Rupee rules at one-month high; up 30 paise vs Dollar
The rupee continued to rule at a one-month high, firming up another 30 paise to 61.75 against the dollar on Thursday, after exit polls predicted a strong showing by the BJP in the recently concluded assembly elections. The US currency also advanced as dollar supplies improved on overseas inflows... read more »
Let’s shut Ajanta-Ellora, ban Kamasutra: Priyanka on crime
New Delhi – If art provocates crimes against women, historic sites like Ajanta-Ellora and Vatsayana’s “Kamasutra” must be banned, says Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, who believes cinema is an “art” too and it should not be blamed for the rising crimes against... read more »
India-Myanmar relations rooted in history: Mukherjee
New Delhi – Terming relations between India and Myanmar as being rooted in history, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday said it is in the mutual interest of both the countries to strengthen these ties. “Both countries have shared close cultural, religious, business and trade... read more »
Kejriwal’s political route not right: Hazare
New Delhi – Social activist Anna Hazare could not hide his displeasure Thursday over former aide Arvind Kejriwal forming the Aam Aadmi Party. Hazare parted ways with Kejriwal last year when the latter decided to form a political party to pursue the anti-corruption movement started by the two... read more »
German coalition agreement emerging
Berlin – Germany’s two main parties agreed on various issues in their final round of coalition talks Tuesday night, sending a signal that an agreement for forming... read more »
Bihar puts records of 3.5 lakh teachers online
Patna – Bihar has published the service records of nearly 3.5 lakh teachers at 70,000 government schools online, officials Wednesday said. “It is a fi! rst such move to put... read more »
My best investment was to join Bollywood: Saif Ali Khan
By Uma Ramasubranian Mumbai – In over two decades of association with Hindi films – as an actor, and now as a producer – Saif Ali Khan says his best investment ever has... read more »
Kanchi seers acquitted in Sankararaman murder case
In a huge relief to the pontiffs of Kanchi Sankara Mutt, Jayendra Saraswathi and Vijayendra Saraswathi, the Puducherry sessions court on Wednesday acquitted them in the sensational case of... read more »
Goa Police summon Tejpal
Panaji – Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal was Wednesday issued summons to appear before the investigating officer for questioning, a police official said. Tejpal has been accused of... read more »
