Law exists to deal with those giving hate speeches, says SC
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Friday said it could not issue directions to restrain the people from making inflammatory speeches preaching hatred as there are statutory remedies to deal with such offenders. “When the remedy is provided in the statute, where is the need for... read more »
China conducts test flight of stealth drone
Beijing – China has successfully conducted the first test fl! ight of the domestically built and designed stealth unmanned aerial veh! icle (UAV), media reports said Friday. The drone aircraft, named “Lijan” or “Sharp Sword” is believed to be the country’s first... read more »
32 killed in Latvia supermarket roof collapse
Riga – At least 32 people, including three firefighters died and 34 others were injured after the roof of a supermarket collapsed in Latvia’s capital Riga, officials said Friday. Andris Ameriks, deputy mayor of Riga said that some 50 people were still trapped following the accident,... read more »
‘Ram-leela’ a liberating experience: Bhansali
By Subhash K. Jha Mumbai – Sanajy Leela Bhansali is feeling liberated ever since his “Ram-leela” hit the screens and wowed the critics and audiences alike. And why not, this success has come to him after six years and two duds – “Saawariya” and... read more »
Congress, SP, BSP are trying to outdo each other in votebank politics: Modi
Agra – Continuing his tirade against the Congress-led UPA Government, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Samajwadi Party (SP)... read more »
‘Dr. Death’ Patel walks ‘free’ from manslaughter charges in Australia
Sydney – Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, accused of the manslaughter of three patients in Australia, has walked a free man from court. The 63-year-old former Bundaberg-based... read more »
After Vine, Instagram and Waze debut on Windows Phone
Washington – Windows Phone users will now be able to use popular iOS and Android apps, Instagram and Waze on their devices. Microsoft announced the roll out of the photo sharing and... read more »
4.4 billion-year-old Martian meteorite reveals secrets about Red Planet origin
Washington – While a new Martian probe is set to be launched, a Florida State University scientist has uncovered what may be the first recognized example of ancient Martian crust. The... read more »
Mystery behind rotating 4000-year-old Egyptian statue solved
Washington – The mystery behind a 4000-year-old Egyptian statue that was caught on camera rotating for no apparent reason has finally been solved. Curators at Manchester Museum in the UK were... read more »
