Syrian chemical weapons destruction might start in January 2014
Tokyo – The international chemical weapons watchdog’s head has said the destruction of Syria’s toxic stockpile could begin by late January on the American ship . Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW) Ahmet Uzumcu said that it will... read more »
Lady Gaga orders ‘essential’ oxygen cylinders for London gig
London – Lady Gaga had ordered the emergency services to set up oxygen cylinder s for her latest ‘ Jingle Bell Ball’ performance at London’s O2 Arena. It has been revealed that oxygen helps the 27-year-old singer de-stress and feel calm and energetic, the Mirror... read more »
Obama-Castro handshake stirs speculation, controversy
By Arun Kumar Washington – A surprise handshake between US President Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela’s memorial ceremony in Johannesburg has stirred a major controversy at home and speculation about its deeper meaning. Obama shook Castro’s hand Tuesday... read more »
Kate Winslet welcomes baby boy with hubby Ned RocknRoll
London – Kate Winslet and her husband Ned RocknRoll welcomed a nine-pound baby boy on Saturday, her spokesperson has revealed. The 38-year-old Oscar winning actress gave birth to her third child at an NHS Hospital in Sussex, the Mirror reported. The ‘Titanic’ star’s... read more »
Smoking after cancer diagnosis ups death risk: study
Washington – Men who continue to smoke after being diagnosed with cancer have an increased risk of death compared with those who quit smoking, US researchers said. The new research,... read more »
Pakistan Idol makes its debut on the small screen
London -The episode of Pakistan Idol talent show has been broadcast for the first time ever. The programme has been described by the media as a watershed in the history of music in... read more »
Shutdown continues in Seemandhra for second day
Hyderabad – Shutdown continued for the second day Saturday in Rayalaseema and coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh against the central government’s decision to bifurcate the state... read more »
Tejpal case: Shoma Chaudhury to record statement
Panaji – Former managing editor of Tehelka Shoma Chaudhury arrived at a Goa court Saturday to record her statement in the alleged rape case filed against the news weekly’s... read more »
Oct 31 is World Cities Day: UN General Assembly
United Nations – A UN General Assembly committee adopted a resolution on human settlement Friday, designating Oct 31 as the World Cities Day. The General Assembly “decides to designate... read more »
