India to double diplomating strength
byNew Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Indian government is planning to double the number of its diplomats posted in the 162 Indian missions and…
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SRK, Aishwarya rocked the stage at TOIFA
byVancouver, April 7 (IANS) It was entertainment reloaded when two big Bollywood stars – Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai – joined other B-town…
Sri Lankan commission to probe mass grave
byColombo, April 7 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to appoint a special commission to investigate a mass grave found in Matale,…
I owe this to Aishwarya: Abhishek after winning TOIFA
byVancouver: Abhishek Bachchan, who won the best actor comic award Saturday at the TOIFA for his funny role in “Bol Bachchan”, dedicated it to…
Barfi!’ wins top honours at TOIFA
byVancouver: The story of a deaf and mute boy, “Barfi!” turned out to be the top winner at the maiden edition of the Times…
Dengue fever on rise in Fiji
bySuva, April 7 (IANS) Fiji has recorded 141 cases of dengue fever for the first three months of this year, Xinhua reported Sunday. The…
‘FIFA World Cup final venue refit to cost up to $800 million’
byMoscow: Tough FIFA rules mean it could cost nearly $800 million to make Moscow’s vast Luzhniki arena fit to host the 2018 World Cup…
China’s growth is good for Asia, says President
byBoao (China), April 7 (IANS) China’s rapid economic growth will create development opportunities for the rest of Asia and the world, President Xi Jinping…
Saudi man detained for molesting woman
byBeijing, April 7 (IANS) A Saudi Arabian man has been detained for molesting a woman in a canteen in central China’s Hunan province, Xinhua…
Bermuda skipper calls for mindset change for cricket WC qualifier
byHamilton (Bermuda), April 7 (IANS/CMC) New Bermuda skipper Steven Outerbridge has urged his team-mates to change their mindset as they gear up for a…