Beijing: The German ambassador to China on Tuesday called on authorities to end the apparent confinement of a Catholic bishop and said he is concerned by proposed changes to the country’s rules governing religion. Ambassador Michael Clauss said in a statement posted on the embassy’s website that Shao Zhumin appearsContinue Reading
Mumbai : The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation has relocated a 110-year-old holy cross in Mahim that had been removed due to the ongoing excavation work for the Colaba-Bandra-Seepz Metro 3 corridor. Though the new location is about 20 meters away from the original, the Christians from Mahim are happy thatContinue Reading
Dausa : In a humiliating move, the Rajasthan government is rubbing salt into the wounds of poor families by instructing them to paint “I’m poor and I receive food from National Food Security Act” outside their house, as a condition to avail subsidised food grains. The walls of around 1.5Continue Reading
Mumbai: Looking at the growing demand of English shows in India, entertainment channel Zee Cafe on Thursday announced its partnership with BBC Worldwide to showcase 11 premium British dramas. As part of this deal, premium British drama brand BBC First will premiere as a block on Zee Cafe and willContinue Reading
The population of the UK has increased by more than half a million – the biggest rise for 70 years – according to official figures.Continue Reading
The most anticipated feature on modern computers makes typing easier by letting users speak to type.Continue Reading
New Delhi: In yet another “airlift”, India will operate special flights for its citizens to return from blockade-hit Qatar. According to aviation ministry official, Air India Express will operate special flights between Kerala and Doha from June 25 to July 8. The airline will use 186-seater Boeing 737. Jet AirwaysContinue Reading
Kottayam: You may suddenly come across a bunch of students looking for the elusive X in a mathematical problem at this police station. Step in and you will find more students taking lessons in science. Welcome to the Karukachal station house where the police is literally reaching out and servingContinue Reading
New Delhi: Allowing mosquitoes to breed leading to spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue is equivalent to penal offences like culpable homicide and rash driving, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday told the three municipal corporations and said “heads must roll” for this. “Should it not be tested on theContinue Reading
An all-party meeting has resolved to continue the shutdown until security forces were withdrawn.Continue Reading