Homosexuality an offence, says Supreme Court
New Delhi – In a jolt to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgenders, the Supreme Court Wednesday held that consensual sex between adults of the same gender is an offence. Setting aside the Delhi High Court verdict of 2009, the apex court bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice S.J.... read more »
BJP to select LS candidates in January
Lucknow – Buoyed by the electoral successes in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi, the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to fast track its preparations for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Senior leaders told IANS that the party leadership will select candidates Jan... read more »
Tarun Tejpal to appear in court Wednesday
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal will be produced in court Wednesday as his extended four-day police custody has ended. Tejpal was arrested Nov 30 for allegedly raping a junior colleague in a resort in Goa last month. He was initially remanded to six days in police custody, after... read more »
Hilton, Richie have reunion after long time
Los Angeles – Socialite Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie had a reunion in Miami, Florida recently. Hilton posted a photo together while the two were in the city’s Art Basel international art show, eonline.com “Miami Nights with Derek Blasberg and Nicole Richie. Old friends, good... read more »
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis engaged?
Los Angeles – Actress Mila Kunis, who is dating actor Ashton Kutcher, was spotted with a ring on her finger while on a date with her man here. The two were recently seen enjoying a... read more »
Modi trying to protect Godhra riots perpetrators: Minority minister
New Delhi – Minority Affairs Minister K. Rahman Khan Thursday accused BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of trying to protect the perpetrators of the violence... read more »
Farooq Abdullah to seek re-election from Srinagar
Srinagar – Union minister and National Conference (NC) patron Farooq Abdullah Thursday announced he would seek re-election to the Lok Sabha from Srinagar parliamentary constituency... read more »
Kerala’s ancient drama, dance and rhythm in Dubai
By Malavika Vettath Dubai – The staging of an unabridged Malayalam classic in the colours and drama of Kathakali; the rich repertoire of Koodiyattam, a 2,000-year-old Sanskrit... read more »
Nanoscience needs targeted funding: C.N.R Rao
Bangalore – The government should ensure targeted funding to promote nanoscience and nanotechnolog! y in solving pressing societal problems and improve the quality of life! , a top scientist... read more »
