Britney Spears likes beau’s simplicity
Los Angeles – Singer Britney Spears says her boyfriend David Lucado is a simple guy and she is attracted to his down-to-earth attitude and sense of humour. The 32-year-old was introduced to Lucado, who works at a law firm, by mutual friends at a party earlier this year. “He’s just... read more »
Cheryl Cole to raise money via TV cameo
London – British singer Cheryl Cole has landed a cameo in TV drama “Coronation Street” to raise money for charity. She will play herself as she searches for her long-lost friend, Tina MCIntyre, played by Michelle Keegan in the one-off Christmas special episode of the... read more »
No limit for ties with Iraq, says Khamenei
Tehran – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that there is no limit for expansion of ties between Iran and Iraq. Tehran and Baghdad can work together closely in a wide range of areas, and there are no limitations to the development of ties as well as cooperation... read more »
BSP MP, wife’s judicial custody extended till Dec 16
New Delhi – The judicial custody of Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh and his wife, arrested for the alleged murder of their maid, was extended till Dec 16, sources said Thursday. The court hearing the case was told by the defence counsel that the two could not be presented before it as... read more »
Tejpal’s anticipatory bail plea hearing at 3.30 p.m.
New Delhi – The Delhi High Court Wednesday deferred till 3.30 p.m. the hearing of the anticipatory bail plea of Tehelka news magazine editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal. Justice Sunita... read more »
Malavika challenged me with her performance: Pooja Umashankar
Chenn! ai – Actress Pooja Umashankar, who shares the screen space with child artist Malavika Manikuttan in forthcoming Tamil thriller “Vidiyum Munn”, said she had to... read more »
US expands China hiring probe to Morgan Stanley
Beijing – The US Justice Department is probing Morgan Stanley for its hiring practices in China, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move comes as U.S. authorities... read more »
End ‘sharp words’ over Ukraine, Putin tells EU leaders
Kiev – Russia’s President on Tuesday called for European leaders to end their criticism over Ukraine’s decision to delay a key EU pact, as thousands rallied in Kiev in a... read more »
Australia PM seeks security dialogue with Indonesia after spy row
Sydney – Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday he hoped to establish a “security round table” with Indonesia, seeking to rebuild a strategic relationship with a... read more »