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Want a political internship? Become an MP’s assistant

Like in most other fields, Indian politics is discovering the benefits of interns or legislative assistants, who while learning about governance, help parliamentarians research policy issues and make

NDA will return to power in 2014: Gadkari

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari is confident that his party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will return to power in the Lok Sabha polls in 2014.

Forces kill 14 militants in Afghan

Afghan forces killed 14 militants including their commander in Wardak province, 40 km west of Kabul, an official spokesman said on Sunday.

Milk jam made from Diana hair

A jam made from Princess Diana’s hair was sold out within days for £5 a pot. Makers Bompas and Parr created the preserve for a surrealist exhibition at London’s Barbican.

Potter actress does not want prison for kin

Harry Potter star Afshan Azad, who accused her father and her brother of threatening to kill her, has pleaded that the charges against them be dropped.

Iran finance minister to visit India

Days after the UN sanctions and the US imposing a new set of stiff sanctions on Tehran, India will keep its diplomatic and economic engagement on track when Iranian finance minister Shamsuddin Huseini holds talks here July 8-9. Mr Husseini arrives here Wednesday on a three-day visit with a delegation comprising officials from the

Living goddess passes ‘Iron Gate’ test

An extraordinary 15-year-old girl, who never went to school after being chosen as a “Kumari” or “Living Goddess” of Nepal revered by thousands of Hindus and Buddhists, has created history by becoming

Sikh brothers assault gay couple, arrested

In a case that drew a lot of public attention in Canada, two Sikh brothers have been arrested for assaulting a gay couple here.

Garfield to play next Spider-Man

Actor Andrew Garfield is set to play teenage Peter Parker in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot that will focus on the superhero’s college life.
“Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor’s work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit and h

Bond movie shelved amid financial crisis

The new James Bond movie has been shelved amid financial crisis. The production company EON confirmed in a statement: “We do not know when development will resume and cannot comment further at this stage.” American Beauty director Sam Mendes was lined up to direct the 23rd flick in the franchise, which started with Dr No

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Shekhar Kapur’s Bandit Queen didn’t make the cut. Neither did Shaji Karun’s Piravi, which bagged 31 international awards.