Our wounds are still fresh, say victim’s parents
By Rajnish Singh New Delhi – A whole year has gone by, but their wounds refuse to heal. The anguished parents of the Dec 16 gang-rape victim live for the day the rapists will hang. “Time has passed for us. But like her injuries, our wounds are still fresh. We don’t think we will... read more »
Don’t hang Mollah, says rights group
New York – Human Rights Watch Thursday urged Bangladesh not to execute Abdul Quader Mollah, an Islamist leader sentenced to death for “war crimes” committed in the 1971 war of liberation. The rights group said it deplored “the fact that he will be executed after an unfair... read more »
Shahbaz Sharif meets PM, extends invite to visit Pakistan
New Delhi – Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Thursday and handed over an invitation from Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to visit Pakistan. Shahbaz Sharif, the younger brother of the Pakistan prime minister, was with Manmohan Singh for... read more »
Tejas LCA will be battle-ready by 2014: Browne
Shillong – Tejas, India’s first indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), would be fully battle-ready by 2014, Indian Air Force chief N.A.K. Bro! wne said in the Meghalaya capital Thursday. “Tejas, a fourth-generation fighter aircraft, will replace MIG 21... read more »
Fundamental issues with Anti-Communal Violence Bill: D Raja
New Delhi – Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja said on Friday there are fundamental issues with the ‘Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice... read more »
Sweden partner in NSA snoop-op on Russia, documents reveal
Wellington – Sweden has been reportedly collaborating with the US in spying on Russia, documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden revealed. The documents obtained by Guardian... read more »
Extremely disappointed with handling of ex-Justice Ganguly case: Sibal
New Delhi – Communication and Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal said on Friday that he is extremely disappointed with the handling of the sexual harassment case against... read more »
What not-to-wear to work revealed!
Wellington – While adapting your wardrobe according to your workplace, make sure you choose wisely and not suffer a wardrobe malfunction at office. Here are certain ways to help you... read more »
Resting your brain could help boost memory performance
Washington – A new study has revealed that while the human brain is in a resting state, patterns of neuronal activity which are associated to specific memories may spontaneously reappear and... read more »
