Former Indian-American US Treasury official Neel Kashkari, architect of the bank bailout during the 2008 financial crisis, plans to run for governor of California with a pledge to create jobs and improve public schools. “Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians,” […]
India’s Leander Paes and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek were knocked out of the Australian Open men’s doubles with a straight set loss to Michael Llodra and Nicholas Mahut in the quarterfinals at the Melbourne Park Wednesday. The Indo-Czech pair, who were seeded fifth, went down 2-6, 6-7 to the 13th seeded French duo. Both […]
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was hospitalised Wednesday morning due to severe lung congestion, an AAP party member said. He was not well last night and was taken to Yashoda hospital near his residence in Kaushambi by his wife early in the morning. He has been suffering from severe cough for the past several days. […]
In a major breakthrough, surgeons at India-based Medanta Hospital and Michigan-based Henry Ford Hospital have successfully transplanted kidneys into 50 recipients using an innovative robot-assisted procedure. In this surgery, called ‘Icy’ technique, the organ is cooled with sterile ice during the operation. The research advances minimally invasive robotic surgery as a safe alternative to traditional […]
The second ODI between India and New Zealand resumed after being held up for nearly two hours due to rain at the Seddon Park here Wednesday. The match has now been reduced to a 42-over-per-side affair. New Zealand, put in to bat by India, were set for a big score at 170/2 in 33.2 overs […]
Telugu cinema icon Akkineni Nageswara Rao died here early Wednesday, his family said. He was 91. The thespian, who was battling cancer for few months, breathed his last at a private hospital. Family sources said the end came at 12.10 a.m. However, the announcement was made after 2 a.m. Popularly known as ANR, he is […]
Shadow Minister for Citizenship and Multiculturalism and Shadow Assistant Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland will be visiting India from the 28th of January to the 8th of February. Ms Rowland said the trip is a great opportunity to meet with Indian officials and stakeholders to discuss a variety of public policy issues impacting both Australia and India and the […]
The aged care industry is working cooperatively with the NSW Government to ensure all nursing homes in the State are fitted with fire sprinkler systems, according to new results published today. New laws that came into effect 12 months ago require all NSW nursing homes to have fire sprinkler systems installed. Almost half of the […]
66,000 students are expected to receive Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre offers to undertake tertiary studies or vocational training. Dr Napthine has urged universities, industry, schools and governments to work together to encourage student interest in courses crucial to the Victorian economy. The Victorian Coalition Government is committed to ensuring all Victorians are able to access and undertake further education. […]
More than 200,000 consumers to receive a full refund following findings from the Fire Services Levy Monitor Announcement shows that the Monitor, set up by the Victorian Coalition Government, is successfully protecting consumers Minister for Consumer Affairs Heidi Victoria today welcomed the signing of an enforceable undertaking between the Fire Services Levy Monitor and Insurance Manufacturers of Australia. Minister […]