Top US court gives boost to same-sex marriage
In landmark rulings for gay rights, the US Supreme Court struck down a law denying federal benefits to homosexual couples and cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California.
UN chief saddened by loss of life in Uttarakhand floods
UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon today voiced his sadness at the loss of life and the damage to homes and infrastructure in India due to devastating floods in the northern state of Uttarakhand over the last week.
Obama explains lipstick mark on his collar
US President Barack Obama joked about a lipstick stain on his collar during a White House event, saying that he is explaining the red mark on his shirt to avoid trouble with the First Lady.
Phaneesh to lose about Rs 84 cr in severance benefits
US-based outsourcing firm iGate on Wednesday said the company’s sacked chief executive Phaneesh Murthy will not be paid the contractual severance benefit of around $15.09 million (about Rs 84 crore) as he was dismissed from service for professional misconduct.
Sharif vows better relations with US, warmer ties with India
Nawaz Sharif, poised for a record third term as Pakistan Prime Minister after his party’s emphatic win in the landmark general elections, has vowed to pursue better relations with the US while seeking “warmer ties” with India.
Ryan Seacrest sued by producer for $75,000
A music producer has sued Ryan Seacrest’s production house along with NBC Universal for using his music in the background of the Kardashian family reality show.
Randy Jackson to quit American Idol after 12 years
American Idol judge Randy Jackson is to quit the show after 12 years.
Republican Senators defeat Obama in golf
Finally Republicans manage to beat Obama! Two Republican Senators have beaten US President Barack Obama in a golf match.
Jennifer Lopez rushed to safety after gunshots fired
Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez, who was shooting a music video with rapper Pitbull in Fia, had to be rushed to safety after gunshots were fired near her set.
Iron Man 3 posts second best opening with $175 million
Disney and Marvel’s superhero franchise Iron Man 3 has pulled off the second biggest domestic opening with an overhaul of $175. 3 millions this weekend, second only to the $207.4 million of Marvel’s previous release The Avengers.