Bill on Telangana with president, says Shinde
New Delhi – The bill for formation of new state of Telangana by bifurcat! ing Andhra Pradesh is with President Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Tuesday. Answering queries from reporters here, Shinde said he had sent the bill to the president through the prime... read more »
World leaders walk in for Mandela memorial service
Johannesburg – Top world leaders walked into the FNB Stadium here Tuesday joining thousands of people to attend the memorial service of former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela who passed away Dec 5. As leaders walked into the venue, they were welcomed with... read more »
Revolutionary change needed in Congress: Aiyar
New Delhi – Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said Tuesday that the Congress Party needed a revolutionary change in structure. “The Congress needs a revamp and reorganization in the party structure. It’s too late for introspection. I think we need a serious revolutionary change in our... read more »
Anti-communal violence bill in winter session: Shinde
New Delhi – Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Tuesday said the government intends to bring the communal violence prevention bill in the winter session of parliament. At his monthly press conference, Shinde said the government was willing to address the concerns of any state on the... read more »
Lewis Hamilton set to propose to Nicole Scherzinger after Christmas
London – Lewis Hamilton is planning to propose to his on again-off again girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger and is certain she will say yes. The 28-year-old British Formula One racing... read more »
Fletcher says Indian team arriving in SA with `no mental scars`
Johannesburg – Indian cricket coach Duncan Fletcher has said his young and inexperienced team will arrive in South Africa without any mental scar and play freely. Fletcher said he... read more »
Soon, `smaller, reversible` USB plugs to make life easier!
Washington – A new USB plug has been rolled out that is not only smaller and with a new design, but puts to rest the most annoying part: not knowing which way is up, as it is... read more »
Crocs cleverer than previously thought
Washington – It seems that the crocodile can be a shrewd hunter himself, as a new study has revealed that some crocodiles use lures to hunt their prey. Vladimir Dinets, a research... read more »
Simon Cowell’s pregnant gal pal’s divorce finalized
Washington – Simon Cowell’s pregnant girlfriend, Lauren Silverman, is now legally divorced from her estranged hubby Andrew Silverman, it has been revealed. According to People Magazine, the... read more »
