SC rejects plea to modify ruling on disqualification of convicted MPs
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a plea seeking that its order on disqualification of convicted MPs and MLAs be effective even in case of lawmakers who were held guilty of serious offences before the judgement. The NGO, Lok Prahri, had filed two separate applications seeking modification in... read more »
Jacob Zuma unveils giant Mandela statue
A 9-metre-tall statue of former South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was unveiled Monday at the seat of government, a day after his tribute-laden funeral capped 10 days of mourning South African President Jacob Zuma unveiled the bronze statue Monday at Union... read more »
Candles lit at Munirka bus stand in memory of Dec 16 victim
New Delhi – People lit candles and held solidarity marches in remembrance of the horrific Dec 16 Delhi gang-rape that shook the nation, as the victim’s parents demanded the juvenile convicted in the crime be given the strictest punishment. At M! unirka bus stand in south Delhi, where... read more »
Remove make-up with care
New Delhi – Pop colours can brighten up your face, but to improve your skin ensure that you clean it with mild face wash once you get back home from your outings. Makeover expert Aashmeen Munjaal shares how to go gentle on skin after exposing it to a heavy dose of make-up: – Wash your... read more »
Oz media says Johnson must remain `cool killer` to `keep striking` in Ashes
Sydney – The Australian media has suggested that Mitchell Johnson should remain the same ‘cool killer’ if his side are to win back the Ashes against England in the Perth... read more »
Johnson leaps into world’s top 10 after beating Woods in World Challenge
Ottawa – Zach Johnson has jumped into the top 10 of this week’s world golf rankings by defeating tournament host Tiger Woods in a playoff at the World Challenge on Sunday,... read more »
AB de Villiers says `proud` to beat No.1 ODI team India
Johannesburg – Proteas cricket captain AB de Villiers has admitted winning a one-day series against world number one India was among the highlights of his career as skipper, according... read more »
Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery shortlisted for Ballon d’Or
Johannesburg – Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery and Cristiano Ronaldo were on Monday shortlisted for this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to reports. According to Sport24,... read more »
Parliament disrupted over 2G spectrum, Telangana
New Delhi – The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned for the day and the Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m. following an uproar over issues that included Telangana and the 2G spectrum allocation. In the Lok... read more »
