India needs $250bn over 5 years to meet energy needs
NEW DELHI: Power minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday $250 billion of investment was needed over the next five years if the country was to meet an expected doubling of energy consumption and provide power for all its 1.2 billion people. Goyal, who estimated India’s total power consumption... read more »
Beijing to punish Dalai supporters
BEIJING: Chinese authorities have pledged to punish officials who follow Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, and “support activities of splitting the country”, the official media reported, citing the Communist Party’s Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI). This... read more »
Obama seeks $6.2 billion for Ebola fight
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $6.2 billion in emergency funds to confront Ebola at its source in West Africa and to secure the United States against any possible spread. Administration officials say $2 billion would be apportioned to the United States Agency for... read more »
Stop Israeli acts at Muslim sites : Palestinians
UNITED NATIONS : The Palestinians and Jordanians urged the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday to demand that Israel immediately stop provocations and incitement against Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem, warning that further escalation could lead to another crisis threatening peace in the Middle... read more »
Goa for the heritage lover
Old Goa The former Portuguese capital of the region before Panjim, Old Goa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to several magnificent churches and cathedrals. Fort Aguada There... read more »
Recipe: Red pepper tart
Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes 2 red peppers 1 sprig thyme (or ½ tsp dry thyme) 10 ml olive oil Puff pastry 150g Salt... read more »
Kobane: Syrian Kurds ‘launch operation against IS’
Fighting has continued overnight around the Syrian border town of Kobane, with reports of Kurdish forces launching an operation against Islamic State At least 12 people were killed in... read more »
Super benefits of ginger you did not know
Ginger is one condiment which not just spices up your food and gives it the punch; it also comes with a lot of health and beauty benefits. Here are some of them – Bite into a small... read more »
Wearing dentures during sleep doubles pneumonia risk
London: The elderly who forget to take their dentures out before going to sleep not only put their oral health in danger but also double the risk of contracting pneumonia, new research shows. Denture... read more »
