Nelson Mandela’s funeral to be held Dec 15
Johannesburg – The South African government announced Fri! day that the country’s former president Nelson Mandela’s funeral will be held Dec 15. The decision came after President Jacob Zuma visited Mandela’s family in Johannesburg. Shortly before midnight Thursday, Zuma... read more »
Probe human rights abuses in Cote d’Ivoire: UN
United Nations – The UN Friday called for investigations into serious human rights abuses committed in Cote d’Ivoire by the Dozo, traditional hunters who have killed hundreds of people over the past four years. A report, produced by the UN Operation in Cote d’Ivoire ( UNOCI) in... read more »
Medvedev denies tension with Putin
Moscow – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has denied reported tensions between him and President Vladimir Putin over the designation of tax crime investigative power, and said he will lead the government as long as he can. “I love what I’m doing now, this is an interesting... read more »
Pakistan gears up for Balochistan polls
Quetta – Security is on high alert as people in Pakistan’s troubled southwestern province of Balochistan prepare to vote in local body elections being held in the province for the first time in eight years on Saturday. With separatist parties and groups calling for a wheel jam and... read more »
Kate Moss to be honored at British Fashion Awards
London – Kate Moss is set to be honored at the British Fashion Awards. The blonde beauty will receive the ‘Special Recognition Award’ at the event, which will cement her position... read more »
Punching PIN must for debit card transactions from Sunday Dec.1 , 2013
Debit card holders will be required to punch in their PIN numbers every time they use the card from Sunday, Dec. 1, a move aimed at minimising frauds. In June, the Reserve Bank had extended... read more »
Howrah police takes custody of Kunal Ghosh
Howrah district police today took custody of suspended Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh, who was arrested in connection with the Saradha Group ponzi scam a week ago. When Mr. Ghosh was... read more »
Piggy Chops unveils GUESS’ 2013 holiday campaign in Mumbai
New Delhi – Priyanka Chopra, who has been chosen as the face of the international clothing brand GUESS, unveiled the brand’s 2013 holiday campaign in Mumbai. The 31-year-old actress... read more »
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) recognises Tour de India 2013
The Tour de India 2013 has been listed in the international race calendar of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the second edition of the multi-city event will witness the participation of... read more »
