Delhi gang rape pained me, says poet Salman Khurshid
New Delhi – Pained at the brutal assault and gang rape of a young Delhi woman last year, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has penned some poems to pay “tribute to her soul and to her parents”. The ghastly incident of Dec 16, 2012 shook the nation and led to widespread... read more »
Vasundhara Raje inducts 12 ministers
Jaipur – Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Friday expanded her cabinet, inducting nine cabinet ministers and three ministers of state. Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 12 ministers. The cabinet ministers are Gulab Chand Kataria,... read more »
US action against Indian diplomat: Classic American double standards?
By Arun Kumar Washington – Is the US decision to arrest and strip search Indian diplomat Devyani Khobrgade on charges of visa fraud, sparking a major diplomatic row with what it calls an “incredibly important” partner, a case of classic American double standards? It would appear... read more »
I was a saint compared to ‘Bigg Boss 7’ contestants: Vindoo
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Actor Vindoo Dara Singh, who won the third season of popular reality show “Bigg Boss”, believes he was a “saint” when compared to the contenders of the ongoing edition of the show. He says they “fight like crazy”, and clarified... read more »
Samsung Galaxy J: 5 interesting features
New Delhi – Samsung Electronics this month launched the Galaxy J, seen as a variant of its popular Galaxy S4 Smartphone in Taiwan. The phone with a metal body will also be available... read more »
Chidambaram calls for high level of probity in capital market
Mumbai – Pitching for high level of probity, Finance Minister P Chidambaram today said Indian capital markets are facing many concerns including low level of retail participations,... read more »
Lal Thanhawla sworn-in Mizoram CM
Aizawl – Lal Thanhawla, who steered Congress to a landslide victory in Mizoram, was sworn-in as Chief Minister by Governor Vakkom Purushothaman on Saturday. He was sworn-in and... read more »
Haryana CM and his Aam Aadmi Party worry
By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh – Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda seems to have been rattled by the performance of the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the recent... read more »
Hoteliers worried about prospects in festive season
Mumbai – With Christmas and New Year round the corner, hotels and restaurants in the western region are worried about their prospects in the festive season for a variety of reasons, including... read more »
