Posted in general-information, News on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet 500 yrs on, Mona Lisa’s ‘twin sister’ discovered.The Mona Lisa at the Prado in Madrid was thought to be just another fine copy, with added eyebrows and an odd black background. But curators at Spain’s national art museum on Wednesday announced a startling discovery : the painting was actually executed by an artist in Leonardo da [...]
Posted in general-information, Health on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet Cooked tomatoes can be key to cancer cure.A nutrient in cooked tomatoes can slow the growth and even kill prostate cancer cells, a study done by an Indian-origin researcher-led team has claimed.
Posted in general-information, India, Military, News on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet Old weapons, new threats fuel India’s military build-up .India’s planned purchase of 126 fighters from France’s Dassault marks the latest stage in a huge military procurement cycle that has turned the world’s largest democracy into its biggest arms importer.
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, India, Media, News on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet SRK, Shirish call truce.All’s well that ends well. Shahrukh Khan and Shirish Kunder called truce on Tuesday, a day after they were embroiled in a scuffle at a party. Kunder said their friendship has become stronger than ever now.
Posted in Current Affairs, general-information, India, Military, News on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet Old weapons, new threats fuel India’s military build-up.India’s planned purchase of 126 fighters from France’s Dassault marks the latest stage in a huge military procurement cycle that has turned the world’s largest democracy into its biggest arms importer.
Posted in Afghanistan, Current Affairs, general-information, International Issues, Latest Issues, Military on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet NATO hopes Afghan forces take lead in 2013.Nato allies voiced hope Thursday that Afghan forces can take the lead across the country next year, with foreign troops in a backup role, as they seek to wind down a war that has dragged on for a decade.
Posted in general-information, International Issues, Latest Issues, Medical, News, Pakistan on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet No ban on Pakistani medicines, says Sri Lanka.The Sri Lankan Director General Health Services Dr UA Mendis clarified on Thursday that “so far, there is no ban on import of medicines from Pakistan.”
Posted in Current Affairs, general-information, International Issues, News, Pakistan, USA on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet Security concerns: US warns citizens travelling to Pakistan.Spokesperson for United States (US) Department of State Victoria Nuland on Thursday indicated security concerns for US citizens travelling in Pakistan and said that the after effects of the November 26 Nato attack still prevail.
Posted in Current Affairs, general-information, Latest Issues, News, Pakistan on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet 7 security personnel, 18 militants killed in lower Kurram.Seven security personnel and 18 militants were killed during clashes in the Shaheedano Dhand area of lower Kurram Agency, officials said on Friday.
Posted in general-information, News, Pakistan, Politics on Feb 3rd, 2012
Tweet Bogus votes: Imran Khan files appeal to ‘stop’ by-elections.Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan filed a civil miscellaneous appeal on Friday to his previous petition seeking removal of fake votes from the voter lists and asked that the by-elections scheduled for February 25 be stopped.
Posted in Current Affairs, general-information, News, Pakistan on Feb 2nd, 2012
Tweet Three policemen killed, one injured in Lakki Marwat attack.Three policemen were killed and one injured in an attack by Taliban militants in the Shahbazkhel area of Lakki Marwat late Wednesday night. Security forces launched a search operation in the area immediately after the attack.
Posted in Current Affairs, general-information, News, Politics on Feb 2nd, 2012
Tweet Pakistan SC to indict PM Gilani with contempt of court on Feb 13.Pakistan’s Supreme Court said on Thursday it intended to indict Prime MinisterYousuf Raza Gilani for contempt on February 13 over his refusal to pursue corruption cases against the president.
Posted in Current Affairs, general-information, News, Pakistan, Politics on Feb 2nd, 2012
Tweet Pakistan will do whatever Kabul wants for peace: Khar.Pakistan is willing to do whatever the Afghans want to help facilitate an end to 10 years of war with the Taliban, Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar told reporters on Thursday.
Posted in general-information, India, News, Politics on Feb 2nd, 2012
Tweet 2G scam: PM, Chidambaram not responsible for 2G loss, says Kapil Sibal.Welcoming the Supreme Courtjudgement quashing the 122 2G licences allocated during former telecommunications minister A Raja’s tenure, Union minister Kapil Sibal said that the apex court verdict has brought clarity on the policy front.
Posted in Current Affairs, general-information, News, Pakistan, Politics on Feb 2nd, 2012
Tweet Gilani summons PPP, coalition leadership meeting.Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has summoned a meeting of senior Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders and coalition partners in Islamabad, Express News reported on Thursday.
Posted in general-information, India, News on Feb 2nd, 2012
Tweet 2G scam: SC scraps 122 licences granted under Raja’s tenure, trial court to decide on Chidambaram’s role.In a major development having implications for the corporate sector, theSupreme Court on Thursday cancelled the 122 2G spectrum licences granted by former telecom minister A Raja on the ground that they were issued in a “totally arbitrary and unconstitutional” manner.
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, India, Media, News on Jan 31st, 2012
Tweet Aamir Khan scores Rs. 90 crore deal.Aamir Khan seems to have created a record yet again. Beating Shah Rukh Khan’s Don 2 by a margin of Rs 10 crore, the theatrical rights for his forthcoming film co-starring Kareena Kapoor and Rani Mukerji, Talaash has been sold to Reliance for Rs 90 crore. The deal between producer Excel Entertainment and [...]
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, Media on Jan 31st, 2012
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, Media, News, Pakistan on Jan 31st, 2012
Tweet Abrarul Haq: Tuning in to PTI.Whether you love the party or despise it, there is one positive thing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has done in a very short while. It has woken up the Pakistani youth from their former days of complete political indifference. And where the youth goes, music and fashion are sure to follow. Nowadays [...]
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, India, Media, News on Jan 31st, 2012
Tweet Hrithik filming for ‘Krrish 2′ in Hyderabad.He’s the man of the moment and his his phone hasn’t stopped buzzing with congratulatory calls from his well-wishers in the industry and fans, thanks to his intense performance in Karan Malhotra’s ‘Agneepath’. And Hritihik Roshan is already busy shooting for his dad’s home production and ‘Krrish’ sequel, [...]
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, India, Media, News on Jan 31st, 2012
Tweet Ragini stays loyal to local team.It is true that Ragini Dwivedi’s presence at a match in which the Telugu film team took on their Bengal counterparts at the ongoing celebrity cricket tournament match was unexpected.
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, India, Media, News on Jan 31st, 2012
Tweet Dad’s passion inspires Ranbir to do better work.In his about four-decade career, Rishi Kapoorhas tried various roles and has been appreciated for his work.
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, India, Media, News on Jan 31st, 2012
Tweet Vidya Balan & Ranbir Kapoor shine at Filmfare.The Akhtar siblings Farhan and Zoya stole the show at the 57th Idea Filmfare Awards. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Zoya’s second outing as director, won seven awards including Best Film (Popular and Critics’ Choice), Best Director, Best Dialogue, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor (Farhan) and Best Choreography. [...]
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, India, Media, News on Jan 31st, 2012
Tweet Shah Rukh Khan beats up Farah Khan’s husband!.On Sunday night, Shah Rukh Khan came to blows with former best friend Farah Khan’s husband Shirish Kunder. This happened in full view of the guests at a party hosted by Sanjay and Maanayata Dutt at a popular Juhu nightspot.
Posted in Celebrities, general-information, India, Media, News on Jan 31st, 2012
Tweet Juhi Chawla to turn singer?.Juhi Chawla, who off and on appears on the small and big screen, says she plans to take singing seriously in the near future. “I have been thinking of getting into singing for more than seven years now. Singing is something that I am getting hang of. I may take [...]