Our wounds are still fresh, say victim’s parents
By Rajnish Singh New Delhi – A whole year has gone by, but their wounds refuse to heal. The anguished parents of the Dec 16 gang-rape victim live for the day the rapists will hang. “Time has passed for us. But like her injuries, our wounds are still fresh. We don’t think we will... read more »
Don’t hang Mollah, says rights group
New York – Human Rights Watch Thursday urged Bangladesh not to execute Abdul Quader Mollah, an Islamist leader sentenced to death for “war crimes” committed in the 1971 war of liberation. The rights group said it deplored “the fact that he will be executed after an unfair... read more »
Shahbaz Sharif meets PM, extends invite to visit Pakistan
New Delhi – Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Thursday and handed over an invitation from Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to visit Pakistan. Shahbaz Sharif, the younger brother of the Pakistan prime minister, was with Manmohan Singh for... read more »
Tejas LCA will be battle-ready by 2014: Browne
Shillong – Tejas, India’s first indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), would be fully battle-ready by 2014, Indian Air Force chief N.A.K. Bro! wne said in the Meghalaya capital Thursday. “Tejas, a fourth-generation fighter aircraft, will replace MIG 21... read more »
How to know if your child is ready to be sent to preschool
New Delhi – Experts have suggested that parents should analyze whether their child is ready for the big leap into the world of education or not before sending them to... read more »
Men `not gifted` at giving gifts!
Melbourne – A survey has revealed that men are clueless about giving gifts. The study, which was conducted by Officeworks, found that only 26 per cent of Australians are likely to... read more »
Bed bugs can survive freezing temperatures
Washington – While it is suggested that exposing bed bug-infested clothing or other small items to freezing temperatures can help kill bed bugs, a new research has found that bed bugs... read more »
Drug-dispensing contact lens could replace imprecise eye drop treatment
Washington – Researchers have taken one step closer to an eye drop-free reality with the development of a drug-eluting contact lens designed for prolonged delivery of latanoprost, a... read more »
How to exfoliate skin in winters
New Delhi – Now that the winter season is upon us, it is important to change our tactics while dealing with skincare challenges, like dry skin. Dermatologist Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra said that dry... read more »
