`Jealous` man `gouges out` wife’s eye with bare hands
Melbourne – A Chinese woman, who had left her abusive husband months ago, was rushed to the hospital after he saw her with her new beau and gouged out her left eye with his bare hand out of jealousy. According to Want China Times, the 39-year-old woman was forced into marrying the man because... read more »
Apple signs deal with China Mobile to boost sales
London – Apple has reportedly signed a deal with world’s largest carrier China Mobile, which is expected to help the tech giants boost its sales in China. China Mobile has more than 760 million subscribers and has been one of the three networks to be awarded China’s first 4G licences... read more »
Israeli officials demand end to US snoop-ops following email interception o...
Washington – Senior Israeli leaders have reportedly demanded an end to the alleged mass surveillance programmes carried out by the US’ National Security Agency after it was revealed that emails of the country’s former leaders were allegedly intercepted. Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval... read more »
Biggest dating turn-offs revealed
Washington – Wondering why your date never called you back after the first outing? Chances are you might have turned him or her off in one way or another. The Huffington Post asked it’s readers to reveal their biggest dating turn-offs and they did. Not having a job, getting drunk on the... read more »
RIL shares up nearly 3%
Shares of Reliance Industries on Friday rose by nearly 3 per cent after the Cabinet decided to allow the energy major to double the price of natural gas from April. RIL’s stock rose by... read more »
Higher rates will help increase domestic gas output: Moily
Oil Minister M. Veerappa Moily on Friday said higher rates will help raise domestic gas production and cut dependence on imports. While the government had in June approved a new formula for... read more »
Jamia: The brave new face of Muslim girls
By Meha Mathur New Delhi – Asma Naseem began her primary education in 1990 in a small village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. Six months after she started going to her two-room... read more »
Great cinema will emerge from Pakistan, Bangladesh: Naseeruddin Shah
Mumbai – Seasoned Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah says “we are too happy with ourselves” but the future belongs to SAARC nations like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri... read more »
Supreme Court ruling has pushed us backwards: Vikram Seth
By Shilpa Raina New Delhi – Writers don’t need to talk on every subject but they must not keep quiet if they witness injustice, says celebrated author-writer Vikram Seth, speaking out on... read more »
