Pistorius being portrayed as ‘victim’: Prosecutor
PRETORIA: Oscar Pistorius was being portrayed as a “poor victim” ahead of his sentencing for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, the chief prosecutor said on Tuesday. Prosecutor Gerrie Nel was cross-examining Pistorius’ agent, Peet van Zyl, on the second day of a sentencing... read more »
Ebola Patient Dies in German Hospital
BERLIN — A 56-year-old male Ebola patient who had been working with the United Nations in Liberia died overnight at the hospital in Leipzig where he was being treated, the hospital said Tuesday in a statement quoted by the German news media. The brief statement gave no further details. The man... read more »
PM Narendra Modi Announces Rs. 1,000 Crores for Andhra Pradesh
VISAKHAPATNAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited cyclone-battered Visakhapatnam today, has announced a Rs. 1,000-crore package to help Andhra Pradesh get back on its feet. The Prime Minister surveyed the extensive damage in and around Visakhapatnam, or Vizag as its known, in an... read more »
Kevin Pietersen claims he ‘loves Surrey’ and will not rule out ...
Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has not ruled out playing county cricket again next season. Pietersen who has been contracted to Surrey since 2010, although he only played in the T20 Blast competition last summer. The South African-born batsman said he would make a decision about his playing... read more »
LS Polls 2014: Aam Aadmi Party may help Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress by splitting vote...
Chandigarh – After steadfastly dismissing the Aam Aadmi Party as a factor in the outcome of Punjab polls held on April 30, both the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP coalition and the... read more »
Nifty breaches 7,000-level on capital inflows
The broader NSE Nifty on Monday crossed the 7,000 level for the first time on a strong rally in oil and gas, PSUs, banking and capital goods sector stocks driven by sustained foreign... read more »
Cipla to pick up 14.6 p.c. stake in Chase Pharmaceuticals
Drug firm Cipla Ltd on Monday said it will invest $1.5 million to acquire 14.6 per cent stake in U.S.-based Chase Pharmaceuticals engaged in developing novel approaches to improve... read more »
Gold prices down by Rs 100 on weak global cues, silver recovers
Gold prices fell by another Rs 100 to Rs 30,240 per 10 grams in the national capital. On the other hand, silver rose by Rs 200 to Rs 41,900 per kg on increased industrial demand. Traders... read more »
How High is Higher Education in Morocco?
The mission of higher education inevitably lies in the production of highly-qualified graduates and future intellectuals who will be able to serve their community and push the country to become... read more »
