US school shooter obsessed with mass murders
Washington – A report on the December 2012 “massacre of the innocents” at a US elementary school says that the gunman had an obsession with mass murders but failed to find his motive for the crime. In the years leading up to the shooting at Connecticut’s Sandy Hook... read more »
Tehelka persuades lawyers, activists to stay on probe panel
New Delhi – Tehelka issued a statement Tuesday saying it is trying to persuade lawyers and activists to stay on a panel to investigate charges of sexual assault against editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal. “There is a strong sense among lawyers and activists that a sexual harassment inquiry... read more »
Mumbai has fond memories of 26/11 victims
Mumbai – Five years on since the dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, Mumbai remembered the martyrs, victims and survivors at various commemoration events ! held in different parts of the city Tuesday. Maharashtra Chi! ef Minister Prithviraj Chavan, his cabinet colleagues and top police officials... read more »
Thai opposition kicks off no-trust debate as street protests continue
Thailand’s main opposition party on Tuesday kicked off a censure debate on the performance of embattled Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatara and two other senior officials. The no-confidence motion comes as the government is under attack from street protesters. They have occupied portions of the... read more »
Why no dialysis unit in every district, asks SC
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central and all state governments, asking them why they should not set up a dialysis unit in every district. A bench headed... read more »
Don’t compare my style with Lady Gaga: Kangana
Mumbai – Kangana Ranaut makes many quirky fashion statements, and her style is sometimes also compared to that of international singer Lady Gaga. However, the Bollywood actress says... read more »
$24,000 gift for Miley Cyrus from father
Los Angeles – Singer Miley Cyrus’ father Billy Ray Cyrus spent a whopping $24,000 to get three-wheeler motorcyle for her as her birthday gift. Cyrus, who celebrated he! r 21st... read more »
Sunny Leone to groove for Tamil film ‘Vadacurry’
Chennai – Indo-Canadian adult film actress Sunny Leone, who has featured in Bollywood films like “Jism 2” and “Shootout at Wadala”, has been signed to feature... read more »
Fresh cyclone threat looms over Andhra coast
Hyderabad – Even before the authorities in Andhra Pradesh could take up enumeration of damage caused by last week’s cyclone Helen, a fresh threat looms over its coast. Christened Lehar,... read more »
