Thai protesters cut power to govt HQ, ask army to step in
Bangkok – Thai opposition protesters on Thursday cut power and water supplies to the government headquarters and appealed to the powerful military to intervene to topple premier Yingluck Shinawatra amid a raging political crisis. Suthep Thaugsuban, the anti-government leader of the... 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 de-criminalised gay sex. “I personally believe that these are matters of personal freedom. I think, I would agree... 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 bill. The Lokpal bill has to be taken up in Rajya Sabha, and then it will come up in Lok Sabha,” he said, adding... 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 opened the India Resortwear Fashion Week (IRFW) 2013 with her colourful and glamorous collection Lust here... read more »
Viaan is a star, Shilpa
New Delhi – Actress Shilpa Shetty, who recently celebrated the fourth anniversary of her marriage with husband Raj Kundra, feels sad about leaving her son alone at home, and says he... read more »
When fractured leg became a problem for Sonu Sood
Mumbai – Actor Sonu Sood, who is a part of latest Bollywood release “R…Rajkumar”, says he suffered a fractured leg before the shooting of the film began and that... read more »
I have few friends in film industry: Shahid Kapoor
Mumbai – Shahid Kapoor believes it isn’t possible to befriend everyone, and so has few friends in the Hindi film industry, where he has been working for over a decade. “I... read more »
England fears no one in World Cup: Hodgson
London – England football manager Roy Hodgson has said ! his side would fear no one in the 2014 Brazil World Cup finals. “We respect everybody, we don’t fear anybody, as... read more »
Nelson Mandela redefined courage: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi – Congress president Sonia Gandhi Friday paid tribute to anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela and said that he redefined the meaning of courage and sacrifice. “Nelson Mandela was... read more »
