Search for missing Malaysian plane set to move to sea floor
April 8, 2014
SYDNEY/PERTH: A robotic search vehicle is likely to be sent deep into the Indian Ocean on Tuesday to look for wreckage of a missing Malaysian jetliner on the sea floor, as officials say the chance of finding anything on the surface has dwindled.
US secretary of state John Kerry to meet with top diplomats...
April 8, 2014
WASHINGTON: Secretary of State John Kerry agreed on Monday to meet with top diplomats from Russia, Ukraine and the European Union in a new push to calm tensions in eastern Ukraine, as the White House threatened further sanctions if Moscow intervenes.
Mickey Rooney, beloved US comedy actor, dies at 93
April 7, 2014
LOS ANGELES: Beloved US child star and comic actor Mickey Rooney, one of Hollywood's most enduring denizens whose career began in the silent film era, died on Sunday. He was 93.
Hollywood's comic actor Mickey Rooney, died on Sunday. He was 93.
China describes northeast India as ‘most neglected’
April 7, 2014
BEIJING: As India's general elections began on Monday from the northeastern states, Chinese official media described the remote region as the most "neglected" area in the country.
Dhoni named captain of World T20 team
April 7, 2014
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the men’s Team of the Tournament for the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh, with India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its captain.
Italian diplomat held for alleged child abuse in Philippines
April 7, 2014
MANILA: An Italian diplomat detained in the Philippines is being investigated for alleged child abuse after he was found in the company of three boys, the government said Monday.
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said police arrested Daniele Bosio at a water fun park near Manila at the weekend following a tip-off from a local child rights group.
"He is now in detention while his case is undergoing preliminary investigation with the fiscal (prosecutor)," de Lima told AFP.
BJP vows to improve economy, end policy paralysis
April 7, 2014
Though the manifesto focused on economy, ending policy paralysis and curbing corruption, contentious issues like Ram temple, abrogation of Art 370, enactment of Uniform Civil Code have been included
New stars being born at our galaxy’s edge
April 7, 2014
WASHINGTON: Welcome the arrival of newborn stars in our galaxy. According to a thrilling research, gas from another galaxy is hitting our own, triggering the birth of bright new stars and adding fresh lustre to the Milky Way.
For the first time, astronomers have detected stars in an enormous stream of gas shed by the Magellanic Clouds, the two brightest galaxies that orbit our own.
Rupee up 29 paise against dollar in early trade
April 7, 2014
MUMBAI: The rupee appreciated by 29 paise to trade at 59.79 against the US dollar in early trade today on selling of the American currency by banks.
Forex dealers said sustained foreign capital inflows also supported the rupee but a lower opening in the domestic equity market and dollar gains against the euro limited the gains.
Different strokes: George Bush paints Manmohan Singh’s portrait
April 7, 2014
WASHINGTON: "The people of India deeply love you," Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared grandly (and questionably) to then President George Bush during a White House meeting in 2008.
Manmohan Singh's portrait is part of a portfolio of 30 world leaders George Bush has painted.
