‘CCTV grab shows Tejpal entering lift with woman journalist’
In more trouble for Tehelka’s founder-editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting his junior colleague, the CCTV footage sourced by Goa Police from a starred hotel here has “corroborated” the facts narrated by the woman journalist, a senior officer said on Thursday. The CCTV footage... read more »
Gen Sharif shifted army from India-centric position: Daily
Islamabad – Pakistan’s new army chief General Raheel Sharif is credited with “shifting the army away from its India-centric position”, said a daily here Friday. An editorial in the News International said that the appointment of General Raheel Sharif to take over from... read more »
Relief for Andhra as cyclone weakens
Hyderabad – Cyclonic storm Lehar in the Bay of Bengal has weakened and is likely to weaken further before crossing Andhra Pradesh coast Thursday afternoon, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The IMD withdrew the cyclone warning as it weakened into deep depression, ! much to the... read more »
Tehelka assault case: Reports suggest arrest of Tejpal on arrival in Goa
Panaji – Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal is reported to be on his way to Goa, but is not responding to calls or messages of police in the state to appear before them by 3 p.m. today. Goa Police has summoned Tejpal to appear before it in connection with the sexual assault allegation against... read more »
Phelan claims was `real boss` at Man U while Fergie `took all glory`
London – Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson’s assistant has claimed that the Scot delegated much of the job to him in recent years while remaining the public face of... read more »
US judge denies new trial for OJ Simpson over 2008 `sports memorabilia robbery` case
New York – Former American football player-turned actor OJ Simpson’s bid for a new trial for the 2008 sports memorabilia robbery case was reportedly denied by a judge, who said... read more »
Hugh Jackman to emcee `Christmas` gig attended by Obamas
Melbourne – Hugh Jackman will be hosting the annual televised ‘Christmas in Washington’ concert that will be attended by US President Barack Obama and his wife, among other... read more »
Tips to keep your business staffed during holidays revealed
Washington – As the festive season begins, workers tend to plan their vacations while employers try to keep their business adequately staffed without facing employee... read more »
Gene in brain’s reward system linked to childhood obesity
Washington – A new study has linked a particular gene in the brain’s reward system to childhood obesity and tasty food choices, particularly for girls. Contrary to “blaming” obese... read more »
