Bhatkal - In a brief ceremony held here at Anjuman Degree College & P.G. Center's Conference Hall, Dr. Jaya Prakash Rao, Director, A.J. Institute of Management, Managalore has inaugurated Post Graduate course in Commerce (M.Com). Speaking on the occasion he said, 'In today's competitive world relyin

Muscat -It was a feast for the Urdu lovers based in Muscat. The Indian SocialWing Urdu Wing, in association with the Embassy ofIndia, organised a top-level Urdu mushaira on Thursday, November 4at 7.30pm at Le Grande Hall of Al Falaj Hotel in Ruwi. Celebratedpoets from different parts of India grace

Bhatkal - Unseasonal rain accompanied by strong winds hit Bhatkal and entire coastal belt between Mangalore and Karwar yesterday throwing normal life out of gear. Reports of damage to property and heavy landslide have been reported from various parts of the region. Heavy landslide near Karwar damage

Bhatkal - Bhatkal's renowned Sports and Welfare Organization, Assaullah Association has hosted a felicitation program to honor present TMC President, Mr Inayatullah Shabandri. The program was held at 'Baagh-e-Rahmat' located at Tengingundi beach. The program was started with the Qir'aat of Moulana I

New Delhi -Text of President Barack Obama's address to the joint session of India's parliament made at its Central Hall Monday: Mr. Vice President, Madame Speaker, Mr. Prime Minister, Members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and most of all, the people of India. I thank you for the great honor of

Bangalore, Nov 8 (IANS) The disqualification case of five Independent legislators Monday took a new turn with two of the five voters, on whose petition the five legislators lost the assembly membership, claiming they were forced to lodge the complaint. The two voters Monday filed an affidavit in th

Mangalore - One person died, another was seriously injured and 14 more were hurt as boulders crashed into two coaches of the Mangalore-Mumbai Matsyagandha Express near Karwar on Monday evening. The deceased woman identified as Shaini (30) hail from neighbouring state Kerala, while the injured ar

New Delhi -Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today became the first political casualty of the Adarsh Housing Society scam in Mumbai with Congresschief Sonia Gandhi directing him to resign. "Pending enquiry, his (Chavan's) offer of resignation has been accepted. He has been asked to tender hi

Ahmedabad -Even in his moment of pride and joy, Harbhajan Singh couldn't resist taking a pot-shot at the Sardar Patel Gujarat stadium pitch. Named man of the match for his match-saving maiden Test hundred, the off-spinner who thanked VVS Laxman for helping him through to three-figures said the real

NEW DELHI - U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday left here for Indonesia after his three-day visit to India, during which he announced support for New Delhi's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council and asked Pakistan to bring perpetrators of 26/11 attacks to justice. Mr. Obama and hi

'I look forward to India becoming permanent member' - Obama New Delhi - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday came out in support of a permanent seat for India in a reformed U.N. Security Council and broadly endorsed India's concerns over terrorism emanating from "safe havens in Pakistan" in an effo

Dubai: Through a splendid allround performance Jacques Kallis guided South Africa to a 57 runs victory over Pakistan in the fifth and final One-day match at the Dubai Sports City International Cricket Stadium. South Africa thus won the series 3-2 to lift the Cool & Cool Cup with Kallis top scor

Abu Dhabi - Eid Al-Adha holidays for federal ministries and departments are to start on Monday, November 15th (corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 9th) and ends on Thursday, November 18th. The circular was issued by Humaid Mohammed Al-Qattami, Minister of Education and Chairman of the Board of the Federal

NEW DELHI - US President Barack Obama on Monday backed India's quest for a permanent UN Security Council seat, inviting the world's largest democracy to take its "rightful" place at the summit of global power. In a symbolic climax of his three-day visit to a nation he hailed as an "indispensable" U

JEDDAH: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) will launch its landmark air ambulance services during this year's Haj, said Capt. Abdulhamid Al-Jawfi, director of the Red Crescent's air ambulance operations. The service is being initiated to help pilgrims in case of accidents or emergencies. "The

MAKKAH: Chief Keeper of the Kaaba Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Shaibi passed away Sunday morning. Funeral prayers were observed after the noon prayer. The sheikh's family will decide who will be the next senior chief of Kaaba. The death of Sheikh Al-Shaibi will not delay the ritual of the changing of the K