Japan seeking US assistance to obtain counter cyberattack capability
Tokyo – Japan is reportedly seeking to curb the increased cyberattacks on the nation’s government systems and in a bid to have the ability to counter the attacks by a foreign nation, it is mulling over plans to cooperate with the US that has the most sophisticated counterattack... read more »
Selena Gomez `in high spirits` after canceling tour
Washington – Selena Gomez recently took to Twitter to announce that she is the happiest she has been in a while since the cancellation of the Australian leg of her tour. The ‘Come And Get It’ hit maker also posted a picture of herself with a baby, supposedly her little sister, People... read more »
`Jealous` man `gouges out` wife’s eye with bare hands
Melbourne – A Chinese woman, who had left her abusive husband months ago, was rushed to the hospital after he saw her with her new beau and gouged out her left eye with his bare hand out of jealousy. According to Want China Times, the 39-year-old woman was forced into marrying the man because... read more »
Apple signs deal with China Mobile to boost sales
London – Apple has reportedly signed a deal with world’s largest carrier China Mobile, which is expected to help the tech giants boost its sales in China. China Mobile has more than 760 million subscribers and has been one of the three networks to be awarded China’s first 4G licences... read more »
This ‘Biriyani’ looks sumptuous but is starchy
By Haricharan Pudipeddi Film: “Biriyani”; Cast: Karthi, Premgi Amaren, Hansika Motwani, Naseer, Sampath Raj, Jayaprakash, Uma Riyaz Khan, Subbu Panchu, Mandy Takhar, Ramki and... read more »
Nepal’s Maoist party not to join government
Kathmandu – Nepal’s third largest party, the (UCPN-Maoist), said Saturday that it will not join the coalition government but will join the constituent assembly for the sake of... read more »
Make your own wine, the Kerala way
By Sanu George Thiruvananthapuram – Wine becomes much sought after in Kerala during the festive season, and what better than to make it at home? Barring a few Catholic households in... read more »
Chilly morning in Delhi
New Delhi – It was a chilly Saturday morning in the national ! capital. Many trains were delayed or cancelled due to the fog, authorities said. An official of the Northern Railway... read more »
Devyani Khobragade case: US for talks, resolution to ‘prese...
Though the diplomatic row between India and the US in the Devyani Khobragade case continues, officials on both sides launched efforts on Friday to find a way out in the case involving the arrest and... read more »