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Everything you need to know about K.c.works: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

New fabric developed to drain away sweat

May 21, 2013 at 1:26 PM

Los Angeles, May 21 (IANS) Bioengineers have developed a waterproof fabric that could drain away sweat, a study says.

Now, waterproof fabric that drains sweat

May 21, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Washington, May 21 (ANI): Bioengineers at the University of California, Davis have invented waterproof fabrics that whisk away sweat, using microfluidic technology.

US anti-corruption expert expelled from Russia

May 20, 2013 at 10:46 PM

Moscow, May 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A retired US diplomat and expert on the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has been banned from entering Russia.

Lift your look by sporting scarf

May 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Scarf is an accessory that never goes out of style irrespective of season. Wear this wardrobe staple in various colours and fabrics around your neck in different ways and also on other body parts.

Indian university lecturer arrested in UAE

May 20, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Dubai, May 20 (IANS) An Indian university lecturer who had come to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a short visit has been arrested by police here for blogging against a Dubai-based university.

Paddy Lowe to join Mercedes early

May 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Brackley, May 20 (IANS) Agreement has been reached between Mercedes and McLaren for Paddy Lowe to join the works team ahead of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix June 9.

Kolkata exhibition celebrates Gopal Ghose

May 19, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Kolkata, May 19 (IANS) The centenary of legendry artist Gopal Ghose, famed for ingenious handling of watercolours is now being celebrated with an exhibition of his works at an art gallery here, the organisers said Sunday.

BCCI says they are incapable of controlling spot-fixing

May 19, 2013 at 3:10 PM

Chennai, May 19 (ANI): The Board of Cricket Control for India (BCCI) on Sunday accepted that they were not in a position to control spot-fixing in wake of the spot-fixing row which involves three Rajasthan Royals players.

Sarah Michelle Gellar shares best parenting advice

May 19, 2013 at 1:42 PM

Washington, May 19(ANI): Sarah Michelle Gellar shared her best parenting advice ever as she showed up at the CBS Upfront event for her new comedy series, The Crazy Ones, in New York City.

Crying need for judicial reform, more judges and better infrastructure

May 19, 2013 at 12:46 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Justice delayed is justice denied. Nowhere this rings truer than in India where a staggering 30 million cases are said to be pending in the country's courts today. And to tackle this intimidating problem requires comprehensive judicial reform, more judges of quality and improvement of the judicial infrastructure, jurists say.

Cyrus, Bieber to collaborate?

May 19, 2013 at 5:50 AM

Los Angeles, May 19 (IANS) Pop singers Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber are reportedly planning to collaborate for something new.

Law and order has improved in Assam: Gogoi

May 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM

Guwahati, May 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said here Saturday there was considerable improvement in the law and order situation in the state over the past 12 years.

Placido Domingo turns Allende short story into opera

May 18, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS/EFE) Under the baton of Placido Domingo, acclaimed Chilean writer Isabel Allende's short story "Una Venganza" ("An Act of Vengeance") emerges from the printed page as the opera "Dulce Rosa", a production with a Latin heart and Greek tragedy in its soul that premiered Friday in Los Angeles.

Chinese man held in PoK over Koran desecration

May 18, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Muzaffarabad (Pakistan), May 18 (ANI): A Chinese man has been taken into protective custody in Pakistan administered Kashmir after he was accused of desecrating the Koran.

Strauss backs 'big ego' Pietersen for successful English Ashes prospects

May 18, 2013 at 10:22 AM

Sydney, May 18 (ANI): Former England captain Andrew Strauss has said that it is important for England to have star batsman Kevin Pietersen fully fit for a successful Ashes series, even though he has a big ego.

Sheila Dikshit conferred with Polio Eradication Champion Award

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit has been conferred with the Polio Eradication Champion Award by Rotary International.

Willing to engage unions on inflation, jobs: PM

May 17, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said his government was willing to engage constructively with trade unions to address issues like curbing inflation, generating employment and strictly implementing labour laws.

Electrical stimulation in brain could help boost mental math abilities

May 17, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): For people whose math abilities are not so good, a mild form of brain stimulation may help improve their proficiency.

McLaren boss wants Button to 'stay on beyond 2015' after new Honda deal

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): McLaren team boss Jonathan Neale has said that he hoped that ace driver Jenson Button will remain with the team beyond this season following the announcement of a new engine deal with Honda.

Stirling teacher's 'first-edition books' fetch 226K pounds at auction

May 17, 2013 at 2:38 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): The literary editions collected by an English teacher from Stirling were sold for a total of 226,000 pounds at an auction in Edinburgh.

I consider myself to be a romantic, says Bradley Cooper

May 17, 2013 at 1:58 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Bradley Cooper, who has been linked to a number of hot Hollywood beauties, has admitted that he considers himself to be a romantic.

Author Jenny Colgan's book named 'Romantic Novel of the Year'

May 17, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, May 17 (ANI): Jenny Colgan's 2012 book 'Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop of Dreams' has won the romantic novel of the year award.

NASA's Kepler space telescope could soon be shut down permanently

May 17, 2013 at 11:02 AM

Washington, May 17 (ANI): The Kepler space telescope - NASA's primary instrument for detecting planets beyond our solar system-had suffered a critical failure and could soon be shut down permanently, the agency's officials announced Wednesday, May 15.

Kate Moss fights ageing with ice water

May 17, 2013 at 2:22 AM

London, May 17 (IANS) British supermodel Kate Moss has revealed that she fights the signs of ageing by ducking her face in ice-cold water.

Kate Moss reveals secret behind youthful look

May 16, 2013 at 4:22 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): Kate Moss has revealed that she fights the signs of ageing by ducking her face in icy water.

Haute couture comes to bullfighting

May 16, 2013 at 12:30 PM

Madrid, May 16 (IANS/EFE) Leading fashion houses, including Lacroix, Armani and Victorio & Lucchino, are creating colourful, comfortable and imaginative outfits for some of Spain's top bullfighters.

Jlo has not given up on her fairytale romance

May 16, 2013 at 12:22 AM

Los Angeles, May 16 (IANS) Singer Jennifer Lopez has not given up on her idea of having a fairytale love story and might walk down aisle again in future.

More volunteers joining NGOs

May 15, 2013 at 9:42 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) NGOs working on social issues are now finding more volunteers, especially youths, who want to be engaged in different projects of the organisations.

Smithsonian to showcase visual history of yoga

May 15, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Washington, May 15 (IANS) Smithsonian, the world's largest museum and research complex here, is launching a major crowdfunding campaign May 29 to support what it calls the world's first exhibition on the visual history of

Develop rural Delhi: Dikshit to legislators

May 14, 2013 at 8:22 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) With an eye to assembly elections which are due in November, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Tuesday asked legislators to expedite the development work in the rural areas of the capital.

Chantelle Houghton slams ex Alex Reid again

May 14, 2013 at 3:50 PM

London, May 14 (ANI): Chantelle Houghton, who split with Alex Reid more than eight months ago, still seems to be at war with her former beau.

How brain detects grammatical error even when you are unaware

May 14, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): A study has shown that our brain often works on autopilot when it comes to grammar.

Don't believe in tailor-made roles: Vijay Sethupath (With Image)

May 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Chennai, May 13 (IANS) Known for playing the most unconventional roles in his career so far, Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi says he chooses roles that he thinks will suit his image and doesn't usually believe in custom-made roles.

Princess Diana's exhibition at family home to close next year

May 13, 2013 at 2:46 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): An exhibition detailing the short life of Princess Diana at her family home at Althorp Will, Northamptonshire, is set to be closed in August 2014.

Real-life 'superhero' group patrols New York's streets and subways

May 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): A group of costumed crusaders are working together to keep New York's streets and subways safe.

NY women go topless for 'pulp fiction' reading group

May 11, 2013 at 2:30 PM

New York, May 11 (ANI): A small group of young women in New York are reading pulp crime novels and other works in city parks while topless.

Ryan Seacrest sued by music producer

May 11, 2013 at 7:18 AM

Los Angeles, May 11 (IANS) Anchor-producer Ryan Seacrest has been sued by Jose Moreno for using his music in the background of Kardashian family reality TV show "Khloe & Lamar" without taking license from him.

Huggies device sends tweet when baby wets diaper

May 10, 2013 at 1:18 PM

Washington, May 10 (ANI): Huggies has come up with a new product called 'TweetPee' that would send a tweet to the parents if their child has a wet diaper.

Intelligent robots may overtake humans by end of 21st century

May 9, 2013 at 12:24 PM

Washington, May 9 (ANI): The idea of superintelligent machines may sound like the plot of a sci-fi movie, but many experts say that the idea isn't far-fetched.

Ex-Reds shocked at The Boss's retirement

May 8, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Manchester, May 8 (IANS) Former Manchester United stars David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, whose careers were shaped by Alex Ferguson, were shocked at the decision of 'The Boss' to leave Old Trafford after 26 glittering years and 38 trophies.

How brain implant helps relieve depression

May 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Washington, May 8 (ANI): An implanted electronic stimulator is commonly used to treat severe depression in people who don't respond to standard antidepressant therapy, but little is known about how this stimulation works.

Tagore's legacy: Seeking out the man behind the mask (Comment - May 9 is Tagore's birth anniversar

May 8, 2013 at 12:40 PM

To reconsider the legacy of Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) on his 152nd birth anniversary is to confront a maze of contradictions. What, for instance, inspired a school dropout without a college degree to establish an international university? Why did a member of the land-owning 'zamindar' class feel compelled to write about the lives of oppressed peasants, and to experiment with schemes for rural development? How could a man write so insightfully about the lives of women? What made him express religious devotion in erotic language, and love in the language of religion? Why did he yearn for fame, yet live in constant fear of it?

Princess Diana museum to close

May 7, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Los Angeles, May 7 (IANS) Charles Earl Spencer, brother of late princess Diana, says he will close the museum he had set up in the honour of his sister.

Wipro invests $30 million in US data firm

May 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM

Bangalore, May 7 (IANS) IT bellwether Wipro Tuesday invested $30 million (Rs.162 crore) for a strategic equity stake in Opera Solutions LLC, a leading privately held US-based big data science firm.

Now try out natural remedies to cure skin problems

May 7, 2013 at 5:12 PM

New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Are you looking for some natural remedies to get rid of skin related problems. Try out rose water as it helps in removing skin clogs and blackheads or you can also opt for aloe vera pack for glowing skin.

World observes "World Asthma Day" with the theme "You Can Control Your Asthma"

May 7, 2013 at 1:43 PM

World Asthma Day is being observed across the world on 7 May 2013 as it is observed every year on the first Tuesday of May.....................

Now, buy Viagra pills online legally

May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Washington, May 7 (ANI): Men who are shy about needing help in the bedroom no longer have to go to the drugstore to buy that little blue pill anymore.

'Bombay Talkies' most fun experience: Dibakar Bannerjee

May 7, 2013 at 10:08 AM

Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) While making "Bombay Talkies" with three other directors, Dibakar Bannerjee has gone through the most fun experience of his life and he dreads leaving it behind.

New drug helps cut alcohol consumption by 60 pc

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

London, May 6 (ANI): A new drug can help dependent drinkers reduce their consumption of alcohol by 61 percent.

Gain access to Tagore's creative genius online

May 6, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) One can now have access to the entire oeuvre of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore online, in both Bengali and English.

Babylon's Hanging Gardens may not have been in Babylon

May 6, 2013 at 11:08 AM

London, May 6 (ANI): The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was located 300 miles to the north in Babylon's greatest rival Nineveh, a leading Oxford-based historian has claimed.

Cheryl Cole gets 'understanding girlfriend' tag

May 6, 2013 at 5:00 AM

London, May 6 (IANS) Singer Cheryl Cole will reportedly not push boyfriend Tre Holloway to move his base here for her.

President Pranab Mukherjee says its time to 'reset the moral compass'

May 5, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (ANI): At a time when the nation is suffering from rising instances of atrocities against women in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday said it was time to "reset the moral compass" of the society.

Time to reset moral compass of society, says Pranab

May 5, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Kolkata, May 5 (IANS) Amid the rising instances of atrocities against women in the country, President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday said it was time to "reset the moral compass" of the society.

Kim Kardashian wants baby to be reality TV star

May 5, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Melbourne, May 5 (ANI): Kim Kardashian apparently wants her child to star in 'Keeping up with the Kardashians', despite beau Kanye West's disapproval.

Loeb wins Rally Argentina

May 5, 2013 at 2:04 PM

Buenos Aires, May 5 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Sebastien Loeb took the win in the Argentinian round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) in what is set to be the penultimate rally of the semi-retired nine-time champion?s career.

British storyteller enthrals kids at Sharjah fest

May 5, 2013 at 1:32 AM

Sharjah, May 5 (IANS/WAM) Renowned British storyteller John Row mesmerized children and adults alike at his storytelling session at the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival.

Treatment for grey hair possible

May 4, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Berlin, May 4 (IANS) Researchers have developed a remedy for grey hair and a skin condition called vitiligo, a study says.

Graying of hair can now be reversed

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): The cure for gray hair is coming - thanks to a team of European researchers.

Mother-son duo sells kinky clothes and sex toys

May 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM

New York, May 4 (ANI): A mother-son duo from New York, are making a name for themselves by selling kinky boots - and other sexy paraphernalia.

Van Gogh's paintings were originally brighter

May 3, 2013 at 2:52 PM

London, May 3 (ANI): A research project undertaken by the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam reveals that a number of the painter's favourite paints have faded badly and changed the appearance of his works.

Construction workers and mechanics highest daily users of maths

May 3, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Melbourne, May 2 (ANI): It turns out that it's not just accountants and bankers which need to know their numbers, blue-collared workers are among the biggest users of maths in their daily jobs.

Onir unhappy with DD, says late night slot won't help indie films

May 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) National-award winning filmmaker Onir says Doordarshan's decision to screen independent movies in the late night slot will not help indie films in getting more eyeballs.

Contacts uncomfortable? Changing lens type may offer relief

May 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): Those feeling uneasy wearing contact lenses can simply switch to a different lens/solution combination or use a lens care product to eliminate this persistent problem and provide "a maximally comfortable result, according to a new study.

How fluoride fights tooth decay

May 2, 2013 at 3:32 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): The 50-year-old mystery as to how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral-care products prevents tooth decay, may have finally been solved.

Ghorpade to test F3 car at Ferrari academy

May 2, 2013 at 3:08 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Indian racing driver Parth Ghorpade will test a Formula 3 car at the Ferrari Driver Academy (FDA) in the second week of May as part of his prize for winning the Formula Pilota Asian Championship last year.

Exhibition reveals Van Gogh's secrets

May 2, 2013 at 10:44 AM

Amsterdam, May 2 (IANS/EFE) A new exhibition at Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum gives visitors an opportunity to learn the secrets of Dutch master Vincent van Gogh (1853-90).

Wrap up party for 'Gulaab Gang'

May 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The shooting for "Gulaab Gang" has been completed and its producer, Anubhav Sinha, threw a wrap up party and said that they managed to complete the film before schedule.

Anubhav hails Madhuri, Juhi for professionalism

May 1, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) "Gulaab Gang" will see Madhuri Dixit and Juhi Chawla, once rivals, sharing the screen space for the first time. Producer Anubhav Sinha says during initial casting, they never thought about bringing the two together.

New jab to control diabetes could help fight obesity

May 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM

London, May 1 (ANI): A simple once-a-day jab could be a lifeline for many diabetes patients, which will not only help control their condition but also fight obesity.

New beer cup connects guzzlers on Facebook with a toast

May 1, 2013 at 3:24 PM

Washington, May 1 (ANI): Budweiser's Brazil team has come up with the Buddy Cup - a cup that when tapped with another one of its kind allows the two cup holders to become Facebook friends.

Quantum computers 'one step closer to reality'

May 1, 2013 at 1:48 PM

Washington, May 1(ANI): A team of researchers has made a breakthrough in the process of developing quantum computers.

JLS band members reunite for charity gig

May 1, 2013 at 1:08 PM

London, May 1 (IANS) Though members of British band JLS announced a split last week, they are said to be reuniting for a charity gig July 6.

Bollywood divas' beauty routine: Simple yet effective

May 1, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Do you wish for a glowing skin, soft shiny hair and a fit body? Take a peek into the beauty regimes of Bollywood divas like Deepika Padukone and Nargis Fakhri. They're not skin deep but keep them healthy and beautiful.

Kids as young as 10 `having sex and filming it`

April 30, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, April 30 (ANI): Children as young as 10 are filming themselves having sex and are sending the footage to their pals, according to a police survey.

Zoya Akhtar nervous about 'Bombay Talkies'

April 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Mumbai, April 30 (IANS) "Bombay Talkies", a film comprising four shorts by four directors, is ready to hit the screens Friday. Zoya Akhtar, who has made on of the films, says she is nervous.

Now, charge your cellphones with puddle of water

April 30, 2013 at 10:28 AM

Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Researchers in Sweden have developed a new technique where you can charge your devices anywhere without electricity, provided there is a water source nearby.

Arshad, Vivek salute Aamir on silver jubilee in filmdom

April 29, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) Actor Arshad Warsi, who shares screen space with Aamir Khan in "P.K.", says the Indian film industry needs more people like the actor-filmmaker, who made his Bollywood debut 25 years back on this date.

Iron balls in ears 'help birds navigate'

April 29, 2013 at 2:36 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Birds make heroic journeys guided by the Earth's magnetic field, but how they detect magnetic fields has puzzled scientists for decades.

8 health benefits of tea

April 29, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Washington, April 29 (ANI): Studies continue to unlock the medicinal benefits of tea, which has been touted to help with everything from headaches to depression since Ancient times.

Private institute organises fashion show in Shimla to encourage budding models,designers

April 28, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Shimla, April 28 (ANI): A private aided educational institute organised a fashion show over the weekend here with an aim to encourage budding models and designers of the state.

'Gulaab Gang' enters post-production stage

April 28, 2013 at 1:16 PM

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The shooting for Madhuri Dixit's much-talked-about comeback film "Gulaab Gang" has been completed and the film is now into its post-production stage.

'Test newbie' Faulkner confident 'aggressiveness' will help in Ashes

April 27, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Sydney, Apr 27 (ANI): Young Australian all-rounder James Faulkner has said that although he has never played a Test match or been to England before, he has the necessary aggressiveness to thrive in the back-to-back Ashes series.

Goa's tourist guides face competition from Russians, French, Iranians

April 26, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Old Goa, April 26 (IANS) Russians, French, and Iranians illegally operating as tour guides in Goa are "robbing the daily bread" of those licensed by the Indian government and that too under the very nose of the state's patron, St. Francis Xavier. The exasperated guides have now knocked on the door of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar for relief.

Hormone levels predict sexual desire among young women

April 26, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Washington, April 26 (ANI): Researchers have long suspected a correlation between hormone levels and libido, but now scientists at UC Santa Barbara have actually demonstrated hormonal predictors for sexual desire.

Boston suspect read religious books, says father

April 26, 2013 at 5:16 AM

Makhachkala, April 26 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The father of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings who was killed in a shootout with US police, said his son had taken an interest in boxing and literature, including some religious works.

Delhi for developing 450 unauthorised colonies

April 25, 2013 at 11:16 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Delhi government Thursday decided to seek the approval of the union urban development ministry to carry out development works in 450 unauthorised colonies, which are not eligible for any public work.

For developing 450 colonies, Delhi to seek centre's help

April 25, 2013 at 8:12 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The Delhi government Thursday decided to seek the approval of the union urban development ministry to carry out development works in 450 unauthorized which are not eligible for any public work.

'Iron Man 3' slick and enjoyable (IANS Movie Review - Rating: ***)

April 25, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Film: "Iron Man 3"; Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Ben Kingsley, Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Rebecca Hall, Don Cheadle, Paul Bettany (voice), Jon Favreau, Ty Simpkins; Director: Shane Black; Rating: ***

Rural Development Ministry approves Arunachal road, bridge projects under PMGSY

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): The Ministry of Rural Development has approved the recommendations of the empowered committee for releasing Rs.847.45 crores in funds for 94 road works and 28 long span bridges in Arunachal Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY).

Siddle slams 'cocky' England as having 'century of failure'

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Sydney, Apr 25 (ANI): Australian Test cricketer Peter Siddle has hit back at the English insults of his country's Ashes squad, saying their oldest rivals have a century of failure to make up for.

Lot needs to be done to empower panchayats: PM

April 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Pushing for power and responsibilities to panchayati raj institutions (PRIs), Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday called for change in the thinking that comes in the way of delegating power to the grassroots democratic organisations.

Oz Police arrest leader of global hacking ring LulzSec

April 24, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Sydney, April 24 (ANI): Police in Australia have arrested an IT security professional and self-proclaimed leader of an international hacking ring LulzSec after he allegedly infiltrated a government website this month.

Rural job guarantee scheme draws CAG flak

April 23, 2013 at 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The UPA's flagship rural job guarantee scheme has drawn flak from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on various counts, including diversion of funds, impermissible works undertaken to the tune of about Rs.2,252 crore, and projects worth Rs.4,070 crore left incomplete.

Complicated process of funding behind MGNREGS ills: Ramesh

April 23, 2013 at 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh blamed a "complicated" process of fund allocation for many ills plaguing the Mahatma Gandhi Rural Job Guarantee Scheme, many of which have been pointed out by the CAG report tabled in parliament Tuesday.

Poorest unable to exercise rights fully under NREGA, says CAG

April 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The poorest of poor were not able to exercise their rights fully under the job guarantee act and several irregularities have been noticed in works and procedures under the government's ambitious scheme, a CAG report tabled in parliament Tuesday said.

Ukraine needs 2,000 volunteers for EuroBasket 2015

April 23, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Kiev, April 23 (IANS) Some 2,000 volunteers will be needed to provide information, language and other services during the EuroBasket 2015 European Basketball Championship.

Missing Indian in Sharjah found

April 23, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Dubai, April 23 (IANS) A 78-year-old Indian man, who went missing from his daughter's home in Sharjah last Friday, was found Monday.

Poorest unable to exercise rights under NREGA, says CAG

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The poorest of poor are not able to exercise their rights under the job guarantee act and irregularities have been noticed in works under the government's ambitious scheme, a CAG report tabled in parliament Tuesday said.

Scientists reconstruct climate history continent by continent

April 23, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Washington, April 23 (ANI): A team of 78 experts from 24 countries have assembled the most comprehensive study to date of temperature change of Earth's continents over the past 1,000 to 2,000 years.