A known critic of Narendra Modi, Syed Zafar Mahmood on Saturday presented a slide show, touching various aspects of problems being faced by Muslims and the 2002 riots, in front of the Gujarat chief minister and said he was happy that his views were taken in stride.

Sidelined BCCI president N. Srinivasan on Saturday put an end to all speculations by making his presence felt at the International Cricket Council annual conference in London by attending one of the sub-committee meetings via video-link.

An anti-drug group has called in River Island’s bosses to stop working with Rihanna after the Umbrella hitmaker posted pictures smoking giant rolled-up cigarettes, which appeared to be marijuana. The campaigners are concerned about children, who see popstar Rihanna as a role model.

Scientists have developed the world’s most precise computer simulation of how red blood cells might travel around the body to help doctors treat patients with serious circulatory problems.

Singer Tulisa Contostavlos is reportedly planning to move to the US. The Young singer, who was arrested and bailed over her suspected involvement in setting up a drug deal, is pending further enquiries, reported Contactmusic.

Sandra Bullock said she would not ever try to be sexy on screen but thinks nakedness can be funny in films, reported Contactmusic.

Supreme court Judge P. Sathasivam will be appointed as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) after the expiry of present incumbent Altamas Kabir’s tenure.

West Indies captain Dwayne Bravo is undaunted by the threat posed by a new-look Indian team and said tomorrow’s game between the two sides would be a “cracker of a contest.”

India and Sri Lanka have agreed to take steps to double their bilateral trade to $10 billion in the next three years.

Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia today said its Indian operations should begin later this year with flights for southern region and the company would also look at setting up some ancillary businesses in the country.