Setting up special court to try Musharraf challenged
Islamabad – An appeal was submitted Tuesday in the Islamabad High Court in Pakistan against the formation of a special court to try former president Pervez Musharraf for treason. Riaz Hanif Rahi, a member ! of the Punjab Bar Council, filed the appeal which said the special cour! t was formed... read more »
International seminar to mark Tagore’s Nobel centenary
Kolkata – The eastern metropolis is hosting music scholars from seven countries along with international musicians as part of Rabindra Bharati University’s celebrations to mark the centenary of poet Rabindranath Tagore’s Nobel prize. Christened ‘International Seminar on... read more »
Armaan Kohli granted bail
Lonavala (Maharashtra) – Bollywood actor and “Bigg Boss – Saath 7” participant Armaan Kohli was released by police here on bail of Rs.50,000 and two solvent sureties of like amount in a case filed by co-participant Sofia Hayat, his lawyer said here Tuesday. “All the... read more »
I’m not qualified to be a director: Abhishek Bachchan
Mumbai – Actor-producer Abhishek Bachchan says he wants to stick to acting and not switch to directing films as he believes he is not qualified to don a director’s hat. Abhishek, who had earlier produced the 2009 film “Paa”, might be good with numbers but says he... read more »
Nelson Mandela’s body arrives for viewing in South Africa
The casket of anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, draped in the multi-coloured South African flag, arrived on Wednesday at the seat of power in the country’s capital for public... read more »
States must act strictly with hoarders, profiteers: Chidambaram
New Delhi – Finance Minister P Chidambaram has criticised states for not acting against profiteers and hoarders to check inflation. Addressing the Delhi Economics Conclave in New... read more »
Rajan says to unveil steps to tackle financial stress
New Delhi – The Reserve Bank of India will announce next weeks steps to recognise and resolve financial stresses, including making it more expensive for so-called wilful defaulters to... read more »
Sunny Leone hopes for image change with ‘Jackpot’
Mumbai – Indo-Canadian adult films star-turned-actress Sunny Leone is known for her bold and sensuous image, but she hopes that the audience appreciates her acting talent more in her... read more »
Tejpal sent to judicial custody for 12 days
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal was Wednesday remanded in 12 days in judicial custody by a court here. Tejpal was presented before the court Wednesday after his extended four-day... read more »
