Same sex weddings expected in Britain next year
London – The first same sex weddings in Britain are expected to hap! pen from March 29 next year, Women and Equalities Minister Maria Miller said Tuesday. The British parliament approved the Marriage (same-sex couples) Act 2013 in July enabling same sex weddings in England and Wales, Xinhua... read more »
Halle Berry stuns with post pregnancy figure
Los Angeles – Actress Halle Berry, who welcomed a baby boy Maceo-Robert Oct 5, stepped out here over the weekend, and she looked her usual stunning self – slim and rested. Berry, 47, sported a trim figure in black pants and a grey top. She teamed it with a multicoloured sweater as she... read more »
Bangladesh SC stays execution of Jamaat-e-Islami leader
Dhaka – The Supreme Court of Bangladesh late Tuesday halted the execution of Abdul Quader Molla hours before the convicted war criminal was to be hanged, a leading Bangladesh daily reported. The decision to halt the execution came after a petition by the counsels for the condemned... read more »
Chinese reform encouraging, says World Bank chief
Washington – The recent reform measures announced by the Chinese government are encouraging, and the US Federal Reserve needs to exit the current massive asset buying programme in a smooth manner to give developing countries time to adjust, the World! Bank Group president Jim Yong Kim said... read more »
Second Ashes Test: Australia end Day 1 at 273/5
Adelaide – Australia were 273/5 at the close of play on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England at the Adel! aide Oval here Thursday. Early showers interrupted the morning... read more »
Fresh trial in Salman Khan hit-and-run case
Mumbai – In relief of sorts for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai court Thursday ordered a retrial of his high-profile hit-and-run case of 2002, with all evidence and witnesses to... read more »
Parrikar denies interference in Tejpal case
New Delhi – Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Thursday denied any interference in the Tarun T! ejpal sexual assault case, saying he only wants justice to be delivered in the... read more »
Reliance Life to launch 25 products, targets Rs.4,000 crore premium
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Panaji (Goa) – The Reliance Life Insurance Company will launch 25 new policies starting January next year and file more products for approval with the... read more »
Sobhita wins another Miss Earth 2013 sub-contest
New Delhi – Miss India Sobhita Dhulipala, who is representing the country at the Miss Earth Pageant, has won the Miss Eco Beauty Title sub-contest. This is the second title won by the Indian... read more »
