Indian-origin landlord jailed over boy's death in UK
London: An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to nine months in jail for the death of a seven-year-old in a fire at a property owned by him in the East Midlands region of England. Ajit Singh was jailed for failing to take general fire precautions in his properties on nine streets in the town of Kettering in Northamptonshire. One of the properties on Edinburgh Road caught fire on May 22 last year, killing Mateusz Wlodarczyk in the blaze.
Bahrain Indians advised to keep I-cards safe
Dubai: Indian nationals in Bahrain have been urged to keep their Central Population Registration (CPR) cards, a national identity card in the country, safe to avoid getting defrauded. India's Ambassador to Bahrain Mohan Kumar advised Indians on Frida
I considered shaving my head
Los Angeles: Singer-actress Mandy Moore wants to cut her hair 'super short' and has even considered shaving her head. Moore, 29, says cutting her brunette locks would feel liberating and the impulse is so strong she has even considered shaving
'Jal' selected for Busan film festival
Mumbai: Actor-turned-director Girish Malik's debut film 'Jal' is all set to have its world premiere at Busan international film festival, which runs from October 3-12. Malik's debut film is among the 12 other entries that will feature in festival's '
CSK crush Brisbane Heat, book CLT semifinal berth
Ranchi: Chennai Super Kings became the first team to qualify for the semifinals of the Champions League Twenty20 after scoring a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over Brisbane Heat in a Group B match on Saturday. The 2013 IPL finalists were i
Indian-origin man offered himself as hostage in Kenya mall to save 33 children killed
London: An Indian-origin Briton was among those killed in the terror attack on a mall in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi after he offered himself as a hostage to save a group of children. London-born Mitul Shah, 38, a marketing executive at Bid
Miss Philippines crowned Miss World 2013
Bali: Megan Young from Philippines was crowned Miss World 2013 here on Saturday. The second place went to Miss France Marine Lorphelin and third to Miss Ghana Carranzar Naa Okailey Shooter. The 23-year-old defeated 126 contestants including Miss Indi
Manmohan flags India's concerns over US immigration law changes
New York: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has told US President Barack Obama that certain aspects of the proposed changes in the American immigration laws will hit Indian IT professionals, eliciting a promise from the US that concerns will be loo
Qatar Airways launches Indian cuisine on flights
New York: Qatar Airways has started serving Indian cuisine on its flights in non-Indian routes thanks to the variety and popularity of dishes from the sub-continent. "Airline's celebrated chef Vineet Bhatia, first Indian chef to receive a Michel
