Delhi gang rape pained me, says poet Salman Khurshid
New Delhi – Pained at the brutal assault and gang rape of a young Delhi woman last year, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid has penned some poems to pay “tribute to her soul and to her parents”. The ghastly incident of Dec 16, 2012 shook the nation and led to widespread... read more »
Vasundhara Raje inducts 12 ministers
Jaipur – Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Friday expanded her cabinet, inducting nine cabinet ministers and three ministers of state. Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva administered the oath of office and secrecy to the 12 ministers. The cabinet ministers are Gulab Chand Kataria,... read more »
US action against Indian diplomat: Classic American double standards?
By Arun Kumar Washington – Is the US decision to arrest and strip search Indian diplomat Devyani Khobrgade on charges of visa fraud, sparking a major diplomatic row with what it calls an “incredibly important” partner, a case of classic American double standards? It would appear... read more »
I was a saint compared to ‘Bigg Boss 7’ contestants: Vindoo
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Actor Vindoo Dara Singh, who won the third season of popular reality show “Bigg Boss”, believes he was a “saint” when compared to the contenders of the ongoing edition of the show. He says they “fight like crazy”, and clarified... read more »
Gay sex is a matter of personal freedom: Rahul
Congress vice-president on Thursday expressed himself against the Supreme Court order which declared homosexuality as illegal, saying he agrees with the Delhi High Court which had... read more »
Rajya Sabha to take up Lokpal bill tomorrow
The Lokpal bill will come up in Rajya Sabha on Friday and is a “priority” for the government, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath said on Wednesday. “Our priority is Lokpal... read more »
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... 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... 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... read more »
