Most Islamabad private schools have no playground | ummid.com
Though the private school industry has been flourishing in Pakistan, most schools here in the capital have no playgrounds despite high tuition fees being charged from parents, a media report said.
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Palestinian reconciliation unlikely in 2012: Hamas official | ummid.com
Palestinian reconciliation unlikely in 2012: Hamas official | ummid.com
A Hamas official Saturday ruled out the possibility that the Palestinian reconciliation will take place this year, blaming mainly Israel and the US for blocking it.
A Hamas official Saturday ruled out the possibility that the Palestinian reconciliation will take place this year, blaming mainly Israel and the US for blocking it.
BJP, Congress condemn Mamata's ban on newspapers | ummid.com
BJP, Congress condemn Mamata's ban on newspapers | ummid.com
Criticising the West Bengal government's move to ban leading dailies in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress Saturday said a government has no right to decide what people should read.
Criticising the West Bengal government's move to ban leading dailies in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress Saturday said a government has no right to decide what people should read.
Police kept eyes closed during 1984 riots, CBI tells court | ummid.com
Police kept eyes closed during 1984 riots, CBI tells court | ummid.com
The CBI Saturday told a Delhi court hearing a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar that police kept their eyes closed during the carnage.
The CBI Saturday told a Delhi court hearing a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar that police kept their eyes closed during the carnage.
Turkish PM warns of 'disastrous' consequence if Israel strikes Iran | ummid.com
Turkish PM warns of 'disastrous' consequence if Israel strikes Iran | ummid.com
A regional conflict triggered by a possible Israeli strike "would not end up like the war between US and Iraq. Israel should not attack Iran," Erdogan said, adding that Israel was taking part in "disaster-mongering" with its constant threats of a possible strike on Iran.
A regional conflict triggered by a possible Israeli strike "would not end up like the war between US and Iraq. Israel should not attack Iran," Erdogan said, adding that Israel was taking part in "disaster-mongering" with its constant threats of a possible strike on Iran.
Delhi switches the lights off for 4th Earth Hour | ummid.com
Delhi switches the lights off for 4th Earth Hour | ummid.com
The orange glow of lamps at the India Gate blinked off, letting stars shimmer down as the lights at the monument were switched off to mark the fifth Earth hour at 8.30 p.m. Saturday.
The orange glow of lamps at the India Gate blinked off, letting stars shimmer down as the lights at the monument were switched off to mark the fifth Earth hour at 8.30 p.m. Saturday.
Iran and the Lebanization of Syria | ummid.com
Iran and the Lebanization of Syria | ummid.com
The answer to this is also clear, for as much as the Iranians are aware of the intransigence of the Syrian revolution, they do not see any seriousness on the part of US President Barack Obama to intervene in Syria.
The answer to this is also clear, for as much as the Iranians are aware of the intransigence of the Syrian revolution, they do not see any seriousness on the part of US President Barack Obama to intervene in Syria.
Iran declares open support to Syrian leadership | ummid.com
Iran declares open support to Syrian leadership | ummid.com
Iran "would not spare any effort to" support the Syrian leadership, its Iranian deputy foreign minister said on a visit here Saturday.
Iran "would not spare any effort to" support the Syrian leadership, its Iranian deputy foreign minister said on a visit here Saturday.
No 'dramatic announcements' due to political constraints: Pranab | ummid.com
No 'dramatic announcements' due to political constraints: Pranab | ummid.com
After getting a lukewarm response from India Inc to his 2012-13 budget proposals in respect of key reforms, union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said he had refrained from any "dramatic announcement" in the budget because of political constraints.
After getting a lukewarm response from India Inc to his 2012-13 budget proposals in respect of key reforms, union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday said he had refrained from any "dramatic announcement" in the budget because of political constraints.
Syrian President Assad nicknamed duck by wife | ummid.com
Syrian President Assad nicknamed duck by wife | ummid.com
Syria's President Bashar Al Assad may have earned a reputation for fearsome violence but he is affectionately nicknamed "duck" by his British-born wife Asma, leaked emails between the couple reveal, a media report said.
Syria's President Bashar Al Assad may have earned a reputation for fearsome violence but he is affectionately nicknamed "duck" by his British-born wife Asma, leaked emails between the couple reveal, a media report said.
Amendments to AFSPA pending, says Chidambaram | ummid.com
Amendments to AFSPA pending, says Chidambaram | ummid.com
A day after the United Nations Special Rapporteur asked India to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday said his ministry has sought amendments in the AFSPA which were pending before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).
A day after the United Nations Special Rapporteur asked India to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Saturday said his ministry has sought amendments in the AFSPA which were pending before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS).
Kerala to participate in world's biggest biodiversity event | ummid.com
Kerala to participate in world's biggest biodiversity event | ummid.com
Kerala has made huge strides in the field of biodiversity, and is now set to participate in the 11th Conference of Parties (CoP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) slated to be held in Hyderabad Oct 1-19, said an official Saturday.
Kerala has made huge strides in the field of biodiversity, and is now set to participate in the 11th Conference of Parties (CoP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) slated to be held in Hyderabad Oct 1-19, said an official Saturday.
Israeli car blast: Kazmi seeks to know name of interrogators | ummid.com
Israeli car blast: Kazmi seeks to know name of interrogators | ummid.com
Journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, arrested for alleged involvement in the Israeli embassy car blast case, Saturday moved an application in court, seeking the names of the interrogators who quizzed him during his custody.
Journalist Syed Mohammed Ahmad Kazmi, arrested for alleged involvement in the Israeli embassy car blast case, Saturday moved an application in court, seeking the names of the interrogators who quizzed him during his custody.
Indian, Pakistani minors forcibly married in Britain | ummid.com
Indian, Pakistani minors forcibly married in Britain | ummid.com
Up to 400 children, including from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, were coerced into or threatened with marriage in Britain last year, a government report has said. A girl aged five was the youngest victim, the Daily Mail reported citing figures from the Home Office's Forced Marriage Unit.
Up to 400 children, including from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, were coerced into or threatened with marriage in Britain last year, a government report has said. A girl aged five was the youngest victim, the Daily Mail reported citing figures from the Home Office's Forced Marriage Unit.
Chidambaram to decide on US historian's visa Monday | ummid.com
Chidambaram to decide on US historian's visa Monday | ummid.com
No reason has been assigned by the regional registration office at Puducherry for the decision, but it seems that Heehs' ninth book, "The Lives of Sri Aurobindo" has been targeted by some fundamentalists as denigratory and blasphemous.
No reason has been assigned by the regional registration office at Puducherry for the decision, but it seems that Heehs' ninth book, "The Lives of Sri Aurobindo" has been targeted by some fundamentalists as denigratory and blasphemous.
Convicted Jagir Kaur remains a VIP in prison | ummid.com
Convicted Jagir Kaur remains a VIP in prison | ummid.com
Video footage emerging from Patiala and Kapurthala jails clearly shows that Jagir Kaur, who was convicted of criminal conspiracy and other charges in the mysterious death of her 19-year-old daughter, Harpreet Kaur, in April 2000 and sent to jail, was availing VIP treatment despite her conviction and arrest.
Video footage emerging from Patiala and Kapurthala jails clearly shows that Jagir Kaur, who was convicted of criminal conspiracy and other charges in the mysterious death of her 19-year-old daughter, Harpreet Kaur, in April 2000 and sent to jail, was availing VIP treatment despite her conviction and arrest.
A government buffeted by military and civil society | ummid.com
A government buffeted by military and civil society | ummid.com
The Congress' woes seem endless. No sooner had the party experienced a resounding rebuff in the recent assembly elections than it had to gird its loins to face a series of unprecedented challenges from the Chief of the Army Staff, Gen. V.K. Singh.
The Congress' woes seem endless. No sooner had the party experienced a resounding rebuff in the recent assembly elections than it had to gird its loins to face a series of unprecedented challenges from the Chief of the Army Staff, Gen. V.K. Singh.
Behind the scenes: India shaped BRICS position on West Asia, Afghanistan | ummid.com
Behind the scenes: India shaped BRICS position on West Asia, Afghanistan | ummid.com
Amid differing perceptions, India played a crucial role in shaping the collective stance of the BRICS countries on the need for dialogue to resolve the festering crisis in West Asia and to push continued regional and international cooperation in stabilising Afghanistan.
Amid differing perceptions, India played a crucial role in shaping the collective stance of the BRICS countries on the need for dialogue to resolve the festering crisis in West Asia and to push continued regional and international cooperation in stabilising Afghanistan.
With RS horse trading reports, Jharkhand in news for wrong reasons | ummid.com
With RS horse trading reports, Jharkhand in news for wrong reasons | ummid.com
The mineral-rich state of Jharkhand has again hit the national headlines -- for the wrong reasons. Perhaps for the first time, the Election Commission of India has recommended to the President of India to cancel the Rajya Sabha poll from Jharkhand.
The mineral-rich state of Jharkhand has again hit the national headlines -- for the wrong reasons. Perhaps for the first time, the Election Commission of India has recommended to the President of India to cancel the Rajya Sabha poll from Jharkhand.
76 percent RTE violations remain unresolved | ummid.com
76 percent RTE violations remain unresolved | ummid.com
Two years after the government's flagship education programme came into force, its monitoring body has not been able to resolve as much as 76 percent cases of violation of the right to education (RTE) Act, a right to information (RTI) document reveals.
Two years after the government's flagship education programme came into force, its monitoring body has not been able to resolve as much as 76 percent cases of violation of the right to education (RTE) Act, a right to information (RTI) document reveals.
Earth hour 2012: Set to go dark for an hour? | ummid.com
Earth hour 2012: Set to go dark for an hour? | ummid.com
As the clock strikes 8.30 p.m., houses, public buildings, business centres and even the Rashtrapati Bhavan will turn off lights, turning the spotlight on climate change.
As the clock strikes 8.30 p.m., houses, public buildings, business centres and even the Rashtrapati Bhavan will turn off lights, turning the spotlight on climate change.
Italy behind Italians, what about jailed Keralites abroad? | ummid.com
Italy behind Italians, what about jailed Keralites abroad? | ummid.com
The Italian foreign minister, his deputy and the defence minister are among those who have come and gone. Their visits have come at a time when hundreds of Keralites and thousands of other Indians are in jails in the Middle East.
The Italian foreign minister, his deputy and the defence minister are among those who have come and gone. Their visits have come at a time when hundreds of Keralites and thousands of other Indians are in jails in the Middle East.
Friday, March 30, 2012
World's first bedside genetic test developed | ummid.com
World's first bedside genetic test developed | ummid.com
This revolutionary technology allows doctors to rapidly identify patients with a genetic variant known as CYP2C19. Cardiac stent patients with this variant have chances of reacting poorly to standard anti-platelet therapy with Plavix® (clopidogrel).
This revolutionary technology allows doctors to rapidly identify patients with a genetic variant known as CYP2C19. Cardiac stent patients with this variant have chances of reacting poorly to standard anti-platelet therapy with Plavix® (clopidogrel).
Your presence stirs up 37 mn bugs indoors | ummid.com
Your presence stirs up 37 mn bugs indoors | ummid.com
"We live in this microbial soup, and a big ingredient is our own micro-organisms," said Jordan Peccia, associate professor of environmental engineering at Yale University and the principal study investigator.
"We live in this microbial soup, and a big ingredient is our own micro-organisms," said Jordan Peccia, associate professor of environmental engineering at Yale University and the principal study investigator.
16 Chinese websites closed, six detained for spreading rumours | ummid.com
16 Chinese websites closed, six detained for spreading rumours | ummid.com
The websites, including meizhou.net, xn528.com and cndy.com.cn, were closed for spreading rumors of "military vehicles entering Beijing and something wrong going on in Beijing," which were fabricated by some lawless people recently, said a spokesman with SIIO, reported Xinhua.
The websites, including meizhou.net, xn528.com and cndy.com.cn, were closed for spreading rumors of "military vehicles entering Beijing and something wrong going on in Beijing," which were fabricated by some lawless people recently, said a spokesman with SIIO, reported Xinhua.
100,000 people displaced in Pakistan this year | ummid.com
100,000 people displaced in Pakistan this year | ummid.com
Over 100,000 people, mostly women and children, have been displaced in northwest Pakistan this year due to military operations against the militant groups, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said.
Over 100,000 people, mostly women and children, have been displaced in northwest Pakistan this year due to military operations against the militant groups, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said.
Hundreds injured as Israel thrash protesting Palestinians on 'Land Day' | ummid.com
Hundreds injured as Israel thrash protesting Palestinians on 'Land Day' | ummid.com
Israeli security forces have fired rubber coated bullets, tear gas and stun grenades to break up groups of Palestinian demonstrators in the occupied West Bank as annual Land Day rallies turned violent.
Israeli security forces have fired rubber coated bullets, tear gas and stun grenades to break up groups of Palestinian demonstrators in the occupied West Bank as annual Land Day rallies turned violent.
Hundreds injured as Israel thrash protesting Palestinians on 'Land Day' | ummid.com
Hundreds injured as Israel thrash protesting Palestinians on 'Land Day' | ummid.com
Israeli security forces have fired rubber coated bullets, tear gas and stun grenades to break up groups of Palestinian demonstrators in the occupied West Bank as annual Land Day rallies turned violent.
Israeli security forces have fired rubber coated bullets, tear gas and stun grenades to break up groups of Palestinian demonstrators in the occupied West Bank as annual Land Day rallies turned violent.
Delhi's stargazers to watch skies during Earth hour Saturday | ummid.com
Delhi's stargazers to watch skies during Earth hour Saturday | ummid.com
Stargazers in the capital will Saturday get a chance to observe celestial bodies in a sky free from light pollution as the city will turn off its lights to mark the Earth Hour 2012 beginning 8:30 p.m.
Stargazers in the capital will Saturday get a chance to observe celestial bodies in a sky free from light pollution as the city will turn off its lights to mark the Earth Hour 2012 beginning 8:30 p.m.
CAG report indicts Modi government; Congress trains its guns at BJP | ummid.com
CAG report indicts Modi government; Congress trains its guns at BJP | ummid.com
With a Comptroller and Auditor General of India report alleging financial irregularities worth thousands of crores of rupees by the Narendra Modi government in Gujarat, the Congress Friday trained its guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party and said "loot in state feeds the party's central leadership".
With a Comptroller and Auditor General of India report alleging financial irregularities worth thousands of crores of rupees by the Narendra Modi government in Gujarat, the Congress Friday trained its guns at the Bharatiya Janata Party and said "loot in state feeds the party's central leadership".
Internet around the world may shut down Saturday | ummid.com
Internet around the world may shut down Saturday | ummid.com
Come Saturday and there is a strong possibility that you won't be able to indulge in your favourite internet activities like shopping and surfing due to a hacking group - Anonymous - which has threatened to shut down the net.
Come Saturday and there is a strong possibility that you won't be able to indulge in your favourite internet activities like shopping and surfing due to a hacking group - Anonymous - which has threatened to shut down the net.
Punjab Minister jailed for conspiracy in daughter's death | ummid.com
Punjab Minister jailed for conspiracy in daughter's death | ummid.com
Senior Punjab minister Jagir Kaur was Friday arrested and sent to jail after being held guilty by a court here of conspiracy in the mysterious death of her daughter in April 2000. However, the court dropped murder charges against her.
Senior Punjab minister Jagir Kaur was Friday arrested and sent to jail after being held guilty by a court here of conspiracy in the mysterious death of her daughter in April 2000. However, the court dropped murder charges against her.
Congress mulling organisational changes in UP, Punjab | ummid.com
Congress mulling organisational changes in UP, Punjab | ummid.com
Keen to put its house in order in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh after the assembly poll debacle, the Congress leadership is mulling organisational changes in the two states and contemplating ways to energise workers for upcoming electoral battles in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka.
Keen to put its house in order in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh after the assembly poll debacle, the Congress leadership is mulling organisational changes in the two states and contemplating ways to energise workers for upcoming electoral battles in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka.
Now, a peek into secretive Nobel selection process | ummid.com
Now, a peek into secretive Nobel selection process | ummid.com
Details such as the number of nominations received and how the laureates will be chosen over the coming months for prizes in physics, medicine, chemistry, literature, peace and economic sciences are being posted on nobelprize.org, a website run by the Nobel Media.
Details such as the number of nominations received and how the laureates will be chosen over the coming months for prizes in physics, medicine, chemistry, literature, peace and economic sciences are being posted on nobelprize.org, a website run by the Nobel Media.
Pakistani MPs oppose NATO arms supply | ummid.com
Pakistani MPs oppose NATO arms supply | ummid.com
Participating in a debate over whether or not to reopen the supply lines for the US-led NATO troops in Afghanistan, the parliamentarians demanded that the US stop drone attacks and respect Pakistan's sovereignty.
Participating in a debate over whether or not to reopen the supply lines for the US-led NATO troops in Afghanistan, the parliamentarians demanded that the US stop drone attacks and respect Pakistan's sovereignty.
Green tribunal scraps Posco's $12bn Odisha project | ummid.com
Green tribunal scraps Posco's $12bn Odisha project | ummid.com
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Friday suspended environment clearance to South Korean steel major Posco's $12 billion project in Odisha, the biggest foreign direct investment in the country.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Friday suspended environment clearance to South Korean steel major Posco's $12 billion project in Odisha, the biggest foreign direct investment in the country.
EC stops vote counting in Jharkhand, Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha polls | ummid.com
EC stops vote counting in Jharkhand, Uttarakhand Rajya Sabha polls | ummid.comConcerned over reports of money being used in the Rajya Sabha polls from Jharkhand and Uttarakhand, the Election Commission Friday asked the returning officers of the two assemblies not to start counting the votes scheduled for 5 p.m.
32 cars less in fleet as Akhilesh goes on austerity drive | ummid.com
32 cars less in fleet as Akhilesh goes on austerity drive | ummid.com
Surprising even his officials, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has issued orders to cut down the cars in his fleet from 40 to just eight and also ordered the specialised hospital operating in his official residence to shut down.
Surprising even his officials, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has issued orders to cut down the cars in his fleet from 40 to just eight and also ordered the specialised hospital operating in his official residence to shut down.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Your child's milk tooth can save her life | ummid.com
Your child's milk tooth can save her life | ummid.com
Is your child about to lose her milk tooth? Instead of throwing it away, you can now opt to use it to harvest stem cells in a dental stem cell bank for future use in the face of serious ailments. Now that's a tooth fairy story coming to life.
Is your child about to lose her milk tooth? Instead of throwing it away, you can now opt to use it to harvest stem cells in a dental stem cell bank for future use in the face of serious ailments. Now that's a tooth fairy story coming to life.
Debt trap: Trinamool candidate in Goa in hiding | ummid.com
Debt trap: Trinamool candidate in Goa in hiding | ummid.com
Hounded by creditors, a Trinamool Congress candidate who borrowed money to fund his campaign in the recently concluded Goa assembly elections is now in hiding as he fears being beaten up by recovery agents.
Hounded by creditors, a Trinamool Congress candidate who borrowed money to fund his campaign in the recently concluded Goa assembly elections is now in hiding as he fears being beaten up by recovery agents.
Delhi government school: 37% toilets are very dirty | ummid.com
Delhi government school: 37% toilets are very dirty | ummid.com
Thirty seven percent of toilets in the capital's government schools are "very dirty" and in "subhuman" condition, a survey done by the NGO CRY has revealed.
Thirty seven percent of toilets in the capital's government schools are "very dirty" and in "subhuman" condition, a survey done by the NGO CRY has revealed.
Two-in-one device cleans up sewage, produces fuel | ummid.com
Two-in-one device cleans up sewage, produces fuel | ummid.com
An innovative device as big as a washing machine kills two birds with one stone - it harnesses bugs to clean up municipal sewage and produces fuel.
An innovative device as big as a washing machine kills two birds with one stone - it harnesses bugs to clean up municipal sewage and produces fuel.
New tax on domestic LPG in Maharashtra rolled back | ummid.com
New tax on domestic LPG in Maharashtra rolled back | ummid.com
Buckling under pressure from all political parties and the public, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar Thursday effected a marginal rollback of a new tax he had levied in the state budget four days ago.
Buckling under pressure from all political parties and the public, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar Thursday effected a marginal rollback of a new tax he had levied in the state budget four days ago.
Youth shoots at cops inside Kanpur police station | ummid.com
Youth shoots at cops inside Kanpur police station | ummid.com
A sub-inspector and a constable of Uttar Pradesh police were shot at and critically wounded inside a police station by a drunken youth here early Friday, police said.
A sub-inspector and a constable of Uttar Pradesh police were shot at and critically wounded inside a police station by a drunken youth here early Friday, police said.
19 cops given life in staged shootout case after 20 years | ummid.com
19 cops given life in staged shootout case after 20 years | ummid.com
As many as 19 policemen were sentenced by a CBI court here Thursday to life imprisonment in the case of killing of a gurdwara sewadar in a staged shootout in 1992.
As many as 19 policemen were sentenced by a CBI court here Thursday to life imprisonment in the case of killing of a gurdwara sewadar in a staged shootout in 1992.
Now, Google tracking our each online move? | ummid.com
Now, Google tracking our each online move? | ummid.com
Internet users watch out! The online search giant Google has unveiled a new "Account Activity" page which can sum up who you've emailed, what devices you've used to access Google and even where you've been.
Internet users watch out! The online search giant Google has unveiled a new "Account Activity" page which can sum up who you've emailed, what devices you've used to access Google and even where you've been.
Bangladesh to observe Earth Hour | ummid.com
Bangladesh to observe Earth Hour | ummid.com
The Bangladeshi government has decided to observe Earth Hour 2012 and it will urge the people not to use power during that time, an official said Thursday.
The Bangladeshi government has decided to observe Earth Hour 2012 and it will urge the people not to use power during that time, an official said Thursday.
SC slams Punjab government for 'drama' in Rajoana case | ummid.com
SC slams Punjab government for 'drama' in Rajoana case | ummid.com
The Supreme Court Thursday criticized the Punjab government for enacting a "drama" to frustrate the execution of death sentence awarded to Sikh terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana in the assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.
The Supreme Court Thursday criticized the Punjab government for enacting a "drama" to frustrate the execution of death sentence awarded to Sikh terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana in the assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995.
AIUDF appeals to Assam to issue minority certificates | ummid.com
AIUDF appeals to Assam to issue minority certificates | ummid.com
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Thursday urged the Assam government to start the process of issuing minority certificates at the earliest, cautioning that any delay in this would deprive Muslim students of Assam an opportunity to secure admission in the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G).
The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Thursday urged the Assam government to start the process of issuing minority certificates at the earliest, cautioning that any delay in this would deprive Muslim students of Assam an opportunity to secure admission in the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G).
IGNOU offers online courses on sustainable science | ummid.com
IGNOU offers online courses on sustainable science | ummid.com
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has sought details from the union and the state governments of the medical reimbursement facilities provided to cabinet ministers and IAS officials.
The directive came from the bench of Justice Uma Nath Singh and Justice V.K. Dixit Wednesda
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has sought details from the union and the state governments of the medical reimbursement facilities provided to cabinet ministers and IAS officials.
The directive came from the bench of Justice Uma Nath Singh and Justice V.K. Dixit Wednesda
BRICS backs dialogue on Iran, Syria | ummid.com
BRICS backs dialogue on Iran, Syria | ummid.com
Seeking to reinforce their growing economic heft with diplomatic clout, the BRICS grouping Thursday pitched for a bigger voice in global governance institutions, including the UN and the IMF, and told the West that only dialogue could resolve the Iranian nuclear standoff and the Syria crisis.
Seeking to reinforce their growing economic heft with diplomatic clout, the BRICS grouping Thursday pitched for a bigger voice in global governance institutions, including the UN and the IMF, and told the West that only dialogue could resolve the Iranian nuclear standoff and the Syria crisis.
World Bank chief should be selected on merit: BRICS | ummid.com
World Bank chief should be selected on merit: BRICS | ummid.com
The five-nation BRICS group of emerging economies, representing almost 43 percent of the world's population, Thursday welcomed the candidatures of developing countries for the World Bank presidency, demanding that the selection should be through an "open and merit-based process".
The five-nation BRICS group of emerging economies, representing almost 43 percent of the world's population, Thursday welcomed the candidatures of developing countries for the World Bank presidency, demanding that the selection should be through an "open and merit-based process".
1,500 kg gold from discarded phones? | ummid.com
1,500 kg gold from discarded phones? | ummid.com
Believe it or not, 1,500 kg of gold, one million kg of copper and 30,000 kg of silver can be extracted from the 100 million discarded mobile phones in China.
Believe it or not, 1,500 kg of gold, one million kg of copper and 30,000 kg of silver can be extracted from the 100 million discarded mobile phones in China.
BRICS sign two currency pacts, to set up joint bank | ummid.com
BRICS sign two currency pacts, to set up joint bank | ummid.com
The BRICS grouping of five emerging economic powerhouses - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - Thursday signed two pacts to spur trade in their local currencies and agreed on a joint working group to set up a development bank that will raise their economic weight globally.
The BRICS grouping of five emerging economic powerhouses - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - Thursday signed two pacts to spur trade in their local currencies and agreed on a joint working group to set up a development bank that will raise their economic weight globally.
BRICS sign two currency pacts, to set up joint bank | ummid.com
BRICS sign two currency pacts, to set up joint bank | ummid.com
The BRICS grouping of five emerging economic powerhouses - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - Thursday signed two pacts to spur trade in their local currencies and agreed on a joint working group to set up a development bank that will raise their economic weight globally.
The BRICS grouping of five emerging economic powerhouses - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - Thursday signed two pacts to spur trade in their local currencies and agreed on a joint working group to set up a development bank that will raise their economic weight globally.
Clamour for action against V.K. Singh grows | ummid.com
Clamour for action against V.K. Singh grows | ummid.com
The chorus for strong action against army chief V.K. Singh grew louder Thursday after reports that he had sought a CBI probe into a serving officer based on a letter written by a Trinamool Congress MP. While the BJP doubted the timing of the disclosure, the RJD said he was "out of his mind".
The chorus for strong action against army chief V.K. Singh grew louder Thursday after reports that he had sought a CBI probe into a serving officer based on a letter written by a Trinamool Congress MP. While the BJP doubted the timing of the disclosure, the RJD said he was "out of his mind".
Goa, where petrol price goes south! | ummid.com
Goa, where petrol price goes south! | ummid.com
The new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Goa is certainly kicked after Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's novel budgetary proposal to virtually abolish value added tax (VAT) on petrol and slash prices by as much as Rs.11. The decision will come into effect from April 2.
The new Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Goa is certainly kicked after Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's novel budgetary proposal to virtually abolish value added tax (VAT) on petrol and slash prices by as much as Rs.11. The decision will come into effect from April 2.
Indian tourism upbeat despite tight budget | ummid.com
Indian tourism upbeat despite tight budget | ummid.com
Although India's latest budget has increased the allocation for tourism by less than 10 percent, the tourism ministry remains hopeful that it can bring in at least seven million foreign tourists to the country during this fiscal year, an increase of one million when compared to the six million figure of the last year.
Although India's latest budget has increased the allocation for tourism by less than 10 percent, the tourism ministry remains hopeful that it can bring in at least seven million foreign tourists to the country during this fiscal year, an increase of one million when compared to the six million figure of the last year.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
No reunion, but union possible in subcontinent: Pakistani writer | ummid.com
No reunion, but union possible in subcontinent: Pakistani writer | ummid.com
The subcontinent can become a paradise in the region by retaining cultural, social and political identities of countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, says former Pakistani Army officer, journalist, writer and commentator Abdul Rahman Siddiqi, an old "Dilliwallah" from Ballimaran in Chandni Chowk.
The subcontinent can become a paradise in the region by retaining cultural, social and political identities of countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, says former Pakistani Army officer, journalist, writer and commentator Abdul Rahman Siddiqi, an old "Dilliwallah" from Ballimaran in Chandni Chowk.
Yale University brings Hindi debating to America | ummid.com
Yale University brings Hindi debating to America | ummid.com
Students from America's top universities like Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Columbia are all set for a debate on the theme of "Higher education is not worth it" -- in Hindi!
Students from America's top universities like Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Columbia are all set for a debate on the theme of "Higher education is not worth it" -- in Hindi!
Rubbing toothpaste on gums protects against cavities | ummid.com
Rubbing toothpaste on gums protects against cavities | ummid.com
Brushing your teeth twice daily may be sensible advice, but rubbing toothpaste on your gums after lunch also hugely lowers the risk of developing cavities.
Brushing your teeth twice daily may be sensible advice, but rubbing toothpaste on your gums after lunch also hugely lowers the risk of developing cavities.
Interfaith Bohemian in India | ummid.com
Interfaith Bohemian in India | ummid.com
In a rare gesture of communal harmony, the grandsons of Basawyya and Achamma of Kamepally village of Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh, donated a piece of land measuring 300 square yards for the construction of a mosque in their village.
In a rare gesture of communal harmony, the grandsons of Basawyya and Achamma of Kamepally village of Guntur District in Andhra Pradesh, donated a piece of land measuring 300 square yards for the construction of a mosque in their village.
IITian trio streamline transportation business | ummid.com
IITian trio streamline transportation business | ummid.com
Mumbai-based entrepreneur Vikas Parashar wanted to rush a consignment of consumer goods to Ludhiana, necessitated by heavy demand. But he also feared cancellation of the order if it failed to materialise on time.
Mumbai-based entrepreneur Vikas Parashar wanted to rush a consignment of consumer goods to Ludhiana, necessitated by heavy demand. But he also feared cancellation of the order if it failed to materialise on time.
Child abusers, drug dealers as teachers in Britain! | ummid.com
Child abusers, drug dealers as teachers in Britain! | ummid.com
A number of convicted paedophiles, drug dealers and violent thugs were among over 4,000 criminals who applied for jobs in Britain as school teachers in one year.
A number of convicted paedophiles, drug dealers and violent thugs were among over 4,000 criminals who applied for jobs in Britain as school teachers in one year.
Britain announces 60 new scholarships for Indians | ummid.com
Britain announces 60 new scholarships for Indians | ummid.com
British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday announced 60 new "Jubilee Scholarships" to be awarded in India for one-year masters course in Britain, a statement said.
British Prime Minister David Cameron Wednesday announced 60 new "Jubilee Scholarships" to be awarded in India for one-year masters course in Britain, a statement said.
Horrible week for Karnataka students: Girl made to beg, two dead | ummid.com
Horrible week for Karnataka students: Girl made to beg, two dead | ummid.com
A father forced his daughter to beg on streets for not studying well, another girl committed suicide as a question paper leak led to an exam being rescheduled and a school-going boy was brutally murdered -- the week began on a horrible note for students in Karnataka.
A father forced his daughter to beg on streets for not studying well, another girl committed suicide as a question paper leak led to an exam being rescheduled and a school-going boy was brutally murdered -- the week began on a horrible note for students in Karnataka.
Malegaon blast accused reaches court against rejection of election paper | ummid.com
Malegaon blast accused reaches court against rejection of election paper | ummid.com
Dr Salman Farsi, one of the accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, who wants to contest Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) elections, is approaching Mumbai High Court against rejection of the nomination paper he filed on March 27.
Dr Salman Farsi, one of the accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, who wants to contest Malegaon Municipal Corporation (MMC) elections, is approaching Mumbai High Court against rejection of the nomination paper he filed on March 27.
Centre stays Rajoana hanging, Punjab leaders welcome it | ummid.com
Centre stays Rajoana hanging, Punjab leaders welcome it | ummid.com
The central government Wednesday stayed the hanging of Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana for the Aug 31, 1995 assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. The execution was scheduled for Saturday.
The central government Wednesday stayed the hanging of Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana for the Aug 31, 1995 assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. The execution was scheduled for Saturday.
Now, a device to shield cardiac patients from stroke | ummid.com
Now, a device to shield cardiac patients from stroke | ummid.com
A global medical device company Wednesday announced the first implant of a one-of-its-kind cardiac plug which can help curb strokes in patients with cardiac disorders. Stroke is the second leading killer after heart disease.
A global medical device company Wednesday announced the first implant of a one-of-its-kind cardiac plug which can help curb strokes in patients with cardiac disorders. Stroke is the second leading killer after heart disease.
Court notice on plea against effluent discharge | ummid.com
Court notice on plea against effluent discharge | ummid.com
The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the environment ministry on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions for steps to prevent treated effluent from sewerage treatment plants (STPs) from entering water bodies and polluting them.
The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the environment ministry on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions for steps to prevent treated effluent from sewerage treatment plants (STPs) from entering water bodies and polluting them.
Chinese unleash BRICS charm offensive | ummid.com
Chinese unleash BRICS charm offensive | ummid.com
The Chinese delegation has unleashed a charm offensive here with bagloads of information on their perspective on the BRICS grouping of Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa. In the Chinese president's words the grouping, is the "defender of the developing world".
The Chinese delegation has unleashed a charm offensive here with bagloads of information on their perspective on the BRICS grouping of Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa. In the Chinese president's words the grouping, is the "defender of the developing world".
Cannot ban news as it is perishable, SC told | ummid.com
Cannot ban news as it is perishable, SC told | ummid.com
As Supreme Court Wednesday explored the option of postponing the publication of court proceedings in sensitive matters, including criminal cases, it was told that news was a perishable commodity which lost its value, if banned.
As Supreme Court Wednesday explored the option of postponing the publication of court proceedings in sensitive matters, including criminal cases, it was told that news was a perishable commodity which lost its value, if banned.
498 killed in Maoist violence since March 2010: Chhattisgarh | ummid.com
498 killed in Maoist violence since March 2010: Chhattisgarh | ummid.com
Maoists, who are locally called Naxals, carried out 367 attacks in the state during 2010-11 and 2011-12 when 498 people were killed, Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar told the assembly in response to a question of Congress legislator Nandkumar Patel.
Maoists, who are locally called Naxals, carried out 367 attacks in the state during 2010-11 and 2011-12 when 498 people were killed, Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar told the assembly in response to a question of Congress legislator Nandkumar Patel.
Bengal library ban on leading English, Bengali papers slammed | ummid.com
Bengal library ban on leading English, Bengali papers slammed | ummid.com
The Mamata Banerjee-led government's decision to ban all dailies except eight vernacular newspapers in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers, has drawn widespread criticism, including from those who once were close to the chief minister.
The Mamata Banerjee-led government's decision to ban all dailies except eight vernacular newspapers in state-funded libraries to promote "free thinking" among readers, has drawn widespread criticism, including from those who once were close to the chief minister.
Indian Mujahideen suspect arrested in Delhi | ummid.com
Indian Mujahideen suspect arrested in Delhi | ummid.com
A suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist was arrested from east Delhi and one kg explosives and a detonator seized from him, police said Wednesday.
A suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist was arrested from east Delhi and one kg explosives and a detonator seized from him, police said Wednesday.
BRICS to ink currency pacts, to push joint bank | ummid.com
BRICS to ink currency pacts, to push joint bank | ummid.com
The BRICS grouping of five emerging economic powerhouses - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - Thursday will sign two pacts to promote trade in their local currencies and are expected to endorse plans for a joint development bank that will raise their economic heft in the global system.
The BRICS grouping of five emerging economic powerhouses - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - Thursday will sign two pacts to promote trade in their local currencies and are expected to endorse plans for a joint development bank that will raise their economic heft in the global system.
Government, opposition unite; say no public debate on defence issues | ummid.com
Government, opposition unite; say no public debate on defence issues | ummid.com
It was peace after war between ruling and opposition MPs Wednesday with both sides agreeing that the issues raised by army chief V.K. Singh in a letter to the prime minister should not become a matter of public debate.
It was peace after war between ruling and opposition MPs Wednesday with both sides agreeing that the issues raised by army chief V.K. Singh in a letter to the prime minister should not become a matter of public debate.
Kerala to be tough on banks not providing 'edu loans' | ummid.com
Kerala to be tough on banks not providing 'edu loans' | ummid.com
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said the state government will act tough on commercial banks that do not provide educational loans to students.
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said the state government will act tough on commercial banks that do not provide educational loans to students.
Paper iPhones offered to deceased | ummid.com
Paper iPhones offered to deceased | ummid.com
As iPhones and iPads are getting more popular in China, some people are choosing paper-made Apple goods as offerings to their deceased relatives.
As iPhones and iPads are getting more popular in China, some people are choosing paper-made Apple goods as offerings to their deceased relatives.
Need to link hearts of Indians, Pakistanis: Sibal | ummid.com
Need to link hearts of Indians, Pakistanis: Sibal | ummid.com
"People in both the countries are the same. They are people who think good about India…people who think good about Pakistan and we need to link the hearts of people of both the countries," Sibal said at the launch of the book "Smoke without Fire: Portraits of Pre-Partition Delhi" Tuesday.
"People in both the countries are the same. They are people who think good about India…people who think good about Pakistan and we need to link the hearts of people of both the countries," Sibal said at the launch of the book "Smoke without Fire: Portraits of Pre-Partition Delhi" Tuesday.
Chocolates may help you stay slim | ummid.com
Chocolates may help you stay slim | ummid.com
The findings have been made from a study of nearly 1,000 people in the US that looked at diet, calorie intake and body mass index (BMI) -- a measure of obesity, the BBC reported Tuesday.
The findings have been made from a study of nearly 1,000 people in the US that looked at diet, calorie intake and body mass index (BMI) -- a measure of obesity, the BBC reported Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Global garment factories leaving China | ummid.com
Global garment factories leaving China | ummid.com
Global fashion brands are shifting their manufacturing bases from China to cheaper countries due to high production cost, experts said. President of China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) Wang Tiankai said the trend is inevitable as China was no longer a "cheap-in-everything paradise".
Global fashion brands are shifting their manufacturing bases from China to cheaper countries due to high production cost, experts said. President of China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC) Wang Tiankai said the trend is inevitable as China was no longer a "cheap-in-everything paradise".
Saudi youth get a feel of India's software power | ummid.com
Saudi youth get a feel of India's software power | ummid.com
A 40-member youth delegation from Saudi Arabia, on a perception-changing visit to this country, got firsthand experience of India's software power at Infosys Ltd, India's IT major, here and some higher education institutes that spawn techies and business managers.
A 40-member youth delegation from Saudi Arabia, on a perception-changing visit to this country, got firsthand experience of India's software power at Infosys Ltd, India's IT major, here and some higher education institutes that spawn techies and business managers.
Telangana movements turn towards Hindutva | ummid.com
Telangana movements turn towards Hindutva | ummid.com
Though almost all the parties had orally declared that they will support the Telangana bill if presented in the assembly, but at this point of time all the parties took back their position including TDP and Congress. Moreover, congress government at the centre initially issued a statement in favour of separate Telangana, but immediately withdrew its statement.
Though almost all the parties had orally declared that they will support the Telangana bill if presented in the assembly, but at this point of time all the parties took back their position including TDP and Congress. Moreover, congress government at the centre initially issued a statement in favour of separate Telangana, but immediately withdrew its statement.
Bhopal’s Atif Aziz book published by German Co. | ummid.com
Bhopal’s Atif Aziz book published by German Co. | ummid.com
A German publishing house has published a book of Bhopal's young engineer Atif Aziz on Mechanical Engineering authored by him.
A German publishing house has published a book of Bhopal's young engineer Atif Aziz on Mechanical Engineering authored by him.
CBSE invites scholarship applications | ummid.com
CBSE invites scholarship applications | ummid.com
The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday invited applications for renewal of scholarship from the students awarded central sector scheme scholarships in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) Tuesday invited applications for renewal of scholarship from the students awarded central sector scheme scholarships in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Tejinder Singh files defamation case against army chief | ummid.com
Tejinder Singh files defamation case against army chief | ummid.com
Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh Tuesday filed a criminal defamation case against army chief Gen V.K. Singh in a Delhi court following allegations of bribery over a defence deal against him.
Lt Gen (retd) Tejinder Singh Tuesday filed a criminal defamation case against army chief Gen V.K. Singh in a Delhi court following allegations of bribery over a defence deal against him.
Lok Sabha condemns Team Anna's derogatory remarks | ummid.com
Lok Sabha condemns Team Anna's derogatory remarks | ummid.com
Parliamentarians cutting across party lines Tuesday lashed out at social activist Anna Hazare and his team members for using intemperate language against MPs. A censure was not taken up by Speaker Meira Kumar, but she allowed a brief discussion on the issue during zero hour.
Parliamentarians cutting across party lines Tuesday lashed out at social activist Anna Hazare and his team members for using intemperate language against MPs. A censure was not taken up by Speaker Meira Kumar, but she allowed a brief discussion on the issue during zero hour.
Declare tea India's national drink | ummid.com
Declare tea India's national drink | ummid.com
A Rajya Sabha member from Assam Tuesday demanded that tea be declared India's national drink. Birendra Prasad Baishya raised the issue in the Rajya Sabha, saying tea consumption had become a way of life in the country.
A Rajya Sabha member from Assam Tuesday demanded that tea be declared India's national drink. Birendra Prasad Baishya raised the issue in the Rajya Sabha, saying tea consumption had become a way of life in the country.
Amrita varsity launches free tuition programme | ummid.com
Amrita varsity launches free tuition programme | ummid.com
Kerala Education Minister P.K. Abdu Rabb Tuesday launched an online programme of Amrita University to help students gain better skills so as to secure jobs.
Kerala Education Minister P.K. Abdu Rabb Tuesday launched an online programme of Amrita University to help students gain better skills so as to secure jobs.
Unicef urges India to curb open defecation | ummid.com
Unicef urges India to curb open defecation | ummid.com
The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) Tuesday stressed the urgent need for India, the first among 12 countries where open defecation takes place, to check and curb the practice and reduce the high rate of water-borne disease in rural communities.
The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) Tuesday stressed the urgent need for India, the first among 12 countries where open defecation takes place, to check and curb the practice and reduce the high rate of water-borne disease in rural communities.
Hu in India Wednesday: Trade imbalance, cultural ties on agenda | ummid.com
Hu in India Wednesday: Trade imbalance, cultural ties on agenda | ummid.com
Chinese President Hu Jintao touches down here Wednesday on a two-day visit to participate in the BRICS summit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. India is expected to press China for addressing the issue of trade imbalance during the talks.
Chinese President Hu Jintao touches down here Wednesday on a two-day visit to participate in the BRICS summit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. India is expected to press China for addressing the issue of trade imbalance during the talks.
Rajoana to hang Saturday, rules court | ummid.com
Rajoana to hang Saturday, rules court | ummid.com
Babbar Khalsa terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana, sentenced to death in the 1995 assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, is to hang as scheduled on March 31, a Chandigarh court ruled Tuesday as opposition began building up in some places in Punjab to protest the hanging.
Babbar Khalsa terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana, sentenced to death in the 1995 assassination of then Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, is to hang as scheduled on March 31, a Chandigarh court ruled Tuesday as opposition began building up in some places in Punjab to protest the hanging.
Jamia Miillia students left spellbound by Kapil Sibal's poetry | ummid.com
Jamia Miillia students left spellbound by Kapil Sibal's poetry | ummid.com
Humour, love, education, relations, secularism and politics - Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal touched on all this through his poetry at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia Tuesday morning, keeping his audience spellbound, and a trifle surprised.
Humour, love, education, relations, secularism and politics - Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal touched on all this through his poetry at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia Tuesday morning, keeping his audience spellbound, and a trifle surprised.
Dead Sea can help Gov. take a wise decision on Gay Sex | ummid.com
Dead Sea can help Gov. take a wise decision on Gay Sex | ummid.com
If the Government is certainly confused and unable to take a decision, here is the historical account of Dead Sea that exists in Jordan since last thousands of years as a lesson for those who indulge in homosexuality.
If the Government is certainly confused and unable to take a decision, here is the historical account of Dead Sea that exists in Jordan since last thousands of years as a lesson for those who indulge in homosexuality.
Apex court reserves verdict on anti-gay sex petitions | ummid.com
Apex court reserves verdict on anti-gay sex petitions | ummid.com
The Supreme Court Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Delhi High Court's judgement decriminalising consensual sex among adults of the same gender.
The Supreme Court Tuesday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Delhi High Court's judgement decriminalising consensual sex among adults of the same gender.
Muslim woman from Michigan beaten to death in California home | ummid.com
Muslim woman from Michigan beaten to death in California home | ummid.comAn Iraqi-American woman who used to live in Dearborn was found beaten to death at her home near San Diego in what might possibly be a hate crime. A note calling her a terrorist and saying she should go back to her country was left next to her body, according to friends and family members.
Maoists kill 10 CRPF troopers in Maharashtra | ummid.com
Maoists kill 10 CRPF troopers in Maharashtra | ummid.com
At least 10 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed Tuesday when Maoists exploded a landmine in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, police said.
At least 10 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed Tuesday when Maoists exploded a landmine in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, police said.
Manmohan-Gilani meet, decide to intensify dialogue | ummid.com
Manmohan-Gilani meet, decide to intensify dialogue | ummid.com
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani met here Tuesday and said the two countries had charted the right path to resolve their issues and decided to intensify dialogue.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani met here Tuesday and said the two countries had charted the right path to resolve their issues and decided to intensify dialogue.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Freedom Bridge nothing like 'Die Another Day' projected | ummid.com
Freedom Bridge nothing like 'Die Another Day' projected | ummid.com
Remember the Freedom Bridge in the James Bond flick "Die Another Day"? That's where, in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating South and North Korea, on a misty day, with menacing looking soldiers at each end, 007 was exchanged for the terrorist Zao. Well, the original is nothing like the film made it out to be!
Remember the Freedom Bridge in the James Bond flick "Die Another Day"? That's where, in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) separating South and North Korea, on a misty day, with menacing looking soldiers at each end, 007 was exchanged for the terrorist Zao. Well, the original is nothing like the film made it out to be!
Indian conquers the Andes in Latin America | ummid.com
Indian conquers the Andes in Latin America | ummid.com
Thirty-seven-year old Malli Mastan Babu is the only Indian to have scaled the tallest peaks of the Andes in South America. He also holds a Guinness record for having climbed the seven summits of the world in just 172 days.
Thirty-seven-year old Malli Mastan Babu is the only Indian to have scaled the tallest peaks of the Andes in South America. He also holds a Guinness record for having climbed the seven summits of the world in just 172 days.
Bangalore student is YouTube Space Lab Asia-Pacific winner | ummid.com
Bangalore student is YouTube Space Lab Asia-Pacific winner | ummid.com
India's Sachin S. Kukke is the Asia-Pacific region winner and one of the six global winners of the YouTube Space Lab 2012 contest for young people to design experiments that could be performed in outer space.
India's Sachin S. Kukke is the Asia-Pacific region winner and one of the six global winners of the YouTube Space Lab 2012 contest for young people to design experiments that could be performed in outer space.
Indian student jailed in Australia in visa scam | ummid.com
Indian student jailed in Australia in visa scam | ummid.com
A Perth District Court sentenced Rajesh Kumar on Monday after he pleaded guilty for changing the outcomes of IELTS test apparently to get permanent residence in Australia.
A Perth District Court sentenced Rajesh Kumar on Monday after he pleaded guilty for changing the outcomes of IELTS test apparently to get permanent residence in Australia.
Historic opportunity for Hu Jintao to engage Dalai Lama | ummid.com
Historic opportunity for Hu Jintao to engage Dalai Lama | ummid.com
History beckons China's President Hu Jintao during his India visit if he sheds entrenched antipathies and chooses to directly engage the Dalai Lama with a specific intention of initiating the process of resolving the festering problem of the Tibetan region that is in turmoil and have been aflame with self-immolations, that spread to Delhi Monday with a 26-year-old youth setting himself on fire.
History beckons China's President Hu Jintao during his India visit if he sheds entrenched antipathies and chooses to directly engage the Dalai Lama with a specific intention of initiating the process of resolving the festering problem of the Tibetan region that is in turmoil and have been aflame with self-immolations, that spread to Delhi Monday with a 26-year-old youth setting himself on fire.
Saudi Arabia seeks Bangalore hospital's help for telemedicine centre | ummid.com
Saudi Arabia seeks Bangalore hospital's help for telemedicine centre | ummid.com
Saudi Arabia Monday sought the help of Narayana Hrudayalaya (cardiac hospital) in setting up a telemedicine centre in the kingdom for providing remote healthcare to its citizens.
Saudi Arabia Monday sought the help of Narayana Hrudayalaya (cardiac hospital) in setting up a telemedicine centre in the kingdom for providing remote healthcare to its citizens.
Question mark over hanging of BKI terrorist Rajoana | ummid.com
Question mark over hanging of BKI terrorist Rajoana | ummid.com
The March 31 hanging of Sikh terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana in the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh appeared unsure Monday after the Patiala jail superintendent approached a court seeking deferment of the hanging and Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said there was possibility of the BKI terrorist getting relief.
The March 31 hanging of Sikh terrorist Balwant Singh Rajoana in the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh appeared unsure Monday after the Patiala jail superintendent approached a court seeking deferment of the hanging and Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said there was possibility of the BKI terrorist getting relief.
Maharashtra Budget: Tax exemption, electricity subsidy for textiles to continue | ummid.com
Maharashtra Budget: Tax exemption, electricity subsidy for textiles to continue | ummid.com
The textile clusters in Malegaon, Bhiwandi, Ichalkaranji and other places of Maharashtra are expected to benefit from some of the provisions made in the state budget for 2012-13 presented by the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar today.
The textile clusters in Malegaon, Bhiwandi, Ichalkaranji and other places of Maharashtra are expected to benefit from some of the provisions made in the state budget for 2012-13 presented by the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar today.
Infrastructure projects in Maharashtra get vital thrust | ummid.com
Infrastructure projects in Maharashtra get vital thrust | ummid.com
Funds allocated for Nasik-Pune, Manmad-Indore via Malegaon, Dhule & other railway projects; nod to Nariman Point-Borivli West Coast Water Transport Project
Infrastructure development in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra will get a significant thrust with a series of mega-projects lined up as part of efforts to make India's commercial capital a world-class city in the state budget for 2012-13, presented here Monday.
Funds allocated for Nasik-Pune, Manmad-Indore via Malegaon, Dhule & other railway projects; nod to Nariman Point-Borivli West Coast Water Transport Project
Infrastructure development in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra will get a significant thrust with a series of mega-projects lined up as part of efforts to make India's commercial capital a world-class city in the state budget for 2012-13, presented here Monday.
State to sell 'Maharashtra Tourism' brand aggressively | ummid.com
State to sell 'Maharashtra Tourism' brand aggressively | ummid.com
The ruling Democratic Front government plans to sell 'Maharashtra Tourism' as a brand by executing several major tourism projects costing Rs.228 crore, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar said Monday, while presenting the state budget for the 2012-13 fiscal here.
The ruling Democratic Front government plans to sell 'Maharashtra Tourism' as a brand by executing several major tourism projects costing Rs.228 crore, Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar said Monday, while presenting the state budget for the 2012-13 fiscal here.
Maharashtra Finance Minister presents marginally surplus budget | ummid.com
Maharashtra Finance Minister presents marginally surplus budget | ummid.com
Imposes levy on finished garments; hikes taxes on LPG, CNG, petrol, diesel and ATF
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented a marginally revenue-suplus state budget for 2012-13, extensively focusing on infrastructure, social, health and tourism sectors.
Imposes levy on finished garments; hikes taxes on LPG, CNG, petrol, diesel and ATF
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar presented a marginally revenue-suplus state budget for 2012-13, extensively focusing on infrastructure, social, health and tourism sectors.
Massive protest against 'framing' of Muslims in terror cases | ummid.com
Massive protest against 'framing' of Muslims in terror cases | ummid.com
Hundreds of Muslims participated in a day-long sit-down at Parliament Street here to protest "the fabricated implication" of the community members in terror cases -- the latest being journalist Syed Mohammed Kazmi, accused of involvement in last month's Israeli embassy car blast.
Hundreds of Muslims participated in a day-long sit-down at Parliament Street here to protest "the fabricated implication" of the community members in terror cases -- the latest being journalist Syed Mohammed Kazmi, accused of involvement in last month's Israeli embassy car blast.
Maharashtra ATS kills 'terrorist' in Aurangabad | ummid.com
Maharashtra ATS kills 'terrorist' in Aurangabad | ummid.com
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Monday shot dead a suspected terrorist allegedly involved in the 2008 Ahmedabad bombings, police said here.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) Monday shot dead a suspected terrorist allegedly involved in the 2008 Ahmedabad bombings, police said here.
Radio Azad Hind dedicated to values of freedom struggle & self-rule launched | ummid.com
Radio Azad Hind dedicated to values of freedom struggle & self-rule launched | ummid.com
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose had set up Radio Azad Hind 70 years ago on March 25, 1942. Radio Azad Hind has been launched to commemorate this day.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose had set up Radio Azad Hind 70 years ago on March 25, 1942. Radio Azad Hind has been launched to commemorate this day.
Andhra government to start conservation work on Mecca Masjid | ummid.com
Andhra government to start conservation work on Mecca Masjid | ummid.com
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to start chemical conservation and preservation work on the historic Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad.
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to start chemical conservation and preservation work on the historic Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad.
Houston-Victoria varsity students win British Council’s Islam blogging contest | ummid.com
Houston-Victoria varsity students win British Council’s Islam blogging contest | ummid.com
Three University of Houston-Victoria students recently won the British Council’s “100 Questions About Islam” blogging contest. The council invited university students from around the world to share their reflections on Muslim and non-Muslim relations.
Three University of Houston-Victoria students recently won the British Council’s “100 Questions About Islam” blogging contest. The council invited university students from around the world to share their reflections on Muslim and non-Muslim relations.
Attempted self-immolation by Tibetan against Hu Jintao's visit | ummid.com
Attempted self-immolation by Tibetan against Hu Jintao's visit | ummid.com
Two days ahead of Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to India, a Tibetan protester set himself ablaze at Jantar Mantar Monday during a demonstration by around 100 Tibetans against Hu's visit.
Two days ahead of Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to India, a Tibetan protester set himself ablaze at Jantar Mantar Monday during a demonstration by around 100 Tibetans against Hu's visit.
Scams that rocked defence ministry since 2007 | ummid.com
Scams that rocked defence ministry since 2007 | ummid.com
With Antony now ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into Gen. Singh's allegation, here is a low-down on some of the scams that rocked the defence ministry since 2007 and the outcome of the investigations.
With Antony now ordering a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation into Gen. Singh's allegation, here is a low-down on some of the scams that rocked the defence ministry since 2007 and the outcome of the investigations.
Bribe offer shocked me out of wits: Army chief | ummid.com
Bribe offer shocked me out of wits: Army chief | ummid.com
Indian Army Chief Gen V.K. Singh, in a televised interview telecast Monday, said the 'bribe offer' had left him 'dumbfounded' and he could not lodge a police complaint against the briber because it was an 'indirect method'.
Indian Army Chief Gen V.K. Singh, in a televised interview telecast Monday, said the 'bribe offer' had left him 'dumbfounded' and he could not lodge a police complaint against the briber because it was an 'indirect method'.
Unveiling the soul of Seoul - during a PM visit | ummid.com
Unveiling the soul of Seoul - during a PM visit | ummid.com
It's home to major conglomerates like Hyundai, Samsung and LG and boasts of the world's fastest broadband network. It hosted the 1986 Asian Ganes, the 1998 Olympics, the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 2010 G-20 summit and now, the March 26-27 Nuclear Security Summit. But there's more to Seoul than mere statistics.
It's home to major conglomerates like Hyundai, Samsung and LG and boasts of the world's fastest broadband network. It hosted the 1986 Asian Ganes, the 1998 Olympics, the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 2010 G-20 summit and now, the March 26-27 Nuclear Security Summit. But there's more to Seoul than mere statistics.
MPs outraged over Anna's remarks, Lok Sabha adjourned | ummid.com
MPs outraged over Anna's remarks, Lok Sabha adjourned | ummid.com
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day Monday after members cutting across party lines protested Anna Hazare's allegations of corruption against politicians.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day Monday after members cutting across party lines protested Anna Hazare's allegations of corruption against politicians.
Caught in Crossfire - Dinesh Trivedi | ummid.com
Caught in Crossfire - Dinesh Trivedi | ummid.com
The ugly face of coalition politics came into open when Dinesh Trivedi, the Union Railway Minister representing the Trinamool Congress, was made to resign after presenting his maiden budget.
The ugly face of coalition politics came into open when Dinesh Trivedi, the Union Railway Minister representing the Trinamool Congress, was made to resign after presenting his maiden budget.
Bihar probationary officers undertake Heritage Walk in Bhopal | ummid.com
Bihar probationary officers undertake Heritage Walk in Bhopal | ummid.com
Sixteen probationary officers of the Bihar State Administrative Services, who are in Bhopal on a training schedule, participated in a Heritage Walk in the walled city on Sunday.
Sixteen probationary officers of the Bihar State Administrative Services, who are in Bhopal on a training schedule, participated in a Heritage Walk in the walled city on Sunday.
Antony orders probe into army chief's allegation | ummid.com
Antony orders probe into army chief's allegation | ummid.com
Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into army chief Gen V.K. Singh's allegations that he had been offered a bribe of Rs.14 crore.
Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into army chief Gen V.K. Singh's allegations that he had been offered a bribe of Rs.14 crore.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Parliament disrupted over army chief's claim, Telangana | ummid.com
Parliament disrupted over army chief's claim, Telangana | ummid.com
The Rajya Sabha was Monday adjourned till noon after opposition members raised the allegations levelled by army chief Gen. V.K. Singh that he had been offered a bribe to clear a tranche of 600 substandard vehicles.
The Rajya Sabha was Monday adjourned till noon after opposition members raised the allegations levelled by army chief Gen. V.K. Singh that he had been offered a bribe to clear a tranche of 600 substandard vehicles.
20 Indian geeks to flag innovations at EmTech | ummid.com
20 Indian geeks to flag innovations at EmTech | ummid.com
About 20 Indian whiz kids will showcase their innovations in diverse fields, including a special shoe for the visually impaired, at the fourth Emerging Technologies (EmTech) India event in this tech hub beginning Tuesday.
About 20 Indian whiz kids will showcase their innovations in diverse fields, including a special shoe for the visually impaired, at the fourth Emerging Technologies (EmTech) India event in this tech hub beginning Tuesday.
Drive to save British kids from online sex | ummid.com
Drive to save British kids from online sex | ummid.com
British parents may have to "opt in" to watch pornography online in a bid to protect their children from seeing indecent images.
British parents may have to "opt in" to watch pornography online in a bid to protect their children from seeing indecent images.
Palestinians seek political, financial support from Baghdad Arab summit | ummid.com
Palestinians seek political, financial support from Baghdad Arab summit | ummid.com
The Palestinian leadership is looking forward to gain declarations of full Arab political and financial support for their cause in the Arab League annual summit due to be held in Baghdad March 29, a senior Palestinian official said Sunday.
The Palestinian leadership is looking forward to gain declarations of full Arab political and financial support for their cause in the Arab League annual summit due to be held in Baghdad March 29, a senior Palestinian official said Sunday.
Hamas foiling Gaza power crisis solution: Palestinian PM | ummid.com
Hamas foiling Gaza power crisis solution: Palestinian PM | ummid.com
Fayyad said in a statement that he delegated officials from the West Bank-based energy authority to Egypt to look for a lasting solution to the Gaza power crisis, but Hamas, while controls Gaza, did not send its own people, reported Xinhua.
Fayyad said in a statement that he delegated officials from the West Bank-based energy authority to Egypt to look for a lasting solution to the Gaza power crisis, but Hamas, while controls Gaza, did not send its own people, reported Xinhua.
Russia says Annan's mission offers last chance to Syria | ummid.com
Russia says Annan's mission offers last chance to Syria | ummid.com
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Sunday told UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan that his mission may be the last chance for Syria to avoid a civil war.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Sunday told UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan that his mission may be the last chance for Syria to avoid a civil war.
Draft Divorce Bill not acceptable: AIUDF president Maul Badruddin Ajmal | ummid.com
Draft Divorce Bill not acceptable: AIUDF president Maul Badruddin Ajmal | ummid.com
The Draft Divorce Bill, prepared ostensibly to make the divorce process easier, is a direct attack on the Shariah and against the personal law of Indian Muslims, argued by Maulana Badruddin Ajmal in a press statement today from Mumbai.
The Draft Divorce Bill, prepared ostensibly to make the divorce process easier, is a direct attack on the Shariah and against the personal law of Indian Muslims, argued by Maulana Badruddin Ajmal in a press statement today from Mumbai.
Shehla murder: CBI recovers revolver, bike used in crime | ummid.com
Shehla murder: CBI recovers revolver, bike used in crime | ummid.com
Sleuths of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), investigating the murder of Right to Information (RTI) activist Shehla Masood, Sunday recovered the home-made revolver and the motorbike believed to have been used in the crime, agency sources said.
Sleuths of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), investigating the murder of Right to Information (RTI) activist Shehla Masood, Sunday recovered the home-made revolver and the motorbike believed to have been used in the crime, agency sources said.
Book by Muslim scholar advises 'ways to beat wife', sparks outrage | ummid.com
Book by Muslim scholar advises 'ways to beat wife', sparks outrage | ummid.com
Authored by Maulavi Ashraf Ali Thanvi, who is understood to be a prominent Islamic scholar, the 160-page book claims to be a "presentation for newlyweds" or couples who have been together for some years.
Authored by Maulavi Ashraf Ali Thanvi, who is understood to be a prominent Islamic scholar, the 160-page book claims to be a "presentation for newlyweds" or couples who have been together for some years.
Anna returns with anti-graft protest, threatens more agitation | ummid.com
Anna returns with anti-graft protest, threatens more agitation | ummid.com
Anna Hazare, on a day-long fast Sunday, set a 2014 deadline -- when general elections are scheduled -- for an all-powerful anti-corruption watchdog and threatened to launch a court arrest stir in August if the government doesn't act against corrupt ministers.
Anna Hazare, on a day-long fast Sunday, set a 2014 deadline -- when general elections are scheduled -- for an all-powerful anti-corruption watchdog and threatened to launch a court arrest stir in August if the government doesn't act against corrupt ministers.
New-look Malabar Gold targets $6 bn turnover by 2015 | ummid.com
New-look Malabar Gold targets $6 bn turnover by 2015 | ummid.com
Aiming to be third largest jewellery retail chain in the world with a $6 billion turnover by 2015, Kerala-based Malabar Gold & Diamonds (formerly Malabar Gold) plans to expand its retail footprint across the world at a $700 million outlay and also increase its jewellery production units to 10 from the current four, said a top company official.
Aiming to be third largest jewellery retail chain in the world with a $6 billion turnover by 2015, Kerala-based Malabar Gold & Diamonds (formerly Malabar Gold) plans to expand its retail footprint across the world at a $700 million outlay and also increase its jewellery production units to 10 from the current four, said a top company official.
Rescue the dying Yamuna to save the Taj, appeal activists | ummid.com
Rescue the dying Yamuna to save the Taj, appeal activists | ummid.com
Hundreds of activists, students and senior citizens walked along the banks of the bone-dry river Yamuna in Agra Sunday in a symbolic rally to highlight the grave threat to the Taj Mahal from a dry river bed.
Hundreds of activists, students and senior citizens walked along the banks of the bone-dry river Yamuna in Agra Sunday in a symbolic rally to highlight the grave threat to the Taj Mahal from a dry river bed.
Vidarbha farmers, widows to 'mourn' decade of BT cotton | ummid.com
Vidarbha farmers, widows to 'mourn' decade of BT cotton | ummid.com
Thousands of farmers and farm widows shall 'mourn' and protest the tenth anniversary of the introduction of US-based GM Seed's revolutionary "BT Cotton" in the country Monday, an activist group said here Sunday.
Thousands of farmers and farm widows shall 'mourn' and protest the tenth anniversary of the introduction of US-based GM Seed's revolutionary "BT Cotton" in the country Monday, an activist group said here Sunday.
A broken heart can snuff out life | ummid.com
A broken heart can snuff out life | ummid.com
A broken heart could snuff out life in the wake of bereavement, which weakens our immune system and its ability to ward off infections, says a study.
A broken heart could snuff out life in the wake of bereavement, which weakens our immune system and its ability to ward off infections, says a study.
A coaching centre for the poor - inside a police station! | ummid.com
A coaching centre for the poor - inside a police station! | ummid.com
Police's role often doesn't end with busting crime and jailing criminals. In a first of its kind initiative, Delhi Police has begun a coaching centre for students from economically weaker sections, particularly Muslims, to help them prepare for competitive examinations.
Police's role often doesn't end with busting crime and jailing criminals. In a first of its kind initiative, Delhi Police has begun a coaching centre for students from economically weaker sections, particularly Muslims, to help them prepare for competitive examinations.
Rhythm helps kids master math problems | ummid.com
Rhythm helps kids master math problems | ummid.com
An innovative use of rhythm in a music-based programme enabled school kids score significantly higher on math tests than peers who received regular instruction.
An innovative use of rhythm in a music-based programme enabled school kids score significantly higher on math tests than peers who received regular instruction.
Scientists tap baby brainpower for smarter computers | ummid.com
Scientists tap baby brainpower for smarter computers | ummid.com
Researchers are tapping brainpower of babies, toddlers and pre-schooler's to nudge artificial intelligence (AI) into becoming smarter like humans.
Researchers are tapping brainpower of babies, toddlers and pre-schooler's to nudge artificial intelligence (AI) into becoming smarter like humans.
Now fire in Bengal bus depot, minister says sabotage | ummid.com
Now fire in Bengal bus depot, minister says sabotage | ummid.com
Kolkata continued to play with fire when the record room of the West Bengal government-run Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) was destroyed by a blaze Sunday. A state minister later called it a case of sabotage.
Kolkata continued to play with fire when the record room of the West Bengal government-run Calcutta State Transport Corporation (CSTC) was destroyed by a blaze Sunday. A state minister later called it a case of sabotage.
Tension at Telangana student's funeral procession | ummid.com
Tension at Telangana student's funeral procession | ummid.com
The suicide of a student for separate statehood to Telangana has brought the issue back into focus with a shutdown being observed Sunday in Warangal district amid tension and some groups calling for a two-day protest.
The suicide of a student for separate statehood to Telangana has brought the issue back into focus with a shutdown being observed Sunday in Warangal district amid tension and some groups calling for a two-day protest.
Maoists release one abducted Italian | ummid.com
Maoists release one abducted Italian | ummid.com
State Home Secretary U.N. Behera said the rebels released Claudio Colangelo. "His health is apparently fine," Behera told IANS. The government will continue efforts to secure the release of the other Italian, Bosusco Paolo, and a Biju Janata Dal legislator, he added.
State Home Secretary U.N. Behera said the rebels released Claudio Colangelo. "His health is apparently fine," Behera told IANS. The government will continue efforts to secure the release of the other Italian, Bosusco Paolo, and a Biju Janata Dal legislator, he added.
About 70 percent of India is poor: Top adviser | ummid.com
About 70 percent of India is poor: Top adviser | ummid.com
Debunking the government's claim that the number of poor in India has come down, a top adviser has claimed that around 70 percent of the country's 1.2 billion population is poor, and stressed the need for a multi-dimensional assessment of poverty.
Debunking the government's claim that the number of poor in India has come down, a top adviser has claimed that around 70 percent of the country's 1.2 billion population is poor, and stressed the need for a multi-dimensional assessment of poverty.
About 70 percent of India is poor: Top adviser | ummid.com
About 70 percent of India is poor: Top adviser | ummid.com
Debunking the government's claim that the number of poor in India has come down, a top adviser has claimed that around 70 percent of the country's 1.2 billion population is poor, and stressed the need for a multi-dimensional assessment of poverty.
Debunking the government's claim that the number of poor in India has come down, a top adviser has claimed that around 70 percent of the country's 1.2 billion population is poor, and stressed the need for a multi-dimensional assessment of poverty.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Astronauts rush to safety as space junk whizz by | ummid.com
Astronauts rush to safety as space junk whizz by | ummid.com
Six International Space Station (ISS) astronauts rushed to safety as a piece of a Russian satellite whizzed by. The astronauts orbiting 320 km above the planet were stirred from their slumber Saturday to jump into emergency escape pods.
Six International Space Station (ISS) astronauts rushed to safety as a piece of a Russian satellite whizzed by. The astronauts orbiting 320 km above the planet were stirred from their slumber Saturday to jump into emergency escape pods.
Industry body seeks 100 percent FDI in defence | ummid.com
Industry body seeks 100 percent FDI in defence | ummid.com
With India edging past China as the world's largest arms importer, an industry body has sought increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector to 100 percent from the existing 26 percent to attract advance military technology to India and for curbing large-scale imports.
With India edging past China as the world's largest arms importer, an industry body has sought increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the defence sector to 100 percent from the existing 26 percent to attract advance military technology to India and for curbing large-scale imports.
Pakistan sets date with Saudi dates | ummid.com
Pakistan sets date with Saudi dates | ummid.com
Thousands of boxes of dates gifted by Saudi Arabia to Pakistan are set to be distributed in various provinces of the country.
Thousands of boxes of dates gifted by Saudi Arabia to Pakistan are set to be distributed in various provinces of the country.
Pakistan opposition to resist NATO supply restoration | ummid.com
Pakistan opposition to resist NATO supply restoration | ummid.com
Pakistani opposition parties have vowed to block every move by the government to restore NATO supplies to Afghanistan.
Pakistani opposition parties have vowed to block every move by the government to restore NATO supplies to Afghanistan.
'Sperm donation common, people keep mum' | ummid.com
'Sperm donation common, people keep mum' | ummid.com
VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana has chosen to be different. With "Vicky Donor", an unconventional film on sperm donation, he is glad that his debut project deals with a common issue seldom talked about in the country.
VJ-turned-actor Ayushmann Khurrana has chosen to be different. With "Vicky Donor", an unconventional film on sperm donation, he is glad that his debut project deals with a common issue seldom talked about in the country.
Kashmir begins dredging of Jhelum river after 26 years | ummid.com
Kashmir begins dredging of Jhelum river after 26 years | ummid.com
After 26 years, the Jammu and Kashmir government Saturday re-started the dredging of the Jhelum river to address the annual flood threat in the Valley.
After 26 years, the Jammu and Kashmir government Saturday re-started the dredging of the Jhelum river to address the annual flood threat in the Valley.
Urdu poetry blurs borders at Shankar-Shad 'mushaira' | ummid.com
Urdu poetry blurs borders at Shankar-Shad 'mushaira' | ummid.com
Four poets from Pakistan and India read contemporary Urdu poetry at the 48th Shankar Shad Mushaira here Saturday in an attempt to further cultural and literary ties between India and Pakistan and raise awareness about Urdu poetry among school children.
Four poets from Pakistan and India read contemporary Urdu poetry at the 48th Shankar Shad Mushaira here Saturday in an attempt to further cultural and literary ties between India and Pakistan and raise awareness about Urdu poetry among school children.
PM reminds Rajapaksa India's key role in Geneva | ummid.com
PM reminds Rajapaksa India's key role in Geneva | ummid.com
India played a key role to introduce "an element of balance" in the US-sponsored resolution in Geneva on Sri Lanka rights violations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said.
India played a key role to introduce "an element of balance" in the US-sponsored resolution in Geneva on Sri Lanka rights violations, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said.
Turkey sees huge potential in ties with India | ummid.com
Turkey sees huge potential in ties with India | ummid.com
Stressing the strong relations between India and Turkey, Turkish ambassador to India Burak Akcapar Saturday said there was huge potential in the ties between the two countries.
Stressing the strong relations between India and Turkey, Turkish ambassador to India Burak Akcapar Saturday said there was huge potential in the ties between the two countries.
Mukherjee seeks out allies, opposition for economy | ummid.com
Mukherjee seeks out allies, opposition for economy | ummid.com
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday the government needs to take some difficult decisions such as capping subsidies and controlling expenditure to bring down the fiscal deficit in the next few months to get the Indian economy back on the growth track.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday the government needs to take some difficult decisions such as capping subsidies and controlling expenditure to bring down the fiscal deficit in the next few months to get the Indian economy back on the growth track.
Odisha talks halted as Maoists seize legislator | ummid.com
Odisha talks halted as Maoists seize legislator | ummid.com
Talks to secure the release of two Italians abducted 10 days ago by Maoists in Odisha were suspended Saturday after the rebels daringly kidnapped a ruling party legislator and killed a police officer.
Talks to secure the release of two Italians abducted 10 days ago by Maoists in Odisha were suspended Saturday after the rebels daringly kidnapped a ruling party legislator and killed a police officer.
Kerala teachers to get opportunity to teach in Brazil | ummid.com
Kerala teachers to get opportunity to teach in Brazil | ummid.com
The teachers, who need not necessarily know the Portuguese language, would teach Maths and English from Class 1 to 6 using the education inventory tools developed by state owned IT@School - that is taught here in all state run education institutions.
The teachers, who need not necessarily know the Portuguese language, would teach Maths and English from Class 1 to 6 using the education inventory tools developed by state owned IT@School - that is taught here in all state run education institutions.
Oxford to take Indian school toppers | ummid.com
Oxford to take Indian school toppers | ummid.com
Earlier, Indian students needed to appear for their A-levels, SATs or the International Baccalaureate as the criteria for getting admitted in the undergraduate courses at Oxford.
Earlier, Indian students needed to appear for their A-levels, SATs or the International Baccalaureate as the criteria for getting admitted in the undergraduate courses at Oxford.
Aalami Urdu Markaz to hold mushaira on March 29 | ummid.com
Aalami Urdu Markaz to hold mushaira on March 29 | ummid.com
Aalami Urdu Markaz, Jeddah’s prominent literary organization, will be holding their fifth grand annual mushaira (poetry gathering) on March 29
Aalami Urdu Markaz, Jeddah’s prominent literary organization, will be holding their fifth grand annual mushaira (poetry gathering) on March 29
Sri Lanka warns India of Geneva repercussions | ummid.com
Sri Lanka warns India of Geneva repercussions | ummid.com
Sri Lanka Saturday warned India of possible repercussions over Kashmir after it voted for a US resolution in Geneva on rights abuses during its war on the Tamil Tigers.
Sri Lanka Saturday warned India of possible repercussions over Kashmir after it voted for a US resolution in Geneva on rights abuses during its war on the Tamil Tigers.
Using internet most risky for middle-class kids | ummid.com
Using internet most risky for middle-class kids | ummid.com
Children belonging to middle-class families are more likely to be harmed by using internet in comparison to those living in poorer households, a British study has found.
Children belonging to middle-class families are more likely to be harmed by using internet in comparison to those living in poorer households, a British study has found.
Budget, loans, silent taxes, rising prices, squeezed pockets-Who Gains? | ummid.com
Budget, loans, silent taxes, rising prices, squeezed pockets-Who Gains? | ummid.com
Today the silent impact of indirect taxes, high prices and micro finance loans together leads farmers and consumers towards suicides. Nation has to carry forward the choice less baggage of lakhs of farmers suicide.
Today the silent impact of indirect taxes, high prices and micro finance loans together leads farmers and consumers towards suicides. Nation has to carry forward the choice less baggage of lakhs of farmers suicide.
Theft at Maharashtra temple, guard killed | ummid.com
Theft at Maharashtra temple, guard killed | ummid.com
A security guard was killed as burglars made away with a 1.5 kg gold mask from a Lord Ganesh temple in Divegar village of Raigad district, around 175 km from Mumbai, police said.
A security guard was killed as burglars made away with a 1.5 kg gold mask from a Lord Ganesh temple in Divegar village of Raigad district, around 175 km from Mumbai, police said.
BJP has nearly all of Congress's sins - and a few of its own | ummid.com
BJP has nearly all of Congress's sins - and a few of its own | ummid.com
There does not appear to be much hope for the BJP to emerge as a major challenger to the Congress in 2014, although the latter is now much weaker than it was at the time of the last general election.
There does not appear to be much hope for the BJP to emerge as a major challenger to the Congress in 2014, although the latter is now much weaker than it was at the time of the last general election.
Annan on way to Russia, China as Syrian forces continue to bomb Homs | ummid.com
Annan on way to Russia, China as Syrian forces continue to bomb Homs | ummid.com
Even as the European Union slapped sanctions on the mother, sister and influential wife of President Bashar Assad and the UN-Arab League peace envoy Kofi Annan is on way to Russia and China, Syrian government forces continue to pound several neighbourhoods in the central city of Homs.
Even as the European Union slapped sanctions on the mother, sister and influential wife of President Bashar Assad and the UN-Arab League peace envoy Kofi Annan is on way to Russia and China, Syrian government forces continue to pound several neighbourhoods in the central city of Homs.
US monopoly on World Bank presidency challenged | ummid.com
US monopoly on World Bank presidency challenged | ummid.com
The US Friday named Jim Yong Kim as its candidate to lead the World Bank (WB), but he faces a challenge from two non-Americans - an unprecedented happening in the global financial institution.
The US Friday named Jim Yong Kim as its candidate to lead the World Bank (WB), but he faces a challenge from two non-Americans - an unprecedented happening in the global financial institution.
1,300 Pakistani students make huge painting | ummid.com
1,300 Pakistani students make huge painting | ummid.com
Over 1,300 students in Lahore have made a massive 42,000 square foot painting.
Over 1,300 students in Lahore have made a massive 42,000 square foot painting.
Thousands of Afghans, Pakistanis apply for EU asylum | ummid.com
Thousands of Afghans, Pakistanis apply for EU asylum | ummid.com
Nearly 30,000 Afghans and 15,000 Pakistanis have applied for asylum in the European Union (EU) in 2011, the EU's statistical office said.
Nearly 30,000 Afghans and 15,000 Pakistanis have applied for asylum in the European Union (EU) in 2011, the EU's statistical office said.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Libyans storm consulate in Turkey | ummid.com
Libyans storm consulate in Turkey | ummid.com
At least 27 Libyans have been arrested in Turkey's largest city Istanbul for storming the Libyan consulate.
At least 27 Libyans have been arrested in Turkey's largest city Istanbul for storming the Libyan consulate.
Harvard meet on where India is headed | ummid.com
Harvard meet on where India is headed | ummid.com
International leaders from government, business, non-profit, media and entertainment sectors are meeting here over the weekend to discuss where India stands currently and where it is headed over the next decade.
International leaders from government, business, non-profit, media and entertainment sectors are meeting here over the weekend to discuss where India stands currently and where it is headed over the next decade.
Muslims take to streets to demand journalist's release | ummid.com
Muslims take to streets to demand journalist's release | ummid.com
Burying differences persisting for generations, hundreds of Muslims - both Shias and Sunnis - Friday took to the streets here to protest the arrest of journalist Syed Mohammed Kazmi, alleged to be involved in the Israel embassy car bombing in New Delhi last month.
Burying differences persisting for generations, hundreds of Muslims - both Shias and Sunnis - Friday took to the streets here to protest the arrest of journalist Syed Mohammed Kazmi, alleged to be involved in the Israel embassy car bombing in New Delhi last month.
Odisha MLA abducted by Maoists | ummid.com
Odisha MLA abducted by Maoists | ummid.com
About 100-150 armed rebels abducted Jhina Hikaka, 37, from a hilly area between Koraput and Laxmipur, about 500 km from state capital Bhubaneswar.
About 100-150 armed rebels abducted Jhina Hikaka, 37, from a hilly area between Koraput and Laxmipur, about 500 km from state capital Bhubaneswar.
For fear of poaching, BJP airlifts Uttarakhand MLAs to Ujjain | ummid.com
For fear of poaching, BJP airlifts Uttarakhand MLAs to Ujjain | ummid.com
After being pipped at the post in the just concluded Vidhan Sabha elections in Uttarakhand and denied to continue to hold reins of power, the national leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the wake of the fear of poaching has reportedly airlifted its state MLAs to temple town of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.
After being pipped at the post in the just concluded Vidhan Sabha elections in Uttarakhand and denied to continue to hold reins of power, the national leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the wake of the fear of poaching has reportedly airlifted its state MLAs to temple town of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.
Indonesian kid smokes cigarettes since age four | ummid.com
Indonesian kid smokes cigarettes since age four | ummid.com
An Indonesian boy has been smoking since he was four years old and gets through a pack of 20 cigarettes in just one day.
An Indonesian boy has been smoking since he was four years old and gets through a pack of 20 cigarettes in just one day.
Nude iPhone photos spark privacy fears in China | ummid.com
Nude iPhone photos spark privacy fears in China | ummid.com
Smartphones like iPhones may not be well equipped to protect the owner's privacy as a woman in China found out the hard way.
Smartphones like iPhones may not be well equipped to protect the owner's privacy as a woman in China found out the hard way.
Noted lawyer, vice president of Jamiatul Ulema Malegaon SS Shaikh dead | ummid.com
Noted lawyer, vice president of Jamiatul Ulema Malegaon SS Shaikh dead | ummid.com
Malegaon: Advocate Shamsulhoda Shamsudoha Shaikh, noted lawyer, vice president of Jamiatul Ulema Malegaon and the man who had led the team of local advocates to get the accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case released on bail died today evening in Malegaon. He was 67.
Malegaon: Advocate Shamsulhoda Shamsudoha Shaikh, noted lawyer, vice president of Jamiatul Ulema Malegaon and the man who had led the team of local advocates to get the accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case released on bail died today evening in Malegaon. He was 67.
China tea costs more than gold! | ummid.com
China tea costs more than gold! | ummid.com
A type of tea called Longjing or Dragon Well in China hit a record presale price of 360,000 yuan ($57,024) per kilogram this year, higher than the price of gold, which is currently about $53,000 per kg.
A type of tea called Longjing or Dragon Well in China hit a record presale price of 360,000 yuan ($57,024) per kilogram this year, higher than the price of gold, which is currently about $53,000 per kg.
Government employees to get 7 percent additional dearness allowance | ummid.com
Government employees to get 7 percent additional dearness allowance | ummid.com
The over four-million central government employees will go home with an increased pay packet from now, with the union cabinet Friday hiking the dearness allowance to 65 percent of the basic salary from the existing 58 percent with retrospective effect from Jan 1 this year.
The over four-million central government employees will go home with an increased pay packet from now, with the union cabinet Friday hiking the dearness allowance to 65 percent of the basic salary from the existing 58 percent with retrospective effect from Jan 1 this year.
World Bank offers $500 million loan for education in India | ummid.com
World Bank offers $500 million loan for education in India | ummid.com
The World Bank has offered $500 million interest-free credit to India for improving the standards of secondary education, an official statement said Friday.
The World Bank has offered $500 million interest-free credit to India for improving the standards of secondary education, an official statement said Friday.
Goa's drug mafia nexus: Swedish model's statement recorded | ummid.com
Goa's drug mafia nexus: Swedish model's statement recorded | ummid.com
After nearly three years of delay, investigating authorities have finally managed to record the statement of Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, whose video footage uploaded on the internet had exposed the police-politician-drug mafia nexus in Goa.
After nearly three years of delay, investigating authorities have finally managed to record the statement of Swedish model Lucky Farmhouse, whose video footage uploaded on the internet had exposed the police-politician-drug mafia nexus in Goa.
Will India's vote drive Sri Lanka closer to China? | ummid.com
Will India's vote drive Sri Lanka closer to China? | ummid.com
India has made it clear to Sri Lanka that its vote on the US-backed resolution was aimed at speeding up the reconciliation process in the island nation, but the move has sparked speculation whether it was a strategic misstep that could drive Colombo closer to Beijing.
India has made it clear to Sri Lanka that its vote on the US-backed resolution was aimed at speeding up the reconciliation process in the island nation, but the move has sparked speculation whether it was a strategic misstep that could drive Colombo closer to Beijing.
Lok Sabha polls anytime after a year: Mulayam | ummid.com
Lok Sabha polls anytime after a year: Mulayam | ummid.com
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Friday asked his party workers to brace up for the Lok Sabha polls which he predicted could be held anytime "after a year".
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Friday asked his party workers to brace up for the Lok Sabha polls which he predicted could be held anytime "after a year".
Petrol price hike in the offing as crude soars | ummid.com
Petrol price hike in the offing as crude soars | ummid.com
Consumers may have to bear another round of price hike in auto and cooking fuels as the government is mulling a review in the wake of soaring cost of crude and pressure from state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) which are incurring heavy losses.
Consumers may have to bear another round of price hike in auto and cooking fuels as the government is mulling a review in the wake of soaring cost of crude and pressure from state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) which are incurring heavy losses.
Supreme court recalls notice on Narendra Modi | ummid.com
Supreme court recalls notice on Narendra Modi | ummid.com
Supreme Court Friday recalled its notice to the Gujarat government and the Nanavati Commission on a plea to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi to record his statement on his alleged role in the 2002 post-Godhra riots in the state.
Supreme Court Friday recalled its notice to the Gujarat government and the Nanavati Commission on a plea to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi to record his statement on his alleged role in the 2002 post-Godhra riots in the state.
All-party meet on Lokpal fails to break logjam | ummid.com
All-party meet on Lokpal fails to break logjam | ummid.com
An all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Friday to end the stalemate on the anti-graft Lokpal bill ended inconclusively but decided to work towards evolving a consensus on the controversial legislation.
An all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Friday to end the stalemate on the anti-graft Lokpal bill ended inconclusively but decided to work towards evolving a consensus on the controversial legislation.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
'Iranians, we love you', says Israeli Facebook page | ummid.com
'Iranians, we love you', says Israeli Facebook page | ummid.com
The "Iranians, we love you" Facebook page has garnered around 18,000 "likes" after less than a week since Roni Edris and Michal Tamir, a couple from Tel Aviv, launched the group on the popular social media website.
The "Iranians, we love you" Facebook page has garnered around 18,000 "likes" after less than a week since Roni Edris and Michal Tamir, a couple from Tel Aviv, launched the group on the popular social media website.
Argentine province to produce Viagra for free distribution | ummid.com
Argentine province to produce Viagra for free distribution | ummid.com
The government of the central Argentine province of Santa Fe will manufacture the drug sildenafil, better known under the brandname Viagra, and will distribute it free to males with erectile dysfunction.
The government of the central Argentine province of Santa Fe will manufacture the drug sildenafil, better known under the brandname Viagra, and will distribute it free to males with erectile dysfunction.
In Assam, village panchayat bans liquor | ummid.com
In Assam, village panchayat bans liquor | ummid.com
At a time when Assam's excise revenues are shooting up, indicating a huge increase in the sale of liquor all over the state, a gram panchayat in the remote Assam-Meghalaya border has become a trendsetter by banning consumption of liquor of any sort in about 70 villages under its jurisdiction.
At a time when Assam's excise revenues are shooting up, indicating a huge increase in the sale of liquor all over the state, a gram panchayat in the remote Assam-Meghalaya border has become a trendsetter by banning consumption of liquor of any sort in about 70 villages under its jurisdiction.
'Polio a huge embarrassment for Pakistan' | ummid.com
'Polio a huge embarrassment for Pakistan' | ummid.com
Pakistan has been "infamous the world over for exporting terrorism" and now there are fears of it exporting the polio virus to other countries, a leading daily said Friday, noting that India had been able to contain the disease.
Pakistan has been "infamous the world over for exporting terrorism" and now there are fears of it exporting the polio virus to other countries, a leading daily said Friday, noting that India had been able to contain the disease.
New Apple iPad in wi-fi trouble? | ummid.com
New Apple iPad in wi-fi trouble? | ummid.com
Apple's new iPad has trouble picking up and holding on to wi-fi signals, say users. A thread on Apple's official forums has 144 posts from angry users, and has been read by 5,000 people.
Apple's new iPad has trouble picking up and holding on to wi-fi signals, say users. A thread on Apple's official forums has 144 posts from angry users, and has been read by 5,000 people.
'Pakistani' submits documents to prove innocence | ummid.com
'Pakistani' submits documents to prove innocence | ummid.com
A man, accused of of entering India illegally as a Pakistani spy, submitted documents in a Delhi court Thursday to support his claim that he returned to India to settle.
A man, accused of of entering India illegally as a Pakistani spy, submitted documents in a Delhi court Thursday to support his claim that he returned to India to settle.
French gunman killed after 30-hour siege | ummid.com
French gunman killed after 30-hour siege | ummid.com
A gunman suspected of shooting dead seven people in France was killed Thursday after police stormed into his apartment to end a 30-hour siege.
A gunman suspected of shooting dead seven people in France was killed Thursday after police stormed into his apartment to end a 30-hour siege.
French gunman killed after 30-hour siege | ummid.com
French gunman killed after 30-hour siege | ummid.com
A gunman suspected of shooting dead seven people in France was killed Thursday after police stormed into his apartment to end a 30-hour siege.
A gunman suspected of shooting dead seven people in France was killed Thursday after police stormed into his apartment to end a 30-hour siege.
Give Adarsh building to defence authorities: Court | ummid.com
Give Adarsh building to defence authorities: Court | ummid.com
The Bombay High Court Thursday suggested to the promoters and members of the Adarsh Housing Society to hand over the controversial 31-storey building to the defence authorities because it posed threat to the sensitive installations in the city.
The Bombay High Court Thursday suggested to the promoters and members of the Adarsh Housing Society to hand over the controversial 31-storey building to the defence authorities because it posed threat to the sensitive installations in the city.
After 80 years, revolutionaries get graduation degrees | ummid.com
After 80 years, revolutionaries get graduation degrees | ummid.com
Two women revolutionaries in India's freedom struggle, Bina Das and Pritilata Waddedar, were posthumously awarded their BA degrees by Calcutta University Thursday.
Two women revolutionaries in India's freedom struggle, Bina Das and Pritilata Waddedar, were posthumously awarded their BA degrees by Calcutta University Thursday.
India votes against Sri Lanka, then mollifies Colombo | ummid.com
India votes against Sri Lanka, then mollifies Colombo | ummid.com
India Thursday voted for a US-backed resolution urging Sri Lanka to probe rights abuses in the war on the Tamil Tigers, but quickly emphasized that Colombo's sovereignty must be respected.
India Thursday voted for a US-backed resolution urging Sri Lanka to probe rights abuses in the war on the Tamil Tigers, but quickly emphasized that Colombo's sovereignty must be respected.
24x7 power for Akhilesh, Mulayam's constituencies | ummid.com
24x7 power for Akhilesh, Mulayam's constituencies | ummid.com
The Uttar Pradesh government Thursday ordered round-the-clock power supply to the constituencies represented by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, his father and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Mulayam Singh Yadav and cabinet minister Azam Khan.
The Uttar Pradesh government Thursday ordered round-the-clock power supply to the constituencies represented by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, his father and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Mulayam Singh Yadav and cabinet minister Azam Khan.
Google Chrome top browser for first time | ummid.com
Google Chrome top browser for first time | ummid.com
Google's Chrome became the world's top internet browser for one day Sunday, pushing Internet Explorer into second place for the first time.
Google's Chrome became the world's top internet browser for one day Sunday, pushing Internet Explorer into second place for the first time.
Congress leader seeks CBI probe against Andhra chief minister | ummid.com
Congress leader seeks CBI probe against Andhra chief minister | ummid.com
In a dramatic development, Congress leader P. Shankar Rao has filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy in what he described as the "red sander scam".
In a dramatic development, Congress leader P. Shankar Rao has filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy in what he described as the "red sander scam".
All-party meet on Lokpal Friday, Government hopeful of consensus | ummid.com
All-party meet on Lokpal Friday, Government hopeful of consensus | ummid.com
The government is hopeful of arriving at a consensus on the Lokpal bill at an all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with leaders of the upper house of parliament on Friday.
The government is hopeful of arriving at a consensus on the Lokpal bill at an all-party meeting called by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with leaders of the upper house of parliament on Friday.
Woman 'breaks into house, rapes man' | ummid.com
Woman 'breaks into house, rapes man' | ummid.com
A woman was Thursday ordered to stand trial in Australia, accused of breaking into a man's home and raping him.
A woman was Thursday ordered to stand trial in Australia, accused of breaking into a man's home and raping him.
'Foodistan' taught me about Pakistan's street food: Chef Manish Mehrotra | ummid.com
'Foodistan' taught me about Pakistan's street food: Chef Manish Mehrotra | ummid.com
Manish Mehrotra has been cooking up delectable dishes for over 15 years, but if there's one learning he has carried back as the winner of the reality show "Foodistan", these are the recipes of popular street food in Pakistan.
Manish Mehrotra has been cooking up delectable dishes for over 15 years, but if there's one learning he has carried back as the winner of the reality show "Foodistan", these are the recipes of popular street food in Pakistan.
UP restores polls to student's unions | ummid.com
UP restores polls to student's unions | ummid.com
An order issued by the Higher Education secretary Avanish Awasthi late Wednesday overturned the ban imposed by the previous Mayawati government on the ground that the polls led to violence and hooliganism on campuses.
An order issued by the Higher Education secretary Avanish Awasthi late Wednesday overturned the ban imposed by the previous Mayawati government on the ground that the polls led to violence and hooliganism on campuses.
TB causing half million annual deaths in South-East Asia: WHO | ummid.com
TB causing half million annual deaths in South-East Asia: WHO | ummid.com
Tuberculosis accounts for nearly half million deaths every year in the South-East Asian region even as the number of people suffering from the it has come down by 40 percent, the World Health Organisation (WHO) noted Thursday.
Tuberculosis accounts for nearly half million deaths every year in the South-East Asian region even as the number of people suffering from the it has come down by 40 percent, the World Health Organisation (WHO) noted Thursday.
Nadimul Haq, four others elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
Nadimul Haq, four others elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
All five Rajya Sabha nominees from West Bengal - four of the ruling Trinamool Congress and another fielded by the opposition Left Front - were elected unopposed after the Congress withdrew its only candidate from the fray Thursday.
All five Rajya Sabha nominees from West Bengal - four of the ruling Trinamool Congress and another fielded by the opposition Left Front - were elected unopposed after the Congress withdrew its only candidate from the fray Thursday.
Fairytale ride continues for 'Slumdog Millionaire' children | ummid.com
Fairytale ride continues for 'Slumdog Millionaire' children | ummid.com
From slums to flats, from "Slumdog Millionaire" to another international movie with Anthony Hopkins. The dream ride continues for Rubina Rafiq Qureshi and Azharuddin Ismail, who will now be seen in British director-producer Martin Pennell's "Lord Owen's Lady".
From slums to flats, from "Slumdog Millionaire" to another international movie with Anthony Hopkins. The dream ride continues for Rubina Rafiq Qureshi and Azharuddin Ismail, who will now be seen in British director-producer Martin Pennell's "Lord Owen's Lady".
1 killed, 15 injured in south Kashmir blast | ummid.com
1 killed, 15 injured in south Kashmir blast | ummid.com
One person was killed and 15 others were injured in a car-bomb explosion in south Kashmir's Anantnag district Thursday, police said.
One person was killed and 15 others were injured in a car-bomb explosion in south Kashmir's Anantnag district Thursday, police said.
Mamata sniffs sabotage, orders probe into Kolkata fire | ummid.com
Mamata sniffs sabotage, orders probe into Kolkata fire | ummid.com
Hinting that the devastating fire at Kolkata's age-old Hatibagan market Thursday could have been deliberately caused, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a joint probe by the police, the fire department and the Disaster Management Group.
Hinting that the devastating fire at Kolkata's age-old Hatibagan market Thursday could have been deliberately caused, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has ordered a joint probe by the police, the fire department and the Disaster Management Group.
Bihar turns 100 | ummid.com
Bihar turns 100 | ummid.com
Bihar turned 100 years old Thursday, with the government declaring a holiday to mark the start of three days of celebrations.
Bihar turned 100 years old Thursday, with the government declaring a holiday to mark the start of three days of celebrations.
26 from Jaipur-based Crescent Academy clear IAS Mains Exam | ummid.com
26 from Jaipur-based Crescent Academy clear IAS Mains Exam | ummid.com
Twenty-six students of the Jaipur-based Crescent Academy have successfully cleared the Mains Exam of the IAS Examination, 2011, the results of which were declared recently.
Twenty-six students of the Jaipur-based Crescent Academy have successfully cleared the Mains Exam of the IAS Examination, 2011, the results of which were declared recently.
Students demand teachers for their school in Srinagar | ummid.com
Students demand teachers for their school in Srinagar | ummid.com
Students of a government higher secondary school here came together Thursday for a demand of a different kind - teachers for their school.
Students of a government higher secondary school here came together Thursday for a demand of a different kind - teachers for their school.
Government backs off rail fare hikes | ummid.com
Government backs off rail fare hikes | ummid.com
The government on Thursday rolled back some of the increases in rail fares that were announced in the railway budget presented by former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi.
The government on Thursday rolled back some of the increases in rail fares that were announced in the railway budget presented by former Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi.
Salman Khurshid faces heat for not utilising funds for minorities | ummid.com
Salman Khurshid faces heat for not utilising funds for minorities | ummid.com
The Minority Affairs Ministry led by Salman Khurshid has been pulled up by a Parliamentary Standing Committee for returning unutilised funds, worth over Rs 587 crore, to the Centre in 2010-11.
The Minority Affairs Ministry led by Salman Khurshid has been pulled up by a Parliamentary Standing Committee for returning unutilised funds, worth over Rs 587 crore, to the Centre in 2010-11.
Rebel soldiers seize presidential palace in Mali | ummid.com
Rebel soldiers seize presidential palace in Mali | ummid.com
Rebel soldiers have seized the presidential palace and arrested some of the ministers in Mali, a media report said Thursday.
Rebel soldiers have seized the presidential palace and arrested some of the ministers in Mali, a media report said Thursday.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
After riots, girls fall prey to sex trade in Kandhamal | ummid.com
After riots, girls fall prey to sex trade in Kandhamal | ummid.com
Abject poverty is pushing many young girls from Odisha's Kandhamal district, that witnessed terrible communal riots in August 2008, into the sex trade. Girls from Kandhamal have been rescued from the sex trade in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh and even as far off as Kerala, activists say.
Abject poverty is pushing many young girls from Odisha's Kandhamal district, that witnessed terrible communal riots in August 2008, into the sex trade. Girls from Kandhamal have been rescued from the sex trade in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh and even as far off as Kerala, activists say.
Three women die in Maharashtra forest fire | ummid.com
Three women die in Maharashtra forest fire | ummid.com
Three tribal women were killed and two men injured in a forest fire in the Tipeshwar Sanctuary in eastern Maharashtra, an official said here Thursday.
Three tribal women were killed and two men injured in a forest fire in the Tipeshwar Sanctuary in eastern Maharashtra, an official said here Thursday.
Why getting better is worse than falling sick? | ummid.com
Why getting better is worse than falling sick? | ummid.com
Ever wondered why recovering from a debilitating bout of illness makes it seem worse than the actual condition or infection.
Ever wondered why recovering from a debilitating bout of illness makes it seem worse than the actual condition or infection.
US serves notice on India on Iran oil sanctions | ummid.com
US serves notice on India on Iran oil sanctions | ummid.com
The United States has served notice on India and 11 other major importers of Iranian oil that a decision on imposing financial sanctions on them would depend on progress in cutting down supplies from Tehran.
The United States has served notice on India and 11 other major importers of Iranian oil that a decision on imposing financial sanctions on them would depend on progress in cutting down supplies from Tehran.
US engineers invent robotic jellyfis | ummid.com
US engineers invent robotic jellyfis | ummid.com
A hydrogen-powered robot that moves in water like a jellyfish and could eventually be used in underwater rescue operations has been invented by US engineers.
A hydrogen-powered robot that moves in water like a jellyfish and could eventually be used in underwater rescue operations has been invented by US engineers.
Major fire in Kolkata, no casualties reported so far | ummid.com
Major fire in Kolkata, no casualties reported so far | ummid.com
A large number of shops were destroyed in a major fire that broke out in Kolkata’s age-old Hatibagan market in the early hours Thursday. No casualties have been reported.
A large number of shops were destroyed in a major fire that broke out in Kolkata’s age-old Hatibagan market in the early hours Thursday. No casualties have been reported.
3.2 mn Indians are third-largest growing Asian group in US | ummid.com
3.2 mn Indians are third-largest growing Asian group in US | ummid.com
Asians are the fastest growing race group in the United States with Indians (3.2 million) making up the third largest Asian group after the Chinese (four million) and Filipinos (3.4 million).
Asians are the fastest growing race group in the United States with Indians (3.2 million) making up the third largest Asian group after the Chinese (four million) and Filipinos (3.4 million).
Gay marriage not a human right: European ruling | ummid.com
Gay marriage not a human right: European ruling | ummid.com
The ruling was made by the judges of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg following a case involving a lesbian couple who complained the French courts would not allow them to adopt a child as a couple.
The ruling was made by the judges of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg following a case involving a lesbian couple who complained the French courts would not allow them to adopt a child as a couple.
'Stoning will happen in Britain too if sharia allowed' | ummid.com
'Stoning will happen in Britain too if sharia allowed' | ummid.com
Brutal punishments like whipping and stoning could become widespread in Britain if Islamic Sharia law is allowed to thrive, a member of the House of Lords has warned.
Brutal punishments like whipping and stoning could become widespread in Britain if Islamic Sharia law is allowed to thrive, a member of the House of Lords has warned.
'Quarter of Delhi slum dwellers drink impure water' | ummid.com
'Quarter of Delhi slum dwellers drink impure water' | ummid.com
Around a quarter of families living in slums across the national capital are drinking contaminated water, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Around a quarter of families living in slums across the national capital are drinking contaminated water, according to a survey released Wednesday.
Karnataka to give interest-free loans to farmers | ummid.com
Karnataka to give interest-free loans to farmers | ummid.com
Farmers across Karnataka will get interest-free small-term loans up to Rs.100,000 from state cooperatives in the ensuing fiscal (2012-13) besides free energy for their irrigation pump sets up to 10 horse power.
Farmers across Karnataka will get interest-free small-term loans up to Rs.100,000 from state cooperatives in the ensuing fiscal (2012-13) besides free energy for their irrigation pump sets up to 10 horse power.
Congress scores in Karnataka, Gujarat, mauled in Andhra | ummid.com
Congress scores in Karnataka, Gujarat, mauled in Andhra | ummid.com
The Congress scored crucial victories in BJP-ruled Karnataka and Gujarat as well as in Kerala, but lost in all the seven assembly by-polls in party-ruled Andhra Pradesh, while the respective ruling parties in Tamil Nadu and Odisha registered emphatic wins in by-elections across six states.
The Congress scored crucial victories in BJP-ruled Karnataka and Gujarat as well as in Kerala, but lost in all the seven assembly by-polls in party-ruled Andhra Pradesh, while the respective ruling parties in Tamil Nadu and Odisha registered emphatic wins in by-elections across six states.
BJP again caught in porn scandal, now in Gujarat | ummid.com
BJP again caught in porn scandal, now in Gujarat | ummid.com
Barely a month after a porn scandal hit its ministers in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday found itself mired in more sleaze after a journalist alleged that BJP legislators in Gujarat were watching obscene clips in the assembly.
Barely a month after a porn scandal hit its ministers in Karnataka, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Wednesday found itself mired in more sleaze after a journalist alleged that BJP legislators in Gujarat were watching obscene clips in the assembly.
Of Muslims and Police | ummid.com
Of Muslims and Police | ummid.com
When Need for Physical Safety Overwhelms All Other concerns
A Muslim SHO was lynched and burnt alive in Sawaimadhopur, in a Muslim MLA’s constituency. Ten Muslim Meos were killed in police firing in the Jama Masjid of Gopalgarh, Bharapur, also a Muslim woman MLA’s constituency.
When Need for Physical Safety Overwhelms All Other concerns
A Muslim SHO was lynched and burnt alive in Sawaimadhopur, in a Muslim MLA’s constituency. Ten Muslim Meos were killed in police firing in the Jama Masjid of Gopalgarh, Bharapur, also a Muslim woman MLA’s constituency.
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