Gaza residents see no joy in Muslim Eid holiday
One of the most joyous days in the Muslim calendar, the holiday of Eid al-Fitr was marked on Monday by tears and sorrow in the Gaza Strip, left battered by three weeks of merciless fighting between Israel and Hamas Islamists. Marking the end of the holy Ramadan month of fasting, Eid is normally a... read more »
Larsen & Toubro net profit up 35 per cent to Rs 894 crore; below estima...
NEW DELHI: Larsen & Toubro Ltd reported a 34.6 per cent YoY increase in standalone net profit number for the quarter ended June 30 to Rs 894 crore. The net profit also includes Rs 171 crore as exceptional gain. Post the adjustment, the net profit for the quarter ended June 30 comes out to Rs... read more »
Recipe: Saffron rice & salan
A traditional Awadhi dish dug out from the secret kitchens of AwadhPreparation time: 30minsCooking time: 3o minutesServes:4Ingredients1kg chicken breast1 litre milk1tsp saffron4tsp fennel10 green cardamoms5 cloves2 bay leaves2 cinnamon sticks (1″)Refined oil to deep frySalt to seasonFor the... read more »
Are you dating a ‘bitch’?
If you’re in the hands of such a beast, you may already suspect it. But here’s the definitive list that might prove that she’s a bitch once and for all.She’ll tease and allure other men right in front of you, never once considering how you may feel about it. There are no... read more »
UN council agrees on demand for Gaza cease-fire
The UN Security Council has agreed on a statement calling for “an immediate and unconditional humanitarian cease-fire” in Gaza war between Israel and Hamas and scheduled a meeting at... read more »
Curfew relaxed for 4 hours in Saharanpur
With the situation improving in violence-hit Saharanpur, the district authorities on Monday relaxed curfew for four hours in the new city area to allow people to buy their daily need items... read more »
12-hour Gaza humanitarian ceasefire to start: Israel
The Israeli military says a 12-hour humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza will start on Saturday morning. The military says in a statement that the lull will start at 8 a.m. local time on Saturday... read more »
Children illegally crossing border subject to repatriation: Obama
Children illegally crossing the border would be repatriated to their home countries, U.S. President Barack Obama has told visiting leaders of the Central American countries. “Within a... read more »
Perera spoils South African recovery in 2nd test
Sri Lankan off-spinner Dilruwan Perera captured two wickets in three deliveries to spoil South Africa’s recovery on the third morning of the second cricket test, holding the visitors to 163-5 at... read more »
