Washington, July 7 (IANS) Citing resource constraints, the New York Times has dropped its special “India Ink” section providing in-depth coverage of “The World’s largest Democracy at a Crossroads” after a three year run. The Times though painted it only as a ‘change of address” saying “that kind of specificity is no longer the way The […]
Lucknow, July 7 (IANS) People across Uttar Pradesh experienced yet another pleasant day as rains continued in most of the regions Monday, bringing the temperature below the normal level. The Met Office has already confirmed the arrival of monsoon. It said more rains may occur in many parts of the state for the next few days. […]
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), July 7 (IANS) Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger said the absence of Neymar will provide Brazil with extra motivation in their World Cup semifinal here Tuesday. The Bayern Munich midfielder told reporters that Brazil would be determined to win for the forward, who suffered a fractured vertebra in the Selecao’s 2-1 victory over Colombia Friday, […]
The Hague, July 7 (IANS) Dutch news media praised a daring decision by coach Louis Van Gaal to replace the goalkeeper for the penalty shoot-out against Costa Rica, which led the team to the semifinals against two-time champions Argentina in Sao Paulo Wednesday. Van Gaal brought on substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul after 120 minutes of 0-0 […]
Belo Horizonte (Brazil), July 7 (IANS) Argentina have been boosted by the return to fitness of Sergio Aguero ahead of their World Cup semifinal against the Netherlands Wednesday. Aguero has missed the Albiceleste’s past two matches against Switzerland and Belgium with a hamstring injury but looked untroubled during a light training session here Sunday, reports Xinhua. […]
Sydney, July 7 (IANS) Australia has the highest proportion of recreational drug users in the world, according to the UN’s 2014 World Drug Report, media reports said Monday. The UN report confirmed Australia as leading the world in the use of party drug ecstasy, third in methamphetamines and fourth in cocaine, Xinhua reported citing a Daily […]
Stockholm, July 7 (IANS) Singer Mick Jagger reportedly took two women to his hotel room in 48 hours after a concert here. The Rolling Stones legend is said to have chatted up an attractive duo at a party following a concert here July 1, before inviting them to his room at different times during a two-day […]
Pyongyang, July 7 (IANS) North Korea has called for ending confrontation on the Korean Peninsula and improving north-south ties, the official KCNA news agency reported Monday. North Korea made a four-point proposal clarifying its principles and stances on easing tensions on the peninsula and achieving “independent reunification” of the nation, a day before the 20th anniversary […]
Roseau (Dominica), July 7 (IANS/CMC) Andre Fletcher’s second half-century in as many days paired with Sheldon Cottrell’s incisive three-wicket burst, propelled West Indies to a 39-run victory over New Zealand and a share of the two-match Twenty20 series here Sunday. Sent in at Windsor Park, West Indies rallied to 165 for six off 20 overs, thanks […]
Los Angeles, July 7 (IANS) Hotel heiress Nicky Hilton says she dislikes spoilt people and has always worked to earn her own money. The younger sister of socialite Paris Hilton says she has never relied on handouts from her family, reports contactmusic.com. “It was never an option to sit on my a**. I’ve always had to […]