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 by carving out separate Telangana state. Shops, business establishments, educational institutions and... 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 founder-editor Tarun Tejpal. Chaudhury arrived from New Delhi in Goa Friday night and appeared before the Judicial... 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 Oct 31 of every year, beginning in 2014, as World Cities Day,” Xinhua cited from the resolution... read more »
N Korea confirms deporting aged US war veteran
Washington – North Korea has said it has deported an elderly U.S. tourist and war veteran detained for more than a month for alleged hostile acts against the country. The 85-year-old, Merrill Newman, had apologized for his alleged crimes during the Korean War and criticism of the North on a... read more »
Never get involved with a married man
Wrong – No matter how much you try to prove yourself right — there are no justifications when it comes to dating a married person. It is considered to be ‘ethically... read more »
All set for voting in Rajasthan on Sunday
Around 40 million people are eligible to vote on Sunday to elect a new 200-seat Rajasthan legislative assembly. Ballotting will take place in 199 constituencies. Polling has been postponed... read more »
World’s 5 best spots to see the sun rise
1. Haleakala National Park, Hawaii, USA Boarding a bus in the wee hours of the morning is a pain, particularly on vacation when the greatest indulgence is sleeping in. But the alarm-clock... read more »
Gold extends gains on sustained buying, Rs 31,525 per 10 grams
New Delhi – Gold prices extended gains for the second straight day by adding Rs 205 to reach Rs 31,525 per ten grams here on Saturday on sustained buying for the ongoing marriage... read more »
Harsh Vardhan will save Delhi govt from polio: Narendra Modi
New Delhi – After promising good governance in Shahdara in East Delhi, Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed his second rally in Delhi in Sultanpur Majra by lauding BJP chief ministerial... read more »
