Ordinance on Food Security sent to President for consent
Government on Thursday sent the ordinance on food security to President Pranab Mukherjee for his consent. read the full story about Ordinance on Food Security […]
Month: July 2013
Unilever raises stake in Indian unit to 67 percent
REUTERS – Anglo-Dutch consumer goods company Unilever said it had acquired a little over two-thirds of Indian unit Hindustan Unilever following the close of a […]
U.S. enjoys July 4 parades, picnics under watchful eyes of police
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Americans gathered on Thursday for parades, fireworks and hot dog-eating contests at Independence Day celebrations, held under unprecedented security following the […]
U.S. speed eater retains title at July 4 hot dog contest
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Joey Chestnut, the reigning top dog in the annual Coney Island hot dog eating contest, won his seventh consecutive title on […]
Celtics hire Butler's Stevens as new coach
The Boston Celtics have hired Butler’s Brad Stevens as head coach. Stevens’ deal is for six years and $22 million, according to Yahoo! Sports. read […]
Sources: Kobe, Nash talked titles with Howard
Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash told Dwight Howard that while other teams may seem better positioned to win in the immediate future, only the Lakers […]
Moore expects forward battle
Australia hooker Stephen Moore is looking forward to the set-piece battle against the British and Irish Lions in Sydney on Saturday. read the full story […]
Deans – We're very confident
Australia head coach Robbie Deans claims his side are “confident” of claiming a series-deciding victory over the British and Irish Lions at the ANZ Stadium […]
Defence Minister AK Antony`s China visit begins today
Defence Minister AK Antony is set to lead a high-level delegation to China, his first since assuming the portfolio. read the full story about Defence […]
Curbs on media coverage of `accountability` panel`s work
The govt told Supreme Court Wednesday that there would be curbs on publishing in media the proceedings of the proposed Accountability Commission. read the full […]