Yearly Archives: 2015
Satellite images confirm Palmyra temple destruction by IS: UN
August 29, 2015
PALMYRA, SYRIA – Satellite images confirm the destruction of the Baal Shamin temple in Syria's Palmyra, the United Nations said on Friday, after international condemnation of the act claimed by the Islamic State group.
How will climate change affect your livelihood by 2030?
August 29, 2015
As the reality of global warming enters the homes, people may ask: "How will it affect my livelihood?"
People lie down on the grass to spell out "Climate SOS" as part of the Global Day of Action on climate change at Western Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
Well, that depends.
Test Cricket: Pujara, Mishra rebuild India innings in 3rd Test vs Sri Lanka
August 29, 2015
Brief Scorecard: India 292 for 8 (Pujara 135*, Mishra 59, Prasad 4-83) v Sri Lanka
Cheteshwar Pujara acknowledges the applause after making hundred, Sri Lanka v India, 3rd Test, SSC, Colombo, 2nd day, August 29, 2015
Delhi’s Aurangzeb Road to be renamed APJ Abdul Kalam Road
August 28, 2015
New Delhi: Aurangzeb Road in Lutyen's Delhi will soon be known as APJ Abdul Kalam Road with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Friday giving its nod in this regard.
Poor operational planning marred 1965 war: Lt Gen (retd) Depinder Singh
August 28, 2015
Former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, Lt Gen (retd) Depinder Singh on Thursday said poor planning and lack of detail in operational matters had been the bane of the Army during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
Raghuram Rajan comes down heavily on defaulting corporate borrowers
August 28, 2015
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan today came down heavily on promoters of some large distressed companies taking advantage of banks' fear of an asset turning dud and making unjustified demands.
Pakistan contacts UN over cancellation of NSA-level talks
August 27, 2015
Islamabad: Pakistan has informed the UN about the last-minute cancellation of the NSA-level talks with India to take the international community into confidence over the Kashmir issue and the situation at the LoC, a media report said on Thursday.
Madras HC rejects India Cements petition seeking relief on CSK’s two-year suspension
August 27, 2015
CHENNAI – Madras High Court on Thursday rejected the petition of the suspended India Cements Ltd - owners of Chennai Super Kings - seeking interim relief on the two-year suspension imposed by the Supreme Court appointed Justice Lodha Committee.
Police blunder or conspiracy? Why the handling of Patel agitation has PM Modi worried
August 27, 2015
NEW DELHI – It was first of its kind broadcast message by Prime Minister Narendra Modi - an appeal for calm in his home state Gujarat. The message delivered in Gujarati with photo frames of two most famous Gujaratis, Mahatama Gandhi and Sardar Patel in the backdrop, is indicative of the magnitude of the social and administrative crisis that has set in the state.
Indian Government announces list of 98 Smart City nominees, UP tops the list
August 27, 2015
NEW DELHI – The Union government on Thursday announced the list of 98 nominees of Smart Cities. While announcing the list, Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu said that the work for smart cities had already begun a year ago.
