Politics

Ukraine protesters decry police brutality at pro-EU rally

Ukraine police swinging truncheons early Saturday brutally dispersed protesters calling for President Viktor Yanukovych to resign after he refused to salvage an EU deal.

Nov 30, 2013

Sexual assault case: Goa Court denies anticipatory bail to Tarun Tejpal

Panaji/Mumbai, Nov 30 (ANI): A Goa sessions court on Saturday denied anticipatory bail to former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief, Tarun Tejpal thereby paving way for his arrest in a sexual assault case.

Nov 30, 2013

European Parliament calls for calm ahead of polls in Bangladesh

Brussels/ Dhaka, Nov 30 (ANI): Experts gathered in European parliament to discuss political uncertainty in Bangladesh and called for peace and tranquillity, as the feud between the leading parties could delay or even derail elections due by January in a country with a history of ferocious political violence and military intervention. Founder and Executive Director, South Asia Democratic Forum, Paulo Casaca on Thursday emphasised on an environment where people could freely exercise their franchise.

Nov 30, 2013

Mayawati holds Cong-led UPA government responsible for inflation

NEW DELHI, NOV 30 (ANI): BSP Chief, Mayawati blamed the central government for wrong economic policies and held it responsible for rising inflation that is adversely affecting the poor and middle class in the country. Addressing a rally in New Delhi on Saturday, Mayawati said that even after so many years, the fate of the poor and backward classes was in shambles.

Nov 30, 2013

After history lessons, Modi has delivered his first lesson in economics: Chidambaram

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Taking a sarcastic jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for saying that the finance minister of the country attributes inflation to the buying of gold, P Chidambaram on Saturday said the nation has already received history lessons from the Gujarat chief minister, and was now being given the first lesson in economics by the latter.

Nov 30, 2013

Modern School: CDLS 2013 celebrates Diversity for Unity

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): 'When the thread of unity joins hearts, borders of land cease to exist'. Modern School, Barakhamba Road recently organized its 8th Community Development and Leadership Summit – 2013 on "CELEBRATING DIVERSITY FOR UNITY". The young leaders summit saw participation of over 35 schools from 23 countries. CDLS speaks of leadership with a vision and creativity and innovation with excellence. The event was loved by one and all and was a huge success.

Nov 30, 2013

Modern School: CDLS 2013 celebrates Diversity for Unity

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): 'When the thread of unity joins hearts, borders of land cease to exist'. Modern School, Barakhamba Road recently organized its 8th Community Development and Leadership Summit - 2013 on "CELEBRATING DIVERSITY FOR UNITY". The young leaders summit saw participation of over 35 schools from 23 countries. CDLS speaks of leadership with a vision and creativity and innovation with excellence. The event was loved by one and all and was a huge success.

Nov 30, 2013

Omar takes 'U turn' saying no objection to Narendra Modi's rally

Srinagar, Nov 30 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that no party is stopped from carrying out any kind of political activity keeping in mind it does not aim to incite violence and worsen the situation in the valley, ahead of BJP’s PM Candidate Narendra Modi, is scheduled to address supporters in the state on Sunday.

Nov 30, 2013

Pakistan women break new ground at kabaddi world cup

Sixteen young Pakistani women will make history this weekend as they compete in the kabaddi world cup -- the first time the conservative Muslim country has ever fielded an international women's team in the sport.

Nov 30, 2013

Wrestling Japanese diplomat loses final Sudan bout

Japan's wrestling diplomat Yasuhiro Murotatsu faces Sudanese Nuba opponent Saleh Omar Bol Tia Kafi for the third time, in an effort to help bring the multi-ethnic and multi-religious Muslim-majority country together through sport.

Nov 30, 2013

Hungary's famous vineyards are enjoying a renaissance

Hungary is famous for producing an exceptional sweet wine: Tokaj. Today its vineyards are enjoying a renaissance, and attracting much interest from international investors.

Nov 30, 2013

Crane collapses in Sao Paulo's Itaquera stadium

Two workers were killed when a crane collapsed at a stadium set to host next year's World Cup opener in Sao Paulo, raising fresh doubts about Brazil's ability to finish work for the tournament on schedule.

Nov 30, 2013

Police helicopter crashes on Glasgow pub roof

Scottish emergency services raced Saturday to rescue people trapped in the unstable wreckage of a Glasgow pub after a police helicopter crashed into the building, causing numerous casualties including several probable fatalities.

Nov 30, 2013

AK Ganguly case: People should distinguish between personal- socio-political life, says activist

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): Talking about the sexual assault case against Former SC judge AK Ganguly, Social Activist Medha Patkar said that people should learn to distinguish between personal and socio-political life of an individual. She said that a particular distortion doesn't put every other accomplishments of life into the drains and people should understand the same.

Nov 30, 2013

Narendra Modi's speech akin to standup comedy: Shakeel Ahmed

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Congress Spokesperson, Shakeel Ahmed on Saturday condemned BJP's Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi and said that he is a less educated man who cannot compete with PM, Manmohan Singh and said that when a less educated person tries to talk a lot about history and geography then he makes mistakes just as Modi is making. He also added that people now don't consider Modi's speeches anything more than standup comedy.

Nov 30, 2013