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Gunfights kill eight in Kashmir
An Indian army officer, a naval commando and two top militant commanders were among eight people killed in two extended gunfights in Indian-administered Kashmir, a senior police officer said Wednesday.
Simple Facebook question raises problems around the world
“Where do you live?” Seems like a simple question, doesn’t it But the answer is not clear-cut for everyone.
English lessons for India’s rickshaw drivers
Indian tourism authorities will be holding English classes for auto-rickshaw drivers in New Delhi as the city prepares to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. More than 40,000 natural gas-fueled auto-rickshaws, or motorized three-wheeled taxis, run on the Indian capital’s dilapidated roads, according to the city government statistics
McCurry wins battle against McDonald’s
McDonald’s probably won’t be exclaiming “I’m Lovin’ It” in this case.
Less sex, more TV idea aired in India
On World Population Day this year India’s new health and welfare minister came out with an idea on how to tackle the population issue: Bring electricity to every Indian village so that people would watch television until late at night and therefore be too tired to make babies. That statement raised eyebrows across this vast country — but what are the realities and reactions from families who make up the second largest population in the world At 80-plus years old Omar Mohammed has never heard of population control. He lives in India’s most populous state Uttar Pradesh and has certainly done his part in contributing to India’s burgeoning population
Tsunami watch issued after Indian Ocean quake
A tsunami watch has been issued after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake in the Indian Ocean near India’s Andaman Islands, authorities said. The watch covers India, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia and Bangladesh, according to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. The quake struck at 1:55 a.m
Sorry times for Indian saris
Gopal Das lugs a torn canvas bag on his frail shoulder, as he goes from door to door across neighbourhoods in Mumbai, India. His method of selling is almost as dated as what he sells: traditional Indian saris.
Piracy upswing expected off Somalia
Piracy is expected to pick up in the high seas off Somalia after a lull caused by monsoon season, maritime officials warned Monday.
Five children among 6 dead in Sweden home fire
Six people were killed, including five children, when an apartment caught fire in Sweden on Saturday night, local authorities said.