volcano Facing an unprecedented nuclear crisis, Japan on Sunday struggled hard to avert multiple meltdowns at two of its reactors damaged by the devastating earthquake and tsunami, as it braced for a fresh explosion at Fukushima plant amid fears that the toll may exceed 10,000 in the ravaged north-eastern... [Read More]

harmful levels Japan’s nuclear crisis has taken a turn for the worse with nuclear radiation being detected in Tokyo, which is 250 kilometres southwest of a quake-stricken atomic power plant. In Tokyo, authorities said the radiation level was higher than normal, but not at harmful levels.Prime... [Read More]

japan-earthquake tsunami FUKUSHIMA: Japan scrambled to avert a meltdown at a stricken nuclear reactor on Monday after a second hydrogen explosion rocked the facility, just days after a devastating earthquake and tsunami that killed at least 10,000 people. ( Read: Second blast at stricken Japan nuclear... [Read More]

Afghanistan KUNDUZ, Afghanistan,A suicide attack on an army recruitment centre in northern Afghanistan killed 37 people on Monday, the third major assault in the area in less than a month, the deputy governor said. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for the attack on behalf of... [Read More]

08rich1 Per capita GDP, which helps indicated a country’s standard of living and affluence of its citizens, refers to an approximation of the value of goods and services produced per person in the country. In other words it is the country’s total GDP divided by the population of that country.India:... [Read More]

fukushima-nuclear-plant-explosion MANILA, Philippines Science Secretary Mario Montejo said there is no immediate threat of a radiation fallout to the Philippines since the possibility of a nuclear meltdown in earthquake-ravaged Japan is “very, very remote.” “It’s very, very remote. There’s... [Read More]

power-plant A fresh explosion at Japan’s quake-stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power complex on Monday is unlikely to have led to a large escape of radioactivity, the government said. Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano was speaking after a hydrogen explosion at the No.3 reactor in... [Read More]

water wall More than 1,700 people were feared dead in the massive tsunami triggered by Japan’s most powerful earthquake which wrought devastation in northeast coastal Japan forcing the government to declare emergency at two nuclear plants after their cooling systems failed.Kyodo new agency reported... [Read More]

japan-crash Japan battled hard on Monday to contain a looming nuclear crisis as it faced threats of multiple meltdowns at three reactors damaged by the devastating earthquake and tsunami.Some workers were reportedly injured when a second explosion rocked reactor no. 3 at Fukushima nuclear plant in... [Read More]

11slid14 A wall of water several kilometres wide triggered by a massive tsunami after a powerful earthquake in Japan’s northeastern coast on Friday swept away cars, ships and even buildings and killed at least 29 people.Buildings, even in far away Tokyo, shook vigorously and live footage by public... [Read More]

15covergirl1 Watch her sizzle in a bikini — and check out the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit covers of the last decade!Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, girlfriend of soccer ace Cristiano Ronaldo, is this year’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition cover girl. Shayk was to be officially announced... [Read More]

china-earthquake At least seven people were killed and more than 120 injured in an earthquake that struck a remote area of southwest China near the border with Myanmar on Thursday, a local official said. The epicentre of the 5.4-magnitude quake, which struck at 12:58 pm (0458 GMT), was located about... [Read More]

Dalai Lama Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama today announced his decision to retire from active politics, saying the time had come to be succeeded by a “freely elected” leader. The 76-year-old head of the exiled Tibetan movement said he will formally propose to Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile... [Read More]

The global ranks of billionaires grew by 199 people in the past year. The number of people on Forbes’ list climbed to 1,210 billionaires, setting a record with combined wealth of $4.5 trillion, up from $3.6 trillion a year ago. While the biggest slice of that wealth, $1.5 trillion, is controlled... [Read More]

Muslims On the eve of beginning of controversial Congressional hearings on radicalisation of Muslims in the United States, the White House said the Obama Administration believes that Muslims here are part of the solution and not a problem. “We believe that Muslim Americans are part of the solution,... [Read More]

india Per capita GDP, which helps indicated a country’s standard of living and affluence of its citizens, refers to an approximation of the value of goods and services produced per person in the country. In other words it is the country’s total GDP divided by the population of that country.India:... [Read More]

Kilauea Volcano Who says a volcanic eruption has to be bad for business? Particularly when it involves a spectacular lava show, and the business in question is tourism. An eruption on the east rift of Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano, which began Saturday, has created lava spatters of up to 65 feet and... [Read More]

university Four influential US Senators have appealed to authorities, demanding a crackdown on “sham universities” helping foreign nationals “illegally” enter into America. “These sham universities are not real institutions of higher learning, but rather, operate solely... [Read More]

Carnival of Brazil Brazil’s most famous party, the annual Carnival of Brazil, took off on March 4. This year the festivities will continue till Tuesday. The parades are watched by millions in Brazil and abroad Carnival of Brazil, Carnival of Brazil Carnival of Brazil Carnival of Brazil Carnival... [Read More]

Denmark Denmark along with two other countries have been ranked as the world’s least corrupt countries. With a score of 9.3, Denmark has consistently topped the Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index.The country has a strong tradition of openness to global trade and... [Read More]

libya Troops loyal to Muammar Gaddafi launched counter-offensives against rebel-held towns on Sunday, increasing fears that Libya is heading for a civil war rather than the swift revolutions seen in Tunisia and Egypt. The Gaddafi government proclaimed sweeping overnight victories over what it called... [Read More]

india Believe it or not, but India has been ranked as one of the most hardworking nations in the world in a survey conducted by Ipsos Global and Reuters late last month.The survey, in some select nations, used a simple technique to arrive at the result it sought. The survey says that full-time workers... [Read More]

brandon davis Brandon Davies’ girlfriend remains silent following Tuesday’s controversy. Brandon Davies and his girlfriend had relations, admitted the BYU forward to team officials. Once he made the admission, Davies was suspended from the team for violating the BYU Honor Code. But did Davies and... [Read More]

qaddafi Gaddafi strikes back, bombs Brega:Libyan warplanes struck the oil port of Brega on Thursday, a day after armed rebels foiled an attempt by loyalists of leader Muammar Gaddafi to retake control of the strategic installation in the rebel-held eastern half of the country. Witnesses could not immediately... [Read More]