Is the BJP united on the question of Modi for PM?

The 17-year-old BJP-JD(U) association ended on a bitter note on Sunday. Over the last few months, Nitish Kumar had given enough hints that elevation of Narendra Modi was not acceptable to him. ...
07:10 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Woman LeJ suicide bomber hit Quetta university bus: police Islamabad: A woman Lashkar-e-Jhangvi suicide bomber carried out the devastating attack on a university bus carrying women and her male accomplice struck a hospital in Pakistan's southwestern city of Quetta, police said, as the death toll on Sunday rose to 26 in the multiple strikes. The banned sectarian outfit Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) has claimed responsibility for Saturday's attacks on the bus and at the Bolan Medical Complex, saying they were carried...  
06:56 PM, Jun 16, 2013

I dealt with divorce gracefully: Rucha Gujarathi
by IANS
Mumbai: Television actress Rucha Gujarathi, who recently got divorced, says she came out of the rough phase with dignity. 'Kkusum' and 'Bhabhi' fame actress married businessman Mitul Sanghavi on Oct 24, 2010, and according to reports, in June last year she filed a complaint against her husband and in-laws for abusing her physically and mentally. Soon after that the couple filed for divorce, which came through in April this year....  
05:32 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Advani says undue haste in Modi's anointment led to the breakup of alliance: sources New Delhi: Blaming undue haste in Narendra Modi's anointment at Goa, senior BJP leader LK Advani told party president Rajnath Singh that it led to the disintegration of a 17-year-old alliance, according to sources. "LK Advani tells Rajnath Singh that undue haste at Goa in Narendra Modi's anointment has led to the disintegration of a 17-year-old alliance," sources said. The 17-year-old BJP-JD(U) association ended on Sunday. The decision was taken...  
04:19 PM, Jun 16, 2013

JD(U) breaks its 17-year-old alliance with BJP Patna: The 17-year-old BJP-JD(U) association ended on a bitter note on Sunday. The decision was taken at a Janata Dal United meet, which was called at Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna. All senior JD(U) leaders, including party president Sharad Yadav, attended the meeting. "We are not responsible for taking this step, we have been forced to quit. The BJP could not see the writing on the wall and...  
02:57 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Nitish meets Bihar Governor, to seek vote of confidence on June 19 Patna: The crucial meeting of JD(U) began at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's residence in Patna to discuss on the decision to sever ties with the BJP. Nitish on Sunday also met Governor DY Patil after the party meeting to acquaint him with the situation. Nitish requested the Governor for a fresh vote of confidence of the House on June 19. There is indication that Nitish may recommend sacking of...  
02:00 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Why Paris Jackson hates Justin Bieber so much
by IANS
Los Angeles: Late pop star Michael Jackson's daughter Paris is reportedly not fond of singer Justin Bieber as he didn't speak up when teenaged girls slit their wrists to express their love for him. Sources reveal Paris, who is currently at UCLA Medical Center after slitting her wrist with a knife and consuming 20 Motrin, thinks Bieber is a terrible role model for young girls, reports tmz.com. She reportedly got...  
01:27 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Bhupathi-Bopanna lose in semis of Aegon Classic
by IANS
London: Indian tennis pair Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna lost their men's doubles semifinal clash to top seeds Bob and Mike Bryan of the US in straight sets at the Aegon Championships. The Bryan brothers won 6-4, 6-2 in 41 minutes and will take on Austro-Brazilian fourth seeds Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares in the final at the Queen's Club grass courts. The Indian third seeds were clearly not in...  
01:14 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Australia face do-or-die battle against Sri Lanka in CT London: Defending champions Australia will have to put David Warner's bar brawl controversy and questions surrounding their team culture behind them when they take on Sri Lanka in their final league fixture here on Monday to decide the last of the remaining ICC Champions Trophy semi-final places. It will be a virtual quarter-final clash between the two sides at Kennington Oval but a lot will depend on the outcome of...  
12:24 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Bihar: JD(U)-BJP's 17 years alliance to break?

The JD(U)-BJP alliance in Bihar looks set for a bitter divorce on Sunday. A formal announcement is likely to be made later in the day. Top JD(U) leadership held a meeting at 12.30 pm to decide on their split with the BJP. ...
12:10 PM, Jun 16, 2013

Mourinho knew about Ferguson's departure in advance "The special one" Jose Mourinho has springed in a new surprise saying that former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had told him about his retirement plans before hand. According to a report in The Daily Mail, Mourinho who returned to Stamford Bridge for a four-year term said, "I knew Ferguson was retiring many months ago. I am his friend to know he is going to retire". The Portuguese Manager...  
09:51 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Bihar: BJP minister likely to skip Cabinet meet called by Nitish Kumar

The 17-year-old alliance between the Janata Dal (United) and the Bharatiya Janata Party is set for a bitter divorce on Sunday. ...
09:35 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Tiger Woods matches worst US Open round as a pro Ardmore: Tiger Woods made birdie at the first hole, only to watch his day go racing downhill from there. By the time it was over, Woods skidded to seven bogeys and a 6-over-par 76 Saturday, tumbling down the leaderboard and matching his worst round as a pro at the US Open. That left him 10 strokes behind third-round leader Phil Mickelson, the only player under par at the short but...  
09:19 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Live: It was time to remove Cong from Centre, not to break ties, says Rajnath Patna: 6:15 pm BJP President Rajnath Singh, in a spirited attack on the JD(U), says the alliance is breaking when the time has come to remove Congress from the Centre. He says it is unfortunate that JD(U) decided to break ties with the BJP. "Is it my crime that I appointed Narendra Modi as campaign committee head for 2014 elections? Is Modi responsible for the riots? Even during Congress rule...  
09:04 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Arthur focuses on Malinga as Warner affair agitates
by AFP
London: Under-pressure Australia coach Mickey Arthur tried to focus on cricket and the threat posed by Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga as the fall-out from the David Warner affair continued on Saturday. Title-holders Australia must beat Sri Lanka at The Oval on Monday to have any chance of qualifying for the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy. But they go into the key fixture still facing questions about their team culture after...  
09:00 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Phil Mickelson leads after 3rd round at US Open Ardmore: For all those runner-up finishes, with so much heartache chasing the major he covets, Phil Mickelson has never had a better chance to win the US Open. It's the first time he has ever had the outright lead going into the final round. Of the nine players within five shots, only one has the experience of winning a major. And Tiger Woods went from contender to middle-of-the-pack by matching...  
08:55 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Leading Australia is a dream come true for Bailey
by AFP
London: Stand-in captain George Bailey insists leading Australia during the Champions Trophy tournament in Britain has been a "dream come true" despite the distractions of the David Warner affair. The 30-year-old Tasmanian, already Australia's Twenty20 skipper, has found himself in charge of the one-day side while regular captain Michael Clarke has been sidelined with a recurrence of his longstanding back problem. Bailey responded by top-scoring for defending champions Australia with...  
08:38 AM, Jun 16, 2013

Ayushman Jamwal

Kindred mind |

Lord give me strength to rise and resist, Let my will be iron, yet my heart gentle, Let my malice fuel my goodwill, Unshackle me ...
01:25 AM, Jun 16, 2013

The Week That Wasn't: Watch the impressive 350th episode

The 350th episode is destined to leave you in splits as Cyrus Broacha and his team take on the newsmakers of India. ...
11:20 PM, Jun 15, 2013