Classes hit, roads blocked in Bengal over student’s death
byKolkata, April 4 (IANS) Students largely stayed away from schools and colleges while traffic came to a virtual standstill in many cities of West…
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‘Looking forward to India’s participation in space programmes’
byMumbai: US astronaut Sunita Williams here today said she was looking forward to India’s participation in various space programmes in a big way. “I…
FIFA awards GoalControl World Cup contract
byRio de Janeiro, April 4 (IANS) German firm GoalControl has been awarded a contract by world football’s governing body FIFA to provide goal-line technology…
Brazilians scramble for Confederations Cup tickets
byRio de Janeiro, April 4 (IANS) Almost 70 percent of available tickets for June’s Confederations Cup in Brazil have already been sold out, world…
India look to maintain unbeaten record
byBangalore, April 4 (IANS) India appeared certain to maintain their unbeaten run against Indonesia ahead of the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I relegation play-off…
Kate Hudson was first choice for ‘The Reluctant…’: Mira Nair
byLos Angeles, April 4 (IANS) Filmmaker Mira Nair says actress Kate Hudson was her first choice to play Erica in “The Reluctant Fundamentalist”. “We…
Haryana IAS officer Khemka transferred again
byChandigarh: Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, who had ordered a scrutiny of land deals of United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra…
Boca Juniors move to top of Copa Libertadores group
byBuenos Aires, April 4 (IANS) Boca Juniors moved to the top of Group 1 of the Copa Libertadores with a 1-0 victory over Barcelona…
Scarlett Johansson uses vinegar as face wash
byLos Angeles, April 4 (IANS) Actress Scarlett Johansson cleans her face with cider vinegar. She admits the product can be harsh on skin, but…
Gambhir praises bowlers for win over Daredevils
byKolkata, April 4 (IANS) Profusely praising Caribbean spinner Sunil Narine, an ecstatic Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir gave credit to his bowlers for…