Syrian chemical weapons destruction might start in January 2014
Tokyo – The international chemical weapons watchdog’s head has said the destruction of Syria’s toxic stockpile could begin by late January on the American ship . Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons ( OPCW) Ahmet Uzumcu said that it will... read more »
Obama-Castro handshake stirs speculation, controversy
By Arun Kumar Washington – A surprise handshake between US President Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela’s memorial ceremony in Johannesburg has stirred a major controversy at home and speculation about its deeper meaning. Obama shook Castro’s hand Tuesday... read more »
Homosexuality an offence, says Supreme Court
New Delhi – In a jolt to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgenders, the Supreme Court Wednesday held that consensual sex between adults of the same gender is an offence. Setting aside the Delhi High Court verdict of 2009, the apex court bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and Justice S.J.... read more »
BJP to select LS candidates in January
Lucknow – Buoyed by the electoral successes in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Delhi, the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to fast track its preparations for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Senior leaders told IANS that the party leadership will select candidates Jan... read more »
Monthly wonder jab could cure millions of patients from dementia
London – Scientists have developed a drug, which will be available in 5 years to slow down Alzheimer’s relentless attack on the brain. Tests have shown that solanezumab delays the... read more »
Tips to beautify nails
New Delhi – Keep your nails healthy by focussing on cleanliness. Try olive oil, milk cream and acetone-free nail polish removers for clean and healthy nails. Preethi.S, training head,... read more »
Madhuri Dixit to be celeb guest on ‘Dance India Dance’
Mumbai – Bollywood’s dancing diva Madhuri Dixit will make her first appearance on popular dance reality show “Dance India Dance” where she will promote her... read more »
Syrian rebel group demands hostage swap for abducted nuns – paper
BEIRUT (Reuters) – A Syrian rebel group calling itself “Free Qalamoun” has claimed the kidnapping of 12 nuns and said it wants to trade them for a thousand female... read more »
Pawar announces Rs. 7,200-crore bailout package for sugar industr...
An informal Group of Ministers, headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, on Friday recommended a slew of incentives to the sugar industry, including 12 per cent interest subsidy on Rs.... read more »
