Inequity poses threat to democracy in South Asia: Meira Kumar
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said here on Sunday as she called on lawmakers to protect and promote the interests of the disadvantaged and marginalised. […]
Day: December 23, 2013
India, Nepal agree to check illegal trade along border
India and Nepal on Sunday agreed to address each other`s concerns on commerce and transit. read the full story about India, Nepal agree to check […]
Corruption erodes credibility: Meira Kumar
Delays, apathy and corruption erode the credibility of institutions and efforts must be made to ensure transparency of executive action, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar […]
Fears grow of civil war in South Sudan as rebels seize town
JUBA (Reuters) – South Sudan’s government said on Sunday rebels had seized the capital of a key oil-producing region and fears grew of all-out ethnic […]
'The Hobbit' tops 'Anchorman' sequel at weekend box office
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The dwarves and hobbits of “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” proved too much for the much-publicized sequel “Anchorman 2: […]
Syrian helicopter bomb raids kill 42 in Aleppo – monitors
BEIRUT (Reuters) – At least 42 people, including children, were killed on Sunday when Syrian army helicopters dropped improvised “barrel bombs” in the northern province […]
Swann takes a parting shot
Graeme Swann has taken a parting shot at those within cricket who he sees have a lack of humility, just hours after announcing his retirement […]
Van Gerwen sees off McDine
Michael van Gerwen, Mark Webster and Wes Newton all progressed to the last 16 of the PDC World Darts Championships at Alexandra Palace on Sunday […]