In a mind-boggling feat, Delhi cricketer Mohit Ahlawat smashed an incredible unbeaten 300 off just 72 balls, hitting an unbelievable 39 sixes, in a Twenty20 match at Lalita Park in New Delhi on Tuesday.
H-1B visa norm changes: Indian IT professionals look at returning home
February 7, 2017
Mumbai: Vikramaditya, a business system analyst working with a US-based information technology (IT) consulting firm, is worried if he will be able to renew his H-1B visa next year. “I have been on H-1B visa for the last two years. With all the changes proposed, I don’t know if my renewal would be accepted next year,” he said.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits off Pakistan coast: USGS
February 7, 2017
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the Arabian Sea coast of Pakistan in the early hours of Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, but there were no early signs of casualties or damage.
Turbat, Pakistan
‘We All’ Struggle with Mental Health at Times, Says Prince William
February 6, 2017
Addressing key health journalists in London, the prince outlined what he called the “journey” that he and Princess Kate and his brother Prince Harry have made to put mental health at the forefront of their public work.
In an impassioned speech Monday night, Prince William said “we all” face struggles with mental health.
Tamil Nadu Politics – People Did Not Choose VK Sasikala, She...
February 5, 2017
Chennai: The opposition DMK in Tamil Nadu has protested at the selection of VK Sasikala to lead the state's AIADMK government as the Chief Minister, asking how someone without any political or administrative experience can be picked for the job. O Panneerselvam, who is holding the post, announced his resignation after today's meeting.
Infosys CEO Narayana Murthy on H1B visa: Businesses can’t fight government
February 5, 2017
Bengaluru: With the Indian information technology (IT) companies feeling the heat over the H1B visa, N.R. Narayana Murthy on Saturday said businesses cannot fight government and have to work within the limitations.
Anxious Indians turn to astrologers for insight into future under Trump
February 5, 2017
JAIPUR, INDIA — Astrologer Vinod Shastri practices next to the ancient observatory here, where the astronomers of the maharaja once monitored the heavens.
Kollywood actor Ajith has Jayalalithaa to thank for his Vivegam six-pack?
February 4, 2017
The hot topic in Tamil is Ajith Kumar's mind-blowing chiselled physique for the upcoming investigative thriller Vivegam.
Sending his fans into a tizzy, Ajith's look for the film left the entire industry speechless. Right after the picture was out, several celebs including Dhanush, Rana Daggubati and Simbu lauded Ajith for his physical transormation.
Sasikala may replace O Panneerselvam as Tamil Nadu CM, AIADMK leaders...
February 4, 2017
CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU: The legislators of Tamil Nadu’s ruling AIADMK will attend a crucial meeting on Sunday afternoon amid speculations that party general secretary VK Sasikala may replace chief minister O Panneerselvam.
Party sources indicated that a leadership change could not be ruled out, but refrained from making any official statement.
Indus Water Treaty’s survival appears weak: UN report
February 2, 2017
Islamabad: The 40-year-old Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan has been an outstanding example of conflict resolution but the scarcity of water in the basin states since the early 1990s has brought the agreement under strain and its “survival appears weak”, according to a UN report.
