AAP election manifesto’s key points
Here are the key points of Aam Aadmi Party’s election manifesto in Delhi: – That the Lokpal bill aimed at battling corruption and covering all employees will be passed within 15 days of coming to power. – Around 3,000 “Mohalla Sabhas” to be set up where people would... read more »
Growth in banking sector a great achievement: Chidambaram
Expressing happiness over the growth of the banking sector in the last ten years, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday described it as a great achievement of the UPA rule. Participating in the ‘103rd Foundation Day Celebration’ of the Central Bank of India here he said: “The very fact... read more »
Tarun Tejpal’s remand extended till Jan 4
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who has been accused of sexual assault of a junior colleague, will spend the Christmas and New Year’s eve in a prison cell. A magistrate here Monday extended Tejpal’s remand for 12 days up to Jan 4. Tejpal was arrested Nov 30 after a... read more »
Stars’ most hair-raising tress changes
Los Angeles – Celebrities like Beyonce and Anne Hathaway flaunted shocking hairstyles in 2013. From pixie to dirty blond, they raised many an eyebrow. Eonline.com shares a list of celebrities who didn’t get the right hair colour or the cut: – Jennifer Lawrence: Her pixie cut... read more »
36 killed in air strike in Syria
Beirut – At least 36 people died, including 15 children, in an air attack by the Syrian military against different neighbourhoods in the northern city of Aleppo, the opposition Syrian... read more »
Lost privilege of drinking responsibly, says Demi Lovato
Los Angeles – Singer Demi Lovato says she has lost the privilege of “drinking responsibly” as it’s very easy for her to get out of control once she consumes... read more »
Merkel’s conservatives announce cabinet members
Berlin – Germany’s Christian Social Union (CSU) announced its cabinet members of a grand coalition under Chancellor Angela Merkel Sunday. The CSU, Bavarian sister party o! f... read more »
China hails its lunar probe mission as complete success
Beijing – China hailed its Chang’e-3 lunar probe mission “a complete success” Sunday night, after its first moon rover Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, and lander took photos... read more »
Nepal to allow private investment in power transmission
Kathmandu – The government of Nepal is ready to invite private sector investment in power transmission line projects, an official said here Sunday. The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA),... read more »
