Mamata’s ‘corrupt court’ remark kicks up storm
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee’s open attack on the judiciary, stating that court orders could be bought, has created a storm with political parties, […]
Day: August 16, 2012
Unhealthy at 65: India has 76% shortfall in government doctors
The latest available rural health statistics for 2011 show a shocking shortfall of human resources, be it doctors, nurses or other healthcare personnel .
Unhealthy at 65: India has 76% shortfall in govt doctors
After spending around 1% of gross domestic product (GDP) on health in the past five years, the government is proposing an increase in public spending […]
India’s diesel price dilemma – making the rich pay more
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Expect a popular backlash if the government raises diesel prices to halt the subsidy drain on its finances – not only […]
Suspected militants attack Pakistan air force base
KAMRA, Pakistan (Reuters) – Suspected Islamist militants armed with assualt rifles and hand grenades attacked one of Pakistan’s largest air bases on Thursday, air force […]
Samsung unveils new tablet to challenge Apple’s iPad
SEOUL (Reuters) – Samsung Electronics Co unveiled a new tablet on Thursday in its latest attempt to chip away at the market dominance of Apple’s […]
Heidi Klum Launches Truly Scrumptious for Babies ‘R’ Us!
Heidi Klum is lovely in leopard at the launch of her Truly Scrumptious collection at Babies “R” Us on Wednesday (August 15) in New York […]
Video: Kristen and Dax Describe Working Together on Hit and Run
In the upcoming Hit and Run , Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell play a couple being chased on their way to Los Angeles, and at […]
Giants All-Star Cabrera suspended 50 games
The San Francisco Giants’ Melky Cabrera has been suspended 50 games after violating Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
King Felix throws perfect game against Rays
Felix Hernandez pitched the Seattle Mariners’ first perfect game and the 23rd in baseball history, overpowering the Tampa Bay Rays in a brilliant 1-0 victory […]