Refusal is a problem with me: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai – Megastar Amitabh Bachchan finds it hard to refuse requests and invitations, something that he receives in abundance everyday. “Refusal is a problem with me. It would be difficult for me to ignore, challenge, or neglect an invitation or a simple request perhaps to lend voice or... read more »
Putin blames internal reasons for economic slowdown
Moscow – Russia’s sluggish economic growth is caused mainly by domestic reasons not global crisis, President Vladimi! r Putin said Thursday in his annual state-of-the-nation address to the ! parliament. According to him, the main cause hampering the Russian economy is its low labor... read more »
Thai caretaker PM calls meeting to resolve crisis
Bangkok – Thailand caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra Thursday invited all political parties and sections of the society to meet Sunday to seek solutions to the political deadlock in the country. Yingluck said the permanent secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, Tongthong... read more »
Sofia Hayat files complaint against Armaan Kohli
Mumbai – Sofia Hayat has registered a police complai! nt against actor Armaan Kohli, her co-contestant on reality show “Bigg Boss-Saath 7”, the British actress-singer’s manager said. The complaint was filed here Wednesday, reportedly due to Armaan’s violent behaviour towards... read more »
UN chief condemns terror attacks in Yemen
United Nations – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Thursday strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against Yemen’s defence ministry which reportedly killed over 20 soldiers and... read more »
Nelson Mandela Former South African President dies at 95
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first elected black president and a global anti-apartheid icon has died early today aged 95, President Jacob Zuma said. “Fellow South Africans, our... read more »
Britney Spears likes beau’s simplicity
Los Angeles – Singer Britney Spears says her boyfriend David Lucado is a simple guy and she is attracted to his down-to-earth attitude and sense of humour. The 32-year-old was... read more »
Cheryl Cole to raise money via TV cameo
London – British singer Cheryl Cole has landed a cameo in TV drama “Coronation Street” to raise money for charity. She will play herself as she searches for her long-lost... read more »
No limit for ties with Iraq, says Khamenei
Tehran – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that there is no limit for expansion of ties between Iran and Iraq. Tehran and Baghdad can work together closely in a wide... read more »
