Praise for Arvind Kejriwal, dig at Narendra Modi: Uddhav’s editorial
Mumbai – After a debut that registered above 9.0 on the political Richter scale, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi is receiving praise, even if occasionally grudging, from across the political spectrum. “Kejriwal holds the key to Delhi’s power,” said Shiv Sena chief Uddhav... read more »
No indication of ‘Modi wave’ in assembly results: US experts
Washington – The results in four assembly polls in India have given the opposition BJP the necessary momentum ahead of the general elections, but there is neither an indication of a ‘Narendra Modi wave’ nor a guarantee of a similar performance next year, experts have said. Giving... read more »
New voters, weak leaders behind Congress defeat: Sharad Pawar
Mumbai – Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Monday held angry youths, new voters and weak and indecisive leadership responsible for the Congress defeat in the four states where assembly poll results were declared Sunday. Pawar, chief of the Nationalist Congress Party which is allied with... read more »
With hung house in Delhi, all eyes on Lt. Governor
New Delhi – The role of Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung has become crucial in view of Delhi elections throwing up a hung assembly and the single largest party BJP not showing any hurry to form a government, say constitutional experts. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged the single la! rgest... read more »
`Oil pulling therapy` latest fad in dental care
Melbourne – The newest trend in the dental care industry is the age-old ‘oil pulling therapy’, which basically involves gargling with any type of oil for 20 minutes each morning... read more »
Ajman sets world record by creating largest greeting card
Dubai – Ajman’s tourism development department has set a new Guinness World Record by creating the largest greeting card mosaic to mark UAE’s 42nd National Day. According to Gulf... read more »
Dad hasn’t accepted I can have girlfriends: Ranbir
Mumbai – Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor may have girls drooling over him, but his father and yesteryear star Rishi Kapoor still hasn’t come to terms with him having a... read more »
Kashmir can trigger fourth war with India: Sharif
Islamabad – Kashmir is “a flashpoint and can trigger a fourth war” with India, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said, adding that he would push for early... read more »
Polling in Delhi may touch record 70 percent
New Delhi – A record 70 percent turnout is expected in Delhi, said an Election Commission official Wednesday, attributing it to brisk voting in the last two hours at polling... read more »
