46 killed, 100 injured in Iraq violence
Baghdad – At least 46 people were killed and 100 wounded in violent attacks in Iraq Thursday, including a wave of bombings against Shiite pilgrims, police said. The deadliest attack occurred around noon when a suicide bomber blew up himself among a procession of Shiite pilgrims on a highway... read more »
US has no plans to drop charges against Khobragade
By Arun Kumar Washington – Even as it described the relationship with India as “incredibly important” the US has made clear that it has no plans to drop charges against Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade to deescalate the situation. “No body is walking away from the... read more »
Diplomat issue: US talks to India, PM asks for full resolution
New Delhi/Washington – Concerned over the anger in India at the humiliating treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, top US officials engaged in talks with Indian diplomats to find a resolution to the row. Close on the heels of US Secretary of State John Kerry calling up... read more »
Kate Middleton’s phone hacked
Jurors at Britain’s phone hacking trial have been read intercepted messages left by Prince William on Kate Middleton’s phone, in which he calls her “babykins” and jokes about almost being shot during a military training exercise. The recordings from 2006 were found among the belongings of... read more »
China slams Japan for slandering its air defence zone in international forum
London – China has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for “maliciously slandering” the newly declared air defence zone of Beijing in an international... read more »
Hornbill Festival reflects traditional and modern face of Nagaland
Kohima – In an endeavor to promote tourism and preserve the socio-cultural heritage of the Nagas, Kohima played host to the 14th Hornbill Festival of Nagaland recently. During the... read more »
Nicole Scherzinger dons stunning silver dress for `X Factor` live final
London – Nicole Scherzinger stunned everyone with her sexy floor-length silver dress that she wore for the ‘X Factor’ live final at London’s Wembley Arena. The dress showed... read more »
Now, lift heavy objects with smartphone-controlled app!
Washington – A new smart device allows users to lift heavy objects all with a smartphone controlled app. The MyLifter device can be operated through Bluetooth on a iOS device and the... read more »
New WiTrack 3D motion-tracker system can see through walls
Sydney – A research group at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has created a high-resolution, 3D motion tracking system that works through walls and other obstructions. Using radio... read more »
