US names Russians to be slapped sanctions
Washington, April 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The US has released the names of 18 Russians to be slapped with visa and financial sanctions under its…
Actress Anjali finally makes an appearance
Chennai, April 13 (IANS) Southern actress Anjali, who went missing from Hyderabad Monday, has appeared before the police, saying she had gone to Mumbai…
Dadasaheb Phalke award, a glorious tribute to Pran: Big B
Mumbai, April 13 (IANS) The Dadasaheb Phalke honour for veteran actor Pran, “a large pillar of the Indian film industry”, is most deserving, believes…
‘Late-life crisis’ affecting people over 60
One-third of people in their sixties go through a “late-life crisis” due to bereavement, personal illness or injury, psychologists in London have said. Around…
No one hurt in attack on Indian envoy’s car
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The external affairs ministry Saturday clarified that no one was injured in the crude bomb attack that took place…
US retail sales down
Washington, April 13 (IANS) US retail and food services sales unexpectedly recorded their biggest fall in nine months in March, the Department of Commerce…
16 injured as quake rocks Japan
Tokyo, April 13 (IANS) Sixteen people were injured Saturday when a powerful quake jolted western Japan, authorities said. The earthquake shook Hyogo prefecture and…
Spanish movie nominated for Mexican film award
Madrid, April 13 (IANS/EFE) The big winner in Spain’s Goya film awards, “Blancanieves”, has been nominated for Mexico’s Ariel prize in the category of…
Mamata returns to ‘safety’ but are students safe? (West Bengal Newsletter)
Kolkata, April 13 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee left Delhi in a hurry, cutting short her three-day visit to the capital to…
Ecuadorian journalist shot dead
Quito, April 13 (IANS/EFE) Ecuadorian journalist Fausto Valdiviezo was fatally shot in his car, authorities said Friday. “We are dismayed by the murder of…