Andhra assembly rocked again over Telangana bill
Hyderabad – The issue of Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation rocked the state assembly Tuesday as the legislators from Telangana insisted on immediate debate on the bill for formation of Telangana state while their counterparts from the Seemandhra region opposed it. Amid the ruckus, Speaker... read more »
US hides behind “standard procedures” in Indian diplomat’...
By Arun Kumar Washington – As media reports that Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was “strip-searched” after her arrest in New York threatened to escalate a diplomatic row between the two countries, the US suggested it had merely followed “standard procedures.” While... read more »
Harvard returns to normal after bomb hoax
Washington – Harvard University is returning to normal after a bomb hoax Monday forced authorities to evacuate four buildings on the Cambridge, Massachusetts, campus where final exams were being given. University police found no trace of the alleged explosives during their investigation and... read more »
6.2 magnitude quake rattles New Zealand
Wellington – A severe earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale has been recorded off! the coast of Fiordland, shaking New Zealand’s Southland region early T! uesday. The 6.2-magnitude was centred 125 km west of Tuatapere and registered at a depth of 25 km at 1.07 a.m. Tuesday. No... read more »
Tiger Woods’ half-brother arrested for making `bomb threat`
London – Tiger Woods’ half-brother, Earl Dennison Woods Jr., has been arrested in Phoenix for allegedly making a bomb threat at the government building where he works, according... read more »
Federer believes he can win 2014 Australian Open title
Sydney – Roger Federer insists he is a better player now than when he won the first of his four Australian Opens a decade ago, and thus remains capable of adding to his 17 major... read more »
Clarke batted at No.10 during early grade cricket days: Report
Sydney – The Australian media has revealed that their captain Michael Clarke initially batted at No.10 for the Wests against St.George, aged 16 years and 255 days, and made just one... read more »
Sutil signs with Swiss Sauber team for 2014 F1 season
London – Adrian Sutil has signed to race for the Swiss Sauber team in the 2014 F1 season, according to reports. According to the BBC, former Force India driver Sutil, who will be in... read more »
Viswanathan Anand gets `quick chance` to fight back from losing w...
London – Indian chess legend Viswanathan Anand can fight back from losing the world crown at the 2013 London Classic quarter-finals on Saturday, according to reports. According to the Guardian,... read more »
