Indian community leader says false rumors fuelling student protests in SydneySYDNEY - Indian community leaders have said that mischievous elements are circulating false rumors of racial attacks in Sydney. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ child star gets new $50,000 apartment in Mumbai from filmmakersMUMBAI, India — The makers of the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire” have bought a new home for one of the two child stars discovered in Mumbai’s slums. Porsche confirms exclusive talks with Qatar investment fundBERLIN — Porsche is in exclusive talks with a Qatar state investment fund looking to take a stake in the German sports carmaker, a spokesman confirmed Wednesday. ‘Slumdog’ child star gets new $50,000 apartment from filmmakersMUMBAI, India — The makers of the hit movie “Slumdog Millionaire” have bought a new home for one of the two child stars discovered in Mumbai’s slums. Sahiba J. Singh adding a new meaning to Sikhs’ style statementCHANDIGARH - Though Sikh boys are usually not found walking the fashion ramps but Sikh-styling, which is the art of developing fashion for the turbaned Sikhs, is coming up here and attracting many youngsters. Searchers at NC Slim Jim plant blast scene hampered by rain-swollen roof, structural integrityGARNER, N.C. — Searchers on Wednesday planned to attempt entering a North Carolina meat products plant ripped apart by an explosion that killed at least two workers, officials said. One worker was still unaccounted for. Commodity price rises help world stock markets advanceLONDON — World stock markets rose sharply Wednesday amid higher commodity prices and renewed hopes about the state of the U.S. banking sector. Pacific state Palau agrees to take Uighur detainees from Guantanamo Bay detention centerWELLINGTON, New Zealand — The tropical Pacific island nation of Palau announced Wednesday it will accept up to 17 Chinese Muslims who have languished in legal limbo at Guantanamo Bay despite a Pentagon determination that they are not “enemy combatants.” Democrats advance proposals to spread health coverage, but say little on how to pay for themWASHINGTON — Proposals that would help disabled seniors and healthy young adults are among dozens of provisions tucked into sweeping health care legislation that senators will begin considering next week. NYPD looking at futuristic weapons technology in aftermath of officer shootingNEW YORK — The New York Police Department is looking into adapting futuristic technology that would allow officers’ guns to recognize one another in an effort to avoid the type of friendly fire incident that left a cop dead last week. Highway shoulders, medians grow shaggy as cash-strapped states mow less during recessionHAGERSTOWN, Md. — America’s highways are taking on a shaggier look for the peak travel season. Grasses, shrubs and wildflowers are exploding across median strips and road shoulders this summer as states cut back on mowing to save money. Buddha satisfied with central government’s role in tackling AilaKOLKATA - Expressing satisfaction with the help received from the central government in tackling the aftermath of Cyclone Aila, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacahrjee Wednesday said he will go to Delhi June 19 to hold discussion with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Russia seeks to boost auto industry, economic clout abroad with Opel dealMOSCOW — Russian carmaker GAZ, which once turned out the sober black sedans favored by Soviet bureaucrats, is positioned to emerge as one key beneficiary in the takeover of General Motor’s Opel subsidiary by Canada’s Magna International and a government-owned Russian bank. Cook tops Class 12 exam in JharkhandRANCHI - Sanjit Mahto, an 18-year-old who works as cook here, has topped the Class 12 examination (arts stream) conducted by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC). General Motors says US sales fell 30 pct. in May from year ago, but better than in AprilDETROIT — A day after filing for bankruptcy protection, automaker General Motors Corp. says its U.S. sales in May fell 30 percent from a year ago but were 11 percent better than in April. Stocks rise as pending home sales post biggest jump in 8 years; Dow moves into black for 2009NEW YORK — Investors are gently adding to their gains a day after rushing into the stock market. Tripura gives Rs.5 mn to cyclone-hit West BengalAGARTALA - Tripura Tuesday decided to give Rs.5 million to cyclone-hit West Bengal to help in the relief relief efforts. General Motors says it will close 9 more plants, idle 3 others as part of reorganizationDETROIT — General Motors Corp. said Monday it will permanently close nine more plants and idle three others to trim production and labor costs under bankruptcy protection. GM to file bankruptcy; US will take 60 percent ownership and attempt to reorganize carmakerNEW YORK — General Motors, the century-old automaker battered by the economic downturn, mounting debt and management problems, will file for bankruptcy Monday as part of an Obama administration plan to shrink the automaker to a sustainable size and give a majority ownership stake to the federal government. Self-help group prepares incense stick in Tamil NaduHOSUR - A group of women in Hosur of Tamil Nadu have formed a Self-Help Group (SGH) and are preparing incense sticks to earn their livelihood. Bomb kills 4, wounds 14 at vegetable market in southern Baghdad, police sayBAGHDAD — A bomb exploded Monday at a wholesale produce market in southern Baghdad, killing four people and wounding 14, Iraqi police officials said. Prince Harry visits school, plays on winning team in charity polo match on 2nd day of NYC tripNEW YORK — Prince Harry reminded New Yorkers on Saturday how much his mother had loved their city, then climbed onto a pony for a rousing game of polo to raise money for impoverished children in Africa. Geithner meeting with Chinese comes at a vulnerable time for US and global economiesWASHINGTON — Timothy Geithner’s first trip to China as treasury secretary comes at a vulnerable time for the Obama administration. Adventure camp for the northeastern youthCHURACHANDPUR - About a hundred youngsters from across northeast region of the country are attending a fortnight long adventure camp at Churachandpur area. India Inc seeks 100-day focus on divestment, rate cutsNEW DELHI - India Inc has readied its 100-day wish list for the new government. It wants the policies to focus on agriculture, divestment, skill development, infrastructure and manufacturing to nurse the Indian economy back to high growth. JMM steps up government formation moves in JharkhandRANCHI - Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Friday stepped up efforts to form an alternative government in the state by initiating dialogue with alliance partner Congress. Six facts about the female orgasm revealed by modern scienceLONDON - While female orgasm has been the subject of so many myths and folk beliefs, scientists are trying their best to know more about the mystery behind the phenomenon. Tomb of Cyrus the Great to be restoredLONDON - Reports indicate that Italian experts will help Iran restore the tomb of Cyrus the Great (580-529BC), considered one of the most magnificent monuments of antiquity. Japan minister says government may help suppliers if GM files for bankruptcyTOKYO — Japan will consider assistance for autoparts suppliers if they are seriously hurt by fallout from General Motors Corp.’s likely bankruptcy, the industry minister said Friday. US willing to broker Indo-Pak dialogueISLAMABAD - The United States has said that it is ready to broker bilateral talks between India and Pakistan to resolve some of the long pending issues including that of Kashmir. |
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