In the wake of their World Cup loss, residents of the Netherlands may be feeling depressed. But there’s reason to believe they won’t be done in by the agony of defeat: According to a recent poll, the country is one... (Continue reading)
From Amitava Roy Sainthia (WB), July 19 (PTI) A speeding express train rammed into the rear of another killing more than 50 people and injuring over 150 at the Sainthia station in Bhirbhum district of West Bengal, apparently after overshooting... (Continue reading)
India pumped in four goals in the second half to rout hosts Belgium 6-0 in the third and final hockey Test and clinch the series 2-0 at Wellington, Brussels. India had won the second match 3-2 and drew the opening... (Continue reading)
ew Delhi: A day after Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi blamed India for the “last-minute hitch” in talks, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday sought continuation of India-Pakistan dialogue. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh telephoned me, said Gilani, adding... (Continue reading)
New Delhi: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday held a series of meetings with central leaders, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who assured him all help and support to overcome the present crisis in Jammu and Kashmir. The chief minister... (Continue reading)
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday held talks with Home Minister P Chidambaram on the current law and order situation in Kashmir. “We discussed the latest situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was about... (Continue reading)
Srinagar: Life limped back to normal in summer capital Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after 11 days of separatist shutdowns and official restrictions. Educational institutions, banks, post offices, markets and other business establishments across the... (Continue reading)
The recent demand of the Maharashtra State Congress to make Belgaum and 865 villages of Karnataka into a Union territory, until the apex court delivers its final verdict in Maharashtra–Karnataka border dispute, makes me wonder whether there is really a... (Continue reading)
Not one or two but 15 dual-SIM card phones from a single handset manufacturer – wow. Is this a sign of things to come in the mobile handset sector? Well, there is a lot up for grabs, considering the scores... (Continue reading)
London, July 16 (IANS) Mammals with larger brains in relation to body size tend to have longer lives. This finding is based on an analysis of about 500 mammal species by the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF),... (Continue reading)