Pak EC to go ahead with printing of amended nomination papers

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 12:15

Pakistan`s Election Commission has defied the government`s opposition to changes in nomination papers for elections.

Cong MLC goes against party to file poll nomination

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 16:11

In a major embarrassment for the ruling Congress in Jammu and Kashmir, one of the its sitting MLCs has filed nomination against the party`s official candidates for elections to the state legislative council.

Meghalaya CM files nomination paper

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 6, 2013, 01:19

Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma filed his nomination paper for the February 23 assembly election on Tuesday.

Robert De Niro surprised with first Oscar nod in 21 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 09:07

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro, who has earned an Oscar nomination for his role in `Silver Linings Playbook`, is surprised that the nod comes 21 years after his last win.

Notification issued for Mizoram by-poll

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 18:35

Votes would be counted on February 28, while the entire by-election process would be completed by March three.

Refused nomination by Cong, Meghalaya minister resigns

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 00:10

Meghalaya Rural Development Minister Saleng Sangma on Friday resigned from Mukul Sangma cabinet as well as from the state`s ruling Congress party after being refused a ticket to contest the February 23 Assembly poll.

Adele compares herself to Meryl Streep after Oscar nomination

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 14:51

Adele is set to make her first appearance since giving birth at this year’s Oscars after getting nominated for the award for Best Song with single ‘Skyfall.’