Mizoram election results: Congress takes lead in early trends
Aizawl – Early trends in Mizoram show that Congress is leading in seven seats while Mizoram Democratic Alliance (MDA) is ahead in one seat. Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla of Congress was leading in his home turf of Serchhip, while the party was also leading in Tuivawl, Tawi, and South... read more »
Actor Vinay Apte passes away at 62.
MUMBAI – Character actor Vinay Apte (62) breathed his last at Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Andheri on Saturday evening. He was reportedly suffering from breathing problems. A veteran of several Marathi and Hindi films, such as Chandni Bar, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local and Rajneeti, Apte was also... read more »
Happy for Arvind, as he started from zero: Anna Hazzare
Ralegaon Siddhi – Social activist Anna Hazare on Sunday congratulated Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal for his party’s performance in the Delhi assembly polls and said he is happy for him as his party had started from zero. “I would like to congratulate him, as he had... read more »
If experience means buying votes, than thank god we are inexperienced: AAP
New Delhi – Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Shazia Ilmi on Sunday said the AAP is thankful to god that they are inexperienced, and added that if having experience in political circles meant buying of votes and distribution of liquor, the AAP is certainly not in favour of such... read more »
Don’t politicise rape, says woman journalist
New Delhi – A woman journalist who resigned from Tehelka and has accused founder-editor Tarun Tejpal of rape Friday urged political parties to refrain from politicizing the... read more »
Once Shanti, now Nikita: Mandira Bedi
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Nineteen years after she made her TV debut in the Doodarshan serial “Shanti”, Mandira Bedi, looking better than ever before, has struck back... read more »
Ad from man accused in suicide case not proper: Achuthanandan
Thiruvananthapuram – Veteran Kerala CPI-M leader and former chief minister V.S. Achuthanandan said Friday that it was improper for the party organ to feature an advertisement by a man... read more »
Tips to deck up your house for Christmas
London – A Christmas tree with colourful lights and gifts can beautify just one corner of your abode. But you can also prepare your nest for the festival by keeping it clutter-free... read more »
Beware of winter myths
Los Angeles – There are numerous techniques to stay warm but you might be doing it the wrong way. Many believe alcohol consumption helps to beat the chill but that’s false, reports... read more »