Boeing warns of engine icing risk on new Dreamliner planes
Johannesburg – Boeing has reportedly warned about a risk of engine icing on its new Dreamliner planes, urging 15 carriers to avoid flying them near high-level thunderstorms. The new 747-8 and 787 Dreamliner planes, whose engines are made by General Electric, are said to be under... read more »
Nearly four in 10 young women believe they cannot cope with their lives
London – A new survey has revealed that about 36 per cent often felt that they could not cope with their lives. According to the poll, 33 percent women believe that the pay package will never be equal; 20 percent feel that they have less respect and status in society than their moms had;... read more »
Wenger `delighted` at Arsenal’s 2-0 Premier League win over `high-fly...
London – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has expressed his delight at his side’s 2-0 victory over high-flying Southampton in the Premier League, saying that the three points they gained with the win will be key at the end of the season. Arsenal went four points clear at the top of the... read more »
After orderly campaign, Mizoram set for assembly polls
The northeastern state of Mizoram elects its new assembly on Monday, after a period of campaigns that were organised and peaceful. The ruling Congress will be challenged by the Mizo National Front (MNF)-led three-party alliance. Counting of votes will be taken up Dec 9. Though there is no major... read more »
Relations with India a priority, says Maldives president
New Delhi – Newly-elected! Maldives President Abdulla Yameen says his country’s relations with India were a priority. In a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Yameen said... read more »
Shoma Choudhury stalling Tejpal probe, say Goa CM, DGP
Panaji – Both the Goa chief minister and the state police chief have accused Tehelka managing editor Shoma Choudhury of stalling investigation into the rape case filed here against... read more »
First travel guide on magical Indian cinema shooting locations launched
Mumbai – Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali launched the first ever travel guide on the magical shooting locations of Indian Cinema here. Taking inspiration from Bollywood films, the book... read more »
Afghanistan wants to delay US security deal
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has told his countrymen that a vital security pact with the US should not come into effect until after next year’s election and conceded there was little... read more »
Ireland education fair to attract Indian students
New Delhi – An Irish education fair will be organised in the capital Saturday to attr! act the Indian students to the country’s varsities. “The stu! dent fair endeavour to address... read more »
