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Activists hail proposed changes to spousal sponsorship rules

Activists hail proposed changes to spousal sponsorship rules

Women’s rights activists are hailing a commitment by Immigration Minister John McCallum to change spousal sponsorship rules they say unfairly penalize women and racial minorities. The changes would end the two-year waiting period imposed on some spouses and grant permanent resident status to all spouses on arrival in Canada, an immigration department spokesman said. The […]

Illegal Indian immigrants to suffer if Trump wins

Illegal Indian immigrants to suffer if Trump wins

Illegal Indian immigrants in the U.S. could be among the worst affected if Donald Trump implements harsh anti-immigration measures as the next President, says a recent study. A report from the Latin American Social Sciences Institute, Mexico, has concluded that one-third of all Asian illegal immigrants who were detected while attempting to enter the U.S., […]

This sherwani-clad guy shows you how to get kicked out of a Trump rally in style

This sherwani-clad guy shows you how to get kicked out of a Trump rally in style

It was the hair flick to end all hair flicks. Yesterday Saqib Javed showed the world how to call Donald Trump out for racism and get kicked out of a rally in style. In a video on AJ+ and on Saqib’s Facebook page, the young student, attending a Trump rally in Warren, Michigan, is shown screaming at […]

Indian priest held by suspected IS militants in Yemen

Indian priest held by suspected IS militants in Yemen

An Indian priest missing after an attack on a care home run in Yemen is being held by the assailants, likely militants from the Islamic State (IS) group, officials said on Sunday. Yemeni authorities have blamed IS for the Friday attack on the refuge for the elderly operated by Mother Teresa’s Missionaries of Charity in […]

Pak wants 24 Indian witnesses to depose in 26/11 Mumbai attacks trial

Pak wants 24 Indian witnesses to depose in 26/11 Mumbai attacks trial

Pakistan has asked India to send all the 24 Indian witnesses to depose before the anti-terrorism court holding the Mumbai attacks trial, the chief prosecutor in the high-profile case said on Sunday. “The foreign ministry has written to the Indian government, asking it to send all 24 Indian witnesses to Pakistan for recording statements in the […]

Delhi on high alert after report of Pak militants sneaking into Gujarat

Delhi on high alert after report of Pak militants sneaking into Gujarat

The national capital was put on high alert on Sunday following intelligence inputs that more than half a dozen Pakistan-based militants had sneaked into Gujarat and could stage attacks anywhere ahead of Maha Shivratri festival. Authorities rushed four teams of National Security Guard (NSG) commandos to Gujarat and cancelled Monday’s Maha Shivratri festival at the […]

Shopping in Delhi for big spenders

Shopping in Delhi for big spenders

Although Delhi is celebrated for its vibrant street markets (famous bazaars), Dilli Haats and state emporiums, that trade quirky curios and ethnic merchandise, the sprawling capital is also peppered with myriad high-end shopping destinations which consume the shoppers with their opulence, trendsetting collections and a sense of high-street style. From concept stores that house ensemble pieces by acclaimed designers to swanky shopping districts […]

Pakistan Squad to Undergo Changes Before World Twenty20: Board

Pakistan Squad to Undergo Changes Before World Twenty20: Board

Karachi: With Pakistan suffering an embarrasing exit from the ongoing Asia Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan said there will be changes in the national squad before the opening match of the World Twenty20 which begins in India next week. “I assure there will be changes in the national team before the World Cup begins […]

India Denies Visas To US Delegation That Assesses Religious Freedom

India Denies Visas To US Delegation That Assesses Religious Freedom

NEW DELHI:  India has defended its decision to deny visas for a US government delegation charged with monitoring international religious freedom. The delegation from the US Commission on International Religious Freedom was scheduled to leave for India on Friday for a long-planned visit with the support of the US State Department and the US embassy in […]

Drama galore coronation ceremony in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat

Drama galore coronation ceremony in Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat

Blending historical facts wonderfully with drama, Colors’ Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat (Contiloe) is doing pretty well amongst the audience. Now, set for Ashoka’s (Siddharth Nigam) coronation ceremony, the makers seem to be in the mood to provide apt quotient of drama to the viewers. Why, you all ask?  We will share soon. As the viewers have already witnessed, […]

Rannvijay, Karan Kundra and Prince Narula in a new show

Rannvijay, Karan Kundra and Prince Narula in a new show

Fans of Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra and Prince Narula cheer up. We have a piece of news for all of you that will bring an instant bright smile on your face. Post Roadies, the dashing and handsome men of small screen, Rannvijay Singh, Karan Kundra and Prince Narula, are back to entertain viewers. This time, Rannvijay, Karan […]

Drashti Dhami lives it up in the snow with hubby Neeraj Khemka

Drashti Dhami lives it up in the snow with hubby Neeraj Khemka

Maharani Gayatri of Ameerkot took off for a holiday in the snowcapped mountains of Kashmir! Drashti Dhami celebrated two years of togetherness with husband, Neeraj Khemka with a trip to the snowy valley of Gulmarg, Kashmir. Clad in woolens, the two looked super cute as they seemed to enjoy what looked like a skiing trip. Just take […]

Here’s where Urmila Matondkar will SHIFT with hubby Mohsin Akhtar post marriage!

Here’s where Urmila Matondkar will SHIFT with hubby Mohsin Akhtar post marriage!

Everyone is busy decoding the mystery behind Urmila Matondkar’s secret marriage with model-turned-actor Mohsin Akhtar Mir. While we just brought to you the real reason why Urmila wanted to keep her wedding a private affair by quietly ringing in the ceremony at her Bandra residence. Later we even came across the inside pictures of their intimate wedding. […]

Rustom new poster: Akshay Kumar, Ileana D’Cruz and Esha Gupta will take you back to Nanavati case of the 50s!

Rustom new poster: Akshay Kumar, Ileana D’Cruz and Esha Gupta will take you back to Nanavati case of the 50s!

Akshay Kumar‘s love for making patriotic films and donning officer clothes has always helped him gain more attention of his fans. If you notice, he has done several films where he took up the role of a police officer or an army man. And now, we have a navy officer avatar of his as well! His […]

Buddhu Sa Mann – Kapoor & Sons | Sidharth | Alia | Fawad | Rishi Kapoor | Armaan | Amaal

Buddhu Sa Mann – Kapoor & Sons | Sidharth | Alia | Fawad | Rishi Kapoor | Armaan | Amaal

Kajol to be a part of Karan Johar’s next after Shah Rukh Khan’s Dilwale

Kajol to be a part of Karan Johar’s next after Shah Rukh Khan’s Dilwale

After giving a blockbuster alongside the king of Bollywood Shah Rukh Khan, quintessential beauty Kajol is back with another good news for her fans. For all those who were wondering when will you see her dazzling on the screen yet again, well here’s your answer. When popular director Karan Johar makes a film, how can you not expect […]

Asia Cup: Unbeaten India face bruised Sri Lanka

Asia Cup: Unbeaten India face bruised Sri Lanka

Victories over Bangladesh and Pakistan have left MS Dhoni’s Indian cricket team at the top of the Asia Cup points table with four – the hosts have four too, but from three games – and victory over Sri Lanka at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday will put them in pole position […]

Aligarh Official Trailer | Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao

Aligarh Official Trailer | Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao

Find out who are the ‘finalists’ in Sony TV’s Power Couple

Find out who are the ‘finalists’ in Sony TV’s Power Couple

Sony Entertainment Television’s latest reality show Power Couple (Colosceum India) won accolades for its unique concept. As the series is gradually heading towards its Grand Finale, we are about to reveal the top two finalists. Already brainstorming who these lovely couples can be? Well the names of the lucky contestants are Naved Jafri-Sayeeda Jafri and Shahwar Ali-Marcela […]

Missed the Aashiqui 2 couple? Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur are BACK to woo you with their chemistry!

Missed the Aashiqui 2 couple? Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur are BACK to woo you with their chemistry!

It was on the cards for a long time that there will be a Bollywood remake of the famous Tamil romantic film, OK Kanmani. Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur had been roped in to play the leads. And now, the official first look of the movie is out. And it is sweet and adorable in so many ways. The […]