Denise, Richie split again
Denise Richards and Richie Sambora have split — again.
The couple, who rekindled their romance last November following their break-up in 2007, have decided once more to call time on their relationship as they think they’re better off as friends.
Rahul attacks SP for computer training U-Turn
Mr Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a dig at the SP for its “U-turn” by promising laptops and tablets to intermediate and high school passouts in its poll manifesto, when its leaders had in the last election declared computer and English education as a “taboo”.
Taylor, Zac enjoy flirty dinner date
Taylor Swift and Zac Efron have enjoyed a flirty dinner date. The Safe and Sound hitmaker and the New Year’s Eve star, who have been friends for years, were spotted sharing a romantic corner table at Los Angeles restaurant place earlier this month.
Uma demands Rahul’s apology
Senior BJP leader Uma Bharti on Saturday lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for calling her an outsider and demanded an apology for his comments.
Malaysian cricket poised on the cusp
The history of cricket in Malaysia and the Royal Selangor Club (RSC) are intimately connected. In the mid-19th century, British planters founded the club with a full-sized ground (locally called a padang) for their entertainment, which in course of time became the seat of cricket in then Malaya.
Congress allows minister to quit
The Congress high command on Friday gave permission to controversial Congress state minister Manoj Chakraborty who had raised the banner of revolt against chief minister Mamata Banerjee, to resign. The Congress party may or may not choose another party MLA to be given a ministerial berth in place of Mr Chakraborty.
Modi takes fast mission to Godhra
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Friday took his “Sadbhavna” mission fast to Godhra, the epicentre of 2002 communal discord in the state, just a month before the 10th anniversary of the Sabarmati train carnage.
Incidentally, the turnout of people from minority community at Modi’s fast venue at the SRP ground here was low, contrary to the estimation by local BJP leaders.
Reading of Rushdie stopped
Rose petals may be a long way off, but the appropriate words were showered on author Salman Rushdie on the buzzing lawns of Hotel Diggi Palace here. Author Hari Kunzru tweeted before going in to address his session “Of Gods and Men” at the JLF: “About to defy bigots and shoe throwers, reading @SalmanRushdie Satanic Verses on stage with @amitavakumar at #jaipur #jlf”.
SP promise: Will probe BSP graft
The Samajwadi Party has promised to set up a commission to probe the corruption in the five years of Mayawati regime in Uttar Pradesh. The commission would be asked to submit its report within a specified time frame. The party also said that the office of the lokayukta would be strengthened by making it a multi-member body.
France warns of early Afghan exit
French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned Friday he may accelerate the French withdrawal from Afghanistan after an Afghan soldier shot dead four unarmed French troops during a sports session inside a base.