Indian wins USD 272,257 as compensation after mishap in Dubai
Dubai: A 47-year-old Indian has been awarded one million dirhams (USD 272,257) as compensation by a Dubai court after a car accident left him paralysed. A K, identified only by his initials, had lost his ability to eat or drink and needed 24-hour assistance following the 2012 accident. The Dubai Appeals Court ordered the insurance company to pay one million dirhams in civil compensation to A K, Gulf News reported. The man, who worked as a cook fo
Indian-origin magistrate in UK under fire over rifle picture
London: An Indian-origin magistrate and local politician in the UK is under pressure to step down from his posts after he was pictured holding an assault rifle. Ajit Atwal apologised for any "offence" the picture might have caused but insis
Vitamin A may turn back the clock on breast cancer
Washington: A derivative of vitamin A, known as retinoic acid, found abundantly in sweet potato and carrots, helps turn pre-cancer cells back to normal healthy breast cells, a new study has found. The research could help explain why some clinic
Director fails to recognise Clarke without wig
New York: Filmmaker Richard Shepard has revealed that he couldn't recognize actress Emelia Clarke without her wig. The 49-year-old director said that the 'Game of Thrones' star is unrecognizable without her long blond wig from the hit series, reporte
US Ambassador to India Nancy Powell resigns
New Delhi: In a sudden development, US Ambassador to India Nancy Powell on Monday resigned in the midst of general elections in India in which Narendra Modi is perceived to be a front runner for the post of Prime Minister. The announcement of her r
Modi will be eligible for visa if he becomes PM: US report
Washington: The nine-year US visa ban on Narendra Modi will automatically be lifted and he would enjoy diplomatic immunity if he becomes the prime minister, a Congressional report said on Monday. "Modi is widely considered to be one of the fro
UN to closely follow Indian elections
United Nations: Terming India as a "very important partner" of the United Nations, a spokesperson for UN chief Ban Ki-moon has said that the Secretary General and the world body will closely follow the country's crucial general elections sc
Father wants to direct me: Sonam
Mumbai: Actress Sonam Kapoor says her father, noted actor Anil Kapoor, is proud of her achievements but wants her to do better work and has even expressed his desire to direct her. "He thinks I need to work harder and do better work. He is proud
Nearly 70,000 people attend Holi festival in Utah
Washington: About 70,000 people from across the US have gathered in the small American city of Utah to celebrate Holi, with only a small section of the participants being Hindus. Americans from far and wide are attracted to the festival of colours, w
