General Motors India sales down 45 percent in October

New Delhi, Nov. Nov 1 (IANS) General Motors India sold 4,263 vehicles in October against 7,715 units sold in the corresponding period last year — a drop of 44.74 percent, the company said Saturday. “Even though the lower fuel prices are encouraging, the market is not showing any movement apart from new entries. Even the festival […]

Kenya steps up Ebola prevention efforts

Nairobi, Oct 31 (IANS) Kenya’s cabinet Thursday announced elaborate measures as part of a contingency plan for Ebola preparedness and response to ensure the east Africa nation remains free from Ebola. The cabinet which met under the chairmanship of President Uhuru Kenyatta, directed the formation of an experts committee to monitor the country on a 24-hour […]

Kate Moss flashes derriere in risque dress

Los Angeles, Oct 31 (IANS) A fashion faux pas can happen with one of the world’s most iconic models too. Kate Moss is a case in point who ended up flashing much of her derriere in a see-through attire. The 40-year-old was dressed provocatively for Mario Testino’s 60th birthday bash. She not just showcased her perky […]

One killed in Jammu and Kashmir accident

Jammu, Oct 31 (IANS) At least one person was killed and 28 people were injured late Thursday when a bus rolled down a deep gorge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, police said. “The accident occurred at Budhi Morh on the Rajouri-Kotranda road late yesterday (Thursday)” after the driver of a mini bus lost control over […]

Australia to lift sanctions on Fiji

Sydney, Oct 31 (IANS) Australia’s Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced Friday that her government was lifting sanctions on Fiji that have been in place since the 2006 military coup in the country. “As I depart for a two-day visit to Fiji, the first by any foreign minister since the (Fiji) elections in Sep, I announce the […]

Sardar Patel is architect of modern India: Modi

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said Sardar PatelÂ’s life was a journey of “service to the motherland” and he was “truly the architect of modern India”. “Sardar PatelÂ’s life is a journey of deep-rooted courage, dedication & service to the Motherland. He is truly the architect of Modern India,” Modi tweeted […]

‘Big Hero 6’ co-director loved Marvel comics as kid

Los Angeles, Oct 31 (IANS) Don Hall, the co-director of “Big Hero 6” — a big screen adventure about the bond between a boy and his robot, says during his childhood, he was a fan of the eponymous Marvel comics, which have inspired the entertainer. “When I was a kid, I loved Marvel comics,” Hall, who […]

Modi remembers Indira

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday remembered former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary. “I join my fellow countrymen and women in remembering former PM (Smt) Indira Gandhi on her Punya Tithi (death anniversary),” Modi said in a tweet. Indira Gandhi was assassinated 30 years ago Oct 31 by her […]

Country must not divide history: Modi

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Friday that the country “should not divide history and legacy according to our ideologies”. “The country which forgets history can never create history, so for a country filled with aspirations, a country whose youth has dream, we should not forget our personalities of history…. country should […]