Kerry extends US-Afghan security deal deadline
Johannesburg – United States Secretary John Kerry has apparently extended the deadline for the Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) with Afghanistan by saying that it could even be signed by President Hamid Karzai’s successor, who will be chosen in April elections. Although Kerry stressed... read more »
Pope Francis says he’s no Marxist, but defends critique of Capitalism
London – Pope Francis has rejected accusations from right-wing Americans that his teaching is Marxist. The Pope however defended his criticisms of the capitalist system, urging more attention be given to the poor in a wide-ranging interview. According to the Guardian, in remarks to the... read more »
Regular exercise allows `healthy overeating` during Christmas holidays
Washington – As the Christmas season approaches, people tend to eat more and consume more calories than they actually burn, thus bringing detrimental health impacts, but a new study has revealed that a daily bout of exercise helps lessens many of the harmful physiological effects of... read more »
Regular exercise in middle age protects against age-related muscle deterior...
Washington – A new study has suggested that regular exercise in middle age is a protective factor against sarcopenia and effective in maintaining muscle strength and physical performance. Sarcopenia is a disease associated with the ageing process, resulting in loss of skeletal muscle mass and... read more »
Global response to Syrian refugee crisis disappoints Lebanon
Beirut – Lebanons caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati Thursday contended that the international community did not appropriately assess the scale of the humanitarian crisis suffered... read more »
Kerry revisits Israel to boost peace talks
Jerusalem – US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel Thursday for another visit to the region to salvage negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, a spokesperson for... read more »
Aamir Khan, Kamal Haasan give memorable start to CIFF
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Chennai – The presence of Aamir Khan and Kamal Haasan, India’s two finest film personalities, at the opening ceremony of the 11th Chennai International... read more »
Salman had no intention of becoming a star
Mumbai – Actor Salman Khan, who has a huge fan following across the globe, says he had no intentions of becoming a star. “I took birth in a family which was a part of this... read more »
Wish to see theatre chain showing international films: Aamir
Chennai – Bollywood heartthrob Aamir Khan, who attended the opening ceremony of the 11th Chennai International Film Festival (CIFF) Thursday, said that he wishes to see a chain of theatres in... read more »
