After ethnicwear, India offers stylish resortwear: Pria Kataaria Puri
By Nivedita Mumbai – The Indian fashion industry offers ethnicwear predominantly, but it is also fast becoming a hub for stylish resortwear, says designer Pria Kataaria Puri, who opened the India Resortwear Fashion Week (IRFW) 2013 with her colourful and glamorous collection Lust here... read more »
Frame new law if disappointed over SC gay sex verdict: BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party Thursday refrained from taking sides on the Supreme Court’s judgment on same gender sex between a! dults, saying the government should consult all parties and frame a law! . “There is no need to be so disappointed. The Supreme Court has said... read more »
Chandy’s mass contact gets pat on back from HC
Kochi – The Kerala High Court Thursday made a complimentary observation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s mass contact programme in different districts, at which the grievances of common people a! re heard. Since the chief minister seldom leaves a mass cont! act programme without... read more »
Sensex closes 245 points down; automobile stocks plunge
Mumbai – A key index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed 245.80 points or 1.16 percent down, its third consecutive fall this week, as bearish sentiment was observed ahead of the retail inflation data which will be released later in the day. The 30-scrip S&P Sensex of the Bombay... read more »
Africa must ensure its own security: France
Paris – France has said it is up to African leaders to guarantee people’s security in the continent. Heading a two-day Africa summit on peace and security, French President... read more »
South Korea mourns Nelson Mandela’s death
Seoul – South Korean President Park Geun-hye Friday condoled the passing away of former South African President Nelson Mandela, describing him a “great statesman” who... read more »
Noel Gallagher: Miley Cyrus embarrassing
London – Singer Noel Gallagher finds Miley Cyrus embarrassing and says that her outrageous acts cast a shadow on female artists. He isn’t impressed by the “Wrecking... read more »
WTO deal on MSP for farm produce is a win for India’s farmers: Anand Sharma
Bali ( Indonesia) – India has accepted a WTO draft proposal that will allow countries to provide subsidy on staple food crops without any threat of punitive action. That the WTO has... read more »
Assad ridiculed for calling Mandela’s life ‘lesson to...
Washington – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been criticized for praising former South African President Nelson Mandela while morning his death, calling his life an inspiration for freedom... read more »
