Taking objection to comments on atrocities against women by some leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked political leaders to refrain from "doing psychological analysis" of rape and respect women.
Pakistan's caretaker government on Tuesday clarified that it still stood by the 'factual position' that ex-Premier Benzair Bhutto died of a skull fracture and not from a bullet wound, a contention challenged by the party of the slain leader.
Companies dismiss reports of a glut saying the demand for property remains robust.Unitech's consolidated profit numbers, for instance were way below expectations at Rs 401 crore (Rs 4.01 billion), thanks to a delay in some of its projects and the resulting lower revenues. But at the end of October, the stock was trading at levels of Rs 383, up about 50 per cent since August.
Frances McDormand's thumping central performance is a masterclass in how to sock the screen with flawless outrage, notes Sukanya Verma.
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The first half of Saithan has a lot of suspense, says S Saraswathi.
Filipino Manny Pacquiao has sparked criticism in his country after describing gay couples as 'worse than animals'.
'It is time to stand up for our sisters and brothers and friends and their families.' 'It is time to share the burden and remind them, like the highest court in the land just did, that they are not alone and that you wouldn't stand for their persecution,' says Ankit Deshpande.
With simmering discontent among volunteers after the rout in the Lok Sabha polls, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has announced re-haul of the party structure at the ground level and said he would monitor all the arrangements in Delhi.
The ISPR has claimed that Jadhav has admitted to his involvement in espionage, terrorist and subversive activities in Pakistan
'It is not that he has not committed any mistakes; he has.' 'But people were willing to forgive you if you were honest.'
The star has still not forgotten Vivek's press conference, four years ago.
Remember that oil prices do not knock through into economies straight away, the impact is delayed, maybe as much as 18 months in some cases.
In talking about the market in crude oil we often looks for items, events, and structures that repeat themselves. We pin some kind of faith on them because we are unable to see the future with any real clarity. For regular readers of this column, you will realise that this is the start of an explanation as to why we predicted crude oil would be $66.60 at Christmas.
Called the Good Samaritan of the cycle, sheep are righteous, sincere and easily taken in by sob stories.
'People can't keep talking about Kangana Ranaut. They have better things to do.' And yet, Aditya Pancholi can't stop talking about her.
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Using the hashtag 'Janta Maaf Nahi Karegi' (people will not forgive) in a tweet, Modi attacked Sam Pitroda, who looks after Congress's overseas affairs, for reportedly saying that post the Mumbai terror attacks, India could have responded with air strikes, but "according to me that's not how you deal with world."
Here are five talking points from the weekend's action:
The Congress also said it will not make any move, unless the BJP ministers actually hand over their resignations to the governor.
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Gal Gadot delivered this speech while accepting #SeeHer award.
The magic figure for simple majority was 105, equivalent to the strength of the BJP, which also commanded the support of an Independent.
'Obedience, service and an over-glorified stress on keeping the family's honour intact keep Muslim women from focusing on their own happiness. So they stay joyless and 'pious,' with an ever-present hint of bitterness for the fun-loving women,' says Zoia Tariq.
"The Pakistani strongman agreed to withdraw his army from the area and release prisoners in exchange for promises by militants not to attack the Pakistani army or set up a parallel government.
'When a country's humanity and morality levels are this low, it has a disease so deadly that it could die,' says Mitali Saran.
As she read out from a prepared text, Jayalalithaa bowled over the audiences and the leaders with her Hindi.
The memoir tells the story of his meteoric rise and equally dramatic fall.
'If Special Economic Zones are here to stay, why should the State get involved in acquiring land? Let the barons of industry negotiate directly with the owners of the land.'
Leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid were held to draws while Sevilla made up ground on the top two and Alaves slipped after a promising start. Here are five talking points from the weekend's La Liga action.
The two constables were arrested and dismissed from the job and a first information report was registered in the matter on the basis of a complaint by Sana Khan.
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Mark Waugh probably chose the wrong sport, the game with the rigid back and stiff upper lip.
The fears that were growing before Donald Trump shocked the world by winning the race to the White House, have begun manifesting and a prime example of the murky situation is the attack on Nicki Pancholy from California, whose ethnicity is Rajasthani but a mere bandana on her head was mistaken as a 'hijab' and provoked an attack.
Rijiju said the central government will rehabilitate all Indian citizens in the Naga group if they abjure violence.
In a bizarre case, a foul-mouthed parrot may provide key evidence in the murder trial of a woman accused of killing her husband in the United States.
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