New York politician files million-dollar lawsuit for `Caribbean hex`

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 15:04

A New York city council candidate has filled a million-dollar law suit against her political rival, claiming her opponent put a Caribbean hex on her in the form of a black-magic mural on her building.

Bihar rights panel orders action in Nepal politician`s death

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 14:24

The BHRC has ordered action against two state police officials for the detention and subsequent death of a Nepali politician in a shootout, an official said on Wednesday.

Indonesian politician given 16-year term for graft

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 23:03

Indonesia`s corruption court has sentenced a former top leader of the country`s largest Islamic-based political party to 16 years in prison for corruption and money laundering.

Don`t want to join politics, says Salman Khan

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 08:36

Actor Salman Khan, who is actively involved in various social causes, says he will never join politics and would rather focus on some social issue.

British politician condemned for racist text

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 22:57

A British politician came under criticism after he reportedly referred to a British-born Indian-origin journalist as “some form of ethnic extraction”.

Bo Xilai to appeal against life imprisonment

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 11:32

Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai is going to appeal against his sentence of life imprisonment over charges of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power.

India behind collapse of talks: Nepal politician

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 18:45

Singh came to Nepal Sep 14 on a two-day official visit when an all-party meeting initiated by Nepal`s President Ram Baran Yadav was underway.

India behind collapse of talks: Nepal politician

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 18:42

Singh came to Nepal Sep 14 on a two-day official visit when an all-party meeting initiated by Nepal`s President Ram Baran Yadav was underway.

British politician calls for ban on wearing veils in public

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 16:06

Home Office Minister Jeremy Browne has reportedly called for a national debate on whether young Muslim women can be prevented from having the burka (veil) imposed on them.

India is in a serious crisis of confidence: Yashwant Sinha

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 21:02

Asia’s third largest economy has been pummelled by a selloff in emerging markets. Rupee has been the worst performer in Asia this year. The Indian rupee touched a record low of 68.85 per dollar this year, and is down nearly 20%, despite consistent efforts by policymakers to prop it up.