2 Bihar teens mirror life’s contrasts
Two 13-year-old boys in Bihar — Satyam Kumar and Suraj Kumar — have become the latest symbols of the extreme contrasts of life in the state.
China tacitly acknowledges withdrawal of troops from Ladakh
Tacitly acknowledging the withdrawal of its troops from Depsang Valley in Ladakh, China today said the “stand off incident” with India was resolved through “fruitful consultations”, keeping the larger interests of bilateral relations in mind.
Death toll from Bangladesh's building collapse crosses 600
Twelve days after the worst industrial disaster in Bangladesh's history, rescuers on Sunday pulled out 53 more decomposed bodies from the rubbles of the eight-storey building, taking the toll to 620.
Mamata trying to stall CBI probe into chit-fund scam: CPIM
The CPIM on Saturday alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was opposed to a CBI investigation into the chit-fund scam, because it would mean the 'end' of the party.
No harsh words exchanged with Dravid: Gambhir
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir today sought to downplay his verbal duel with Rajasthan Royals counterpart Rahul Dravid in an IPL match, insisting that he never exchanged harsh words with the legendary batsman.
Hope to continue the winning run: Unmukt Chand
With Delhi Daredevils tasting back-to-back wins of late, the promising young batsman Unmukt Chand feels his side needs to keep the momentum and extend its good run in the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League.
North Korea sentences US citizen for 15 years
North Korea has sentenced a US citizen to 15 years of prison labour for “hostile acts” against the communist regime, the North’s official Korean Central News Agency said today.
New Bengal bill kicks off row
A day before Mamata Banerjee government is set to propose a new bill that aims to curb the ponzi scheme menace across the state, Opposition parties voiced their displeasure over the rejection of the o
Rights group slams Didi over smoking comments
To add to chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s embarrassment, a civil liberty group has lodged a complaint at the state human rights commission against her for urging people to smoke more.
Losing Yuvraj, Wright in same over was turning point: Walters
Pune Warriors’ assistant coach Rob Walters said losing the wickets of Yuvraj Singh and Luke Wright in the same over proved to be the turning point in his team’s 15-run loss to the Delhi Daredevils in a Pepsi IPL match here.