World’s first artificial heart transplant performed in France
December 22, 2013
LONDON: For the first time, an artificial heart that may give patients up to five years of extra life has been successfully implanted in a 75-year-old French man.
The artificial heart, designed by French biomedical firm Carmat, is powered by Lithium-ion batteries that can be worn externally.
US consulate told to keep away from Narendra Modi’s Mumbai rally;...
December 22, 2013
MUMBAI: American diplomats were conspicuous by their absence at BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally here on Sunday in the wake of the chill in India-US relations.
Corruption is bleeding people, it is unacceptable, Rahul Gandhi says
December 21, 2013
Rahul also asserted that the UPA government was ready to deal with corruption and introduce measures to push growth
Indian Congress Part Vice President - Rahul Gandhi
1st Test: India eight wickets away from a memorable win
December 21, 2013
Brief Scorecard: South Africa 244 and 138 for 2 (Petersen 76*) need another 320 runs to beat India 280 and 421 (Pujara 153, Kohli 96)
Hashim Amla was bowled in bizarre fashion, South Africa v India, 1st Test, Johannesburg, 4th day, December 21, 2013
India, US in ‘conversations’ to resolve Devyani Khobragade issue
December 21, 2013
NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON: Efforts to resolve the India-US diplomatic standoff over senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade's arrest continued on Saturday with both sides stating that they are in "conversations" to find a way out.
US should understand value of partnership: Salman Khurshid
Misbah concerned over death bowling in Sri Lanka series
December 21, 2013
Brief Scorecard: Sri Lanka 287 for 8 (Sangakkara 58, Junaid 3-52) beat Pakistan 284 for 4 (Shehzad 124, Misbah 59*) by two wickets
Dimuth Karunaratne and Sachithra Senanayake celebrate Sri Lanka's win, Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI, Dubai, December 20, 2013
China slams Japan’s new defence plan, says Tokyo maintaining ‘Cold War...
December 21, 2013
BEIJING: China's military lashed out Saturday at Japan's plans to boost defence spending, accusing Tokyo of raising regional tensions under the pretext of safeguarding national security.
BJP slams ‘unholy alliance’, says ‘don’t know what’s going on between...
Decemebr 20, 2013
NEW DELHI: Delhi BJP on Friday questioned the Centre's motive behind granting more time to Aam Admi Party to form a government in Delhi and said it seems both the parties were not able to finalize a "deal".
Chief Election Commissioner Addresses Concerns Hindering NRI Voting
December 20, 2013
By Geeta Goindi
Washington, DC – Recognizing that voting has been a long-felt need of Non Resident Indians (NRIs), India’s Chief Election Commissioner, on a three-day visit to the nation’s capital, explored various options to spur registration and enrollment in the Indian electoral system.
Uganda adopts draconian anti-gay bill
December 20, 2013
KAMPALA: Uganda's parliament on Friday adopted an anti-homosexuality bill that will see repeat offenders jailed for life, with lawmakers hailing it as a victory against "evil" for the deeply religious nation.
