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 trust between the two countries. But the US replied that it was “neither practical nor possible”... 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 pertinent topics such as university-industry linkage through research and business collaborations,... read more »
No longer in the rat race, says Asha Bhosle
Panaji – Renowned playback singer Asha Bhosle is fed up with the movie world. Asked why she has cut down on singing for films, Asha told “IFFI daily”: “First of all, I am no longer in the rat race. I am getting fed up. Where are the good, old lyricists who used to inspire... read more »
Heavy rains as Cyclone Helen hits Andhra coast, seven dead
Hyderabad – Cyclonic storm Helen Friday hit Andhra Pradesh coast near Machilipatnam, triggering heavy rains and strong gales, killing seven people and causing massive damage to the crops in the coastal region. Trees were uprooted disrupting traffic and communication and electricity towers... read more »
Probe possible if it was indeed snooping: Shinde
New Delhi – Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday said that if the alleged snooping of a young woman by Gujarat Police in 2009 is “genuine”, a probe may be ordered... read more »
Prachanda loses key election in Kathmandu
Kathmandu – Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, former prime minister and chairman of the once-powerful Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), has lost in the Himalayan... read more »
Paris ranked `best city for students` in world
London – Paris has been ranked as the best city for students in the world, according to global rankings by QS Best Student Cities. Paris has retained its top spot for the second year... read more »
High testosterone levels up mortality risk in older men
Washington – A new study has found that older men whose testosterone levels were neither low nor high tended to live longer. Testosterone is a key male sex hormone involved in... read more »
Disillusioned` Tyson Fury `officially` retires from boxing
London – Boxer Tyson Fury has claimed that he is quitting the sport after becoming disillusioned by it. According to the Mirror, Fury, 25, was gutted when David Haye pulled the plug for a... read more »
