Under attack from opposition parties and minority leaders over violence in Muzaffarnagar, UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today visited the riot-hit district where he was greeted with black flags and slogan shouting from villagers.

Supporters of Dr Narendra Dabholkar’s rationalist movement will now seek support of various political parties to press for a law in states to eradicate superstition-based malpractices.

India is very close to importing uranium from Uzbekistan and an agreement in this regard is nearing completion, official sources said on Saturday.

The BJP on Saturday hit back at Digvijay Singh over his barbs at Narendra Modi and RSS, saying they reflected Congress’ “frustration” over the Gujarat chief minister’s popularity.

Hollywood writer-director-actor Woody Allen will be honoured with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards to be held in January next year.

A new novel recreating the world of womenfolk, who once lived in the traditional family home “Jorasanko” of the Tagore family has been launched here.

The upcoming Champions League T20 is all set to be Sachin Tendulkar’s last appearance for the Mumbai Indians but chief mentor Anil Kumble feels the emotions related to the veteran’s swansong should be kept in check to ensure that the side’s performance is not affected.

Reigning I-League champions Churchill Brothers on Saturday lashed out at the All India Football Federation for failing to pay them the full winners’ prize money besides other dues, a day after the AIFF directed the club to pay salaries to two of its players.

Robert Pattinson says he is going to start hitting the gym because he is the only actor in Hollywood who does not have a six-pack.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell thinks gay community has made fashion industry more vibrant.
The 43-year-old model feels that industry grew because of the contributions made by gay designers like Gianni Versace and Alexander McQueen, reported Contactmusic.