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Bhutan Shifts Date for 'Happiness Day' from 20 March to 11 November: Is it Disrespect to UN Resolution?

Bhutan, the country that initiated 20 March to be celebrated as the 'International Day of Happiness' has decided to pull out from the important UN Resolution.

Jan 29, 2014

It is government's duty to protect minorities: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Congress president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday reiterated that the minorities in India should feel safe and secure, and added that it is the duty of the government to protect them. Gandhi said this while speaking at the inauguration ceremony of National Waqf Development Corporation Limited.

Jan 29, 2014

Mustafa Kamal on Congress-National Conference alliance

Chandigarh, Jan 29 (ANI) National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that the proposal to create new administrative units in Jammu and Kashmir is casting a shadow on the fate of the Congress and NC alliance in the state. Speaking to media persons in Chandigarh, he said that there are a few people in the Congress party who want the fallout. He also said that both the parties will try to get more administrative units and the issue should be cleared on 31st of January.

Jan 29, 2014

cupcake decoration - the spider web

Done with a butter cream icing, the spider-web technique is one of the many simple cupcake decorations that can be done. To make your butter-cream icing you will need 100gms of unsalted butter and a 200gms of icing sugar. Mix them well to get a toothpaste like consistency. Mix a fair amount of the icing along with food colouring of your choice. Once done you can take a piping bag and fill your icing. Follow the rest of the instructions and you have your spiderweb designed cupcake.

Jan 29, 2014

'Dear Daddy, Men are Just Not for me' Says Hong Kong Tycoon's Lesbian Daughter in Open Letter

A Hong Kong Tycoon receives an open letter from her daughter, Gigi Chau, urging him to accept that she is a lesbian and that men are just not for her.

Jan 29, 2014

Delhi Govt wants to remove me for acting against Somnath Bharti: DCW chief

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Barkha Shukla Singh on Wednesday said that Delhi Government wants to remove her from the post because she acted against Law Minister Somnath Bharti. She further said that said only Lieutenant Governor has power to remove her from the post but the AAP Government is pressurizing her to leave the post. She also questioned AAP’s stand on safety of women saying that being the Chairperson of DCW, if she is facing harassment, the plight of the other women can be easily imagined.

Jan 29, 2014

Protestor briefly disrupts PM's speech at Vigyan Bhawan, detained

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s speech at the Vigya Bhawan was briefly interrupted when a protestor tried to disrupt the proceedings. The protestor claimed that PM's speech on UPA's focus on the minorities was only on paper.

Jan 29, 2014

Queen Elizabeth II Out of Money, but Advertises for $23,800-a-year Housekeeper to Run Baths

British lawmakers have urged the Queen to adopt austerity measures as the emergency reserve fund is down to its last million.

Jan 29, 2014

UN chief meets with 87-year-old Fidel Castro in Cuba

UN chief Ban Ki-moon meets with father of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro in Havana, on the sidelines of a major summit. Duration: 01:15

Jan 29, 2014

State of the Union: Obama challenges Congress on inequality

President Barack Obama vows to reverse a tide of economic inequality threatening the American dream, seeking to outflank Republicans and revive a second term blighted by self-inflicted wounds and partisan warfare. Duration: 01:37

Jan 29, 2014

Bus collides with oil tanker in Mumbai, 7 charred to death

Mumbai, Jan 29 (ANI): Seven people were killed and fourteen injured after a luxury bus collided with a diesel tanker and caught fire on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. The accident took place late on Tuesday night near Manor. The bus is said to be travelling from Pune to Ahmedabad. Traffic was halted for four hours on the highway.

Jan 29, 2014

Blackbuck poaching case: Salman Khan to appear before Jodhpur court today

Jodhpur, Jan 29 (ANI): Bollywood actor Salman Khan has reached Jodhpur to appear for the trial at the court on Wednesday on account of the Blackbuck poaching case. Salman was summoned by the Chief Judicial Magistrate after being exempted from appearing in court till now. Salman has been charged under Section 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act, while others under Section 52 of the Act and Section 149 (unlawful assembly) of the IPC.

Jan 29, 2014

Presidency Ruined Francois Hollande's Relationship with Valerie Trierweiler?

Valerie Trierweiler said forces within Elysee Palace hastened the break up.

Jan 29, 2014

Annie Raja condemns Asha Mirjes remark on Nirbhaya

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Maharashtra State Women Commission member and NCP member Asha Mirje has said that Delhi gang-rape victim Nirbhaya had only herself to blame for the sexual assault. Mirje questioned the Delhi gang-rape victim's intention in going out to watch a movie with a friend at 11 pm in the night. Condemning the statement women rights activist Annie Raja said that no one can make such irresponsible statements.

Jan 29, 2014

Mamata Banerjee inaugurates book fair in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 29 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, inaugurated an international book fair in Kolkata. The fair will be open to public from Wednesday and continue till February 09. The focal theme of this year's fair is Peru. It will see participation of 29 countries besides publishers from across India showcasing their books in nearly 600 stalls. Soon after inaugurating the fair, Banerjee said that the event could very rightly be dubbed as 'grassland of books'.The most anticipated event in this fair would be the inauguration of Kolkata Language and Literature Festival (KLLF) in which several luminaries from the world of art and culture are likely to participate.

Jan 29, 2014