Mexican spirit gains popularity around the world
byMexico City, May 29 (IANS/EFE) Mezcal, an alcoholic beverage long considered too common to interest connoisseurs, has gained popularity in Mexico and around the…
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German team captures Kolkata’s evolution on film
byKolkata, May 29 (IANS) A team of documentary filmmakers from Germany is all set to provide an insight into what has gone into the…
Another hot day for Delhi
byNew Delhi, May 29 (IANS) It was yet another hot day for the national capital Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling at 27.8 degrees…
Digital village – Government at people’s doorsteps
byAgartala, May 29 (IANS) Thirty-eight-year-old Abinash Das is excited. From his doorstep he will soon be able to get any government certificate and permit…
Maoist attack linked to leadership change?
byA recent news report has quoted intelligence sources as saying there has been a change of guard in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)…
Russia, NATO to hold joint Black Sea drills
byMoscow, May 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and NATO will conduct a joint naval exercise in the Black Sea this coming fall (September to November),…
China’s chief justice wants transparency in courts
byBeijing, May 29 (IANS) China’s chief justice Zhou Qiang has urged courts across the country to guarantee the public right of access to judicial…
Milla Jovovich sends nude photograps to husband
byLos Angeles, May 29 (IANS) Actress Milla Jovovich has a unique way of lifting up her husband’s mood. She send him photographs of herself…
UP rolls back power privatisation, strike call withdrawn
byLucknow, May 29 (IANS) The deadlock between the state government and protesting power board staff, who threatened an indefinite strike from Wednesday, ended late…
UAE, Britain discuss relations
byAbu Dhabi, May 29 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Britain have held bilateral talks over undergoing joint projects. The talks were held…