
Iran ready to play constructive role in Geneva talk
Tehran – Iran has expressed its readiness to play a “constructive” role in upcoming Geneva II conference on Syria if it is invited. “We have announced readiness to find a political solution (to Syria crisis) and to have a constructive and effective presence in Geneva... read more »

44 killed, dozens injured in Syrian bombing
Cairo – At least 44 people, including six children, were killed and dozens wounded in an aerial bombardment by the Syrian regime in Aleppo city. According to Rami Abdulrahman, the director of the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, it occurred in the city’s Masaken Hanano... read more »

Thousands protest against high-level corruption in Turkey
Istanbul – Thousands of people paralysed several neighbourhoods Sunday here in a demonstration against the urban corruption scandal in which children of Turkish ministers, public officials, and several businessmen are implicated, media reports said. Police used water cannons and tear gas to... read more »

Italy supports Iran’s presence in Geneva talks
Tehran – Italian government has said that it supports Iran’s positive presence in Geneva II conference on Syria. “We want positive presence of Iran in the international conference of Geneva II on Syria crisis,” Xinhua reported citing Italian Foreign Minister Emma Bonino here... read more »

Add 3D look to your red lipstick
London – A slick of red lipstick can make you look more glamorous. Try layering several shades of red to create a 3D look. To get the look right, wear a lighter shade in the middle of... read more »

Salman’s gesture left Aamir embarrassed
Mumbai – Superstar Salman Khan has been promoting his friend Aamir Khan’s “Dhoom 3” on reality show “Bigg Boss – Saath 7”. The latter is... read more »

Singapore man jailed for three years for cyber-stalking
Singapore – A man in Singapore was sentenced to three years in jail Friday for cyber-stalking US singer Leandra Ramm for six years from 2005 to 2011. Colin Mak Yew Loong, 38, had... read more »

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan can only be friends: Sharif
Islamabad – Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Friday said India, Afghanistan and Pakistan have no other option but to become good friends. In an interview to a Turkish media house,... read more »

India finally flies indigenous fighter jet
By Prashant Sood Bangalore – Thirty years after it was conceived, India’s indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas – the lightest military jet in its class – Friday got initial... read more »