‘FIFA World Cup venues won’t become white elephants’
Brasilia, April 11 (IANS) Brazil’s sports minister Aldo Rebelo has rejected claims that stadiums built for next year’s FIFA World Cup are in danger…
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South Korea freezes interest rates
Seoul, April 11 (IANS) South Korea’s central bank Thursday kept its benchmark interest rate on hold at 2.75 percent despite the government’s pressure to…
Gay couples may get blessed in British churches
London, April 11 (IANS) A top British clergyman under the Church of England has signalled that gay couples who seek to “engage with the…
Except for a few, ‘Aashiqui 2’ songs ordinary (IANS Music Review)
Film: “Aashiqui 2”; Music Directors: Jeet Gangulli, Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari; Singers: Tulsi Kumar, KK, Arijit Singh, Mustafa Zahid, Shreya Ghoshal, Ankit Tiwari, and Palak…
‘India must tell Syria to protect civilians’
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Human Rights Watch has urged India to tell Syria not to harm civilians while battling anti-government rebels. “The Assad…
Mukundra Hills: Rajasthan’s third tiger reserve
Jaipur, April 11 (IANS) After Ranthambore and Sariska, Rajasthan will now boast of yet another tiger reserve. The state government has declared the Mukundra…
Dakar Rally ‘national priority’ for Bolivia
La Paz (Bolivia), April 11 (IANS) Bolivian President Evo Morales has issued a decree declaring the upcoming 2014 Dakar Rally, whose competitors will race…
Maharashtra celebrates Gudi Padwa
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) As a string of harvest festivals began, Maharashtrains celebrated Gudi Padwa (New Year) with religious fervour and enthusiasm on Thursday….
Iccha’s death in ‘Uttaran’ means progression: Vaishali Takkar
Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) Iccha, one of the lead characters in “Uttaran”, dies in the popular TV show. Vaishali Takkar, who plays her onscreen…
Champions League: Messi cameo helps Barca reach 6th straight semis
Barcelona, April 11 (IANS) Lionel Messi may have only played 30 minutes and he looked to still be carrying a hamstring strain, but his…