China asks Japan to halt provocation
Beijing – China has asked Japan to immediately stop all of its provocative actions over the ownership of Diaoyu Islands. Reacting to a video clip on the Japanese foreign ministry’s website promoting the Diaoyu Islands (known as Senkaku Islands in Japan) as Japanese territory, a Chinese... read more »
Idris Elba pays tribute to Mandela, records album
LosAngeles – Actor Idris Elba has recorded an album as a tribute to South African president Nelson Mandela. The 41-year-old worked on the project in South Africa after he finished shooting for Mandela’s biopic “Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom”. “The album will be called... read more »
Indian diplomat in New York arrested for visa fraud
Washington – One of India’s senior diplomats was arrested in New York Thursday for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her domestic help leading to expression of “strong concern” by the Indian embassy in Washington. Devyani Khobragade, 39, India’s Deputy consul... read more »
Emotions make Katy Perry’s songs stand apart
Los Angeles – Katy Perry believes that the inclusio0n of emotions in her songs is what makes them different from the rest. Bang Showbiz reports that Perry told a radio channel that people value her! music because she taps into their “vulnerability” with her songs. “That... read more »
Shortage of mathematics teachers continues in Sweden
Stockholm – Shortage of teachers in mathematics in upper secondary and compulsory schools continued this year in Sweden, authorities said Monday. The situation of supply was worse in... read more »
Mary J. Blige, the ‘bad girl’!
Los Angeles – Singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige says she earned a reputation for being a “bad girl” in the 1990s. Looking back now Blige, who was battling self-confessed... read more »
South African airspace ready to serve Mandela mourning activities
Johannesburg – The South African civil aviation system announced Monday that they are ready to serve Mandela mourning activities. “Measures have been put in place to ensure safe... read more »
Anti-Modi resolution loses traction in US House
By Arun Kumar Washington – With the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in assembly elections in four Indian states, a contro! versial resolution critical of the party’s prime... read more »
Jammu and Kashmir upper house summons V.K. Singh
Jammu – Privileges committee of Jammu and Kashmir legislative council has summoned former Indian Army chief Gen. V.K. Singh to appear before it Jan 9 in connection with the latter’s... read more »
