Women in India agitate for their right to pee
November 26, 2014
When you spot images of gods or deities on store shutters or the walls of people’s houses in India, it’s usually not because the owners are pious. The pictures are probably there to dissuade men from peeing.
Indian school children participate in a rally to mark World Toilet Day in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, Nov.19, 2014.
US Lawmakers Celebrate Diwali on Capitol Hill
November 26, 2014
By Geeta Goindi
Washington, DC – On November 19th for the second consecutive year, the Congressional Diwali celebration added light and luster to Capitol Hill, notwithstanding the delay in holding the event due to the mid-term elections.
Internet Users Boom to Nearly 3 Billion as Mobile Expands
November 26, 2014
Internet use has boomed from 2 billion in 2009 to nearly 3 billion in 2014, accessed by approximately 40 percent of the world in part thanks to the proliferation of inexpensive mobile devices, a new report shows.
I’ll visit only if you clear mess: US president Obama to...
November 25, 2014
President Barack Obama has told Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif that the situation in Pakistan must normalize before he can visit that country.
US President Barack Obama
Obama conveyed this blunt message to Sharif in a phone conversation last week, during which he also informed the Pakistani leader of his plan to visit India in January.
J-K polls: PDP may be biggest gainer, but BJP could play...
November 25, 2014
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is hoping to ride the Narendra Modi wave to make inroads into Jammu and Kashmir as the state goes to the polls on Tuesday, but the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) could emerge as the biggest gainer, say analysts.
Mamata biggest beneficiary of Saradha scam, alleges Kunal Ghosh
November 24, 2014
Kolkata: Former Trinamool Congress MP Kunal Ghosh, who is in CBI custody for alleged involvement in the multi-crore Saradha scam, has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of being the biggest beneficiary of the irregularities.
Chuck Hagel resigns as US defense secretary
November 24, 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel resigned on Monday, the first major change to President Barack Obama's Cabinet since his Democrats were routed in midterm elections three weeks ago.
Jashodaben files RTI about her security cover
November 24, 2014
Mehsana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's wife Jashodaben today filed an RTI application with Mehsana police to seek clarity on security cover given to her at present and wanted to know what she is entitled to.
SC slams BCCI, asks N Srinivasan to address conflict of interest
November 24, 2014
Wrapping on the knuckles of BCCI, the Supreme Court on Monday asked ICC Chairman N Srinivasan to address the question of conflict of interest as head of BCCI and also owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings.
