15 dead, ministers injured in Sri Lanka suicide blast

At least 15 people were killed and 20 others injured when a suicide blast took place near a ceremony in southern Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The blast also wounded two government ministers. "Colombo, March 10: At least...

Sunil Mittal in 'Forbes' philanthropy heroes list

Sunil Mittal, who is the chairman and group chief executive of Bharti Enterprises, the magazine said he set up the Bharti Foundation in 2000 and contributed USD 22 million. "New York, March 05: Indian telecom giant...

Lok Sabha elections to begin from April 16

"New Delhi, March 02: The countdown for the 15th Lok Sabha began on Monday afternoon when the Election Commission announced dates for the General Elections to be held in April-May. Addressing a packed press...

Bangladesh Parliament set to allow 33 per cent quota for women

The newly elected Bangladeshi government led by a women has decided to reserve 30% of seats to women in the lower house. "Even as political parties in India still drag their feet over reserving 33 percent of...

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