Bobby Jindal still deciding on 2016
Washington – Louisiana’s Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal, an emerging Republican party star, believes it’s still way too early to announce whether or not he’s running for president in 2016. “I don’t know what I’m going to do in 2016,” Jindal,... read more »
Serena Williams beats Li Na for WTA title
Istanbul – World No. 1 Serena Williams of the US snatched nine games in a row, rallying to beat China’s Li Na 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 Sunday to claim the 2013 WTA Championship singles title, Xinhua reported. The 32-year-old American became the first player to defend the WTA Championship title... read more »
Nepal poll panel to monitor election code of conduct
Kathmandu – Nepal’s Election Commission has formed a high level committee to effectively monitor the election code of conduct, an official said Sunday. The election commission is preparing to take tough measures following the intensive violation of election code of conduct by political... read more »
Germany steps up attacks on US over spying
Berlin – Germany Sunday toughened the tone of its response to allegations that US intelligence agencies spied on Chancellor Angela Merkel, warning Washington that diplomats and embassies on German soil must obey the law, which considers eavesdropping on telephone calls a crime. The German... read more »
Retired judge appointed UP Human Rights chief
Lucknow – The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed late Friday retired Justice Tarun Chaterjee as the new chairman of the state Human Rights Commission, an official... read more »
Cats, an instant mood lifter for Katy Perry
Los Angeles – Singer Katy Perry’s glum mood was turned into a cheerful one when her team found a cat in nearby area and gave it to her. Perry, who has always expressed her love... read more »
Zac Efron, Lily Collins spark patch up rumours
Los Angeles – Actors Zac Efron and Lily Collins were reportedly seen holding hands, suggesting a patch up. The duo dated each other for three months in 2012. But by the look of their... read more »
Khloe, Lamar stay in touch
Los Angeles – Television presenter Khloe Kardashian and her estranged husband Lamar Odom are reportedly in constant touch with each other. The couple’s four-year-old marriage... read more »
95 killed in operations against Boko Haram in Nigeria
Abuja – The face-off between Nigeria’s Joint Task Force (JTF) in the country’S restive northern region and Boko Haram militants witnessed a bloody encounter in Borno and Yobe states... read more »
