Contemporary art fair held in Mexico City
byMexico City, April 12 (IANS/EFE) A contemporary art fair is being held in Mexico City, showcasing the work of hundreds of both established and…
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Most Americans back citizenship for illegal immigrants: Poll
byWashington, April 12 (IANS) Most Americans support creating a pathway to citizenship for America’s over 11 million immigrants, including some 260,000 Indians, with a…
Obama had nothing to do with Jay-Z’s Cuba trip: White House
byWashington, April 12 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama had nothing to do with rapper Jay-Z and pop diva Beyonce’s trip to Cuba, the White…
Finally, a cure for terminal laziness! (The Funny Side)
byA scientist has invented angle-changing glasses for people suffering from a terrifying modern disease: terminal laziness. As a long-term sufferer, I would shed tears…
Kerry wishes ‘Shubho Nobo Borsho’ to Bengalis
byWashington, April 12 (IANS) Secretary of State John Kerry has wished all Bengali-speaking people around the world “Shubho Nobo Borsho!” wishing them happiness and…
Greek unemployment reaches record 27 percent
byAthens, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) “The level of unemployment in Greece hit a record 27.2 percent in January, up 5.7 percentage points year on…
Kremlin backs law protecting religious sentiment
byMoscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Kremlin favours the idea of adopting a law protecting the religious feelings of Russian citizens, the Russian presidential…
Moscow alarmed by Al Qaeda’s interest in Syria
byMoscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow is concerned by Al Qaeda’s growing interest in Syria, as it fears the international terrorist organisation is seeking…
Mom inspired Rachel McAdams’ to have red locks
byLos Angeles, April 12 (IANS) Actress Rachel McAdams says her mother inspired her to dye her hair red. “The Notebook” actress decided to go…
Over 2,000 to get invite for Thatcher funeral
byLondon, April 12 (IANS) More than 2,000 people are being invited to attend the ceremonial funeral for former British prime minister Baroness Thatcher next…