An Indian court’s rejection of a petition seeking the prosecution of Narendra Modi for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots has brought no change in US visa policy for BJP’s prime ministerial candidate. The Gujarat chief minister, who was denied a... read more »
Over 30,000 Ethiopian maids ran away in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh – Saudi Arabia registered over 30,000 cases of Ethiopian domestic workers walking out of their jobs over the past year, authorities said. According to official statistics from the Ministry of Labour, around 31,700 Ethiopian maids ran away from their jobs. Economists estimate that the... read more »
No alliance with Congress or BJP, says Karunanidhi
Chennai – DMK president M. Karunanidhi Friday clarified that he had announced at the party’s general council meeting that they will not align with the Congress or Bharatiya... read more »
India, US will come to logical conclusion: Salman Khurshid
New Delhi – External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Friday said he is in touch with his US counterpart and would come to “a logical conclusion” over Indian diplomat... read more »
Add 3D look to your red lipstick
London – A slick of red lipstick can make you look more glamorous. Try layering several shades of red to create a 3D look. To get the look right, wear a lighter shade in the middle of... read more »
Salman’s gesture left Aamir embarrassed
Mumbai – Superstar Salman Khan has been promoting his friend Aamir Khan’s “Dhoom 3” on reality show “Bigg Boss – Saath 7”. The latter is... read more »
Singapore man jailed for three years for cyber-stalking
Singapore – A man in Singapore was sentenced to three years in jail Friday for cyber-stalking US singer Leandra Ramm for six years from 2005 to 2011. Colin Mak Yew Loong, 38, had pleaded guilty... read more »
