NEWS REPORTS In the civilized world, when Members of Parliament (‘MP’s) launch attacks, it tends only to be crushing words they hurl. But in India, it appears, politicians are willing to throw more solid – and breakable – objects to make a... (Continue reading)
Lankan’s magical spinner Muthiah Muralitharan’s wife Madhimalar is Indian, daughter of Dr S Ramamurthy of Malar Hospitals in Chennai, but on Thursday she was a more fervent Sri Lankan fan than many at the Galle cricket ground. “Yes, there’s no problem,... (Continue reading)
Former Indian skipper Mohammad Azharuddin today sought to scotch speculation of his romantic relationship with Jwala Gutta, saying the ace badminton doubles player is just a “good friend.” According to media reports, Azharuddin has been dating 26-year-old Jwala and is... (Continue reading)
The White House Blog Starting in September, insurance plans will be required to pay the entire cost of recommended, preventive services. That means that, without paying a deductible, co-pay or coinsurance, many Americans will be able to take... (Continue reading)
Russian entrepreneurs, who wished to attract beachgoers to their private beach, have been questioned over a promotional stunt that involved parachuting a donkey. The donkey, which was spotted soaring in the blue skies, shocked beachgoers as it screamed in fear while... (Continue reading)
In yet another indication of the involvement of Pakistani establishment in the 26/11 Mumbai attack, LeT operative David Headley has corroborated the statement of lone captured terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab that the terrorists got training from Pakistan Navy. During his interrogation,... (Continue reading)
The publishers of Sachin Tendulkar’s autobiography ‘Tendulkar Opus’ has decided to come out with a special edition of the book which will have the iconic batsman’s blood on the signature page. The “blood edition” of Tendulkar’s autobiography, which will have pictures... (Continue reading)
The train accident on Monday gave fodder to non-UPA parties to target Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee who was accused of being busy with West Bengal politics at the cost of her ministry but the government defended her. BJP, LJP, RJD and... (Continue reading)
Sainthia (WB) A high speed Sealdah-bound express train tore into the rear of another killing 63 people and injuring 92 others at Sainithia station of Birbhum district, apparently overshooting a signal in the small hours of Monday. The accident occurred at... (Continue reading)
With most Indian doctors in Toronto driving taxis because of non-recognition of their degrees, few have established themselves in their medical profession in Canada. But Amritsar-born physician Birinder Ahluwalia has made it to the very top of his trade, with... (Continue reading)