Five-day state mourning as mark of respect to Mandela
The government on Friday announced a five-day state mourning as a mark of respect to Nelson Mandela. A decision to this effect was taken at a special meeting of the Union Cabinet, which condoled the death of the anti-apartheid icon. “Mandela was the tallest leader of not only his generation but... read more »
Australia tightens grip against England in Adelaide Test
Adelaide (Australia) – Centuries from Michael Clarke and Brad Haddin put Australia in the driver’s seat in the second Test against England in Adelaide. Australia piled up a huge total of 570 for 9 in their first innings before declaring on the second day. And then, enjoyed a further... read more »
Both Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton would make great presidents: Barack Obam...
Washington – US President Barack Obama has said that both Vice President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will make outstanding candidates and possess the much-needed qualities to assume the high office. “Both Hillary and Joe — would make outstanding... read more »
Uefa chief wants yellow cards replaced by sin-bins
London – Uefa President Michel Platini has reportedly proposed that yellow cards should be replaced by sin-bins, like rugby, by making the offender out of the game for 10 or 15 minutes as penalty. Platini said that it is an idea and it needs to be seen if it really is good for the... read more »
Inflation: No quick fix, will take time to fix it, says Chidambaram
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram said that there are changes in the global perception about India, its tax policies and tax administration. He also asserted that India has prepared a better... read more »
Stock up on party wear – white dress, tartan trousers
London – It’s the perfect time to stock up on different party wear ensembles. Go for white dresses and tartan trousers which have found fans in international celebrities like... read more »
Don’t politicise rape, says woman journalist
New Delhi – A woman journalist who resigned from Tehelka and has accused founder-editor Tarun Tejpal of rape Friday urged political parties to refrain from politicizing the... read more »
Once Shanti, now Nikita: Mandira Bedi
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Nineteen years after she made her TV debut in the Doodarshan serial “Shanti”, Mandira Bedi, looking better than ever before, has struck back... read more »
Ad from man accused in suicide case not proper: Achuthanandan
Thiruvananthapuram – Veteran Kerala CPI-M leader and former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan said Friday that it was improper for the party organ to feature an advertisement by a man accused... read more »
