With the hearing on the constitutional validity of Article 35A at the Supreme Court likely this week, the Jammu and Kashmir government is yet to decide on its stand. It is the first time that hearing will be held on the provision, when the state is under the Governor's rule.
Thousands of Montenegrins joined an antigovernment march organized by civil activists in the country's capital, Podgorica, on February 23. The protesters have accused top officials -- including President Milo Djukanovic and Prime Minister Dusko Markovic -- of being reluctant to fight corruption and they have demanded their resignations. The march ended outside the headquarters of the Montenegrin public broadcaster, RTCG, which the protesters say is a government mouthpiece.
If you're an Aussie Broadband user who has noticed longer-than-usual queue times over the last day or so, there's a reason. The call centre has the shits. Literally. More »
The internet was quick to lavish praise on the superb Gini Wijnaldum during today’s clash with Manchester United. At the time of writing, 35 minutes in, the game has been heavily disrupted by injuries with three players, two from United and one from Liverpool, subbing off already. SEE MORE: Wijnaldum hints that Mourinho’s absence will […]
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The Kashmir issue should be resolved politically in a way that serves India, Pakistan and the people of Kashmir, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir has said, amid a war of words between the two neighbours over the Pulwama attack. The Saudi foreign minister also pitched for steps to reduce tension between the two countries, saying it will open up "tremendous opportunities" for both India and Pakistan. "I believe that there ought to be a way to resolve the issue politically in a way that serves India... Читать дальше...
Drawing inspiration from the 'Chakravyuh' formation, the iconic National War Memorial set to be unveiled on Monday boasts of four thematic concentric circles with a tall ceremonial obelisk at its centre that will bear the eternal flame. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the memorial, spread over 40 acres in the India Gate complex here, by lighting the flame positioned at the bottom of the stone-made obelisk. Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar, during a briefing here,... Читать дальше...
Castleford Tigers move to the top of the Super League table as they run in seven tries to beat London Broncos.
A station wagon being chased by Kansas City, Kan., police slammed into an SUV Saturday evening across the state line in the heart of the Brookside area, injuring three people, … Click to Continue »
The Congress Sunday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "silence" on the hooch tragedy in Assam with its president Rahul Gandhi blaming the "apathy and incompetence" of the state's BJP government for it. "The apathy and incompetence of the Assam Government has resulted in the tragic deaths of over 140 people with scores of victims in hospital, poisoned by toxic alcohol," Gandhi tweeted on Sunday afternoon. State government officials put the death toll at 124, with 331 persons undergoing treatment in hospitals. Читать дальше...
There's perhaps never been a better time for aspiring thespians, given the demand for actors from new streaming platforms beyond movies and broadcast TV. But what does it take to become a star? Tracy Smith talks with some of Hollywood's most successful casting directors, including Amanda Lenker Doyle, Chrissy Fiorilli-Ellington, Kimberly Hardin and Marci Liroff, about the "It" factor they seek; and with actor-dancer George Chakiris, whose audition landed him in the cast of the film version of "West... Читать дальше...
Traders in Indore in Madhya Pradesh have announced the stoppage of sale of edibles imported from Pakistan in protest against the Pulwama terror attack on February 14 which killed 40 CRPF troopers. The state's farmers have also said that they would not export tomatoes to the neighbouring nation. The Pakistani items that have been banned by traders here are 'sendha namak' (rock salt), 'kharak' (dry dates) and mangoes. Ramesh Khandelwal, president of Indore's Siyaganj Wholesale Grocery Traders... Читать дальше...
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Sunday that MPs would not have a chance to vote again on her Brexit deal this week but promised this would happen by March 12, reports said. "We won't bring a meaningful vote to parliament this week. But we will ensure that that happens by March 12," she told British media en route to a summit of European and Arab leaders in Egypt. After MPs rejected her withdrawal deal last month, May is seeking ways to address their concerns about its most controversial element, the so-called Irish backstop clause. Читать дальше...
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said North Korea could become one of the world's "great economic powers" if it relinquished its nuclear arsenal, ahead of his summit with Kim Jong Un. In a series of tweets on the eve of his departure for this week's summit in Hanoi, Trump also praised China and Russia for enforcing sanctions on North Korea while insisting he had a "great relationship with Chairman Kim." "Chairman Kim realizes, perhaps better than anyone else, that without nuclear weapons, his... Читать дальше...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indiana is launching a $100 million program to expand broadband internet services across rural parts of the state.
Читать дальше...The prime minister says it will not happen this week, but will take place by 12 March.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration Sunday appealed to the people of the state to stay calm and not pay heed to rumours. The statement comes a day after tension mounted in Kashmir as the government launched a massive crackdown on separatists and detained over 150 people, mainly from the Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu Kashmir, ahead of a hearing in the Supreme Court on Article 35-A of the Constitution. The development, coupled with other administrative measures, triggered a "war hysteria", prompting people... Читать дальше...
Rami Malek's masterful performance Queen's legendary frontman Freddie Mercury, in "Bohemian Rhapsody," got a lot of help from dental technician Chris Lyons, who's given actors like Meryl Streep and Tilda Swinton their chops. But when asked to re-create Mercury's formidable teeth, Lyons worried he may have bitten off more than he could chew. Lee Cowan talks with Lyons, and with make-up artist Jan Sewell and prosthetic designer Mark Coulier, about Malek's transformation.
Amidst violent protests in Arunachal Pradesh, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said Sunday the state government has decided to not accept the recommendations of a high-level committee to grant permanent resident certificates to six communities, and blamed the Congress for "instigating" a section of people. In separate tweets, Rijiju said the Arunachal Pradesh government has passed an order to not accept the recommendations of the Joint High-Powered Committee to grant PRC to six communities living in Namsai and Changlang districts. Читать дальше...
UFC heavyweight Stefan Struve explains how fight week nerves hastened his decision to (maybe) retire.
Eating is an unavoidable aspect of living in a body, and it can be expensive. Here we have rounded up our favourite ways to cook, eat and even drink more cheaply, not a toasted cheese and vegemite sandwich in sight (though those are quite good). More »
Who's going to buy the Galaxy Fold? It's too expensive, the hinge is questionable, the front looks ugly. How about the Huawei Mate X, its own foldable entrant? Yep, it's even pricier (€2,299 equates to roughly $2,600), unproven as a valid smartp...
Days after the attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said security forces were given a free hand to avenge the dastardly act.
Sunday Cinema - Safety First ...a corny 1962 'F' List Safety Filum from times gone by (from the Northern Ireland Executive I'll have you know) - after so many medical retirements due to inefficient handling in the parcels department... stick with it - it gets worse!
As long as there have been movies, there have been screen tests. "Sunday Morning" looks back at some early footage of actors who would go on to movie and TV immortality, from Charlie Chaplain giving actress Georgia Hale a tryout for his classic film "City Lights, to James Dean and Paul Newman, Marlene Dietrich and John Travolta, as well as Dustin Hoffman, testing in women's clothes for "Tootsie."