Designing my new baby: Lara Dutta
By Nivedita New Delhi – After spending a decade in front of the camera, Lara Dutta has taken a break from acting and is putting her designing skills to test by launching her sari collections. The former Miss Universe, seen in hits like “No Entry” and “Partner”, is a... read more »
Terror threat to disrupt Lok Sabha, Assembly polls: PM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday warned that terrorist groups may try to disrupt the forthcoming Lok Sabha and Assembly polls and asked security forces to remain alert. Voicing concern over a “substantial increase” in the number of communal incidents in some states, he said they must... read more »
U.S. honors JFK on 50 years after assassination
WASHINGTON – People across the United States came to honor former U.S. President John F. Kennedy on Friday, the day marking the 50th anniversary of his assassination in Dallas, Texas. President Barack Obama ordered flags on all public buildings across the country to be flown at half-staff... read more »
Kerry to join world powers in Geneva to help finalize Iran nuke deal
Washington – United States Secretary John Kerry will reportedly join the P5+1 in Geneva to help finalize an agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme. State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that Kerry is heading to Geneva with the goal of helping to narrow down the differences between... read more »
Raina, Jadeja spin Windies out for 211
Indian spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Suresh Raina exploited the conditions effectively and shared six wickets between them to bundle out the West Indies for a meagre 211 in the opening match... read more »
SC restrains Subroto Roy from leaving country
The Supreme Court on Thursday restrained Sahara Group chief Subroto Roy and two directors from leaving the country as they have failed to comply with its October 28 orders. By its October... read more »
Inflation to moderate to 5 per cent: Chidambaram
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday expressed the hope that rate of price rise will ease to below 5 per cent following steps taken by the government and the Reserve Bank of... read more »
IOA appears heading towards accepting IOC diktat
Served with the ultimatum from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to either bar charge-framed persons from contesting elections or face de-recognition, the Indian Olympic Association... read more »
Action should be taken against Tejpal as per law: Shazia Ilmi
New Delhi – Former journalist and now Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Shazia Ilmi said on Thursday that she was not all surprised about the news of Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal being involved in a... read more »
