At least 36 people have been killed after a white gunman burst into a Manila casino and set the gambling tables on fire. As per the reports, the man entered the complex at midnight and fired an assault rifle at betting machines and TV screens. Before fleeing in mayhem, he stuffed his[Read More…]
In a move honouring his campaign promise, US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. “I promised I would exit or renegotiate any deal which fails to serve America’s interests,” the president declared in an address in the White House[Read More…]
A Saudi Prince, Faisal Bin Abdullah, has declared his support for women driving cars, saying that earlier they used to lead their own camels in the past. In an interview with Riyadh-based Rotana Khalijia TV he said, “The ban on women driving has been imposed on us, and women in[Read More…]
An air strike on Islamist rebel killed 11 government soldiers in Philippine’s southern city, said the armed forces on Thursday. In a major blow to end the country’s bigger crisis of internal security, seven other soldiers were also wounded in the strike when two air force SF-260 dropped bombs on[Read More…]
The name Morgan Freeman needs no introduction. He has long become a household name with his inimitable voice and remarkable acting skills. Born in 1937, this versatile man proved his mettle in almost everything he took up – from acting, producing to narrating. The man, who is a power-house and[Read More…]
Today marks the 92nd global celebration of International Children’s day for the rights and well-being of the children around the world. The day came about in 1925 when the world community got together in Geneva to talk about the well-being of the children and access to freedom which should be provided. Established[Read More…]
India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) witnessed a sharp slowdown of 6.1% in Q4 from 7% in the previous quarter, said the data released by the government on Wednesday. Over the quarters of FY2017, GDP growth has spotted a downtrend from 7.9% in Q1 to 7.5% in Q2 to 7.0% in[Read More…]
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met CEOs of top Spanish companies and invited them to join the country’s flagship initiatives like ‘Make in India’, saying they could tap the huge market in the fast-growing economy. “Met top CEOs of the Spanish industry and urged them to explore the economic[Read More…]
Much before America was on the path to ‘become great again’, Freud pointed out a century ago that humour offers us a healthy means of coping with life stress. And Trump is totally proving him right! Last night in Washington DC, when the President of United States, Donald Trump tweeted:[Read More…]
Leo Varadkar, son of an Indian immigrant father and an Irish mother, appears on course to become the next prime minister of Ireland. He is currently serving as Ireland’s Minister for Social Protection, who announced his campaign to succeed the present Irish Prime Minister Taoiseach Enda Kenny in 2011. It[Read More…]
Just past midnight in Washington DC, the President of United States took to Twitter to express himself but, like most times failed to make sense. Donald Trump tweeted: “Despite the constant negative press covfefe.” Yes, just that. And in case, you are wondering what on earth does covfefe mean. Don’t[Read More…]
A video of a newborn baby ‘walking’ moments after its birth has gone viral now. The video was initially posted on Facebook on May 26. Now the 41-second clip has been seen millions of times. The short clip shows a newborn, being supported by a nurse. The baby lifts one[Read More…]
A massive explosion rocked the German embassy in Kabul during the morning rush hour on Wednesday. At least 40 people are feared killed or injured after a car-bomb exploded. As the Indian, and US embassies are also near to the location of the explosion in the Afghan capital’s diplomatic enclave,[Read More…]
As Cyclone Mora hits Bangladesh on Tuesday, at least 6 persons have been killed. Speeding winds of up to 150 kilometres per hour have damaged several houses. The authorities have been struggling to evacuate over half a million people from the coastal areas. According to reports, the severe cyclonic storm[Read More…]
If you’re thinking that child marriages are only prevalent in developing countries like India, Bangladesh, Tanzania, this report will burst your bubble. Over 167,000 people aged 17 or under, married in 38 states between 2000 and 2010 in America. The statistics is based on a search of existing marriage license[Read More…]
On Monday, legendary golfer Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under influence in Florida. As per media sources, Woods denied that he was not under the influence of alcohol and said that he had “an unexpected reaction to prescribed medication”. He was released a few hours after his arrest, Palm[Read More…]
A car bomb blasted outside a popular ice cream shop in central Baghdad killing 13 people while 24 are injured on early Tuesday. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the violent attack. Iraqi officials said involved remotely detonated bombs inside a parked car on condition of anonymity. Notably,[Read More…]
Festivals are India’s trademark. For the cultural diversity it holds within itself is inexplicably beautiful; sheltering cultures and religions in its boundaries. After all, what else can seize your eyes to discover the vigorous and animated colours of India other than its cultural resonation? Its resonance– a spectacle of colours,[Read More…]
According to researchers from the University of California, those who check their Facebook profile more often are likely to be sad and unhealthy as compared to those who use the popular social networking site infrequently. Researchers in the US used data from 5,208 people about their Facebook use between 2013 and 2015.[Read More…]
On Monday, North Korea allegedly fired another missile off its east coast. This is its third such test in just over three weeks. The short-range ballistic missile fell in the ocean within 200 miles of its coastline. The missile landed within its Exclusive Economic Zone, an area of water extended[Read More…]
Sri Lanka witnessed the worst flood since 2003 which affected over 4, 23,068 people and in 15 districts. According to current reports, the death toll on Sunday rose to 126, as security forces and rescuers stepped up search and rescue operations after weather condition improved and floodwaters receded. The 2003[Read More…]
Threatening the health of many, the Zika virus disease has reached India. Notably, the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed its first three cases in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. Laboratory tests conducted in India, authorised by the WHO, said that all the 3 cases, including that of a pregnant woman, were reported from[Read More…]
A poet, writer, civil rights activist and a feminist, Marguerite Annie Johnson was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 4, 1928. Fondly known as Maya Angelou, she is respected as a spokesperson for black people and women. Her works are considered a defence of black culture. She also had[Read More…]
At least 91 people were killed and more than 100 were displaced after landslide following torrential rain struck Sri Lanka on Friday. Rescue and search operations by helicopters and boats are on. The Indian Navy is also assisting in the relief operations, where INS Kirch is operating in the Bay[Read More…]
According to a verdict on Thursday, a court in Abu Dhabi has commuted the death sentence to 10 Indian men for murdering a Pakistani man in 2015 following a feud over bootlegging. 10 Indian men who were facing execution in the UAE from Punjab will now serve jail terms ranging[Read More…]
