South Africa remembers Indians with postage stamps
Pretoria : South Africa has launched a series of postage stamps commemorating the arrival of Indian labourers to the country 150 years ago, state-run…
Celebration of Indian literature in Delhi
New Delhi : A two-day literature festival, “Samanvay: IHC Bharatiya Bhasa Mahotsav”, will bring more than 60 award-winning writers to the capital to discuss…
Gaddafi daughter asks Libyans to revolt
Moscow : Aisha Gaddafi, daughter of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has urged Libyan people to overthrow the new government which came to power…
Airtel touches 50 million customers mark in Africa
New Delhi : Leading telecom service provider Bharti Airtel Wednesday said it has touched the 50 million customers mark in Africa, where it acquired…
First flight of Haj pilgrims arrives in Srinagar
Srinagar : The first flight of pilgrims who performed the holiest Muslim pilgrimage of Haj this year reached here Wednesday. Jammu and Kashmir Chief…
Are stringers the future of media?
Hong Kong : In the pursuit of lower maintenance costs of news gathering and infrastructure, media groups will eventually work with stringers and outsource…
Select Ponting on merit, not stature, says Mark Waugh
Sydney : Former Australian batsman Mark Waugh feels that Ricky Ponting’s place in the team should be based on merit and not stature. “Ricky…
Ponting is elephant in the room, says Cairns
Sydney : Former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns called Australian great Ricky Ponting the “elephant in the room” and said Cricket Australia (CA) needs…
Six Indian Mujahideen suspects arrested
New Delhi : Six suspected Indian Mujahideen operatives have been arrested in the past few days and police are probing their possible involvement in…
Lady Gaga destined to be lonely!
London : Pop star Lady Gaga feels she will always lead a lonely life because men, whom she dates, grow jealous of her mega…