Thailand under martial law and what it means
BANGKOK: Thailand’s army has declared martial law to “bring back peace and order” amid growing concerns of violence after six months of political protests in the capital. So far, they have announced these bans or measures on national television: – Protesters gathered in... read more »
Saina leads Indian women to Uber Cup quarters
Indian Men Badminton Players Failed To Shine In The Thomas And Uber Cup Finals On Monday But The Women Shuttlers Led By Saina Nehwal Continued Their Good Show And Registered A 4-1 Victory Over Hong Kong To Reach The Last Eight. In Uber Cup Group Y, India completely outplayed Hong Kong with Saina,... read more »
Simmons, Hussey keep MI afloat with 25-run win over RR
Ahmedabad : Mumbai Indians kept their play-off hopes alive with a comfortable 25-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in a one-sided IPL encounter here today. Batting first, MI scored a stiff 178 for three riding on half-centuries from Lendl Simons (62) and Mike Hussey (56). In reply, Royals were... read more »
Every win gives confidence and self belief, says Bailey
New Delhi: Having consolidated their position at the top of the points table with their ninth victory in IPL-7, Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey feels every win is vital as it increases confidence and self belief among the players going into the business end of the tournament. Kings XI... read more »
Sense of obligation leads to trusting strangers
Washington – Researchers have suggested that trusting a stranger may have more to do with feeling morally obligated to show respect for someone else’s character than actually... read more »
7 in 10 women lose self esteem due to Facebook, Twitter
London – A new study has revealed that women who spend a long time on social media sites tend to lose their self confidence. The research found that around 69 per cent of women... read more »
Obama pays tribute to 9/11 victims as National September 11 Memorial Museum opens
Washington – The National September 11 Memorial Museum, which was in the making for more than a decade, was dedicated in New York City. President Barack Obama paid tribute to the... read more »
Modi, Advani Rajnath Singh congratulate Chandrababu Naidu for Andhra win
New Delhi/Gandhinagar/Hyderabad – Telegu Desam Party (TDP) party leader N.Chandrababu Naidu was congratulated on Friday by BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, party... read more »
2014 poll results: NDA crosses 270 mark, Congress slumps further ...
New Delhi – The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) appears to be heading for landslide win in the 2014 general elections, having acquired a lead in 298 to 321 seats, while the Congress... read more »
