Bangladesh PM Hasina unveils party manifesto
Dhaka – Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday unveiled the Awami League’s manifesto for the upcoming parliamentary elections, and promised to implement the verdicts against the country’s war criminals. Hasina released the manifesto at the Bangabandhu International... read more »
India has lost another jewel in Farooq Shaikh’s demise: Tewari
New Delhi – Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari obn Saturday said that the Indian cultural scene has lost another jewel in the demise of Farooq Shaikh. “Farooq Sheikh was a versatile actor whose performances were sterling and scintilating. In his... read more »
Only water conservation can pave way for secure future: Harish Rawat
New Delhi – Union Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat on Saturday awarded winners of the fourth National Painting Competition held here. Speaking on the occasion, Rawat emphasized the need to save water for our future generations. He said innovative ideas presented by the children in... read more »
Harshvardhan congratulates Kejriwal; doubts alliance with Congress will las...
New Delhi – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harshvardhan on Saturday said that alliance between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress was not going to last long. “We congratulate Arvind Kejriwal for taking the oath as Delhi Chief Minister and hope that they are able to govern... read more »
Snapchat plays down threat of hackers accessing users’ phone numbers
Washington – Snapchat has reportedly downplayed the security issue with its service, as reported by Gibson security experts, that exposed users’ phone numbers based on their... read more »
Johnson may become fourth Oz bowler in history to collect 40 Test wickets in England serie...
Sydney – Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson may reportedly cap his impressive international comeback by being only the fourth Australian bowler to collect 40 or more wickets in a... read more »
Hens lay more eggs when listening to `soothing classical music`
London – A farmer has found that hens lay more eggs when they listen to opera music. Steve Ledsham played classical tracks and was shocked to find that a group of chickens laid almost... read more »
Xbox consoles and iPhones sparking rise in sleeping problems among kids
London – A new study has revealed that children are facing a rise in sleeping problems caused by playing video games and texting before bedtime. The study from the Liverpool based... read more »
Camels vying for Beauty Crown in UAE contest
London – Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra Camel Festival is home to a unique beauty contest, where the contestant is not your average long-legged-stunners but camels. The Al Dhafra festival, which began... read more »
