China sets five-year plan to check corruption
Beijing – The Communist Party of China (CPC) has vowed to fight corruption and maintain its “high-handed posture” in the next five years. The CPC Central Committee Wednesday issued a five-year (2013-2017) plan on building a system to punish and prevent corruption, Xinhua... read more »
Congress in Kerala faces tough issues before polls
Thiruvananthapuram – The Congress in Kerala is facing a host of issues as general elections draw near and a leader said an assessment has been done on the “performance of the sitting Lok Sabha members” from the state. Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and state party chief Ramesh... read more »
Sharon Osbourne donates 10,000 pounds to cancer patient
Los Angeles – Singer Sharon Osbourne has donated 10,000 pounds to the family of a terminally-ill young man who has only months to live after suffering from bowel cancer. The “X Factor” judge, who had beaten colon cancer 10 years ago, sent a supportive message to 23-year-old bowel... read more »
Vijay respects seniority over popularity: Director Nesan
Chennai – Tamil superstar Vijay, who has teamed up with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in upcoming film “Jilla”, has requested his director to place his name after his senior co-star’s in the film’s title card. “Vijay ensured that Lal (Mohanlal) sir’s name... read more »
Alia hopes to work with Imtiaz again
Mumbai – Alia Bhatt-starrer “Highway” is yet to release, but the young actress hopes to work with its director Imtiaz Ali again. “The film was supposed to release... read more »
Shahbaz visit must revive India-Pakistan peace: daily
Islamabad – The visit of Shahbaz Sharif, the chief minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, t! o Indian Punjab earlier this month will be meaningful only if it helps in the... read more »
Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down
Bangkok – Thai caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Tuesday reiterated that she would not resign as demanded by anti-government protestors. Shinawatra insisted that, as per... read more »
I’d like to be in Kiran’s next film: Aamir Khan
Mumbai – Actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan is not sure abo! ut his wife Kiran Rao’s next movie project, but he says he’d love to sta! r in it provided it appeals to his... read more »
One in 10 people believe coffee causes cancer
London – Nearly ten percent people mistakenly believe that coffee causes cancer, with 9 per cent of those polled thinking that drinking coffee can lead to developing the disease. The survey of... read more »
