South African airspace ready to serve Mandela mour...

Johannesburg – The South African civil aviation system announced Monday that they are ready to serve Mandela mourning... read more »

Upset family seeks to ban Nelson Mandela’s grands...

London – Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s grandson might face a ban on attending his funeral following months-long bitter family... read more »

Nelson Mandela’s daughter saw him losing grip on ...

London – Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s eldest daughter has said that the doctors already knew his father would die on Thursday... read more »

‘Mandela was constant source of inspiration at Ro...

Johannesburg – Nelson Mandela was a constant source of inspiration to the entire body of prisoners at the Robben Island and transformed me from being an... read more »

Kapil Mishra warns of ‘new drama’ by A...

NEW DELHI: On the fourth day of his hunger strike, sacked minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday warned that the AAP will resort to “new... read more »

Cognizant to hire more in US, optimise workforce

Chennai: US-headquartered Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS), which has over a third of its workforce in India, has said it will rationalise its cost... read more »

View: Indian diplomacy rises above the stratosphere

With imaginative use of India’s low-cost space capability, Prime Minister Narendra Mod has improved India’s none-too-smooth relations in the South Asian... read more »

NPA framework: Ordinance to empower RBI actually gives ...

The Presidential Ordinanceempowering the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to enforce expeditious resolution of non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks should hardly... read more »

Paetongtarn Shinawatra Elected as Thailand’s Young...

Bangkok, 18 August 2024 — Paetongtarn Shinawatra has made history as Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister at 37 years old, continuing the... read more »

Gaza Crisis: Death Toll Surpasses 40,000 Amid Devastati...

In a shocking and tragic escalation of violence, the death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 40,000, with a staggering 70% of the casualties being women and... read more »

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As Israel stands on high alert for a possible attack from Iran, internal discord within Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ruling coalition has come to... read more »

Protests Erupt in Bangladesh as Students Demand Resigna...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – August 10, 2024: In an unprecedented move, hundreds of student protesters gheraoed the Supreme Court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on... read more »

U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way mo...

U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, way more than expected; unemployment rate slips to 4.1% ## October Jobs Report Exceeds Projections,... read more »

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next ...

Tesla to wind down Cybertruck production in Texas next year to ramp Cybercab, Musk says ## Tesla Shifts Strategic Focus: Cybertruck Production Pauses for... read more »

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Finding New Drugs Is Laborious. This AI Startup Is Skipping The Lab Work ## AI-Powered Approach Promises to Accelerate Drug Discovery Pipeline **London, UK**... read more »

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China bars banks from handling bitcoins

Bitcoins have suffered a new setback after China barred its banks from handling the virtual currency. The Chinese central bank said on Thursday that... read more »

China urges US to respect air defence zone

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UNGA should play a greater role: China

United Nations – China called on the UN General Assembly (UNGA) to play a greater role in shaping the agenda of global development beyond 2015. Wang Min,... read more »

China daily criticises Cameron, says Britain not ‘...

Sydney – A China daily has criticised British Prime Minister David Cameron for colluding with France and Germany to provoke Beijing over the Dalai... read more »

World Cup: South Africa use Kirsten and Hussey exp...

The Indian cricket team sweated out at the nets today ahead of its Sunday’s World Cup clash against South Africa, who are drawing on the deep... read more »

Raina has shown the willingness to learn

For nearly a month after his hurried 20 against the Cricket Australia XI in Adelaide in December, Suresh Raina did not face another ball on tour. It was on... read more »

Making heavy weather of a small chase

New Zealand narrowly avoided a major misstep, edging Scotland by three wickets in a low-scoring match on Tuesday to stay unbeaten after two games in Pool... read more »

ICC World Cup: Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer turns Ind...

The Swiss great, a winner of 17 Grand Slam titles, was pictured on his Facebook page admiring an Indian team shirt, which he had unwrapped from a gift box.... read more »

Sensex trades flat during pre-noon session

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equ! ities markets was trading flat at 80.51 points or 0.39 percent up during the pre-noon trade... read more »

RBI-reference rate for US dollar, euro

 The Reserve Bank of India on Monday fixed the reference rate of rupee against U.S. dollar at 62.1024 and the euro at 85.4284 as against 62.1266 and 85.4135... read more »

Sensex closes 50 points down; oil and ! gas stocks down

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended Monday’s trade 50 points or 0.24 percent down, as inflation data dashed any hopes of... read more »

Sensex trades flat during early session

Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading flat at 1.10 points or 0.01 percent down in the early morning trade Monday. Selling... read more »

510 more MBBS seats for Punjab, Himachal, Haryana

CHANDIGARH: Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and Punjab will have additional 510 MBBS seats. This comes after several negotiations between the... read more »

Gujarat University to admit 5,000 left-out students off...

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat University (GU) has decided to conduct offline admission for 5,000-odd commerce students who were left without admissions after the... read more »

1.4 million Indian children aged 6-11 out of school: Un...

NEW DELHI: Achieving the goal of getting all children in school by 2015 is now clearly impossible. It has emerged that there are 57.8 million children who are... read more »

A higher degree

As NID becomes an institution of national importance, it can award degrees and carry out research The National Institute of Design (NID) has been declared an... read more »

Diplomatic community joins Yoga Day celebrations

Diplomatic community joins Yoga Day celebrations ### Global Observance Highlights Yoga’s Role in Promoting Well-being Across Lifespans **New... read more »

International Yoga Day 2026 LIVE: Leaders, yoga enthusi...

International Yoga Day 2026 LIVE: Leaders, yoga enthusiasts participate in celebrations across the country ## Global Yoga Day 2026: A Focus on Healthy... read more »

From Shillong to seas: Armed forces celebrate Internati...

From Shillong to seas: Armed forces celebrate International Day of Yoga across India **Defence Forces Mark International Day of Yoga with Widespread... read more »

Employee letters disbursed under Pradhan Mantri Viksit ...

Employee letters disbursed under Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar Yojana in Chennai **Chennai Hosts Key Event for Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rojgar... read more »

Putin pardons jailed tycoon Khodorkovsky

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has signed the decree pardoning tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a prominent Kremlin critic, who has spent more... read more »

Britain’s SAS not involved in Diana’s death: Police

London – British police said Tuesday there is “no credible evidence” that the SAS was involved in the deaths of Diana, Princess of Wales, and... read more »

British police reject Princess Diana murder claim

Scotland Yard on Tuesday said that it has found “no credible evidence” to support a claim that the British Special Forces were involved in the tragic death... read more »

David Cameron declares ‘mission accomplished̵...

London – British troops can return to the UK from Afghanistan knowing its mission was accomplished, Prime Minister David Cameron has said. The comments... read more »

Why I am giving up Mandarin classes to learn Eleph...

By Nury Vittachi Struggling to learn Man! darin? Unhappy with English? Why not learn a niche language, such as Elephant? Nirmala Topno did, and it... read more »

Mohsin Hamid, Cyrus Mistry shortlisted for literature p...

New Delhi – Cyrus Mistry’s ‘Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer’, Mohsin Hamid’s ‘How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia’ and... read more »

K.P.S. Gill: Larger than life

By Rahul Dass Book: “KPS Gill: The Paramount Cop”; Author: Rahul Chandan; Publisher: Maple Press; Pages:244; Price: Rs.295. K.P.S. Gill, the... read more »

Jhumpa Lahiri loses out on US National Book Award

By Arun Kumar Washington – Pulitzer Prize winning Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri’s new novel, “The Lowland” failed to win the... read more »

Goodness of tropical fruits

The tropics is blessed with sunshine all year long along with abundant rainfall and some of the most popular fruits in the world. Read on to find out... read more »

McDonald`s shuts down `advice` website post criticism

New York – Fast food chain McDonald’s Corp has shut down a website that warned its own employees against eating fast food, after it garnered negative... read more »

Ingredients and drinks that help you relax under stress...

Washington – Looking for some quick remedies that will help you relax and calm down after a stressful day at the office? Well, look no further. Food... read more »

Now, `eat your way skinny` with dumbbell cutlery set

Washington – Have you gained weight this festive season? Replace your silverware with the dumbbell cutlery set. The dumbbell cutlery set helps you build... read more »

World Cup 2014: Lionel Messi’s goals hide gaps in ...

Brazil: Lionel Messi led Argentina to a third straight win at World Cup 2014, papering over what some opponents say is the two-time champion’s... read more »

FIFA 2014: Colombia Boot Japan Out Of World Cup

Cuiaba : Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to end World Cup Group C with three straight wins and send the Asian champions packing from... read more »

World Cup: Sabri Lamouchi quits as Ivory Coast coach

Sabri Lamouchi is the latest coach to resign from his post, following Ivory Coast’s exit from the World Cup. The 42-year-old Frenchman has stepped down... read more »

World Cup: Luis Suarez facing lengthy ban as FIFA inves...

Rio de Janeiro: FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay forward Luis Suarez after Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini accused him of biting... read more »

Gold, silver rise on global cues

NEW DELHI: Gold prices rose by Rs 65 to Rs 28,125 per ten gram in the national capital on Wednesday on fresh buying by jewellers and retailers,... read more »

Jewellers want minify in import duty on gold

The gem and jewellery industry feels the Union budget 2014-15 should address the problem of availability of gold for the sector by tackling the twin hurdles of... read more »

Gold Futures down by 0.15 % on weak Global Cues

Gold prices eased by 0.15 per cent to Rs. 27,803 per 10 grams in Wednesday’s futures trade as participants offloaded positions on weak cues from global... read more »

Gold extends losses on stockists selling, global cues

Continuing its losing streak for the third straight session, gold prices on Saturday drifted by Rs. 120 to Rs. 28,530 per ten gram in the national capital on... read more »

8 healthy foods every woman must eat

While eating healthy is essential for both the sexes, men and women have different dietary requirements. Here are some foods that every woman must... read more »

Daily breakfast may protect kids from diabetes

Make sure that your kids do not skip breakfast as researchers have found that regular consumption of a healthy breakfast may help children lower their risk of... read more »

Do you wake up with a headache?

Have you been waking up with a headache quite often these days? If yes, then it’s high time to stop neglecting it. Start with finding out what triggers... read more »

Have a ‘tomato pill’ for super heart health

Lycopene – a powerful antioxidant that is 10 times more potent than vitamin E – is good for your heart. “There is a wealth of research that... read more »

Gold steady at Rs 27,000 on scattered buying; silv...

Gold prices on Wednesday held steady at Rs 27,000 per ten gram at the bullion market in the national capital on scattered buying by... read more »

Gold prices fall by 0.21 per cent in futures trade on g...

Gold prices eased by 0.21 per cent to Rs 26,800 per 10 grams in futures trade on Tuesday, tracking a weak global trend, as speculators offloaded their... read more »

Gold Falls by Rs 45 to Rs 27,265 on Sluggish Demand

New Delhi: In a mixed pattern of trading, gold prices declined by Rs 45 to Rs 27,265 per 10 grams at the bullion market on Monday, owing to slackened demand... read more »

NEW DELHI: Any revision in gold import duty is unlikely to take place before the Budget and there is no proposal as of now to reduce the 10 per duty, a finance... read more »

Cinnamon, peppermint oil- A new answer to chronic ...

You must have heard that health is wealth and that stands true for all those who suffer from chronic wounds in India. Ending miseries of all, we have... read more »

Use this to remove odour from stinky foods

Scientists have developed a new film that could neutralise the odours of even the smelliest of foods such as onions, garlic, certain cheeses and the... read more »

Pizza maker Papa John’s hands insured for a whopp...

Seems like Papa John’s has taken their love for pizza to another level as the company has recently insured its founder’s hands for 10 million... read more »

Haldiram products under scanner!

Maharashtra government today asked its health regulator to check samples of Haldiram’s packaged snacks to find if they are fit for human consumption. Food... read more »

IS claims beheading of US aid worker, 18 Syrians

BEIRUT: The Islamic State jihadist group on Sunday claimed to have executed Peter Kassig, a US aid worker kidnapped in Syria, as a warning to the... read more »

Islamic State says it plans tIslamic State says it plan...

They have paraded their own flag, formed courts and ministries, issued passports and even license plates. Now, the leaders of the Islamic State, the violent... read more »

Angry Arabs march in north Israel after shooting

KFAR KANA, Israel: Angry Arab-Israeli protesters took to the streets across the country on Sunday and police raised alert levels nationwide amid shock waves... read more »

US-led air strikes hit Qaida branch in Syria: Monitor

BEIRUT: US-led coalition air strikes hit al-Qaida’s Syrian branch overnight, expanding the raids to jihadists outside the Islamic State group for only... read more »

Palmer Luckey Made a Genetically Modified Military...

Palmer Luckey Made a Genetically Modified Military Dog Startup Warhound came out of stealth on Wednesday with $200 million in funding and a mission... read more »

Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Bi...

Mark Zuckerberg Agrees to Stay in California Despite Billionaires Tax Ballot Measure Metas board feared that its CEOs departure could disrupt the companys AI... read more »

Hugging Faces New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With D...

Hugging Faces New AI Biology Model Lets You Chat With DNA The new open-source model speaks the language of DNA and can help researchers understand the effects... read more »

Metas Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pic...

Metas Ad Sales Are Suffering Now That Europeans Can Pick Less Personalization An earnings briefing on Wednesday revealed ad revenue has slowed since the... read more »

End of mass surveillance in ‘alternativeR...

London –  NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has reportedly urged an end to mass surveillance in his two-minute Christmas message that was... read more »

Mission already accomplished, says Snowden

 National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden said his “mission’s already accomplished” after revealing NSA secrets that have caused a reassessment of... read more »

Snowden denies wanting asylum in exchange for informati...

Edward J Snowden, former contractor with the U.S. National Security Agency, says he will not accept asylum in any country in exchange for secrets, Brazilian... read more »

U.S. will intervene in South Sudan: Obama

 United States has deployed 46 additional military personnel in South Sudan and may take further military action to support the security of its citizens in... read more »

Narendra Modi Cabinet: Amit Shah gets Home Ministe...

BJP president Amit Shah is the new Union Home Minister and former Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman the fresh Finance and Corporate Affairs... read more »

Election Results 2019: Rahul Gandhi vs Smriti Irani: Se...

NEW DELHI : Congress president Rahul Gandhi is fighting a tough battle in Amethi, his constituency in Uttar Pradesh since 2004. As early leads came in, Rahul... read more »

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2019 : Jaganmo...

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2019 LIVE Updates: YSRCP chief Jaganmohan Reddy is heading to a big victory in Andhra Pradesh over his arch rival and... read more »

Election results 2019: BJP makes gains; JD(S)-Congress ...

The JD(S)-Congress coalition seems to be doing badly with BJP making gains in early trends in counting of votes that commenced across the State at 8 a.m. Of... read more »

GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition: PC version pulled ...

Many fans are disappointed by the release of the highly anticipated remastered editions of GTA 3, GTA Vice City, and GTA San Andreas. Due to... read more »

2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio India Launch Highlights: Ind...

2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio Price in India, Features, Specifications Highlights: India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, has launched the all-new Celerio in... read more »

Windows 11 SE, Surface Laptop SE Debut as Microsoft’s L...

Windows 11 SE has been released as Microsoft’s latest attempt to take on Google’s Chrome OS. The new Windows operating system is meant for... read more »

OnePlus 10 Pro leaked renders show a unique camera bump...

OnePlus is working on its next top of the line smartphone, and today we got our first look at it through a couple of leaked renders purporting to show its... read more »

Mixed reactions to Jamaat-e-Islami leader’s ...

Dhaka – Jamaat-e-Islami party leader Abdul Quader Mollah’s execution Thursday for crimes against humanity in 1971 – the first death... read more »

Shahbaz Sharif meets PM, extends invite to visit Pakist...

New Delhi – Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Thursday and handed over an invitation from Pakistan... read more »

Imran’s party’s blockade of Nato supplies &...

Peshawar –  Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf’s ongoing suspension of Nato supplies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is against Pakistan military’s interest,... read more »

‘Osama doc’ Afridi’s lawyer flees Pak...

Peshawar – The lawyer for Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped the United States track down al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has fled Pakistan after receiving... read more »

Canelo makes weight against backdrop of Saudi turm...

Canelo makes weight against backdrop of Saudi turmoil Christian Mbilli and Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez make weight for their world title bout... read more »

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Leclerc fastest in Mexico City Grand Prix first practice Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc goes fastest in the first practice session of the Mexico City Grand... read more »

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From lifeguard to world champion – Stewart savours title Scotland’s Mark Stewart stopped cycling professionally after the Covid-19 pandemic. Now he... read more »

Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn

Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn The African Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into... read more »

Russian Travel Operators Say Tourism Affected By U...

Moscow’s interference in Ukraine has caused a sharp drop in foreign tourism to Russia, with scores of travel cancellations for political and... read more »

Visa-free travel to Japan could boost tourism

Manila / Philippines – Visa-free travel could do wonders for Japan’s tourism, the Philippine envoy to the Land of the Rising Sun said Wednesday. Manolo... read more »

Travel woes: when your luggage doesn’t arrive

Returning from a recent leisure trip to Miami, Jerry Jorgensen landed in Detroit only to face one of the biggest frustrations of air travel: His bag was... read more »

Apply for a $1 Million Luxury Travel Job

If you’re sitting at your desk and not doing your work, it’s probably because your hate your job and want a new one. How about a chance to take a... read more »

Zelensky slams US suggestion he will give up terri...

Zelensky slams US suggestion he will give up territory to Russia to end Ukraine war ## Ukraine President Rejects Ceding Territory Amidst Intensified... read more »

Eurostar chaos as bomb alert at Calais train station sp...

Eurostar chaos as bomb alert at Calais train station sparks delays between London and Paris **Disruption on Eurostar Services as Security Incident Halts... read more »

Pakistan releases two sisters of ex-PM Imran Khan from ...

Pakistan releases two sisters of ex-PM Imran Khan from jail **Sisters of Former Pakistani Prime Minister Released from Detention** **Lahore, Pakistan** – Two... read more »

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England vs Croatia: UEFA Nations League preview, team news, predictions **England and Croatia Set for Nations League Showdown: Kane Nears Landmark, Bellingham... read more »