Srinagar, The Jammu and Kashmir government announced a week-long mourning and a day’s holiday on Thursday in memory of Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, who died earlier in New Delhi. Sayeed headed a coalition government of his PDP and the BJP in the state.
Thiruvananthapuram, Former defence minister A.K. Antony on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should break his silence on the terror attack at the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in Punjab. “There was a serious lapse and there were enough hints… but no action has been taken. Hence, Modi should tell the country as to […]
New Delhi, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Thursday affirmed that he was no longer brand ambassador of the Incredible India campaign and said he respected the government’s decision not to extend his contract in this regard. “It has been an honour and a pleasure for me to be the brand ambassador for the Incredible India […]
Tripoli, At least 50 people were killed on Thursday when a truck bomb exploded outside a police training centre in the western Libyan city of Zliten. The attacker struck the al-Jahfal training camp, BBC reported. The centre was a military base during the rule of ousted Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi. The UN Special Representative to […]
Hyderabad, MIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said that he will not be cowed down by threats from Islamic State, and continue to speak out against it as it has nothing to do with Islam. A day after somebody tweeted on his wall asking him to shut his mouth and leave democracy, the Hyderabad MP, […]
Los Angeles, Bollywood actress and former Miss World Priyanka Chopra made India proud yet again by winning a People’s Choice Award for her international debut as FBI agent Alex Parish in American TV thriller series “Quantico”. She is said to be the first South Asian actress to win the honour. Priyanka was named the Favourite […]
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed, who led the first coalition government in the state also involving the BJP, died in New Delhi on Thursday, 14 days after he was hospitalized. Amid national mourning, his body was flown to Srinagar for eventual burial in his hometown Bijbehara. Sayeed, who was also India’s […]
If you’re spending more on fruit, ice cream and movies this holiday season, you’re probably not alone. The last national Household Expenditure Survey revealed that Australian households interviewed during December 2009 and January 2010 spent an average of $15 a week on fruit and nuts and $3 per week on ice cream, icy poles or […]
Two extraordinary exhibitions showcasing works by Picasso, Auguste Rodin and Tatsuo Miyajima have been secured for the Sydney International Art Series in 2016-2017. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Major Events Stuart Ayres said the exhibitions, opening in November, will see Nude: Art from the Tate Collection presented at the Art Gallery of New South Wales […]
Mumbai, Actress Raveena Tandon says she would prefer if classic comedy “Andaaz Apna Apna” is made into a cartoon film rather than a remake. “I think I would be happy if ‘Andaaz Apna Apna’ could be made as a cartoon film rather than a Bollywood remake or sequel. I believe once a film is considered […]