Kejriwal unwell, not able to meet Anna
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal said Thursday that due to ill health he will not be able to meet Anna Hazare, who is on a hunger strike in Ralegan Siddhi in Maharashtra to demand the passing of Lokpal Bill. “I wanted to go and meet Anna today (Thursday) but... read more »
Syrian chemical weapons disposal plan to be released next week: UN
United Nations – The plan for the destruction of all Syrian chemical stockpiles outside the country will be released Dec 17, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday. “Practicalities are curr! ently being discussed and the final details are being worked out,” Xinh! ua quoted UN... read more »
Akhilesh to lay foundation for 200 ft Buddha statue, park
Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will lay the foundation stone of multi-crore project in Kushinagar Dec 13 that includes const! ruction of a 200-feet bronze statue of Lord Buddha, education institute! s and parks, officials said Thursday. Buddhist monk Lama Jopa Rinposhe... read more »
Adriana Lima likes feminine feel
New York – Model-actress Adriana Lima likes an! ything which makes her feel feminine and sexy. The latest on her list is a piece of sensual lingerie. She has become a fan of a red and black lace bra by lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret. Lima wore it as a part of the Parisian Nights Theme... read more »
Caretaker issue not on UN emissary’s agenda: Hasina’s aide
Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s advisor Gowher Rizvi said Saturday that the visiting UN emissary will no! t discuss the caretaker government issue while trying... read more »
Obama pushes for extension of unemployment benefits
Washington – President Barack Obama Saturday urged lawmakers to extend unemployment benefits for millions of unemployed Americans before Christmas to help low-income families and... read more »
My husband best in world: Jessica Alba
Los Angeles – Actress Jessica Alba, who is married to ! businessman Cash Warren, says she has the best husband in the world. The 32-year-old actress says she would not be able to... read more »
BJP celebrates in Rajasthan
Jaipur – Wild celebrations broke out outside BJP offices across Rajasthan Sunday as the party appeared to be heading to a victory in assembly elections ending five years of Congress... read more »
Delhi election results: BJP ahead in 21 seats , AAP inches to sec...
New Delhi – Early trends in Delhi show that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is ahead in 21 seats while the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is ahead in 17 seats. The Congress is leading in 8 seats, while the... read more »