Caracas, Nov 8 (IANS) South American countries are making plans to set up an exclusive internet network in face of increasing threats from the US spying agencies, officials said. The 12-member Union of South American Nations (Unasur) are taking steps to build a digital communications platform which is designed, administered and used only by Unasur nations, […]
Sydney, Nov 8 (IANS) Australia’s largest airline Qantas Friday announced that it would close its Avalon heavy maintenance facility at the end of March 2014 due to the retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet. Qantas Domestic Chief Executive Officer Lyell Strambi said the decision came after a comprehensive review into the Avalon operations, reported Xinhua. “Qantas […]
Kolkata, Nov 8 (IANS) Ravichandran Ashwin cracked his second Test ton as India tightened their grip by taking a massive 219-run lead over the West Indies on day three of the first cricket Test in Sachin Tendulkar’s farewell series here Friday. The Indian innings ended at 453, and the umpires promptly called lunch five minutes ahead […]
Chennai, Oct 13 (IANS) The scrapping of moral instruction classes in the schools, the near absence of physical sporting activities and lack of adequate parental supervision at home are some of the reasons for students turning into killers or committing suicides, a cross-section of people in this southern metropolis say. The general lowering of tolerance levels […]
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) Suspension orders will be handed over to the principal of B.R. Ambedkar College for allegedly abetting the suicide of a former colleague, the Delhi University Teachers Association (DUTA) said Saturday. Pavitra Bharadwaj, 40, a former laboratory assistant at the college, set herself ablaze Sep 30 outside the office of the Delhi […]
mu (Rajasthan), Oct 12 (IANS) A fortified palace whose history stretches over 300 years in this Rajasthan town is fast turning into a Bollywood destination for filmmakers eager to showcase the rich splendour of a bygone era. Be it “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” in which Vidya Balan played with aplomb a woman with a split personality or “Bol […]
This is an important warning. NEVER speak while travelling. You may die of a misunderstanding. I guarantee that if you say “Good morning” with the wrong tone, it will actually mean “Kill me now” in at least one Chinese dialect. Consider this. I used to speak basic Cantonese but gave it up one night after […]
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) First they set fashion trends with their on-screen and red carpet wardrobes. Now actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Lara Dutta, Malaika Arora Khan and Deepika Padukone are taking their creative instincts a step further by creating apparel lines for mass brands, which in turn are minting good business. Several labels are thus […]
Srinagar, Oct 14 (IANS) Fitness gurus might do their damnest resisting the delectable but calorie-rich Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine but lovers of good food can hardly do, more so with Eid round the corner. As one of the most tasty non-vegetarian foods in the world, Wazwan has an intriguing history. While some suggest this special cuisine came […]
Buenos Aires, Oct 14 (IANS) Sebastian Abreu scored in the last minute to secure a 1-1 draw for Rosario Central against Boca Juniors in Argentina’s Inicial football tournament. Emanuel Gigliotti opened for Boca Juniors in the 12th minute at La Bombonera stadium here Sunday. In the second half, Rosario Central fired two shots at the post […]