Arctic Sea ice heading for new record low
Arctic Sea ice is at its record low in the recent geologic history, a major international study has claimed.
Clothes that provide relief during stress
Scientists have developed a highly sophisticated concept of interactive clothing whereby the body’s physical and emotional state triggers the transfer of personalised memory back to the wearer.
Obama, too, would like a flatter-platter
Bilateral deals and international issues apart, US President Barack Obama will have an important culinary agenda when he travels to India in November 2010.
He is not only eager to savour the “Hillary Platter” — the dish Bukhara restaurant at ITC’s Maurya hotel in New Delhi created for the secretary of state — he also wants an “Obama Platter” named after him.
US boost for India with Afghan role carrot
Viewing India as a “rising global power”, the US on Thursday pitched for a greater role for New Delhi in international affairs and in meeting challenges in South Asia, including bringing stability to Afghanistan.
‘India, US need to work together in S. Asia’
Describing India as a “rising global power,” the US on Thursday said it needs to forge closer cooperation with it in meeting challenges in South Asian region, including securing Afghanistan.
Julia, Spielberg at Krishna reception
Pretty Woman fame star Julia Roberts and sci-fi Jurassic Park director Steven Spielberg would be among chosen few to grace a gala reception in honour of external affairs minister S.M.
Nikki Haley hit by second affair claim
In more trouble for Indian-American Nikki Haley, who hopes to become South Carolina’s first woman governor, a political lobbyist on Thursday claimed he had a tryst with the Republican candidate, who i
Bush joins Facebook, gets 2k fans
Facebook has a new member — former US President George W. Bush.
Paul turns Michelle into ode to First Lady
Paul McCartney had been itching to perform a certain song at the White House, and he seized the moment when it arrived.
Qaeda’s No. 3 man killed with family
Al Qaeda announced on Monday that its No 3 official, Mustafa al-Yazid, had been killed along with members of his family — perhaps one of the most severe blows to the terror movement since the US campa