Author name: admin

Canadian who says he fought against ISIS detained in Australia, to be deported

A Canadian who said he fought alongside Kurdish forces against Islamic State in Syria has been detained while trying to enter Australia and told he will be deported, his father said on Wednesday. Richard Somerville said his son Robert, a Canadian veteran who previously fought in Afghanistan, was detained at Brisbane airport on Tuesday after

Canadian who says he fought against ISIS detained in Australia, to be deported Read More »

Marco Rubio becomes early hope for mainstream US Republicans

US Senator Marco Rubio, emerging from the first presidential nominating contest in Iowa as the leading Republican mainstream contender, portrayed himself in New Hampshire on Tuesday as the party’s best hope to recapture the White House. But Rubio, 44, a US senator from Florida, faces a strong field of establishment rivals in next week’s New

Marco Rubio becomes early hope for mainstream US Republicans Read More »

Window of hope: SC refers plea which seeks to de-criminalise Section 377 to 5-judge bench

Opening a narrow window of hope for the LGBT community, the Supreme Court on Tuesday referred the petition over Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code which seeks to legalise gay sex to a five-judge constitutional bench. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur referred the curative petition to the five-judge bench

Window of hope: SC refers plea which seeks to de-criminalise Section 377 to 5-judge bench Read More »

India hockey captain Sardar Singh accused of sexual harassment by fiancée

A British woman has reportedly filed a written complaint against India hockey captain Sardar Singh, accusing him of sexual harassment. She has accused that the veteran midfielder “mentally, physically and emotionally tortured” her. The 21-year-old, in a startling revelation, has also claimed that Sardar, whom she met during the London Olympics in 2012 and has

India hockey captain Sardar Singh accused of sexual harassment by fiancée Read More »

Gionee P5W With 5-Inch Display, Octa-Core SoC Launched at Rs. 6,499

Gionee has unveiled a new Pioneer-series smartphone, the P5W smartphone. Priced at Rs. 6,499, the Gionee P5W is now available to buy in India. The biggest highlight of the new P5W smartphone is it comes in Black, Blue, Red, White, and Yellow colour variants. It runs Amigo 3.1 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop clubbed with

Gionee P5W With 5-Inch Display, Octa-Core SoC Launched at Rs. 6,499 Read More »

Suresh Raina named captain of Rajkot-based IPL franchise Gujarat Lions

Explosive batsman Suresh Raina was on Tuesday named the captain of the new Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Gujarat Lions that will play in the ninth edition of the Twenty20 cricket tournament this summer. Former Australia batsman Brad Hodge has been named coach of the Rajkot-based outfit which also has former New Zealand skipper Brendon

Suresh Raina named captain of Rajkot-based IPL franchise Gujarat Lions Read More »

Congress tie up with TMC desperate attempt to stay relevant

TMC leaders today described the bid by Congress and the Left to forge an alliance for the upcoming assembly polls as “a desperate attempt” by them to remain relevant in state politics. Their comments came after West Bengal Congress leaders yesterday conveyed to party vice president Rahul Gandhi the “sentiments of grassroots workers” seeking an

Congress tie up with TMC desperate attempt to stay relevant Read More »

Rajnath Singh meets Muslim clerics on ISIS attempt to lure Indians

Amidst increasing attempts by ISIS to lure Indians into its fold, Home Minister Rajnath Singh today held a meeting with top Muslim clerics and sought their cooperation to check the growing tentacles of the dreaded group among Muslim youth. The hour-long meeting, also attended by NSA Ajit Doval and senior Home Ministry officials, apprised the

Rajnath Singh meets Muslim clerics on ISIS attempt to lure Indians Read More »

Arbaaz Khan’s musical response to the alleged divorce with Malaika

Bollywood actor Arbaaz Khan found a unique way of replying to reports about his alleged divorce with wife Malaika Arora Khan. The actor-director and producer took to Instagram and dubsmashed on the famous song ‘Kuch toh log kahenge’ from the 1972 hit film Amar Prem. The actor, who has been married to Malaika for 17

Arbaaz Khan’s musical response to the alleged divorce with Malaika Read More »

Rishi Kapoor goes unrecognised in ‘Kapoor & Sons’, see his first look here

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has gone through extensive make-over for his upcoming films ‘Kapoor & Sons’ and ‘Sanam Re’. The jolly actor, who has romanced many beautiful actresses like Neetu Singh, Madhuri Dixit, Jaya Prada and Juhi Chalwa, is unrecognisable in the pics that he has been sharing on Twitter. Earlier, Rishi Kapoor shared a

Rishi Kapoor goes unrecognised in ‘Kapoor & Sons’, see his first look here Read More »

Virender Sehwag appointed Kings XI Punjab’s mentor for IPL 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag was on Monday appointed mentor of the Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). In his new role, Sehwag will work closely with head coach Sanjay Bangar and would be responsible for guiding and motivating the squad, a statement from the Kings XI franchise stated. “Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag appointed Kings XI Punjab’s mentor for IPL 2016 Read More »

Saving it for Rio: Top Indian shuttlers including Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu reluctant to play at SAG

Top Indian shuttlers including Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are reluctant to play at the upcoming South Asian Games so that their preparations and training schedule for the Rio Olympics does not get affected. The qualification for the Rio would depend on world rankings in May and the players are keen that they compete in

Saving it for Rio: Top Indian shuttlers including Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu reluctant to play at SAG Read More »

I didn’t expect to be included in a squad which has won a T20 series 3-0: Negi

It is difficult to expect that selectors would ring in changes when an Indian cricket team wins a series 3-0 on Australian soil which is precisely the reason why Pawan Negi is “pleasantly surprised” after knowing about his selection for the T20 series against Sri Lanka. “I will not say that I am shocked as

I didn’t expect to be included in a squad which has won a T20 series 3-0: Negi Read More »

‘Realise dreams of wearing high-heels’: Taiwan county builds huge glass shoe as tribute to women

A Taiwanese county has built an enormous glass shoe as a tribute to local women who suffered from a debilitating foot disease. Completed last month, the transparent 17-metre (55-foot) tall structure in Chiayi county in the southwest of the island has already attracted large numbers of visitors even before it officially opens in two weeks.

‘Realise dreams of wearing high-heels’: Taiwan county builds huge glass shoe as tribute to women Read More »

Maharashtra: 13 students from Pune drown near Murud beach in Raigad, search operation underway

At least 13 students of Pune’s Inamdar College on Monday drowned in the sea near Murud beach in Raigad, Maharashtra, according to reports. ANI reported that over 13 bodies have been recovered till now while IANS reported that the death toll is likely to rise as 10-12 students are still missing. The tragedy took place

Maharashtra: 13 students from Pune drown near Murud beach in Raigad, search operation underway Read More »

U-turn on MGNREGA? Now, NDA govt terms scheme cause of ‘national pride’

As MGNREGA completes ten years on Tuesday, Narendra Modi govermment, which earlier appeared critical of the UPA’s flagship rural job scheme, on Monday hailed the measure saying the achievements of a decade are a “cause of “national pride and celebration”. In a statement, the government also claimed that the last financial year saw a “revival”

U-turn on MGNREGA? Now, NDA govt terms scheme cause of ‘national pride’ Read More »