Monthly Archives: July 2009
‘Right To Education bill to make India a knowledge hub’
New Delhi, July 31 Sixteen years after the idea was mooted, a bill aiming to provide free and compulsory education to children in the age group of six to 14… Read more
47 arrested in anti-Putin demonstration in Moscow
Moscow, July 31 (DPA) At least 47 people were arrested in Moscow Friday shortly before the start of an unauthorised demonstration against the policies of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Nigerian police kill Islamist leader, face criticism
Nairobi/Abuja, July 31 (DPA) Nigerian police Friday hailed the killing of the leader of an Islamist sect as a victory over extremism, but human rights workers called for an investigation… Read more
Sensex closes at highest point in over 13 months
Mumbai, July 31 Strong corporate earnings and encouraging cues from Asian markets prompted investors to come back to the buying table at Indian equities markets Friday as a key index… Read more
Eradication of smallpox from India remarkable feat: WHO
New Delhi, July 31 Commemorating 30 years of freedom from smallpox, the World Health Organization (WHO) Friday said it was the greatest achievement in public health in the 20th century… Read more
Chandigarh hotels, multiplexes to install CCTV cameras
Chandigarh, July 31 The Chandigarh administration has asked the owners of all hotels, restaurants, cinemas and multiplexes to install CCTV cameras in their premises for enhancing security.
Virus in rare cancer may be widespread: study
Washington, July 31 A virus discovered last year in a rare form of skin cancer has also been found among those affected with the second most common form of skin… Read more
Two Bollywood films to be premiered at Toronto film fest
Toronto, July 31 Yash Raj Films’ “Dil Bole Hadippa” and Ashutosh Gowariker’s “What’s Your Rashee?” will have their world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) here in September,… Read more
Sensex holding on to gains
Mumbai, July 31 Indian equities markets were holding on to their gains Friday afternoon, with a key index ruling 273 points up from its previous close.
Where’s secularism, asks Emraan after being denied house
Mumbai, July 31 “Am I a criminal or a terrorist?” asked an upset Emraan Hashmi Friday. The Bollywood actor alleged he had been denied a house he wanted to buy… Read more
