Disapprove irresponsible statements: Modi

Disapprove irresponsible statements: Modi

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday expressed his disapproval over “irresponsible” statements being made by those claiming to be the party’s well wishers. “I disapprove any such irresponsible statement & appeal to those making them to kindly refrain from doing so,” Modi tweeted. The leader’s reaction comes after VHP […]

Jagapathi to play Mahesh Babu’s father

Jagapathi to play Mahesh Babu’s father

Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Jagapathi Babu, who ruled as a charming romantic hero not very long ago, is set to play the father of superstar Mahesh Babu in a yet-untitled Telugu project, to be directed by Koratala Siva. “I had planned to rope in someone new for the father’s role and when I watched Jagapathi’s […]

An ‘upside-down planet’ discovered

An ‘upside-down planet’ discovered

Washington, April 22 (IANS) Like so many interesting discoveries, this one happened largely by accident. An astronomer has discovered an ‘upside-down planet’ that reveals new method for studying binary star systems. A binary star system is where two stars are so close that their gravitational interaction causes them to orbit about a common centre of […]

Team WA selected for WorldSkills competition

Team WA selected for WorldSkills competition

The apprentices and trainees who will represent Western Australia in the WorldSkills competition, the peak of excellence in vocational education and training (VET), have been selected. Training and Workforce Development Minister Kim Hames said Team WA comprises 60 members, including eight students who will take part in VET in Schools categories.  They were chosen from […]

TRANSFORMING NSW: SOUTH WEST RAIL LINK TAKES SHAPE

TRANSFORMING NSW: SOUTH WEST RAIL LINK TAKES SHAPE

NSW Premier Mike Baird and Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian today announced major construction has been completed at two brand new stations on Sydney’s South West Rail Link – a project which is one year ahead of schedule and $100 million under budget. Mr Baird, Ms Berejiklian and local MPs visited the site of the new […]

Chennai Super Kings get a big win over Daredevils

Chennai Super Kings get a big win over Daredevils

Abu Dhabi, April 21 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings put on a clinical show to beat Delhi Daredevils by a massive 93 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here Monday. Riding on a strong batting performance led by Suresh Raina’s 56 off 41 balls, Chennai Super Kings posted a […]

Jordan vows to protect holy sites in Jerusalem

Jordan vows to protect holy sites in Jerusalem

Amman, April 22 (IANS) Jordan will take all necessary measures to defend Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa Mosque and other Islamic and Christian holy sites in the city, the Jordanian government said Monday The statement came through Jordanian Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani, a day after Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli security at the mosque, state-run media […]

Sarah Harding wants to work with Quentin Tarantino

Sarah Harding wants to work with Quentin Tarantino

London, April 22 (IANS) British singer-turned-actress Sarah Harding wants to try her luck in Hollywood and she is eyeing director Quentin Tarantino’s movie. The actress said that she hasn’t ruled out further acting work and wants to follow in the footsteps of actress Uma Thurman, who featured in director Tarantino’s “Kill Bill” movies, reports contactmusic.com. […]

China to deepen cooperation with Cuba

China to deepen cooperation with Cuba

Havana, April 22 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said that his country will deepen its mutually beneficial cooperation with Cuba in various fields and refresh bilateral ties. China also would continue to adhere to the policy of long-term friendship with Cuba, maintain high-level exchanges and strengthen exchanges on governance experience with Cuba, Xinhua […]

Saudi King dismisses health minister over MERS cases

Saudi King dismisses health minister over MERS cases

Riyadh, April 22 (IANS) Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud relieved Health Minister Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiah of his post Monday, appointing him as advisor at the Royal Court, Saudi Press Agency reported. The decision came a day after Al-Rabia announced the rise in cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus infections to […]