India’s Congress party has filed a motion before the US Federal Court of Southern District of New York seeking dismissal of a human rights violation case relating to 1984 anti-Sikh violence. The motion filed Friday challenges the court’s jurisdiction, the legal standing of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a New York based human rights group, to […]
After the “nasty spat” between India and US over an Indian diplomat, the emergence of Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate, may cause even more tension between them, according to Time magazine. Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, whom US authorities charged with visa fraud involving her maid, has returned to India after being granted […]
At least 18 people were killed in a stampede that broke out early Saturday near the Malabar Hill residence of Dawoodi Bohra spiritual leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, who died Friday morning, officials said. According to police and BMC Disaster Control officials, the stampede took place around 1.30 a.m. as thousands of community mourners converged near […]
Shashi Tharoor, minister of state for human resource, was hospitalised after he complained of chest pain early Saturday, a day after his wife Sunanda Pushkar was found dead in a hotel here. Tharoor who was initially admitted to the ICU was later shifted to a ward at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS). […]
Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez says her five-year-old son Max is the “love of her life”. She became emotional after receiving a love note from him. The “American Idol” judge was reduced to tears after finding a handwritten note from Max on her bed after returning home from a hard day’s work recently. The 44-year-old even shared […]
Supermodel Kate Moss, who turned 40 Thursday, received the first birthday wish on Twitter from model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Huntington-Whiteley was the first to post her wish on the microblogging site. She even posted a black and white picture of Moss smoking a cigarette, reports dailymail.co.uk. She captioned the picture: “Happy 40th Ms. Moss.” Moss is […]
Singer-actress Hilary Duff has denied rumours that she has separated from her husband Mike Comrie. Duff has slammed several tabloid stories regarding the end of her three-year marriage to the retired hockey player, reports eonline.com. “Don’t believe the s–t you read! And don’t buy trash magazines! They are so gross and so negative. They literally […]
Actress Bipasha Basu, who is reportedly dating Harman Baweja, refused to speak on her relationship status but said that she will have a typical Bengali wedding. “Whenever I get married it will be a Bengali wedding. If I won’t have a Bengali wedding my mother won’t come. She has warned me. So, I am going […]
Legendary filmmaker K. Balachander will essay an important role in Kamal Haasan-starrer Tamil comedy “Uthama Villain”, which will go on floors soon after the release of “Vishwaroopam 2”. Balachander, known for shaping Kamal’s career, worked with the actor in over 30 films since 1973 Tamil drama “Arangetram”. “It’s true that Balachander will be playing an […]
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed biopic “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” triumphed at the 9th Renault Star Guild Awards by winning eight awards, including best film, best director and best actor trophy for Farhan Akhtar for portraying former athlete Milkha Singh. The award ceremony, held Thursday, also saw Deepika Padukone winning the best actress trophy for “Chennai Express”, […]