UN Human Rights chief criticises Maldives Supreme Court
Geneva – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay Wednesday criticised the Maldives Supreme Court for “excessively” interfering in the country’s presidential election process. “I am alarmed that the Supreme Court of the Maldives is interfering excessively in... read more »
Infosys to pay $34 million in US visa fraud case
Bangalore – Indian IT bellwether Infosys Wednesday agreed to pay $34 million (Rs.208 crore) to resolve charges of misusing B-1 visas levelled against it by the US State Justice Department. “We have agreed to pay $34 million to resolve all allegations for which we have taken a reserve of... read more »
AgustaWestland violated contract, government to follow law: Antony
New Delhi – Defence Minister A.K. Antony Wednesday said AgustaWestland “violated the contract” for supplying 12 VVIP choppers to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the government has to move as per the law. “We have to move as per law. They have violated the contract … we... read more »
‘Krrish 3’ strikes emotional chord: Farah Khan-Ali
Mumbai – Jewellery designer Farah Khan-Ali is excited about her brother-in-law and Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan’s forthcoming film “Krrish 3” and says the superhero film has the ability to strike an emotional chord with viewers. Farah created an exclusive silver... read more »
Hollande most unpopular French president
Paris – A new opinion poll has revealed that Francois Hollande has become France’s most unpopular president on record, Press TV reported Wednesday. Conducted by market research firm... read more »
Defer decision on AirAsia till Dec 11, court tells government
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court Wednesday asked the union government to not to take a decision on the AirAsia deal till Dec 11, the next date of hearing on a plea filed by BJP leader... read more »
I get offers from women for sex, says Jodie Marsh
London – Jodie Marsh has revealed that she gets offers from women who are interested to have sex with her. The ‘Essex’ star said that she is not short of offers and most of the... read more »
NSA chief says EU snoop-op allegations `completely false`
Washington – The National Security Agency head, Gen. Keith Alexander has reportedly said that the allegations about the US snooping on telephone and email data of European citizens... read more »
Lenovo launches ‘yoga tablet’
Washington – Lenovo has launched a Yoga Tablet at an event in Los Angeles. The Android Jelly Bean (4.2) device comes in an 8- and 10-inch model and will be available for 249 dollars and 299... read more »
