Monthly Archives: January 2009
PM’s heart surgery successful, will be ‘fully active’ within six weeks
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh underwent a successful marathon surgery here Saturday, during which doctors made five bypasses around blockages in his heart. He was in… Read more
Obama to bring a new voice of hope: Mandela
Johannesburg, Former South African president Nelson Mandela has said that US President Barack Obama would bring a new voice of hope to the world, South African news agency BuaNews reported… Read more
Young Delhi professionals to raise AIDS awareness in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Jan 24 At least 25 young professionals from the capital Saturday set out on a 2,000 km long journey in Rajasthan to educate people about HIV-AIDS.
Murali gets his 500th ODI wicket
Lahore, Jan 24 Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan was over the moon Saturday after becoming only the second bowler in one-day history to reach the magical 500-wicket mark.
‘Kazakh uranium will solve India’s power problem’
New Delhi, Jan 24 Long-term cooperation in the supply of Kazakh uranium for nuclear reactors will help in solving India’s power demand, said Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev here Saturday.
Julia Roberts enjoys a holiday in India with her family
The news is that Hollywood actress Julia Roberts is in India and enjoying each and every moment of her life with her husband and kids.
Obama calls for swift action on economic stimulus plan
Washington, Jan 24 (DPA) In his first weekly address, US President Barack Obama Saturday called for fast action on his economic stimulus plan and warned that “a bad situation could… Read more
On Girl Child Day, activists renew fight against declining sex ratio
New Delhi, Jan 24 On Girl Child Day Saturday, women activists stood determined to do whatever they can to turn around the deplorable sex ratio, especially in some of the… Read more
Jiah and Zaheer Khan spotted at the Launch of ‘The Speed Challenge’
It was very exciting environment at High Street Phoenix mall in Lower Parel in Mumbai at the launch of India’s first Formula 1 Team online game. At the launch of… Read more
Cutting down calories does not prolong life, warns Indian American scientist
Washington, Jan 24 Cutting down on calories may reduce weight, but it does not necessarily increase one’s life span, warns an Indian American expert.