India joins Singapore's independence celebration
Singapore: The Indian High Commission here has joined the Singapore Punjabi community, hosting cultural programmes such as bhangra as part of the city-state's 50 year of independence celebration. The Indian mission and Singapore Khalsa Association organised a show led by Amritsar Natak Kala Kender, a 60-year old group of the legendary Punjabi playwright late Gursharan Singh.
Pak condemns arrest of separatist leaders
Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday condemned the use of force by security forces against protesters in Kashmir and said the arrest of separatists in the Valley is a matter of concern. "Pakistan is deeply concerned at the increase in systematic human rights violations in Kashmir," Foreign Office spokeswoman Tasnim Aslam said in a statement.
Jaitley, Javadekar attend Vaisakhi event
Washington: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar attended a colorful Vaisakhi celebration organised by the Indian Embassy here for the local Indian-American community. "You are far away from India, but you carry the spirit here," Jaitley told Indian-American community on the lawns of the official residence of the Indian Ambassador to the US.
Actor Jonathan Crombie dies at 48
los Angeles: Actor Jonathan Crombie, best known for his role of Gilbert Blythe in "Anne of Green Gables" TV movies, has died of a brain hemorrhage. He was 48. The actor suffered hemorrhage on Wednesday, April 15, in New York City, reported Us magazine.