India's forex reserves down $720 million
MUMBAI: India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves decreased by $720.3 million to $292.64 billion for the week ended March 29, according to data released by the central bank. The reserves had increased by $1.05 billion to $293.36 billion for the week ended March 22. The foreign currency asse [...]
Malala announces education charity, "happiest moment of my life"
Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl brought to England after being shot in the head by the Taliban, has announced the first donation from her new education charity with the support of Hollywood superstar Angelina Jolie.Malala, who now attends Edgbaston High School for girls in Birming [...]
Five die in Christian-Muslim clashes in Egypt
(Reuters) - Five Egyptians were killed and eight wounded in clashes between Christians and Muslims in a town near Cairo, security sources said on Saturday, in some of the worst sectarian violence in Egypt for months.Christian-Muslim confrontations have increased in Muslim-majority Egypt since [...]
Why do I have stomach pain during pregnancy?
The pain could be due to uterine contractions (abnormal at this stage), or some problem related to the intestines. Please consult your gynecologist immediately – a physical exam is a must to diagnose possible cause of pain and whether or not you need admission or photolytic therapy (to stop [...]
TOIFA celebrates men and women behind our films
The second day of the Lux Cozi TOIFA celebrations, leading up to the grand finale in Vancouver, saw notable names from Bollywood and quotable quotes by them becoming the highlight of the evening. A vibrant extravaganza by designer Manish Malhotra celebrated 100 years of Indian cinema and the [...]
Anti-AIDS pill, vaginal gel unsuitable for Africa: study
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Trying to prevent HIV infection through vaginal gels or daily tablets has proven ineffective in the southern African region ravaged by the disease because people did not use the medicines properly, a study released on Monday said. A ground-breaking study issued in [...]
David Bowie Looks Amazing, Looks Like Co-Star Tilda Swinton In New Video
David Bowie is back with another epic new mini-movie, directed by video genius Floria Sigismondi (Marilyn Manson, Sigur Ros, Ellie Goulding, Leonard Cohen, two landmark '90s Bowie vids). In a bit of inspired casting, the Thin White Duke’s new video co-stars thin white duchess Tilda Swinton a [...]
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