Hot air power of debating MPs can light up many bulbs
byLondon (IANS) Cynical observers often remark that members of parliament (MPs) produce a lot of useless hot air, but some enterprising physics students have gone…
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Pakistan not preventing terror attacks from its territory: SC
byNew Delhi (IANS): Noting there was a Pakistani hand in the 1993 Mumbai blasts, the Supreme Court Thursday said the neighbouring country was violating its…
The world is becoming a shopping centre: Jeffrey Archer
byNew Delhi (IANS) India remains an inspiration for acclaimed British novelist and short story writer Jeffrey Archer with its “manic pace, more than 50…
India-US economic ties to grow stronger: Indian envoy
byWashington (IANS) Indian ambassador Nirupama Rao has expressed her “firm view” that India-US economic relationship would only become stronger over time despite concerns of businesses…
UN Women’s chief quits
byUnited Nations (IANS) UN Women’s chief Michelle Bachelet has decided to step down, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement issued here. “Michelle Bachelet…
India may tilt against Sri Lanka at Geneva
byNew Delhi (IANS) Despite Sri Lanka’s hopes, India is likely to back the US-sponsored resolution at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva against…
India cancel bilateral hockey series with Pakistan
byNew Delhi (IANS) India’s external affairs ministry has cancelled the upcoming bilateral hockey series against Pakistan, it was announced here today. The decision comes a…
Italian mayor offers to host fishermen’s children
byRome (IANS/AKI) The mayor of Taranto, home of one of the marines at the centre of a row with India over the killing of two…
‘Midnight’s Children’ to kick off New York Indian Film Festival
byNew York (IANS) The 13th Annual New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF) will kick off April 10 with an exclusive screening of acclaimed director Deepa…
Xi takes charge of China
byBeijing (IANS) Xi Jinping today became president of China, the world’s most populous and one of the most economically powerful nations, completing a once-in-a-decade crucial…