Efforts on for passage of Motor Bill this session: Fernandes

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 16:04

The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, which has been passed by Rajya Sabha.

Ruling, opposition parties resume talks in Dhaka

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 15:42

Two days after UN envoy Oscar Fernandez-Taranco`s left Dhaka, Bangladesh`s ruling Awami League (AL) and main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) resumed discussions over handling the political stalemate.

Juan Antonio Bayona to direct `World War Z` sequel

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 14:06

Juan Antonio Bayona has signed up to direct the `World War Z` sequel, which will see Brad Pitt reprise his role as Gerry Lane.

Solution to Bangladesh deadlock still possible: UN envoy

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:11

Bangladesh can end the current political deadlock on impending national elections if the feuding parties are willing to compromise in the face of continuing violence, a senior UN envoy today said.

UN launches effort to end political deadlock in Bangladesh

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:49

UN on Saturday launched a mission in Bangladesh to end political turmoil triggered by a standoff between the country`s two main parties over the general elections scheduled for January 5.

Jennifer Lawrence hates being treated differently

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 16:29

Jennifer Lawrence hates being treated differently by people just because she`s an Oscar winner.

Tom Daley says it shouldn`t matter if he`s dating older Dustin Lance Black

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 14:03

British diver Tom Daley recently took to Twitter to hit back over claims that he`s in a relationship with Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, who is 20 years his senior.

Jennifer Hudson conscious about fame

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 11:47

Actress Jennifer Hudson says she is always conscious of the fact that she is an Oscar winning actress.

Jennifer Hudson feels Oscar pressure

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 09:42

Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson, who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her debut film `Dreamgirls`, admits being successful at her career`s start has made her conscious of her acting in subsequent movies.

Indian foreign secretary to visit Bangladesh on December 4

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 23:38

As political uncertainly gripped Bangladesh ahead of the January 5 general election, Indian Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh is scheduled to visit the country on December 4 for bilateral consultations.

UN official to visit Bangladesh ahead of polls

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 14:28

Nearly seven months after his maiden initiative to mediate talks between Bangladesh`s ruling Awami League and the opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) over the nature of a polls-time government, senior UN official Oscar Fernandez-Taranco will visit the country next week.