I’m not against limited presence of Nato troops in Afghanistan, Karzai...
February 15, 2014
KANDAHAR: President Hamid Karzai on Saturday allayed India's concerns over the uncertainty in Afghanistan ahead of the international troop pullout saying he is not against a "limited" presence of international forces in the country.
China for border code of conduct, India mum
February 15, 2014
NEW DELHI: China has suggested drawing up a code of conduct with India on the disputed border. This is expected to govern the behavior of troops and personnel of both countries on the border. The proposal was made during the recent special representative’s talks between Shivshankar Menon and Yang Jiechi.
Kejriwal was never serious to govern: Congress
February 14, 2014
He is a negative person, glib-talker and a smooth liar who was looking at an excuse to run away, says Congress.
New Delhi: Congress on Friday night accused Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned as Delhi chief minister, of being a "negative person, glib-talker and a smooth liar who was looking at an excuse to run away".
Kollywood pays respects to Balu Mahendra
February 14, 2014
CHENNAI: The Tamil film industry plunged into gloom Thursday following the death of legendary filmmaker Balu Mahendra.
Legendary film director of Tamil cinema Balu Mahendra passes away
Leading actors, filmmakers and other artists made a beeline to pay their last respects to the director at his residence.
Icicles Dazzle in Lake Superior
February 14, 2014
WISCONSIN: Just as people dress differently when temperatures plunge below zero, so does nature.
For the 1st time in 5 years, Lake Superior is frozen enough to visit the amazing ice caves
‘Cardiologists profiting from unnecessary bypass surgeries’
February 14, 2014
Hospitals get 40 percent of their total revenue from their cardiology department by performing unnecessary surgeries and completely ignoring and hiding the natural bypass option
2nd Test: Ishant Sharma puts India on top against New Zealand
February 14, 2014
Brief Scorecard: India 100 for 2 (Dhawan 71*) trail New Zealand 192 (Williamson 47, Ishant 6-51, Shami 4-70) by 92 runs
Ishant Sharma turned around another morning for India
Eurozone recovery accelerates more than expected in fourth quarter
February 14, 2014
BRUSSELS: The eurozone economy grew more than expected in the last quarter of 2013 thanks to stronger expansion in its biggest countries France and Germany, the first estimate from the European Union's statistics office showed on Friday.
US scientists achieve ‘turning point’ in fusion energy quest
February 13, 2014
WASHINGTON: US scientists announced on Wednesday an important milestone in the costly, decades-old quest to develop fusion energy, which, if harnessed successfully, promises a nearly inexhaustible energy source for future generations.
Cricket: Monkeygate saga ruined Symonds’s career, says Ponting
February 13, 2014
SYDNEY: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting feels lack of support from the cricket board (CA) to Andrew Symonds during the monkeygate episode was the reason behind the premature end to the mercurial allrounder's career.
