Posh`s wedding tiara fails to sell at UK auction
London – Victoria Beckham’s tiara that she wore at her wedding has failed to sell at the Bonhams Auction, according to reports. The tiara, which is made from 18-carat yellow gold, set with large brilliant-cut diamonds and suspended diamond drops, was expected to fetch between 18,000... read more »
Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary
New Delhi – President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary here today. Mukherjee offered floral tributes at the statue of Baba Saheb at Sansad Bhavan Lawns in the Parliament House complex this morning. Vice... read more »
Nelson Mandela was on U.S. terror list until 2008
Washington – Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away last night following recurring lung infection, had remained on the United States terrorism watch list until 2008. South Africa’s apartheid regime had designated Mandela’s African National Congress (ANC) as a... read more »
NASA’s Mars probe surpasses 100,000 high-powered laser zaps
Washington – The ChemCam laser instrument aboard NASA’s Curiosity rover recently fired its 100,000th shot. ChemCam zaps rocks with a high-powered laser to determine their composition and carries a camera that can survey the Martian landscape. Roger Wiens, Los Alamos National Laboratory... read more »
Raheel Sharif takes over Pakistan Army command
Islamabad – General Raheel Sharif formally assumed the command of the Pakistan Army Friday, two days after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif picked him to lead it. Gen. Raheel succeeds Gen.... read more »
Only youngsters can bring change: Shibani Kashyap
New Delhi – Singer Shibani Kashyap, who recently performed here at an event to encourage the youth to vote, strongly believes that positive changes in the country’s future lies... read more »
Now, vodka with cinnamon rolls flavour
Washington – Pinnacle Vodka has joined forces with Cinnabon, Inc to come up with a vodka range infused with cinnamon rolls flavor. The Pinnacle Cinnabon Vodka, which is the latest... read more »
SBT, SBI General Insurance launch affordable health plan
New Delhi – State Bank of Travancore (SBT) and SBI General Insurance Thursday jointly launched an affordable health insurance plan for SBT customers. “SBI General Insurance and... read more »
Karan Johar keen to have ‘koffee’ with Rekha
Mumbai – Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is gearing up to bring the fourth edition of his popular celebrity chat show “Koffee with Karan” Sunday, says he would love to have a tete-a-tete... read more »
