SC rejects plea to modify ruling on disqualification of convicted MPs
The Supreme Court on Monday turned down a plea seeking that its order on disqualification of convicted MPs and MLAs be effective even in case of lawmakers who were held guilty of serious offences before the judgement. The NGO, Lok Prahri, had filed two separate applications seeking modification in... read more »
Jacob Zuma unveils giant Mandela statue
A 9-metre-tall statue of former South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela was unveiled Monday at the seat of government, a day after his tribute-laden funeral capped 10 days of mourning South African President Jacob Zuma unveiled the bronze statue Monday at Union... read more »
Candles lit at Munirka bus stand in memory of Dec 16 victim
New Delhi – People lit candles and held solidarity marches in remembrance of the horrific Dec 16 Delhi gang-rape that shook the nation, as the victim’s parents demanded the juvenile convicted in the crime be given the strictest punishment. At M! unirka bus stand in south Delhi, where... read more »
Remove make-up with care
New Delhi – Pop colours can brighten up your face, but to improve your skin ensure that you clean it with mild face wash once you get back home from your outings. Makeover expert Aashmeen Munjaal shares how to go gentle on skin after exposing it to a heavy dose of make-up: – Wash your... read more »
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will be out for at least four weeks
Liverpool – Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will be out for at least four weeks with a hamstring injury, leaving the English Premier League title chasers without the England star... read more »
Lokpal Bill: Rajya Sabha discussion stalled by Samajwadi Party
New Delhi: The anti-corruption Lokpal Bill, for which Anna Hazare is fasting in Maharashtra, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha but could not be discussed due to repeated disruptions by... read more »
Not surprised to see India struggle in South Africa, Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar
Karachi – Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar is not at all surprised to see Indian batsmen struggle in the team’s ongoing tour of South Africa. “It is not surprising... read more »
Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori hires Michael Chang as part-time coach
Tokyo – Japanese tennis star Kei Nishikori has enlisted the help of Michael Chang as he looks to break into the top 10 in 2014. Chang will join Nishikori’s coaching staff for... read more »
Anna Hazare, angrily asked a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ...
Ralegan Siddhi, Maharashtra – A day after some signs of rapprochement, the rift between Anna Hazare and the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday came into the open at his fast venue with an AAP member... read more »
