Protests in Pakistan over Mollah’s execution
Islamabad – Pakistani activists of the Jamaat-i-Islami held protests in various Sindh towns giving vent to their anger over the execution of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader and war criminal Abdul Quader Mollah. The activists also offered funeral prayers Friday for the departed soul, Dawn... read more »
Mollah’s hanging ‘saddens’ Pakistan interior minister
Islamabad – Pakistan Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has expressed “deep grief” and concern over the execution of war criminal and leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, Abdul Quader Mollah in Bangladesh. The minister said Friday that executing Mollah after 42 years for the... read more »
Irrfan bags best actor trophy at Dubai film fest
Dubai – Acclaimed Indian actor Irrfan Khan won the best actor award for his brilliant performance in “The Lunchbox” at the! 10th edition of Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF). Irrfan won the award Friday in the Muhr AsiaAfrica Feature category, while films writer-director Ritesh... read more »
Sussanne is, will always be love of my life: Hrithik
Mumbai – Bollywood hearthrob Hrithik Roshan, who has announced his wife Sussanne’s decision to split from him after 13 years of marriage, says she will forever remain the “love of my life”. “This is my greatest tribute to love. Sussanne is and always will be the love... read more »
UPA Govt. has a majority, no question of early polls: Kamal Nath
New Delhi – The government has a majority and there is no question of general elections taking place before they are scheduled, said Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kamal... read more »
Grinning` Obama’s selfie at Mandela memorial goes viral
Johannesburg – President Barack Obama’s selfie at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has gone viral on social media sites, with many questioning whether the moment of delight was... read more »
States must act strictly with hoarders, profiteers: Chidambaram
New Delhi – Finance Minister P Chidambaram has criticised states for not acting against profiteers and hoarders to check inflation. Addressing the Delhi Economics Conclave in New... read more »
Dubai aims to be world’s most sustainable city by 2020
Abu Dhabi – Dubai aims to become one of the top ten sustainable cities in the world by 2020, when the city hosts the World Expo event. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai... read more »
Jennifer Aniston still likes to watch ` Friends ` reruns
London – Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she likes to watch reruns of her hit TV show ‘Friends’ with her fiance Justin Theroux. The 44-year-old actress said that she actually will always... read more »
