Saturday, January 14, 2012

Oxford academic suffered a breakdown last year

Oxford academic suffered a breakdown last year

Oxford academic suffered a breakdown last year

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Oxford professor Steven Rawlings, now dead, had last year suffered a breakdown and was "found wandering around the village in his dressing gown".

‘Sivia and dead professor were like brothers’

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Devinder Sivia, lecturer at Oxford University and professor Steven Rawlings and were "like brothers", the Indian-origin academic`s father has said.

Held for death, Sivia was wooed by British govt

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Indian-origin lecturer at Oxford University, Devinder Sivia, who was arrested and later released on bail was wooed by Britain to work in the country.

‘US-Indo defence ties not based on arms sales’

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America`s strong and deepening defence ties with India are not dependent on any arms sales, a top Pentagon official said on Saturday.

Not murder, says widow of Oxford professor

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The widow of an Oxford professor has denied her husband was murdered and termed as a "tragic accident" his death at the home of his close friend.

Pranab declines to comment on Pakistan situation

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Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today described reports of the possibility of a military coup in Pakistan as "speculation" and declined to comment on the situation in that country.

Resolve Kudankulam row politically: Kalam to PM

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Former Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to resolve the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) politically.

Man throws black ink on Baba Ramdev

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Yoga guru Baba Ramdev became the target of an attack here on Saturday when a man threw black ink on his face during a press conference.

Two days on, Alistair Pereira yet to surrender

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Two days after the SC verdict in the 2006 hit-and-run case, Alistair Pereira, whose bail was cancelled, is yet to surrender before the authorities.

Over two lakh devotees gather for Gangasagar fair

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Over two lakh devotees have assembled at the Sagar Island in West Bengal to take a dip in the Ganga on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.

India-China talks next week

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The fresh round of India-China Special Representative talks, which were postponed in November will now be held on January 16-17 in the capital.

One dead in shootout onboard Himgiri Express

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At least one person was killed in a shooting incident that took place on the Jammu Tawi-Howrah Himgiri Exprees early Saturday morning.

Time has come for majority not to be silent: CAG

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CAG Vinod Rai said that democracy was at the "crossroads" and it was time for the "silent majority" to speak up.

‘Opposition deriving mileage from corruption issue`

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Kapil Sibal attacked the BJP-led NDA as well as the BSP and the SP for not supporting the UPA government during voting on the Lokpal Bill.

Time has come for majority not to be silent: CAG

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CAG Vinod Rai said that democracy was at the "crossroads" and it was time for the "silent majority" to speak up.

N India reels under severe cold, toll rises to 165

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Cold wave conditions held forth across north India as the bitter chill claimed six more lives in Uttar Pradesh.

NRI academic bailed in Oxford colleague`s death

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An Indian-origin Mathematics lecturer arrested in connection with the death of his colleague in Oxfordshire, was on Friday released on bail.

Fake currency: Envoy rubbishes reports of Pak hand

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Pak High Commissioner in India Shahid Malik dismissed as allegations reports that fake Indian currency recovered in Delhi was printed in his country.

VHP seeks ban on Congress

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VHP moved the Election Commission seeking a ban on Congress and its leaders for allegedly wooing voters in the name of religion and caste.

Clear stand on Pak-sponsored terror: Modi to US

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Gujarat CM Narendra Modi told the US Republican Party delegation that their country should make its policy clear on Pak-sponsored terrorism.

Congress disowns remarks of Salman, Digvijay

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The Congress disowned controversial statements of Salman Khurshid and Digvijay Singh on minority reservation and Batla House encounter.

No India visit if no trade talks: Bissessar

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Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar strongly defended her visit saying she would not have been here if there was no trade and business involved.

Bhanwari case: A saga of sex, lies and videotapes

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Bhanwari Devi murder case has all the elements of Hollywood thriller "Sex, Lies and Videotapes", CBI Director said.

No excessive salary for Foreign banks CEO’s: RBI

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The RBI said CEOs and staff of private and foreign banks cannot draw excessive salary, but it did not impose any cap on their remuneration.

‘Ensure funds for toilets in govt schools’

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SC asked Centre to ensure availability of funds with state governments and union territories for construction of toilets in all government schools.

Land-owners complain against Indo-Bangla land swap

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Influential NGOs and landowners in Meghalaya on Friday aired their dissatisfaction with the historic Indo-Bangladesh land agreement.

CEC writes to PM on Khurshid issue

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Khurshid, in a recent interview to a TV channel, said the centre possessed some sort of administrative control over the Election Commission.
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