Yearly Archives: 2015
Two of the greatest Sri Lankan cricketers depart for the final time together
March 19, 2015
Sri Lanka’s exit brought the curtains down on Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardena’s ODI careers
Sangakkara and Jayawardena were schoolboy rivals before making their international debuts.
After Markandey Katju, Sadhvi Prachi calls Mahatma Gandhi a ‘British agent
March 19, 2015
Ghaziabad: Controversial Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sadhvi Prachi on Wednesday sparked another controversy as she alleged that Mahatma Gandhi was a "British agent" and his contribution towards independence of the country was "negligible", days after former Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju leveled same allegation.
Indian H-1B visa workers have minimal skills: Infosys whistleblower
March 18, 2015
H-1B workers replacing Americans have minimal skills and little or no business knowledge, a whistleblower from Indian IT giant Infosys has said and asked lawmakers not to increase the number of much sought-after visas and plug in the loopholes in the immigration system.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, defying expectations, pulls off a big victory
March 18, 2015
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – In a dizzying outcome to a divisive and angry Israeli election campaign, preliminary official results early Wednesday pointed to a sweeping victory for the party of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, paving the way for him to form a new government.
India vs Bangladesh, World Cup Quarter-final: 7 things you must know
March 18, 2015
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Bangladesh haven't played any bigger match their entire career. It's their first ever World Cup quarter-final. To add to the fun, it will be against one of tournaments two unbeaten teams and defending champions India at one of the most iconic stadiums in the world - the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The ‘Afghan Bruce Lee’ who wants to finish his idol’s 1973 unfinished film
March 17, 2015
Framed by the dramatic backdrop of Kabul's ruined Darulaman palace, Abbas Alizada throws kung fu punches, kicks and spins, watched by an eager young crowd.
'Bruce Hazara', a member of Afghanistan's Hazara community, bears a striking resemblance to Bruce Lee. (Source: Twitter)
Cabinet approves Bill to unearth black money
March 17, 2015
New Delhi: In a bid to unearth black money and illicit assets stashed abroad, the Union Cabinet today approved a Bill with stringent provisions for prosecution of such offences with rigorous imprisonment of up to 10 years.
Forget Oppn, PM’s brother says Modi sarkar lacks will to resolve peoples’ problems
March 17, 2015
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's younger brother Prahlad on Tuesday lashed out at the BJP government at the Centre, saying it has "failed" to live up to peoples' expectations and lacked will to resolve their problems.
Taj Mahal emerges as top Google Street View destination in Asia
March 17, 2015
Bhopal: Agra’s tourist attraction Taj Mahal has emerged as the most popular in Asia for global “virtual travellers”, according to Google.
Taj Mahal top destination in Asia
Will next week’s solar eclipse turn off the lights in Germany?
March 16, 2015
Berlin, Germany: Experts say the country's electricity grid, which relies increasingly on renewable energy, faces a crucial test on the morning of March 20, when the moon will pass in front of the sun and block up to 82 percent of its light across Germany.
