V.P. Singh, the most controversial prime minister India has had, is dead. Though he ruled the country only for a short spell, from December 1989 to November 1990, the 77-year-old leader had brought about a paradigm shift in Indian politics.
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Former prime minister V.P. Singh, who launched a bold initiative in social engineering while heading the country’s first coalition government during 1989-90, died here after battling kidney ailment for several years. He was 77.
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Former prime minister Vishwanath Pratap Singh, who gained renown not so much for his governance as for affirmative action that radically altered the political map of India, died Thursday afternoon.
Sydney, Nov 27 (IANS) At least one Australian national was killed and three injured after terrorists Wednesday night wreaked havoc in south Mumbai, killing at least 101 people and injuring 250.
Dhaka, Nov 26 (Xinhua) One in every seven people in Bangladesh suffers from kidney diseases and 40,000 die annually from kidney-related complications, The Daily Star newspaper reported Wednesday.
Los Angeles, Nov 26 (Xinhua) Chronic vitamin D deficiency may be a culprit in heart disease, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome, a new study has suggested.
London, Nov 26 (IANS) Actor Patrick Swayze, who is suffering from cancer, celebrated the conclusion of the TV series “The Beast”.
Washington, Nov 26 (IANS) Seeking experience in a time of war, US president-elect Barack Obama has asked President George Bush’s Defence Secretary Robert Gates to stay in his job at the Pentagon, if only temporarily.
Chandigarh, Nov 25 (IANS) The Chandigarh administration Tuesday issued orders banning ‘hookah’ (a traditional smoking water pipe) in all eateries, restaurants and hotels of the union territory.
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Weight-watchers have a tough mission on hand. The country’s fitness measurements have just become leaner on the eve of the World Anti-obesity Day Nov 26.