Satyendra Kumar Jain: From architect to minister
Satyendra Kumar Jain, an architect by profession, quit his job with the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) due to prevailing corruption in the Department and turned to politics. An MLA from Shakur Basti, 49-year-old Jain defeated BJP’s Shyam Lal Garg by a margin of 7,062 votes. Mr. Jain,... read more »
Kejriwal cabinet gets bureaucrats to assist them
New Delhi – Within a few hours of being sworn in, Delhi’s new Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal got down to organising the work set-up, and allocated bureaucrats to the six cabinet ministers. Manish Sisodia, who will look after the public works department, urban development, higher... read more »
Casual sex not satisfactory for women: Study
New York – This is something men would always find themselves turned on – causal hook-ups. For women, however, one-night stands aren’t that satisfying. If we believe researchers at Indiana University, most of the women aren’t achieving orgasm in casual encounters. “Only... read more »
Gold prices gaining by Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams
Gold prices rose for the second straight day on Saturday by gaining Rs 120 to Rs 30,120 per ten grams in the national capital largely in tandem with a firming trend overseas. Silver too maintained its upward journey for the fourth straight session and moved up further by Rs 250 to Rs 45,000 per kg,... read more »
Fight is not over till the country is free of corruption: Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is set to become seventh chief minister of Delhi on Saturday said that their fight is not over till the country is free of... read more »
Veteran actor Farooq Sheikh died at 65 by heart attack in Dubai.
Celebrities including Amitabh Bachchan and filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Saturday expressed shock at the sudden demise of veteran actor Farooq Sheikh due to heart attack. Sheikh, 65, died in... read more »
Bangalore-Nanded Train mishap, 23 killed,40 People Escaped
The fire that broke out in the B-1 air-conditioned coach of the Bangalore-Nanded express early on Saturday morning left 23 dead, including two children. Though officials are trying to... read more »
Khobragade case: India seeks details of possible U.S. tax violations
New Delhi – The Indian Government has reportedly sought details about staff in American schools in the country for possible tax violations and revoked ID cards of U.S. consular... read more »
Congress serious about fighting corruption: Rahul
New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Friday said his party “is serious about fighting corruption” and urged the opposition to help the government pass the anti-graft... read more »
