England bid to halt Aussie Ashes momentum
Adelaide: England face a critical challenge to their four-year Ashes reign in the second Test against Australia starting in Adelaide on Thursday against a re-energised home team looking to drive home their advantage. Alastair Cook's tourists were swept away by the Mitchell Johnson-inspired home side in the first Test, going down by the enormous margin 381 runs in a match overshadowed by a sledging barrage from Australian captain Michael Cla
Indian swims in prohibited area in Sharjah, drowns
Dubai: A 31-year-old Indian man has drowned in Sharjah's Al Khan beach while swimming in a prohibited area. The man, identified as G.M., was swimming with his friends at the Al Khan beach, when he drowned on Friday evening, Khaleej Times reported. Th
Seize India's IT opportunities, says Jeddah chamber chief
Dubai: Describing India as an IT hub, head of a Saudi business body has asked companies to seize India's opportunities in the sector. "There is a big demand for IT services and since India is an expert in this field and has highly trained profes
World War I 'sacred soil' ceremony honours Indian soldiers
London: The sacrifice made by thousands of Indian soldiers fighting for the British Army during World War I has been recognised as part of a ceremony here. "Sacred soil" from 70 WWI battlefields in Belgium, which arrived by warship to the U
Indian American honored for laser displays of Indian heritage
Chicago: Denver-based Manick Sorcar has been honoured for introducing the younger generation in India and viewers in the West to Indian heritage through laser displays. Sorcar was given a Special Achievement Award for Cultural Enlightenment, at the I
Wipro to acquire US-based Opus CMC for Rs 465 crore
New Delhi: India's third largest software services firm Wipro on Monday said it would acquire US-based Opus Capital Market Consultants for $75 million (over Rs 467 crore) to strengthen its mortgage business in North America. The acquisition, which is
Medics at UK hospital leave surgical glove inside woman's body
London: In a shocker, medics at a UK hospital left a surgical glove inside a woman who underwent an operation to remove her womb. Sharon Birks of Wirksworth, Derbyshire, said she had been feeling unwell after the operation at the Royal Derby Hospital
Energy drinks may spike heart contractions
Washington: Consuming energy drinks high in caffeine and taurine can change the way the heart beats, scientists have found. Healthy adults who consumed energy drinks had significantly increased heart contraction rates one hour later, researchers said
Sikh soldiers want more Indians in US Army
New York: The US should change its policy to allow more Indian-Americans to join the military without compromising on their religious beliefs and practices, the only three Sikh soldiers in the US Army say. Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, Captain Tejdeep
