Indian wins Dubai traffic police award, gets car
byDubai, April 30 (IANS) An Indian national became the proud owner of a 100,000-dirham car after being selected as an ideal driver by the…
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Guatemala creates time capsule inspired by Mayans
byGuatemala City, April 30 (IANS/EFE) A time capsule that will not be opened until 2065 has been created by officials in Guatemala who drew…
Havana’s classic taxis get a taste of competition
byHavana, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Havana’s taxis, most of them vintage American cars, for the first time in decades face the unusual situation of having…
US authorities to return baby to Russian couple
byWashington, April 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A California court has ruled Monday that a baby boy who had been seized by authorities in the US…
Khalifa orders releasing 103 Egyptian prisoners
byAbu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered to release 103 Egyptian prisoners,…
Social policies like MGNREGS can tackle child labour: Report
byNew Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Social protection policies such as MGNREGS and the direct cash transfer scheme can play a key role in fighting…
‘Wife’ troubles dog Jharkhand BJP leaders
byRanchi, April 29 (IANS) Many senior BJP leaders in Jharkhand have faced embarrassment as women claiming to be their ‘wives’ have spoken to the…
Kullu Manali valley residents selling land for life comforts
byManali: Increasing sale and purchase of land in Kullu valley, in general and around Manali in particular, each year, has rung alarm bells for…
Mumbai eateries on strike against new service tax
byMumbai, April 29 (IANS) Millions of Mumbaikars could go hungry Monday as around 20,000 hotels, restaurants, licenced tea and snacks outlets as well as…
Attack on Sarabjit may hit Pakistan-India ties: Daily
byIslamabad: The attack on Sarabjit Singh could have serious implications for Pakistan-India ties, said a Pakistani daily, adding that the fate of the Indian…