Former Indian envoy’s wife contributes to Ethiopia’s eyecare
Addis Ababa, April 30 (IANS) Ethiopia, with one of the highest blindness prevalence rates in the world, will soon get a major boost in…
Prasanna excited about Telugu debut (With Image)
Chennai, April 30 (IANS) Tamil actor Prasanna Venkatesan, who is making his Telugu debut with the upcoming action-drama “Bhai”, says it is exciting to…
Shiv Sena condemns US over Azam Khan detention
Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) The Shiv Sena Tuesday came out in support of Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan who…
Guatemala creates time capsule inspired by Mayans
Guatemala City, April 30 (IANS/EFE) A time capsule that will not be opened until 2065 has been created by officials in Guatemala who drew…
CEO of Spanish banking giant steps down
Madrid, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Alfredo Saenz has resigned as CEO and vice chairman of Spain’s Grupo Santander, the largest financial institution in the euro…
India ranked 38th in Index of Democracy; US 21st
Washington: Even as it acknowledges India as the world’s most populous democracy, the Economist magazine’s Index of Democracy 2012 ranks India 38th among 165…
Havana’s classic taxis get a taste of competition
Havana, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Havana’s taxis, most of them vintage American cars, for the first time in decades face the unusual situation of having…
Russia, Japan condemn N.Korea over n-programme
Moscow, April 30 (IANS) Russia and Japan Monday condemned North Korea for its refusal to give up its nuclear weapons programme. In a joint…
Tension in UP town after attack on Jain monks
Agra, April 30 (IANS) There was tension in Uttar Pradesh’s Etmadpur town Tuesday after a group of Jain monks was attacked the night before,…
Obese men in 20s may die in middle age
London: Families of chubby youngsters, beware! Men who turn obese in their early 20s are significantly less likely to reach their middle age, a…