newsSolar Impulse 2 leaves Ahmedabad for Varanasi
Ahmedabad, March 18 (IANS) The Solar Impulse (Si2) aircraft, powered solely by the sun, took off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here on Wednesday morning for Varanasi on
Bangladesh captain Mortaza seeks all-round performance
Melbourne, March 18 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza is not overawed by the occasion or the stage for their cricket World Cup quarterfinals clash against defending champions India at the
Not taking Bangladesh lightly: Raina
Melbourne, March 18 (IANS) Middle-order batsman Suresh Raina has said India are not taking Bangladesh lightly ahead of their cricket World Cup quarterfinals clash at the iconic Melbourne Cricket
Australia count on steep bounce to trouble Pakistan
Adelaide, March 18 (IANS) Ahead of their cricket World Cup quarter-final against Pakistan on Friday, Australia coach Darren Lehmann said it will be a "different story" for the Asians as they will
Kerala seeks diaspora money for Kannur airport
Thiruvananthapuram, March 18 (IANS) The Kerala government is seeking investment from its large diaspora for the upcoming fourth international airport in the state at Kannur.The state-owned
Marketers can connect with Millions of expats on Facebook
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) To help businesses reach people living abroad, Facebook has launched a new targeting feature that enables advertisers to reach the 92 million-odd expats on the social
Mamata orders CBI probe into nun gang rape
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced her decision to "entrust the investigation" in the gang rape of a 71-year-old nun in West Bengal's Nadia
Diabetics more prone to retinopathy leading to blindness
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Diabetic retinopathy is emerging as an important factor for blindness among people with eye related diseases, a leading ophthalmologist said here on Wednesday.He said
Rs.2,149 Internet-Ready Phone from Microsoft
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Microsoft launched its most affordable internet ready phone - Nokia 215 dual SIM - in India on Wednesday priced at Rs.2,149, a company statement said here.The device is
Proteas thrash Sri Lanka by nine wickets to reach semis
Sydney, March 18 (IANS) South Africa entered the semi-finals of the cricket World cup as they thrashed Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the first quarter-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) here
India favourites in quarterfinal against Bangladesh (Preview)
Melbourne, March 18 (IANS) India go into their cricket World Cup quarterfinal against Bangladesh as the clear favourites but they would surely not take their neighbours lightly when the two teams
Modi presents awards to Gujarati journalists
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Batukbhai Dikshit Award to 13 Gujarati journalists on Wednesday, an official statement said."Prime Minister Narendra Modi today
Telangana assembly passes resolution for separate high court
Hyderabad, March 18 (IANS) The Telangana assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to set up a separate high court for the state.Chief Minister K.
Haryana examining land lease to Rajiv Gandhi trust
Chandigarh, March 18 (IANS) The Haryana government is examining if any illegality was done in allowing the lease of five acres of prime land to the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) in Gurgaon
Steve Waugh boosts Australia ahead of Pakistan clash
Adelaide, March 18, (IANS) Australia's World Cup-winning captain Steve Waugh joined his countrymen here on Wednesday to help reassure the players they can cope with the pressure of entering the
Kozhikode Cyberpark aims to be post-production hub for Hollywood
Kozhikode, March 18 (IANS) The Kerala government's Cyberpark based here is all set to become a major IT post-production hub for Hollywood movies, with a leading visual effects firm opening its
No new taxes in Punjab budget
Chandigarh, March 18 (IANS) Punjab Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa on Wednesday said no new taxes are being imposed in the state's budget for 2015-16.Presenting the budget in the state
Modi took up fishermen issue with Sri Lanka: Sushma Swaraj
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi took up the problems of Indian fishermen with Sri Lanka during his visit to the island-country last week, External Affairs Minister Sushma
Bengal gang rape: Bishops seek early action from Mamata
Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India on Wednesday requested Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to hasten arrests of those who gang raped a 71-year-old nun in West
Ban on BBC documentary to continue till April 15
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The ban on the telecast of controversial BBC documentary "India's Daughter" on the December 16, 2012, gang rape will continue, the Delhi High Court ordered on Wednesday
