Magnitude-5.1 earthquake shakes Los Angeles, US Geological Survey says
March 29, 2014
LOS ANGELES: Authorities say a magnitude-5.1 earthquake has shaken the Los Angeles area.
The US Geological Survey originally estimated the quake to be a magnitude-5.3. It said the Friday quake struck at about 9:11pm and was centered near Brea in Orange County — about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of downtown Los Angeles.
About an hour earlier, a 3.6 quake hit nearby in the city of La Habra.
There were no immediate reports of damage.
Courtesy: AP
Vladimir Putin calls Barack Obama to discuss US proposal on Ukraine:...
March 29, 2014
RIYADH: Russian President Vladimir Putin called US President Barack Obama on Friday to discuss a US diplomatic proposal for Ukraine and Obama told him that Russia must pull back its troops and not move deeper into Ukraine, the White House said.
UN human rights panel criticizes US on drone strikes
March 29, 2014
NEW YORK: A United Nations human rights panel has called for more oversight and transparency in the program of targeted drone strikes carried out by the United States and recommended the prosecution of all those involved in unlawful killings and torture overseas, particularly "persons in command positions."
NRI filmmaker to train camera on Indian Lok Sabha polls
March 28, 2014
PATNA: California-based Indian filmmaker Ravi Verma is set to make "Viva Democracy", a documentary focusing on the nine-phased 16th Lok Sabha elections that involve 814 million voters. He says the purpose is to show the "people's perspective" on the battle of the ballot and draw a contrast between the Indian and US election processes.
Scientists unveil giant leap towards synthetic life
March 28, 2014
LONDON: Scientists have made the first artificial chromosome which is both complete and functional in a milestone development in synthetic biology, which promises to revolutionize medical and industrial biotechnology in the coming century.
Rupee strengthens to below 60 level against dollar, up 41 paise
March 28, 2014
MUMBAI: Continuing its rising streak, the rupee on Friday strengthened to below 60 level at 59.90 for the first time since July 2013 against dollar in late afternoon trade on sustained foreign fund flows.
The rupee today strengthened to below 60 level at 59.90 for the first time since July 2013 against dollar.
World T20: India beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets to seal semifinal...
March 28, 2014
Brief Scorecard: India 141 for 2 (Kohli 57*, Rohit 56) beat Bangladesh 138 for 7 (Anamul 44, Mishra 3-26) by 8 wickets
R Ashwin began the slide for Bangladesh
5 Indians in the running for top world thinkers
March 28, 2014
LONDON: Five Indians — of which four are economists — are in the running for the title of "the world's most important thinker 2014" as part of an annual global poll taking place for the past 10 years.
India abstains from anti-Lanka resolution at UN
March 28, 2014
NEW DELHI: In a brave decision marking reclamation of foreign policy from narrow political interests, India abstained from voting on a US-sponsored resolution on human rights situation in Sri Lanka. While India had supported it in 2012 and 2013, the latest resolution was much tougher, calling for an independent investigation into alleged human rights violations in the island nation.
Indian Cricket: Gavaskar ready for top BCCI role; Bengal bats for...
March 27, 2014
NEW DELHI/KOLKATA: Former India captain and legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar said Thursday he was ready to become interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as proposed by the Supreme Court.
I will be honoured to take up BCCI top job: Gavaskar
