Nelson Mandela Former South African President dies at 95
Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first elected black president and a global anti-apartheid icon has died early today aged 95, President Jacob Zuma said. “Fellow South Africans, our beloved…the founding president of our democratic nation, has departed,” Mr. Zuma said in a nationally... read more »
Britney Spears likes beau’s simplicity
Los Angeles – Singer Britney Spears says her boyfriend David Lucado is a simple guy and she is attracted to his down-to-earth attitude and sense of humour. The 32-year-old was introduced to Lucado, who works at a law firm, by mutual friends at a party earlier this year. “He’s just... read more »
Cheryl Cole to raise money via TV cameo
London – British singer Cheryl Cole has landed a cameo in TV drama “Coronation Street” to raise money for charity. She will play herself as she searches for her long-lost friend, Tina MCIntyre, played by Michelle Keegan in the one-off Christmas special episode of the... read more »
No limit for ties with Iraq, says Khamenei
Tehran – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that there is no limit for expansion of ties between Iran and Iraq. Tehran and Baghdad can work together closely in a wide range of areas, and there are no limitations to the development of ties as well as cooperation... read more »
BJP only ahead in corruption, says Rahul
Banswara (Rajasthan) – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday accused the BJP of ignoring the poor and said the only thing the opposition party is ahead in is indulging in... read more »
Sushma Swaraj insists Congress backing Tejpal
New Delhi – A day after Law Minister Kapil Sibal blamed BJP leader Sushma Swaraj for drawing h! is name into the Tarun Tejpal controversy, the Leader of Opposition in ! the Lok Sabha... read more »
Tejpal withdraws anticipatory bail plea from Delhi HC.
In a change of strategy, Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexual assault against a woman colleague, on Thursday withdrew his bail plea in the Delhi High Court, saying he will “approach... read more »
Tamil Nadu’s proud of its heritage
The state not only houses a great collection of artefacts in its various mesuems, but UNESCO has recognized some of the sites here as having cultural and heritage importance. As of last... read more »
‘Vidiyum Munn’: Suspenseful, well executed thriller
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Film: “Vidiyum Munn”; Cast: Pooja Umashankar, Malavika Manikuttan, Vinoth Kishan, John Vijay and Amarendran; Director: Balaji K Kumar; Rating: *** Films on child... read more »
