TAKE THE LAW INTO YOUR OWN HANDS: LAW WEEK 2014

There’s never been a better time to learn about the law, with more than 75 informative events to be held across NSW during National Law Week, Attorney General Brad Hazzard announced today. “Everyone will have to deal with a legal issue at some stage of their lives but many people aren’t fully aware of their […]

PADDY’S MARKETS TRADER PROSECUTED

A Paddy’s Markets trader has been prosecuted by NSW Fair Trading for selling counterfeit goods. Michael Lam, of Strathfield South, was ordered to pay $17,180 fines and costs in Parramatta Local Court on 2 May, following his conviction over the possession of goods bearing false Manchester United and Nike trademarks. The court heard the defendant […]

Sonakshi Sinha impresses Rajinikanth

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Cinematic icon Rajinikanth, who is working with Sonakshi Sinha for a Tamil film, is said to be impressed with Bollywood actress’ acting and quick adaptability. Sonakshi is making her Tamil debut with Rajinikanth-starrer “Lingaa” and they were both seen shooting in Mysore lately. “It is Sonakshi’s debut in the south and we […]

Amazing how a weekend can change one’s life: Mishti

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Mishti, whose debut in “Kaanchi” received a lukewarm response, says she feels she has grown and matured thanks to the one weekend when the Subhash Ghai film hit the screens. “Kaanchi” released April 25. Now that Mishti is said to be doing another film with Ghai and this time starring Salman […]

Thailand vows to arrest 14 core protest leaders

Bangkok, May 12 (IANS) Thailand’s Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) has vowed to use police force to arrest 14 core members of the anti-government People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC), including protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, media reported Monday. CAPO secretary Tarit Pengdith announced the operation Sunday following the Office of the Attorney-General’s (OAG) […]

Sensex touches record high for second consecutive day

Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets touched a record high of 23,410.36 points Monday, surpassing its previous record of 23,048.49 points hit Friday, ahead of exit polls results. Good buying was observed in banking, capital goods, oil and gas, metal and auto sectors, while selling pressure was seen in healthcare sector. […]

My fight is only against Modi, says Kejriwal

Varanasi, May 12 (IANS) Arvind Kejriwal, AAP’s candidate in Varanasi, Monday ruled out a triangular contest in the city where polling is under way. He said his fight is only against BJP’s candidate and also its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. “It is not a triangular contest,” said Kejriwal, referring to Congress’s candidate Ajay Rai from […]

Nigerian governor has cue to 200 abducted girls

London, May 12 (IANS) A Nigerian state governor has said he has information on the whereabouts of the 200 abducted schoolgirls, a media report said Monday. Kashim Shettima, governor of the Nigerian state of Borno, said he has sighted the abducted girls, BBC reported. Shettima has passed on the report of the sightings to the Nigerian […]