Economic slowdown will not last long: PM
The slowdown in Indian economy will not last long as government is working hard to remedy the situation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Thursday as he saw positive impact of the move to open up several sectors to foreign direct investment in the coming months.
Death toll in Egypt climbs to 421, Brotherhood defiant
A defiant Muslim Brotherhood Thursday vowed to bring down the military-backed government after Egypt witnessed its bloodiest day since the Arab Spring with at least 421 people killed in a crackdown by security forces on supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi.
Enhanced safety mechanism: Russia
The Russian shipyard which upgraded INS Sindhurakshak, Wednes-day said it had installed advanced weaponry, both Indian and foreign systems, to enhance the submarine’s “combat capability and safe operation”.
Marauding run
India A on Wednesday clinched the tri-series title with a comfortable 50-run victory over Australia A in a low-scoring final, relying on a clinical display from their bowlers.
Kohli pleased with Arjuna recognition
Fortuna, the famous Roman Goddess seems to have become Virat Kohli’s mistress. Be it his ascension to captaincy or his toppling multiple ODI records or most recently, him being named as a recipient of the coveted Arjuna Award, Kohli certainly seems to be going places.
Tajiks ease past India
India’s disastrous performance at the international level continued as they went down 0-3 to Tajikistan in a football international friendly on Wednesday.
UK marks Indian cinema’s 100 years with Ray’s work
The British Film Institute (BFI) is celebrating 100 years of Indian cinema with a retrospective of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s complete work here.
K-Stew heading back to college
The Twilight star Kristen Stewart is reportedly heading to a prestigious American University in order to pursue English Literature. The 23-year-old actress has enrolled at University of California, Los Angeles and is intending to manage her film commitments along with her studies, reported Daily Mirror.
Amanda wants riskier roles
Actress Amanda Seyfried wants to continue taking riskier roles after filming Lovelace as the film made her feel like a real actor for the first time.
Ishrat case: Accused IPS officer Pandey sent to jail
A special CBI court on Tuesday sent senior IPS officer P.P. Pandey, an accused in 2004 Ishrat encounter killing case, in judicial custody, after he surrendered before the court here.