Thailand election body urges delay in polls amid clash
Thailand’s election commission on Thursday urged the government to delay the upcoming polls as clashes between security forces and anti-government protesters killed a police officer and injured nearly 100 people, adding to political turmoil threatening to tear apart the country. The unrest took... read more »
Bitcoin operators shut shops in India amid RBI warning
A number of bitcoin operators in India have begun suspending their business following RBI’s warning against use of such virtual currencies due to potential money laundering and cyber security risks. While RBI is yet to come out with a clear regulatory framework for bitcoins, which have been... read more »
Air India gets CCEA nod for sale of 5 Boeing aircraft to Etihad
New Delhi – Air India can now go ahead with the sale of its five long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft to Etihad Airways, with the government giving its nod to the deal Thursday. The proposal for the sale of these wide-body planes, part of the national carrier’s turnaround plan, was cleared at... read more »
Tips for winter haircare!
New Delhi – Your hair is the only part of your body which receives a harsh beating in winters. Here are tips to maintain your tresses. Leading trichologist, Dr. Apoorva Shah of Richfeel said, “Irrespective of hair length and style, hair needs extra care in winters as the dry cold winds ruin... read more »
Rocks, tear gas fly as Thai protests escalate
Protesters trying to halt preparations for elections fought running battles with police in the Thai capital on Thursday, as the country’s festering political crisis again flared into... read more »
Clean chit to Modi today on Zakia Jafri’s plea in 2002 Gujarat riots
Ahmedabad – A magistrate court in Ahmedabad is likely to pronounce on Thursday its order on Zakia Jafri’s petition against Special Investigation Team (SIT) closure report that... read more »
Syria, Russia sign deal on offshore oil production
Damascus – Syria’s Ministry of Petroleum has signed a contract with a Russian oil company on oil exploration, development and production in the Syrian territorial waters, media... read more »
17 Haitians die as boat capsizes in Caribbean
Santo Domingo – At least 17 Haitians, believed to be undocumented immigrants, died Wednesday after their boat capsized off the coast of Turks and Caicos islands, north of... read more »
Selena cooks up X’mas dinner with sister
Los Angeles – Pop star Selena Gomez and her six-month-old sister spent some time in the kitchen to prepare a delectable meal for Christmas. Gomez, 21, took to photo-sharing website Intagram to... read more »
