A day after 83-year-old Nobel peace laureate and Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said that his incarnation could be found in India after his death, China today said the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has to be approved by it.
As petition is withdrawn, will there be by-poll in Ottapidaram?
The Madras High Court has ruled that by-election can be held in Ottapidaram, which the Election Commission had excluded from the by-polls to be held 18 April along with 18 other constituencies in Tamilnadu.
Thai tycoon convicted in black leopard poaching case bailed
A Thai tycoon accused of killing a black leopard was sentenced to 16 months in jail on other poaching-related charges today but allowed to go free pending an appeal, in a case that has caused an outcry in a country fed up with impunity for powerful figures.
Social media could play decisive role in LS polls: IT expert
Technology would occupy centre-stage for the first time in India’s general elections, says an IT expert, who believes social media could well play a decisive role in sealing electoral outcomes in many constituencies in the coming Lok Sabha polls.
New Zealand uses haka to heal after Christchurch attacks
Days after the mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand, the country is struggling to respond to the horrific tragedy. The people in a way of showing solidarity with the Muslim community have lined up to perform the intimidating ceremonial dance which begins with fierce chants roughly translated as “I Live! I Die!”
Jana Sena founder Pawan Kalyan to contest from Gajuwaka & Bhimavaram
Jumping into the electoral battle for the first time, Telugu film star and Jana Sena founder Pawan Kalyan will contest the April 11 Assembly election in Andhra Pradesh from Gajuwaka and Bhimavaram constituencies.
Owaisi, Revanth among early birds to launch campaign in Telangana
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Telangana Congress working President A Revanth Reddy are among the Lok Sabha candidates who have kicked off their campaign ahead of others in Telangana.
Christchurch massacre: Bodies of six victims were released to families
Christchurch massacre victims’ families have been through a harrowing experience as the bodies of the victims were delayed. Of the 50 people killed, six were released to their families today.
Germany boss Loew goes all-in ahead of Serbia friendly
Germany coach Joachim Loew hopes to prove his critics wrong and open 2019 with a win when his new-look team host Serbia in a friendly in Wolfsburg on Wednesday.
Trust in Chennai to release guide for senior residents
Greater Chennai City Police with Jeevathma Kainkarya Trust, West Mambalam will release a senior citizen safety guideline book at VMA Hall, Srinivasa Iyer Street, West Mambalam, 23 March at 4.30 pm.
