Maoists blow up vehicle in Bihar, 7 killed

Maoists blow up vehicle in Bihar, 7 killed

Maoists today blew up a vehicle killing all seven occupants in Aurangabad district, of Bihar a top police officer said. The incident took place in Pathara village as the Maoists detonated a cane bomb to blow up the vehicle killing all seven occupants, including a Zila Parishad member Usha Devi’s husband Sushil Pandey, on the […]

US govt shutdown ends; Debt ceiling increased to prevent debt default

US govt shutdown ends; Debt ceiling increased to prevent debt default

US President Barack Obama early this morning signed a bill into law to end a disruptive 16-day government shutdown and increase the current debt ceiling of 16.7 trillion dollars to prevent the country from a debt default with potentially worldwide economic repercussions.   White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said in a statement that the […]

When do children know what a lie is

When do children know what a lie is

Lying depends on certain essential life skills, such as independence and emotional control. Sometime during the second or third year is when children develop these skills, however rudimentary. But it’s not until they turn 3 years old or later that they really understand what they’re doing when they tell a lie. “During the preschool years, […]

Mansoor is the finest filmmaker: Aamir Khan

Mansoor is the finest filmmaker: Aamir Khan

Superstar Aamir Khan might have worked with some successful directors in the industry, but says it is his cousin Mansoor Khan whom he considers the finest filmmaker in India. The actor’s acting debut in 1988 was with Mansoor’s ‘Qayamat se Qayamat Tak’ and later worked with him in ‘Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander and ‘Akele Hum […]

Sensex up by 79 points

Sensex up by 79 points

Rising for the fifth straight session, the Sensex at the Bombay Stock Exchange gained 79 points, or 0.4 percent, to 20,608, today. The Sensex had gained 633 points in the previous four trading sessions. The Nifty at the National Stock Exchange rose 17 points, or 0.3 percent, to 6,113. Stock markets in China, South Korea […]

Former Union minister Mohan Dharia passes away in Pune

Former Union minister Mohan Dharia passes away in Pune

Former Union minister and freedom fighter Mohan Dharia died in Pune today following chronic renal failure. He was 89. A socialist at heart, Dharia who was a member of both Congress and Janata party government cabinet, had also held the post of deputy chairman of planning commission in 1990-91.   He was the first minister […]

Death toll in Madhya Pradesh rises to 139

Death toll in Madhya Pradesh rises to 139

In Madhya Pradesh, death toll in a stampede during Navratri festival near a temple in Datia district has risen to139. More than 200 people were injured in the incident on the bridge over Sindh river near Ratangarh temple. Injured have been admitted in District Hospitals of Datiya & Gwalior. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) D K […]

India & US to work for greater understanding of investment issues

India & US to work for greater understanding of investment issues

India and the US have agreed to further strengthen bilateral economic ties and work towards a greater understanding of investment related issues. Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his American counterpart Jack Lew said in a joint statement after their meeting in Washington, India has become one of the fastest growing sources of investment into the […]