Note ban most devastating catastrophe, says Kerala Governor
Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala Governor P. Sathasivam on Thursday termed demonetisation by the Centre as one of the most devastating catastrophes in India’s financial history.The Governor’s comment came at the opening address in the first assembly session of the year.”On November 8, 2016, the Government of India came out with a wildly impulsive version of demonetisation […]
Hindu ritual forces Nepali women into monthly exile
Author: Annabel SYMINGTON | AFPFri, 2017-03-03ID: 1488525620121226500 NEPAL:The small thatched hut in western Nepal has no walls to keep out the cold. Inside is a raised platform where Pabrita Giri sleeps during her period, banished from her home by a centuries-old Hindu ritual. Below the hut, known as a chhau goth, Giri lights a small fire to […]
Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom break up
Author: APFri, 2017-03-03ID: 1488487998095594300LOS ANGELES: Pop star Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom are breaking up after about a year together.Representatives for Perry and Bloom released a statement Wednesday saying the couple “are taking respectful, loving space at this time.”Bloom’s film credits include “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. He was previously […]
Lyon floors India with eight-wicket haul
Bengaluru: Off-spinner Nathan Lyon ripped apart the Indian batting line-up with career-best figures of 8/50 as the visitors took the upper hand on the opening day of the second cricket Test at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.Lyon’s figures were the best ever by an Australian bowler against India. The 29-year-old right-armer was helped […]
Winners of UK Alumni Awards 2017 announced in Riyadh
Author: Rodolfo C. Estimo Jr.Thu, 2017-03-02ID: 1488414913789386500RIYADH: The Study UK Alumni Awards took center stage Wednesday night as British Ambassador Simon Collis announced the winners in three categories at a gala ceremony he hosted at his residence in the Diplomatic Quarters.Dr. Yousef Alshammari won the professional achievement award, Dr. Talal Al-Maghrabi received the entrepreneurial award, and Arab […]
Talking Point: Kohli 'left' the building again!
Bangalore: It was billed as a super Saturday but as the day progressed, Nathan Lyon, with the scuffed red cherry, silenced the fans at M Chinnaswamy as India collapsed dramatically yet again to give Australia a golden advantage. Lyon captured career-best figures of 8-50 in 22.2 overs as Australia bundled out India for a paltry […]
Facebook beefs up suicide prevention focused on live video
Author: BARBARA ORTUTAY | APWed, 2017-03-01ID: 1488369501071941600NEW YORK: Facebook is beefing up its suicide prevention tools, including new options for people to report if someone might harm themselves while broadcasting on Facebook Live.Facebook said Wednesday that it’s in a “unique position,” through personal connections people have on Facebook, to help connect those in distress with people who […]
Live: Lyon makes India struggle on Day 1 of Bengaluru Test
Bengaluru: Off-spinner Nathan Lyon struck crucial blows for Australia with three top-order wickets as India struggled at 168/5 at tea on the opening day of the second Test here on Saturday.Live Scorecard – IND vs AUS, 2nd Test – Day 1Lyon was helped along by some poor shot selection by the Indian batsmen, sending back […]
54-Member Terror Cell Busted in Bahrain
Manama, March 04 (QNA) – Chief of Bahrain’s Terror Crime Prosecution Advocate General Ahmed Al Hammadi has revealed the existence of a terrorist organisation comprising 54 members, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported on Saturday. The organisation includes 12 defendants in Iran and Iraq, another one in Germany and 41, including the 10 convicts who had […]
Accounting firm says several mistakes caused Oscars best picture gaffe
Author: SANDY COHEN and ANTHONY MCCARTNEY | APTue, 2017-02-28ID: 1488277315041712700LOS ANGELES: The accounting firm responsible for the integrity of the Academy Awards said Monday that its staffers did not move quickly enough to correct the biggest error in Oscars history — the mistaken announcement of the best picture winner.PwC, formerly Price Waterhouse Coopers, wrote in a statement […]
