Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday expressed his country’s desire to have tension-free relations with India. Addressing a flag hoisting ceremony to mark the Independence Day celebrations here, Hussain regretted what he said were “acts of aggression” by India. He said Pakistan desired peaceful coexistence with India and all other neighbouring countries but any “threat […]
As the political capital, first of the Mughals and later the British, Agra was always a key centre of political action. The city played a crucial role in the freedom struggle but poor documentation of records has failed to highlight the contribution of the freedom fighters, say local historians. Syed Ikhtiyar Jafri, director of the […]
Book: The Mare’s Trap: Nature and Culture in the Kamasutra; Publisher: Speaking Tiger; Price: Rs.399; Pages: 182 ‘The Mare’s Trap: Nature and Culture in the Kamasutra’ might come as a shocker to the “moral brigade” at work in India. The book, a re-telling of the Kamasutra by Wendy Doniger, explicates how ancient India appreciated eroticism […]
Have you always wanted a first hand account of Indian culture, traditions and the beautiful landscape – as witnessed by an American? There also have expert advice on leveraging the myriad aspects that influence communication, to grow and be successful. Another expert, on parenting, emphasizes on love as an integral part of raising kids. The […]
The State Government will host more than 200 female entrepreneurs in Perth this month where they will share their experiences in business and the road to success. Women’s Interests Minister Liza Harvey said the fourth annual Inspiring Entrepreneurship Luncheon on Tuesday, August 18 would promote and recognise the achievements of West Australian women in […]
‘Gangs Of Wasseypur’ writer Zeishan’s Quadri’s directorial debut, ‘Meeruthiya Gangsters’ launched its trailer on Wednesday. The trailer is on the heels of the fantastic response to the first look and motion poster of the film which went viral. The theme of friendship and crime displayed through their rebellious streak along with guns and alcohol has […]
Heritage Minister Albert Jacob has today released a proposed new Western Australian Heritage Act for a six-week public comment period. The reforms were a 2013 election commitment, and are intended to modernise heritage laws and provide legislation to recognise, respect and celebrate the State’s heritage. The proposed changes include the introduction of repair orders […]
O n behalf of those Muslim and Christian communities whom we represent, we declare that we believe that there should be no change to the traditional definition of marriage as spelled by the 2004 Amendment incorporated into the Marriage Act 1961. The amendment reads: “Marriage means the union of a man and a woman to […]
Delhi based businessman Mahesh Narula who is on the crest of a wave now, has jumped on the production bandwagon. He always tried out experimenting with different genres. Mahesh Narula is now all set to turn into film producer. He announced the name of his production house GMD film and also their first venture “Khel […]