13 dead as asylum seekers’ boat sinks off Australia
byCanberra, June 9 (IANS) At least 13 people were dead after an asylum seekers’ boat sank near Christmas Island off Western Australia, Australian Home…
Opinion
Indians in Guadeloupe in search of an identity
byPointe-a-Pitre (Guadeloupe): They are citizens of France but love India and all things Indian and yearn to renew their long lost cultural links with…
UAE delivers food aid to storm victims in Philippines
byMindanao (Philippines), June 9 (IANS/WAM) Nearly 500 families hit by Typhoon Bofa in Mindanao, the second largest and southernmost island in the Philippines, have…
Bhendi Bazaar: An oasis of economic evolution
byMumbai: The redevelopment of one of India’s most populated area, Bhendi Bazaar in South Mumbai shall set an example for cities across the world…
Activists seek comprehensive food security
byKolkata, June 8 (IANS) Observing that a comprehensive food security bill was required for the country where nearly 230 million live in starvation, Right…
UAE’s humanitarian support praised in Sri Lanka
byColombo, June 8 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) consistent humanitarian support for its friendly countries has been appreciated in Sri Lanka. Governor of…
At 76, Russian cosmonaut wishes Mars trip
byMoscow, June 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space, said Friday that she disapproved of space tourists and would be prepared…
Flash mob creates awareness on malnutrition
byNew Delhi, June 7 (IANS) Over 400 children participated in a flash mob here Friday to mark World Global Day of Action on Hunger….
Kolkata’s slutwalk remembers Rituparno Ghosh
byKolkata, June 7 (IANS) Around 200 people – mostly wearing glowing bright red devil’s horns – took to the streets holding aloft placards in…
Training, job schemes launched in Maoist areas
byNew Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The central government Friday launched a special programme providing job opportunities to youths in 24 districts across the country…