More needs to be done to curb crimes against women: PM
byNew Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday said his government had moved fast to bring about significant reforms in the laws…
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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…
Thane building crash survivor opens her eyes
byThane, April 7 (IANS) The four-year-old miracle survivor of Thursday’s Daighar building crash in Thane finally opened her eyes to harsh reality Sunday, and…
Let Net strengthen democracy: Iceland president
byNew Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Iceland President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson has called for a new model of e-governance where rulers must “surrender to the…
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…
Facebook outrage against SFI leader’s death
byKolkata, April 7 (IANS) Netizens have reacted with outrage and shock over the death of student leader Sudipta Gupta in police custody here. Joining…
‘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…