Decoding Arvind Kejriwal: A servant-leader in the making
By Santhosh Babu A political party established in November 2012 became a ray of hope for voters in Delhi. Kejriwal went on to defeat three-time Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Delhiites disillusioned with corruption and poor governance put their faith in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Kejriwal, an... read more »
Jamaat calls for strike in Bangladesh over leader’s death
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party has called for a nationwide dawn-to-dusk general strike Sunday in protest of the execution of its leader Abdul Quader Mollah. The announcement to observe the general strike, a day before Bangladesh celebrates the Victory Day, Dec 16, was made... read more »
Moore sold Kutcher’s engagement ring
Los Angeles – Actress Demi Moore has reportedly sold her engagement ring that she got from her third husband, actor Ashton Kutcher. The 51-year-old, who had her identity remained hidden throughout the sale, is said to have sold the $250,000 jewellery to a high-end Beverly Hills jeweller... read more »
Iran keen to expand ties with Europe
Tehran – Iran is willing to strengthen cooperation with the European countries, particularly the Slovak Republic, Iran’s first Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri said Thursday. “As one of the most developed countries in the re! gion, the Islamic republic is willing to expand economic,... read more »
Both Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton would make great presidents: Barack Obama
Washington – US President Barack Obama has said that both Vice President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will make outstanding candidates and possess the... read more »
Mandela ‘one of the greatest modern politicians’: Putin
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed Nelson Mandela as “one of the greatest politicians in modern times”, saying the former South African president was a man... read more »
I try not to be aggressive with a woman: Shah Rukh Khan
New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan, who is considered Bollywood`s undisputed king of romance, had some valuable tips on romance to share on his recent visit to the capital. Shah Rukh has featured in... read more »
Ganguly loses cool with media
Kolkata – Indicted for “unwelcome behaviour” by a probe panel, former Supreme Court judge A. K. Ganguly Friday lost his cool and shouted at reporters seeking his comments... read more »
Tejpal case: Three witnesses depose in Goa court
Panaji – Three witnesses in the Tarun Tejpal sexual assault case Friday recorded their respective statements in a Goa court before a judicial magistrate, officials said. Ishan Tankha, G. Vishnu... read more »
