Sri Lankan media code threatens free speech
New York, June 19 (IANS) A new media code proposed by the Sri Lankan government contains overbroad and vague language that could have a…
Himachal hydropower units remain shut for fourth day
Shimla: The country’s largest hydropower plants in Himachal Pradesh remained shut for the fourth consecutive day today following a high silt level in the Sutlej…
Veronica Campbell-Brown denies knowingly taking drug
Montego Bay (Jamaica), June 19 (IANS/CMC) Olympic and World Champion Veronica Campbell-Brown has denied knowingly taking a banned substance Lasix, which also goes by…
Manali taxi operators go on strike, tourists harassed
Manali, June 19 (IANS) Most taxis went off the roads here Wednesday to protest the government’s decision not to allow chartered vehicles that are…
62,000 still stranded; PM, Sonia to visit Kedarnath
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Over 62,000 pilgrims and tourists are still stranded in calamity-hit Uttarakhand while 11,000 have been rescued. Prime Minister Manmohan…
Rousseff proposes new regulatory framework for Brazil mining
Brasilia, June 19 (IANS/EFE) President Dilma Rousseff has proposed a new regulatory framework for mining in Brazil, one of the world’s biggest producers of…
Dali fruit watercolours fetch over $1 mn at auction
London, June 19 (IANS/EFE) Fourteen watercolour fruit studies by Salvador Dali were sold for the first time Tuesday at an auction in London, fetching…
Sensex trades flat in pre-noon session
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading flat at 0.46 percent down during the pre-noon session Wednesday. Selling…
Beckham travels to China
Beijing, June 19 (IANS/EFE) Retired soccer champ David Beckham is in China to build enthusiasm for the game in the world’s most populous country,…
Now talcum powder linked to ovarian cancer!
London, June 19 (IANS) A new research has suggested women regularly using talcum powder to keep fresh actually increase their risk of developing ovarian…