Steel baron Lakshmi Mittal drops down South Africa rich list

Last Updated: Sunday, December 7, 2014, 20:17

Mittal's 52 percent holding in ArcelorMittal, worth 6.3 billion rands, now places him at 13th position from 9th last year, 3rd before that, while he topped the list for the preceding six years.

Nelson Mandela`s will to be made public Monday

Last Updated: Monday, February 3, 2014, 02:13

The dying wishes of South Africa`s anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela will be revealed on Monday, the Constitutional Court announced.

Govt plans slew of programmes to mark Nehru`s 125th birth anniversary

Last Updated: Sunday, February 2, 2014, 20:53

As a mark of special tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru, government has earmarked a slew of programmes throughout the year to commemorate his 125th birth anniversary at a possible cost of Rs 100 crore.

Hope to get an action film after `Khatron...`: Ranvir Shorey

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 17:26

Ranvir Shorey has mostly done comedy or serious films, now wants to feature in a complete action entertainer

African nations meet to raise cash for Central Africa force

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 16:27

African countries met to raise cash for peacekeeping mission in the strife-torn Central African Republic amid warnings the violence there could tear the country apart and destabilise the region.

`Khatron Ke Khiladi 5` mix of stunts, entertainment: Rohit Shetty

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 16:19

Rohit Shetty will host the fifth season of action- adventure show `Khatron Ke Khiladi`, says the new season promises an amalagamtion of stunts and entertainment.

Gauahar Khan happy to be with Kushal Tandon in `Khatron ke Khiladi`

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 13:12

Gauahar Khan is happy to share the screen with Kushal in `Khatron Ke khiladi 5`.

Honeymoon murder: Shrien Dewani loses bid to block extradition to SA

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 19:08

A British Indian businessman on Friday lost his final bid to block his extradition to South Africa, where he is accused of murdering his Indo-Swedish wife while on their honeymoon in 2010.

Rising terror threat from Syria, Africa: US spy chief

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 03:21

Syria`s civil war serves as a "huge magnet" for terror groups, while sub-Saharan Africa has become a "hothouse" for extremists, US intelligence chief James Clapper warned.

`S Africa opposition parties to unite against ANC at polls`

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 14:48

South Africa`s main opposition party will unite with a smaller party led by charismatic leader Mamphela Ramphele to challenge the ruling ANC in upcoming general elections, a party source said on Tuesday.

Central African PM names new government

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 23:45

Central Africa`s prime minister on Monday appointed a new government to pull the deeply divided country out of crisis, incorporating both Christian militias and supporters of the mainly Muslim Seleka rebellion.

UN sanctions on C Africa expected Tuesday: France

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 19:26

The UN Security Council is Tuesday expected to adopt a resolution on sanctions against those fomenting violence in the Central African Republic, the French foreign ministry said.