Two more deaths in SoBo, swine flu death toll 21
Two south Mumbai residents died of swine flu on Thursday taking the death toll due to H1N1 virus in the city to 21. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in its health report confirmed that both the patients died of multi-organ failure and had tested positive for the virus. “One of the... read more »
Nirbhaya documentary not in country’s interest, says BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said the Nirbhaya documentary is not in the interest of the country and added that the government’s move in this regard is aimed at protecting and ensuring that the sensibilities of women in this country are paramount. BJP spokesperson GVL... read more »
Aamir Khan justifies his reaction on AIB Roast, says ‘you can’t go around a...
It’s time a filmmaker from the industry takes up the AIB Roast controversy as the plot and builds his movie around it, as the issue has gradually burgeoned into a massive one. Stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma and Mahesh Bhatt among others have constantly been... read more »
India bans 50 Shades of Grey even after cutting out the nudity
India’s censor board said Thursday it has blocked the release of Fifty Shades of Grey despite being shown a toned-down version of the erotic movie. The chief executive of the powerful Central Board of Film Certification, said the US film had not received clearance but could try... read more »
Russian opposition leader Navalny given 15 days in custody
MOSCOW: Russia’s leading opposition figure Alexei Navalny was sentenced Thursday to 15 days in custody for handing out leaflets in the subway. A district court in Moscow ruled... read more »
British teen convicted of terrorist plan to behead soldier
LONDON: A British teenager who rapidly became radicalized after converting to Islam was convicted today of planning to behead a soldier. A jury at London’s Central Criminal Court... read more »
Obama does not love America: Giuliani
WASHINGTON: Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani has sparked off a political firestorm in the US with his remarks that President Barack Obama does not love America, a comment termed as... read more »
Venezuela arrests opposition mayor accused of coup plot
Venezuela arrested opposition leader and Caracas metropolitan mayor Antonio Ledezma on Thursday in a move the government said was needed to halt a U.S.-backed coup plot but foes decried as... read more »
Manjhi quits ahead of floor test
Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi resigned on Friday ahead of a trust vote in the State Assembly. The resignation was announced by Principal Secretary to Bihar Governor Brajesh Mehrotra, after... read more »
