World

Cambodia marks 30th anniversary of Khmer Rouge’s downfall

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: Olympics, World

Phnom Penh, Jan 7 (DPA) Cambodia Wednesday marked 30 years since the downfall of the genocidal Khmer Rouge regime with a carefully choreographed stadium ceremony organised and dominated by the country’s powerful ruling party.



Fading vision forces senior drivers off the road

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Washington, Jan 7 (IANS) Fading vision is forcing senior drivers off the roads, since they feel they can no longer navigate safely.



Watson slams skinny stars

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

London, Jan 7 (IANS) “Harry Potter” star Emma Watson has slammed skinny stars as she finds their shape ugly.



Puff Daddy hates unexpected guests

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

London, Jan 7 (IANS) American rapper-turned-designer Puff Daddy said he does not like people dropping in at his home without prior information.



Winehouse gets closer to Bowman

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

London, Jan 7 (IANS) British singer Amy Winehouse is all over aspiring British actor Joshua Bowman as they have been seen snuggling up on a holiday at the Caribbean island of St Lucia.



Old gastrointestinal drug slows down aging

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Toronto, Jan 7 (IANS) An 80-year-old drug once used to treat diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal disorders, can reverse the progression of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases, according to recent animal studies.



Three held for palming off brass brick as gold

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Ahmedabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Three men who attempted to palm off a brass brick as gold have landed themselves in custody, the police said here Wednesday.



Satyam directors, employees shocked over ‘fraud’ by Rajus

Jan 7th, 2009 | By Sindh Today | Category: World

Hyderabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Directors of the beleaguered IT major Satyam Computers Wednesday expressed shock the admission of founder-chairman B. Ramalinga Raju to committing a fraud to the tune of Rs.40 billion (Rs.4,000 crore or $823 million) before he resigned, along with Managing Director Rama Raju.