WTO: Long day ahead for negotiators to prevent talks collapse
With the WTO giving time to the U.S. and India to bridge their differences over the contentious food security issue, the last day of the trade talks here is expected to be longer than usual to avert a collapse of the negotiations. Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma was scheduled to return... read more »
Growth rate has more than doubled: PM
New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Friday that the country’s growth rate had more than doubled to an annual average of over seven percent and the economy was on an upward trajectory in the last 20 years. “The rate of growth more than doubled to an annual average of... read more »
Gandhian Nelson Mandela: a hero who battled apartheid
Pretoria – South Africa’s first black p! resident Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday, was an icon for ending the much-reviled apartheid system, a colossus who strode over world politics and a staunch Gandhian. Mandela, who spent three decades in jail and went on to lead a life that was... read more »
Shutdown paralyses normal life in Seemandhra
Hyderabad – Normal life came to a grinding halt in all 13 districts of Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra regions Friday to protest the union cabinet’s approval to a draft bill for formation of separate Telangana state. Transport services were paralysed as over 12,000 buses of state-owned... read more »
Phelan claims was `real boss` at Man U while Fergie `took all glory`
London – Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson’s assistant has claimed that the Scot delegated much of the job to him in recent years while remaining the public face of... read more »
US judge denies new trial for OJ Simpson over 2008 `sports memorabilia robbery` case
New York – Former American football player-turned actor OJ Simpson’s bid for a new trial for the 2008 sports memorabilia robbery case was reportedly denied by a judge, who said... read more »
Hugh Jackman to emcee `Christmas` gig attended by Obamas
Melbourne – Hugh Jackman will be hosting the annual televised ‘Christmas in Washington’ concert that will be attended by US President Barack Obama and his wife, among other... read more »
Tips to keep your business staffed during holidays revealed
Washington – As the festive season begins, workers tend to plan their vacations while employers try to keep their business adequately staffed without facing employee... read more »
Gene in brain’s reward system linked to childhood obesity
Washington – A new study has linked a particular gene in the brain’s reward system to childhood obesity and tasty food choices, particularly for girls. Contrary to “blaming” obese... read more »
