Rainbow Nation bids adieu to Mandela with song and dance
A memorial service has begun for former South African President Nelson Mandela at an open-air football stadium in Soweto on Tuesday, with rain falling steadily on the crowd that includes family members, world leaders and tens of thousands of South Africans. The service began, about an hour behind... read more »
BJP ready fight polls again amid Congress olive branch to AAP
The BJP on Tuesday made clear its reluctance to form government in Delhi saying it did not have the numbers and that it is ready to face elections, even as the Congress appeared to extend an olive branch to the AAP after Arvind Kejriwal ruled out any support to the BJP. Harsh Vardhan, BJP’s... read more »
No suggestions received by committees on communal harmony: Akhilesh
Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday said that no suggestions have been received so far in the meetings of district integration committees, formed to maintain communal harmony in the State. “The national integration department of the State has constituted district integration committees to... read more »
Gold prices slipped by Rs. 30 to Rs. 30,725 per 10 gm.
Snapping a six-day losing streak, silver prices surged by Rs. 830 to Rs. 44,300 per kg on Tuesday on buying by industrial units amid a firm global trend. Gold also slipped Rs. 30 to Rs. 30,725 on subdued demand at higher levels. Traders said fresh buying by industrial units and coin makers along... read more »
Soon, `offline Twitter` to be available for those who cannot access Internet
Wellington – Twitter is reportedly tying up with a Singapore-based startup to make its service available in emerging markets where consumers cannot access the Internet. U2opia Mobile... read more »
Posh`s wedding tiara fails to sell at UK auction
London – Victoria Beckham’s tiara that she wore at her wedding has failed to sell at the Bonhams Auction, according to reports. The tiara, which is made from 18-carat yellow gold,... read more »
Nation pays homage to B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary
New Delhi – President Pranab Mukherjee led the nation in paying homage to Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on his 58th death anniversary here today. Mukherjee offered floral... read more »
Nelson Mandela was on U.S. terror list until 2008
Washington – Former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away last night following recurring lung infection, had remained on the United States terrorism watch list until... read more »
NASA’s Mars probe surpasses 100,000 high-powered laser zaps
Washington – The ChemCam laser instrument aboard NASA’s Curiosity rover recently fired its 100,000th shot. ChemCam zaps rocks with a high-powered laser to determine their composition and... read more »
