In the 1970s, Vasant Sathe, the information and broadcasting minister, stirred a political storm by suggesting that India needed a presidential form of government. He wasn’t being altruistic; it was just his way of paying obeisance to his political master — prime minister Indira Gandhi. But then, it was an idea whose time was seen […]
Comic books, like many products we know, are an American invention. The US and Japan (manga) account for most since the form appeared in the 1930s, but neither can lay claim to having produced the most famous comics ever – an honour which goes to two hugely popular Franco-Belgian series translated into over 100 languages. […]
Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Singer Dolly Parton is reportedly upset with Miley Cyrus as the latter, who once used to adhere to her advise, no longer pays heed to her. Parton, 68, was like a guiding light for the 21-year-old even she was little. “Dolly really took Miley under her wing and told her from […]
Abuja, May 25 (IANS) A massive explosion Saturday night hit Nigeria’s central Jos City, where more than 118 people were killed in a similar incident Tuesday, police said without giving any casualty figures. State police spokesperson Felicia Anselm said the incident was suspected to be a suicide bomb attack, noting the explosion occurred near the University […]
Lisbon, May 25 (IANS) Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid 4-1 Saturday at the Estadio da Luz to clinch its 10th European Champions League Cup. Godin put Atletico ahead in the 36th minute, with an effort from the penalty spot that looped over Casillas and went into the bottom-right corner of the net, Xinhua reported. Sergio Ramos […]
Los Angeles, May 25 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie says she wants to raise her daughters in a manner that they are proud of who they are and that they carve their own individuality. The 38-year-old raises children Maddox, 12, Pax, ten, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, seven, and five-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne with fiance and actor Brad […]
Nominations for the 2014 Premier’s Awards have been announced. Premier Colin Barnett said the number of nominations submitted for this year’s Premier’s Awards illustrated the level of commitment to public service delivery and excellence in public sector management. “A wide range of nominations covering metropolitan and regional areas were received from State Government agencies, local […]
Roads Minister Duncan Gay today announced changes to pink slips and licence renewal to make vehicle ownership easier for NSW drivers. “Today we’ve announced two key changes, introducing 10-year drivers licences and extended validity of light vehicle safety inspection reports, or pink slips, in an effort to make life easier for car owners across the […]
· Victorian Coalition Government welcomes announcement that American defence technology services company Exelis will build base in Victoria · Exelis will establish its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Melbourne, creating 68 jobs and planning to double its local workforce · Coalition Government supporting investment in Victoria to create jobs and build a better Victoria The […]
A velociraptor, spinosaurus, australovenator and leaellynasaura will be on the prowl in Northbridge from Saturday as part of the WA Museum’s Dinosaur Discovery exhibition. Using a special camera and the giant screen in the Perth Cultural Centre, visitors will be able to experience what it’s like to walk with, pat and play with life-sized, animated […]