Philippines ferry capsize toll rises to 59
The toll in the ferry capsize in central Philippines` Leyte province has risen to 59, officials said on Saturday. The passenger vessel MV Kim Nirvana-B, which capsized on Thursday near the port of Ormoc, was carrying 173 passengers and 16 crew members, Xinhua reported, citing the coast guard. The... read more »
‘Sweeper’ boxer Krishna Rout seeks a job of dignity from West B...
Former national boxer Krishna Rout, who has been cleaning open drains for the past 15 years as a temporary worker of Howrah Municipal Corporation, on Saturday said he would appeal to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to give him a permanent government job of dignity. “Earlier I worked for five... read more »
Bubba Watson to paint over Confederate flag on ”Dukes of Hazzard̶...
Golfer Bubba Watson says he will paint a U.S. flag over the contentious Confederate battle banner on his “General Lee” Dodge Charger from the hit 1980s TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard”. Watson, a two-time Masters champion who is ranked third in the world, made the announcement... read more »
Belgium thrash India 4-0 to reach final of Hockey World League
The Indian men’ s hockey team suffered a 0-4 loss at the hands of the aggressive Belgium side as they succumbed to pressure in the semi-final of the Hockey World League (HWL) here on Friday. The fourth ranked team continued with their aggressive intent, with striker Florent van Aubel scoring... read more »
