Kerala’s ancient drama, dance and rhythm in Dubai
By Malavika Vettath Dubai – The staging of an unabridged Malayalam classic in the colours and drama of Kathakali; the rich repertoire of Koodiyattam, a 2,000-year-old Sanskrit theatre; graceful Mohiniattam; music in the Sopanam style and a percussion ensemble high on energy – this UAE... read more »
Nanoscience needs targeted funding: C.N.R Rao
Bangalore – The government should ensure targeted funding to promote nanoscience and nanotechnolog! y in solving pressing societal problems and improve the quality of life! , a top scientist said Thursday. “Nano mission needs targeted funding to set up infrastructure and build capacity... read more »
Second Ashes Test: Australia end Day 1 at 273/5
Adelaide – Australia were 273/5 at the close of play on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test against England at the Adel! aide Oval here Thursday. Early showers interrupted the morning session but cleared as the day went on with Chris Rogers (72) and Shane Watson (51) putting on a 121-run... read more »
Fresh trial in Salman Khan hit-and-run case
Mumbai – In relief of sorts for Bollywood actor Salman Khan, a Mumbai court Thursday ordered a retrial of his high-profile hit-and-run case of 2002, with all evidence and witnesses to be re-examined, officials said. Sessions Court Judge D.W. Deshpande, while accepting Khan’s plea for a... read more »
After Sonia poser, Modi hits back
Sikar (Rajasthan) – BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Thursday targeted Congress p! resident Sonia Gandhi, asking voters not to be taken in by her concerns for the... read more »
Stop praising Tendulkar, Taliban tells Pakistan media
Islamabad – The Pakistani media has been warned by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan to immediately stop praising India’s cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who has just... read more »
MBBS students demand expulsion of tainted batchmates
Srinagar – Students of government medical college here held protests Thursday demanding expulsion of those who managed to get admission in medical colleges through the 2012 test paper... read more »
Lamar Odom demanding $10 mn to end marriage?
Los Angeles – Basketball player Lamar Odom has reportedly demanded $10 million and a $875,000 engagement ring back from estrang! ed television presenter wife Khloe Kardashian to end... read more »
Bodh Gaya temple dome inlaid with gold
Patna – The dome of Bodh Gaya’s 1,500-year-old Mahabodhi temple, Buddhism’s holiest shrine, has been inlaid with nearly 300 kg gold donated by devotees from Thailand — giving... read more »
