Help Age India, caring for senior citizens
byChanging values with times has youngsters debunk traditions for now they don’t have time as well as money for their aging parents. Both cities…
May, 2013
12 killed in Pakistan bombing
byIslamabad, May 23 (IANS) Twelve people were killed in Pakistan’s Quetta city Thursday when a car packed with 100 kg explosives blew up just…
Himachal roadways wrests losses as diesel prices increase
byShimla: A monthly increase in diesel prices, something that should have increased the losses of Himachal Roadways (HRTC), has not only been absorbed but…
Japanese climber, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest
byKathmandu, May 23 (IANS) Eighty year-old Japanese Yuichiro Miura Thursday became the world’s oldest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. “He climbed…
Bollywood goes overboard with Cannes fashion?
byNew Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Just when will Bollywood ever get it right? As the world celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema, Indian stars,…
Ricky Martin calls for gay rights law in Puerto Rico
bySan Juan, May 23 (IANS/EFE) Singer Ricky Martin called Wednesday in a letter sent to the Puerto Rican House of Representatives for the legislative…
Santos reject Barcelona Neymar bid
byRio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Santos have rejected a 20 million-euro offer from Barcelona for Brazil star Neymar. The Brazilian outfit, which last…
Lydia Davis bags Man Booker Prize
byLondon, May 23 (IANS) American short story writer Lydia Davis was declared the winner of the fifth 60,000 pounds Man Booker International Prize at…
Olimpia hold Fluminense in Libertadores quarters
byRio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Olimpia raised hopes of an unlikely semifinal berth after holding Fluminense to a 0-0 draw in their Copa…
Sensex dips in pre-afternoon trade
byMumbai, May 23 (IANS) A benchmark index of the Indian equities markets was trading 1.27 percent down in pre-afternoon trade Thursday. Trading in all…