Jorhat holds 11th Assam Mahotsav to promote culture and traditions
Guwahati – The eleventh edition of the Assam Mahotsav, a two week long annual fair, was organized in Jorhat recently, and provided a window to the culture of the state. More than 100 stalls were set up at the fair by participants from different parts of the country. The stalls displayed a... read more »
New malaria `blocking` drug raises hopes for new cures
Washington – In a major breakthrough against fighting malaria, researchers have discovered a new technique to halt the multiplying process of malaria parasites. A new study shows that blocking the activity of an enzyme, called NMT, in the most common malaria parasite prevents mice from... read more »
Beyonce admits being nervous about surprise new album
London – Beyonce has admitted that she was really nervous about releasing her surprise new album, saying that it was a huge risk. The 32-year-old singer said that she was so scared that she had already envisioned the worst things that could happen, Metro.co.uk reported. The ‘Single... read more »
Rodgers insists Man City favourites to win PL title despite Liverpool’...
London – Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has insisted that Manchester City are favourites to win the Premier League this season, despite seeing his side beat Cardiff 3-1 and go top of the table, according to reports. According to the BBC, the Reds lead City by one point ahead of their... read more »
China launches communication satellite for Bolivia
Beijing – China successfully sent a Bolivian communications satellite into orbit with its Long March-3B carrier rocket from southwest Xichang Satellite Launch Centre early Saturday,... read more »
Obama says not to negotiate over debt ceiling
Washington – US President Barack Obama Friday said that he would not negotiate with his Republican rivals over raising the federal government’s debt ceiling and the fiscal... read more »
China urges personnel’s safety in South Sudan
United Nations – China has called on all parties of South Sudan to take effective measures to stop violence, protect civilians, and ensure personnel’s safety, Xinhua... read more »
UN chief hails peaceful presidential election in Madagascar
United Nations – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon haswelcomed the peaceful holding of Madagascar presidential election and called on all parties in the island nation to maintain... read more »
Britain to help with Syrian chemical weapons’ destruction
London – Britain will help with the destruction of chemical weapons in Syria, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said Friday. In a statement, the FCO said that Britain had agreed to... read more »
