Hyderabad-born is Texas secretary of state
Washington – Hyderabad-born attorney Nandita Venkateswaran Berry has been appointed the Secretary of State for Texas, making her the first person of Indian origin to hold the third top executive job in the southern state. Announcing the appointment of Berry, 45, Governor Rick Perry called the... read more »
Argentina launches research rocket
Buenos Aires – Argentina has successfully launched a research rocket as part of its space programme, the defence ministry said. The rocket was “launched through the joint efforts of the air force, the state-owned military manufacturing company, universities and companies related to the... read more »
Feeling of unrest always in me: Kareena on women safety
Mumbai – Kareena Kapoor says that she no longer feels safe in Mumbai as she used to two years back and “feeling of unrest is always there in me”. Kareena was present at the launch of Channel V’s “Vith U” app for the safety of women. When asked if she feels safe... read more »
India, US don’t want ties to be spoilt by one incident: Khurshid
New Delhi – ExternalAffairs Minister Salman Khurshid said Saturday that India and the US are in talks to resolve the stand-off over the alleged mistreatment of an Indian envoy and both sides would not want their close ties to be hurt by this “one incident”. Speaking to reporters... read more »
US hopes diplomat’s arrest won’t hit bilateral ties
The U.S. has expressed hope that the diplomatic row over the arrest of Indian Deputy Consul-General in New York will not affect bilateral ties with India, which has strongly reacted to... read more »
Protests in Pakistan over Mollah’s execution
Islamabad – Pakistani activists of the Jamaat-i-Islami held protests in various Sindh towns giving vent to their anger over the execution of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader and war... read more »
Mollah’s hanging ‘saddens’ Pakistan interior minister
Islamabad – Pakistan Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has expressed “deep grief” and concern over the execution of war criminal and leader of Jamaat-e-Islami,... read more »
Irrfan bags best actor trophy at Dubai film fest
Dubai – Acclaimed Indian actor Irrfan Khan won the best actor award for his brilliant performance in “The Lunchbox” at the! 10th edition of Dubai International Film Festival... read more »
Sussanne is, will always be love of my life: Hrithik
Mumbai – Bollywood hearthrob Hrithik Roshan, who has announced his wife Sussanne’s decision to split from him after 13 years of marriage, says she will forever remain the “love of... read more »
