Library of Birmingham – largest public library in UK
The Library of Birmingham – the largest municipal public library in the United Kingdom, opens. It has been described as the largest public library in the United Kingdom, the largest
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Would US try to punish Syria?
US forces are readying to strike Syria, though the West insists its goal is not regime change but to punish President Bashar al-Assad’s government for unleashing chemical warfare on civilians.
Russia evacuates 116 citizens from Syria
Russia evacuated 116 Russian citizens and nationals of other ex-Soviet states on two planes belonging to the emergencies ministry which flew them from the Syrian port city of Latakia, the
Chemical weapons used in Syria, says US
Asserting that chemical weapons were used in Syria by the embattled Assad regime, US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday termed the last week’s attack that killed over 300
Dhamara Ghat train tragedy
At least 37 persons were feared dead and 30 others injured after being run over by Saharsa-Patna Rajya Rani Express at Dhamara halt on Monday morning, triggering a protest by
Full speech of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh – India
My dear fellow-citizens, Brothers, sisters and dear children, I greet you all on this Independence Day. Today is certainly a day of joy for us. But on this celebration of
Japan marks World War II surrender anniversary
Japan marked the 68th anniversary of its surrender in World War II with somber ceremonies today and visits by senior politicians to a shrine honoring 2.5 million war dead that
Higher BMI increases gallstones risk
Elevated body mass index (BMI) is tied to increased risk of gallstone disease, especially in women, a new study has claimed. Researchers led by Dr Anne Tybjaerg-Hansen from Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen
Reduction in use of solid fuels for cooking for control of non-communicable diseases
Indian Health Ministry has added reduction in the usage of solid fuels in kitchens as one of the key targets to its national framework for control of non-communicable diseases. The
CAPSISPRAY – Chilli spray for women’s self-defence by DRDO
In view of increasing instances of physical attacks on women, the DRDO has developed a chilli-spray for protection using the world’s hottest chilli grown in Assam, Rajya Sabha was informed