Nathan Alder Correspondent (Sport) Australia’s eight-match limited overs tour of India sparked into life after a record breaking run chase by the hosts levelled the one day series at one a piece, leaving the travellers stunned going into the third clash in Mohali in two days’ time. The tour started off poorly for the Australians as they were comprehensively beaten in the first and only Twenty20 match of the series. India won the game […]
Mati Maravanyika, Correspondent (Africa) NAIROBI — The Kenyan government has demanded that the US government lift the travel advisory warning the US citizens against travelling to the East African nation that was recently attacked by terrorists on September 21. Kenya called the travel advisory unnecessary and unfriendly. Islamist militants belonging to the Al-Shabaab group attacked an upmarket mall frequented by expatriates and rich Kenyans in the capital of Nairobi. The attack lasted for four […]
Cliona Elliot Editor (Food) “Beans, beans are good for your heart…” – and I’m not just talking about the ones in a can. In our marvellous world there are so many different kinds of beans, some of which you may not have even heard of. Used in international cuisine, beans are a staple food in many dishes, and are also great alternatives to meat and fish as each variety is rich in essential vitamins and […]
Sadichchha Pokharel, Editor (Asia — South) HYDERABAD — The Indian government’s approval of the new Telangana state on Thursday, October 1, has sparked protests all across Andhra Pradesh. Telangana, which will be the 29th state of India, comprises ten districts of Andhra Pradesh including Hyderabad, the sixth biggest city in India. It has been decided that Hyderabad will be a shared capital between the two states for the first ten years. There was disturbance […]
Mati Maravanyika, Editor (Africa) HARARE – Zimbabwe’s principal opposition party, Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), boycotted the new parliamentary ceremony. During the ceremony, President Robert Mugabe urged the West “to lift sanctions on him and his Zanu PF party leadership.” The 89 year old ruler stated; “with the elections now behind us, we look forward to meaningful and effective collaboration with all progressive members of the global community.” He also said that he was […]
Ritambhara Rai Bhattarai, Correspondent (Asia: South) MUMBAI — A five-storey building that collapsed in Mazagaon area in Mumbai on September 27, 2013 has left 61 people dead. At 6:00 am the apartment block where around 100 people resided crumbled down, the cause of which is still unknown.The family of the dead will be receiving a compensation of Rs. 2 lakhs. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team faced difficulties in pulling out the survivors […]
Laís Fulgencio, Editor (South America) BRASILIA — The G3, created in 2003 by Brazil, India and South Africa as a forum for direct dialogue between nations with common interests, announced on Wednesday, September 25, a joint statement condemning the actions of espionage of the United States on Brazil and supporting the Brazilian proposal for a new “global governance of the Internet” to ensure data security. For the governments of India and South Africa, access […]
Cecile Boyer, Correspondent (Film) Insidious: Chapter 2 (releasing in North America and United Kingdom): If you enjoyed the first chapter of Insidious, take a look at the second film. Directed by James Wan, this horror film shows paranormal activity when Josh Lambert (Patrick Wilson) returns home. In this sequel, the Lambert family sets out to uncover the hidden secret of the mysterious supernatural connections. Find out the truth dangerous truth and watch the […]
Joe Paley, Correspondent (Sport) Australia has dropped controversial opener David Warner for the upcoming limited overs leg of their tour of England. Warner, 26, who was painted as the pantomime villain before and during the recently concluded Ashes series, will be replaced by Aaron Finch at the top of the batting order for Australia. It is a decision that surprises many in the cricketing world, mostly because of the attacking instinct Warner offers in the […]
Diksha Dwivedi, Correspondent (Asia: South) NEW DELHI – Another tale of horror has been added to the series of gruesome behaviour towards women in India. On August 15, 2013, self-proclaimed ‘God’, Asaram Bapu molested a 16-year-old girl, whose family and herself were his worshippers. The girl studied at this Indian ‘guru’s’ ashram in the state of Madhya Pradesh and stayed in the girls’ hostel. He was arrested on September 2, 2013 in Jodhpur city […]
