Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Asks for Special Privileges at Airports to be Withdra...
New Delhi – Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has written a letter to the Special Protection Group or SPG, asking for special airport exemptions provided to her family, when they are travelling together, to be withdrawn. Priyanka and her husband, Robert Vadra, are currently on a list of VIPs which lets... read more »
Badaun Gang-Rape: Fifth Accused Arrested; Two Cops Booked for Ignoring Fami...
Badaun / Uttar Pradesh – Police on Saturday arrested the fifth accused in the gang-rape and murder of two teen sisters in Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district. Two policemen have also been arrested for allegedly not acting soon enough on the complaint of the girls’ family. They were... read more »
45 hurt in China quake along Myanmar border
A moderately strong earthquake in southwestern China has injured 45 people and forced thousands to seek shelter in an area near the border with Myanmar, Chinese authorities said on Saturday. Residents fled buildings during Friday’s quake and students evacuated schools that had already been... read more »
4 killed, 11 injured in Jammu hotel fire
Four persons were killed and 11 injured when a fire broke out in a hotel in Jammu in the early hours on Saturday. The incident occurred in Hotel Neelam in bus stand area of Jammu city at around 02.30 a.m., police said. As the smoke started billowing out of the three-storey building, police and fire... read more »
Laugh your way to improved short-term memory
Washington: A new study has revealed that laughter can improve short-term memory and makes the brain work better in older adults. The research conducted by Loma Linda University in Southern... read more »
Force India remain in top-3 with another double points finish
he Silverstone squad showed strong race pace on a two-stop strategy after struggling in a wet qualifying on Saturday when Hulkenberg and Perez were eighth and 16th fastest. The German did... read more »
BCCI suggests three-member committee to SC to probe IPL scandal
NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket authority on Sunday decided to suggest to Supreme Court a three-member panel comprising former cricketer Ravi Shastri, former chief justice of the Calcutta... read more »
Joshna Chinappa wins Richmond Open
India squash ace Joshna Chinappa defeated former world champion Rachael Grinham in straight games to win the inaugural $10,000 Richmond Open on Sunday. World No.21 Chinappa beat her... read more »
SC agrees to hear Tejpal’s bail plea, notice to Goa Police
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear the bail plea of Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, an accused in a rape case, and issued notice to the Goa Police. A bench headed by Chief Justice P.... read more »
