In a democracy, government needs to connect with people
byPragmatic politicians in a democracy would always want to reach out and touch people as and when they get a chance because the real…
India
President got time finally, condoles the death of victim
byNew Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee today condoled the death in Singapore of the young woman who was gang-raped here and called her a “true hero”….
Why was the girl moved, ask shaken citizens
byNew Delhi: Why was the gang-rape victim shifted to Singapore when her health was so precarious? Was the government trying to deflect the protests? And…
Punjab Police at receiving end of Akali leaders
byChandigarh: The official brief of Punjab Police may be to be a saviour of those affected by crime but the force itself seems to be…
Assam tribals seek work, food in Tripura
byAgartala: In search of food and work, around 160 tribals from 46 families from Assam have taken shelter in Tripura, officials said here Friday. The…
Karnataka BJP problems mount as legislator quits
byBasvakalyan (Karnataka): Karnataka’s ruling BJP suffered another jolt as a legislator loyal to its former leader B.S. Yeddyurappa, quit the party and assembly today, bringing…
Russian-run taxis give Goa cabbies heartburn
byPanaji: A chartered flight from Moscow lands. A family of five ash-blonde Russians steps out, clears immigration and gets ready for the sun. They see…
Vivek Oberoi, I salute you: Naomi Watts
byMumbai: Hollywood actress Naomi Watts is “touched” by Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi’s work for the rehabilitation of the tsunami-hit families in Tamil Nadu. She has…
No logic in shifting gang-rape victim, say Delhi doctors
byNew Delhi: As the 23-year-old gang-rape victim struggles for life in Singapore’s Mount Elizabeth Hospital, doctors in the national capital said moving her abroad in…
Two militants killed in Kashmir gunfight
bySrinagar: Two militants were killed and three security personnel injured today in a gunfight between separatist guerrillas and security forces in Kashmir’s district headquarters town…