South Asian affected with the change in climate

Isha Sahni We have all known that the global warming at large has affected rainfall, cropping patterns,livelihoods of the people across the world. But are there any alternatives that people could take whose livelihoods are being challenged by the effects of climate change? In recent times, an initiative was taken by the counties Britain and […]

I’m not very famous: Gemma Arterton

Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Actress Gemma Arterton doesn’t think she is famous enough to sell out a theatre run on her own. The 28-year-old will star in a new musical remake of hit film “Made in Dagenham” in London’s West End later this year, but she admits she fears no one will want to buy […]

Wiz Khalifa drops song with Adele

Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Rapper Wiz Khalifa has decided not to include a new song that he recorded with singer Adele in his next album. They became friends after meeting at the Grammy Awards in 2013 and decided to work on a new material. But now it is learnt that Khalifa isn’t planning on using […]

Food poisoning sickens 30 in China school

Beijing, May 27 (IANS) Suspected food poisoning in a primary school in east China’s Shandong province have sickened dozens of students, authorities said early Tuesday. More than 30 students at Boda Primary School in Zhuangzhai township of Caoxian county developed symptoms of diarrhea after they had supper Monday night, Xinhua quoted local officials as saying. The […]

New Libyan PM swears in

Tripoli, May 27 (IANS) Libya’s new Prime Minister Ahmed Maitiq and his cabinet swore in Monday evening amid objections raised to his election process, the media reported. Maitiq took his oath before President of the Parliament Nuri Abu Sahmain. He will wait for acting Prime Minister Abdullah Thinni to hand over his power, Xinhua quoted the […]

Post ‘Maleficent’, Jolie finds her face ‘dull’

Los Angeles, May 27 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie says that she feels she looks “dull” after removal of “Maleficent” prosthetics. The 38-year-old donned prosthetics to transform the shape of her face to play the titular wicked fairy in the “Sleeping Beauty” and admits she felt “flat” when she returned to her normal self after the filming, […]

Bitcoin exchange opening for business in Denmark

Copenhagen, May 27 (IANS) Denmark’s first exchange for virtual currencies will open next week, operator Crypto Coins Exchange Denmark (CCEDK) announced Monday. The firm said the exchange would allow customers worldwide to trade the computer-generated currencies bitcoin and litecoin for Danish and Norwegian kroner, pounds, dollars and euros, Xinhua reported. Bitcoin trading has made news in […]

International role salutes WA resources leadership

The appointment of one of the Department of Mines and Petroleum’s (DMP) key executives to the World Shale Council gives Western Australia a leading role in the responsible development of shale and tight gas. Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Marmion congratulated the department’s Executive Director Petroleum Jeff Haworth on his elevation to the council. Mr […]

Prime Minister Abbott speaks with PM-elect Modi

I spoke to PM-elect Modi on the night of his election and congratulated him on his electoral success. I am looking forward to working with him. I invited Prime Minister Modi to the G20 Summit later this year and to visit Australia. The Indian community has become an integral part of our Australian story. I […]