Gold price posts weekly gain of Rs 430 per 10 gms
New Delhi – Both the precious metals, gold and silver, ended higher at the bullion market during the past week on fresh buying by stockists and retailers for the ongoing marriage season amid a firm global trend. Marketmen said fresh buying by stockists and retailers for the ongoing marriage... read more »
Egypt president sets date for referendum
Egypt will hold a public referendum on its newly-drafted constitution on January 14 and 15, interim President Adly Mansour said on Saturday. The vote will be the first major milestone on the political “road map” outlined by the army after it overthrew Mohamed Morsi, the country’s... read more »
Beggars have easy living in Europe with 50,000 pounds p.a
London – Various gangs in Europe posing as penniless vagrants make an astounding 700 pounds a week, while raking in 50,000 pounds per year, it has been revealed. According to a police analysis, the beggars target sympathetic shoppers and then sleep in plush hotels and travel everywhere by... read more »
Why people suck at picking gifts
Melbourne – Have you ever wondered why people don’t like your gifts? Dr Mary Steffel, from the University of Cincinnati and Dr Robyn LeBoeuf, from the University of Florida, have found that people who are bad at giving gifts are the one who try to buy individual presents to suit each of... read more »
Syrian chemical weapons disposal plan to be released next week: UN
United Nations – The plan for the destruction of all Syrian chemical stockpiles outside the country will be released Dec 17, a UN spokesperson said Wednesday. “Practicalities... read more »
Akhilesh to lay foundation for 200 ft Buddha statue, park
Lucknow – Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will lay the foundation stone of multi-crore project in Kushinagar Dec 13 that includes const! ruction of a 200-feet bronze... read more »
Adriana Lima likes feminine feel
New York – Model-actress Adriana Lima likes an! ything which makes her feel feminine and sexy. The latest on her list is a piece of sensual lingerie. She has become a fan of a red and... read more »
Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar’s call to join n-talks
Tehran – The Iranian government Wednesday rejected Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s call to join the nuclear talks between Iran and the world powers by terming the suggestion as... read more »
Russia not to dispute Canada’s claim on North Pole
Moscow – Russia now is not going to dispute sharing of the North Pole with Canada and other countries, Russian government s! aid Wednesday. “Actual delimitation of the continental shelf!... read more »
