PM should have gone into reservation in private sector: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said, "Narendra Modi should have delved on extending reservation to the backward caste in private sector. Reservation to poor people from upper castes is also needed." She was reacting to Mr. Modi's speech in Rajya Sabha, on Monday. "The quota of SC/ST should be increased and more communities should be included," she said. The leader blamed the BJP and Congress for implicating her in Taj Corridor scam, and...

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Raheel signs death warrants for killers of Peshawar schoolchildren

Pakistan Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif on Monday signed death warrants of four militants convicted by military courts for involvement in the deadly attack at an army-run school in north-western city of Peshawar in December. The mercy appeals of Maulvi Abdus Salam, Hazrat Ali, Mujeebur Rehman and Sabeel alias Yahya were rejected by the President of Pakistan on November 20. Gen, Sharif signed the black warrants of the four convicts, who were sentenced...

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Tata Motors unveils new hatchback Zica

Tata Motors on Monday unveiled first of pictures of its new hatchback Zica, which is expected to strengthen company's presence in the volume market. The company, which is making a strong come back in the PV segment with a refreshed portfolio of cars, is expected to announce the market launch of Zica in January 2016. This will be its third all-new car after Bolt and Zest. "It is the new Zippy Car- Zica! Engineered on a new platform, Zica comes...

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ICC rankings: Ashwin in second spot while de Villiers slips

Riding on his stupendous performance in the ongoing home series against South Africa, Indian off-spinner Ashwin Ravichandran today rose to a career-high second in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers even as A B de Villiers lost his top spot in the batsmen standings. Ashwin claimed 12 for 98 in the third Test in Nagpur to spin his side to a 124-run victory and India could move as high as second place in the ICC Test Championship if they win the...

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Modi asks rich nations to cut emissions, share carbon space with poor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned the focus of the Paris Climate Conference to the historic high carbon emissions of rich nations and asked them to ratify the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol which major emitters have not done. Addressing the Leaders Event at the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change here on Monday evening, Mr. Modi said the developed world should ratify Kyoto's second commitment in the period up to 2020,...

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5 Genius Makeup Tips For Winter Brides

So the D-day is fixed sometime during winter. Choosing the right wedding makeup and keeping your skin rosy can be a tall order for winter brides.   Looking radiant and glowing on your wedding is definitely going to take some extra work now. In addition to paying attention to your dress and makeup, you will also have to ensure your skin is not dry and looks supple and healthy. However, with a little preparation, planning, and know-how, every...

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13 Beauty Lessons To Learn From The AMAs

The American Music Awards isn’t just a celebration of the best music around the world but is also a display of the latest trends. Just like a gala fair - with sugar and spice, and all things nice. While many tuned in to watch the sexy J’Lo as a gracious host, or Gwen Stefani’s new single, we tuned in to watch the latest trends on the beauty front. And, boy! Weren’t we pleased! These talented musicians surely know how to put up a show, and no,...

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Cameron to order strikes on IS leadership in Syria

British Prime Minister David Cameron is set to order the country’s Royal Air Force (RAF) to target Islamic State (IS) militant group leadership in Syria which masterminded the Paris massacre and is now targeting the United Kingdom, if his MPs back his plans of air strikes in the strife-torn country. IS official spokesperson and a senior leader of the Islamic State Sheikh Abu Muhammad al-Adnani, a Syrian preacher, will be at the top of Britain’s...

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Communist Party of China set to tighten grip on military

The Communist Party of China (CPC) is set to tighten its grip on a downsized military through major institutional changes that could enhance the combat edge of the force. Chinese President Xi Jinping has focussed on tightening political command and control by the Central Military Commission (CMC) and the CPC, following a two day meeting that ended last Thursday. The reforms are expected to be enforced by 2020. The proposed structural changes,...

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From Indonesia, a Muslim challenge to Islamic State

The scene is horrifyingly familiar. Islamic State soldiers march a line of prisoners to a riverbank, shoot them one by one and dump their bodies over a blood-soaked dock into the water. But instead of the celebratory music and words of praise expected in a jihadist video, the soundtrack features the former Indonesian President, Abdurrahman Wahid, singing a Javanese mystical poem: “Many who memorise the Quran and Hadith love to condemn others...

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Cameron asks Modi to free Britons held in Tamil Nadu

British Prime Minister David Cameron has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the immediate release of six British sailors who were arrested in 2013 along with 29 other crew members from a United States-registered vessel found anchored in Indian waters off the Thoothukudi port in Tamil Nadu with a large quantity of arms and ammunition. The six Britons identified as John Armstrong Wigton, Nick Dunn Ashington, Ray Tindall Chester,...

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Report sought on tree-felling around Taj

With continued threat to the Taj Mahal due to pollution around it, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a report into illegal felling of trees in the eco-sensitive zone around the monument by December 16. The NGT has asked environmental activist and lawyer M. C. Mehta, who is a court commissioner in the matter, to submit the final inspection report on the felling of 4,000 trees around the Taj by December 16. According to the report,...

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I haven’t travelled in a Mumbai local since 1988, says Sachin

Sachin Tendulkar, the cricketer, and Sachin Tendulkar, the human being. In his first interview to a publication after his tour of the United States where he organised the Cricket All-Stars tournament featuring yesteryear greats of the game, Tendulkar opened up like never before to The Hindu: about life after retirement, his children, his love for Mumbai, and how he plans to give back to his country. What explains the fact that the former India...

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Kohli is passionate, wants to win: Ganguly

Former India skipper Saurav Ganguly on Sunday heaped praise on India test captain Virat Kohli saying he is fond of his attitude and aggression. “He (Virat) is a good leader ... he will be a good leader, but I have said before challenges for Indian captains is not in India its away,” the former left-hand batsman said on the sidelines of Coca Cola-NDTV ‘Support My School’ campaign in Mumbai. “I like him. I like what I see on the field, he wants...

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25 Best Foods That Beat Bloating

Fact is, feeling gassy is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, around 1 in 7 American adults suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)—a brain-gut disorder that leads to abdominal pain, gas and bloating—according to the American Gastroenterological Association. But gas isn’t the only culprit when your pants seem to be snugger than they were just a day or two before. Water retention and constipation are also among the usual suspects. Whatever the...

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