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Everything you need to know about Imphal East: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Now, a sign-language service via iPads

June 19, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Tokyo, June19 (ANI): East Japan Railway Co. has started testing a sign-language interpretation service in Tokyo on Monday using a videophone application on an Apple iPad tablet for guiding hearing-impaired people.

Northeast bands to create awareness on drug abuse

June 18, 2013 at 6:04 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) To create awareness about drug abuse and raise funds for addicts, seven bands from the northeast have come together to raise their voice through songs to bring about change. The bands will tour Delhi too.

Twelve militants surrender in Imphal

June 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Imphal, June 16 (ANI): Twelve militants belonging to the Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) surrendered before the army on Saturday and were brought to Imphal.

Boeing 787s to replace Air India's A-330 fleet

June 15, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) National carrier Air India plans to replace its Airbus A-330s with with its newly-acquired Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on many international routes, which will help the company save on fuel.

Manipur adds another feather to its cap through Ningthoujam Vidyapati

June 14, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Imphal, June 14 (ANI): The northeast, which has over the years produced many talents, has added another feather to its cap through Ningthoujam Vidyapati, who has become the first woman mountaineer from the state.

East Delhi to launch 24x7 monsoon helpline

June 14, 2013 at 12:44 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) With the monsoon expected to soon arrive in the capital, the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) will Saturday launch a 24x7 helpline - 155303 - to quickly respond to any distress calls related to poor sanitation, waterlogging and clogged drains, among others.

Amnesty urges release of jailed Femen activists in Tunisia

June 14, 2013 at 5:25 AM

London, June 14 (IANS/AKI) Rights group Amnesty International has called for the release of three members of Ukranian feminist group Femen, jailed for a topless protest in Tunisia.

Brazilian Marco Falopa to be East Bengal head coach

June 12, 2013 at 11:16 PM

Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Famed Brazilian Marco Antonio Falopa will be the head coach of East Bengal soccer team for 2013-14, the club announced Wednesday.

Yahoo CEO follows Buffet in charity lunch auction

June 12, 2013 at 4:04 PM

London, June 12 (ANI): Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has auctioned off a lunch opportunity with her to raise money for the Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School.

To Look East, India must first transform its northeast (Comment)

June 12, 2013 at 4:04 PM

Every time there is a prime ministerial visit to East or Southeast Asia, we dust up the two-decade-old placards and begin to wave them. The fading lettering on them proclaims that India is 'Looking East.' But as a nation, our attention span is limited. Therefore, the moment the visit is over we climb up tiredly into the attic to deposit the placards and to keep them there till the next visit.

Manipur Human Rights Commission defunct, NHRC urged to recall all cases

June 11, 2013 at 12:28 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Asian Centre for Human Rights (ACHR) today urged the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to recall all the pending cases from the defunct Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and not to forward cases to the State Human Rights Commissions including Manipur Human Rights Commission which have not been functioning because of the lack of quorum.

Mission Myanmar's success expected to enhance Indo-Myanmar ties

June 10, 2013 at 8:04 PM

Imphal (Manipur): The recent initiative by Imphal's Shija hospital of sending a 12-member medical team to Myanmar is expected to cement ties between both nations.

Northeastern students get a helping hand at DU

June 10, 2013 at 3:16 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) From special sessions to explain the new four-year undergraduate courses, helping in course selection to assistance in lodging, commuting and counselling their parents, unions and associations catering to students from the northeast in Delhi University (DU) are doing all they can to make aspirants from the region feel at ease as admissions commence.

Taiwanese PM suggests three-way dialogue to resolve contentious Senkaku islands spat

June 7, 2013 at 1:21 PM

Tokyo, June 7 (ANI): Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou has said Taipei, Tokyo and Beijing should engage in a three-way dialogue on resource development on the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.

Imphal, Agartala airports to go international

June 6, 2013 at 6:09 PM

Agartala, June 6 (IANS) Imphal airport in Manipur would soon be notified as an international airport while Agartala airport in Tripura would have international standards by 2015, a top official said here Thursday.

'India is committed to efforts of ADMM Plus, ARF and East Asia Summit': Antony

June 6, 2013 at 3:37 PM

Bangkok, June 6 (ANI): Asserting that New Delhi has been of the consistent view that ASEAN is central to any security architecture for the region, Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Thursday said India is committed to efforts of ADMM Plus, ARF and the East Asia Summit for promoting dialogue and consensus building among all countries of the region

Zambia wins Golf Challenge Championship

June 5, 2013 at 7:29 PM

Lusaka, June 5 (IANS) Zambian female golfers emerged winners of the East and Central All Africa Golf Challenge Championship after overcoming former champions Tanzania by 33 shots in a tightly contested tournament here Wednesday.

Japan, China agreed to shelve Senkaku islands row in 1970s, says former Japanese minister

June 5, 2013 at 1:37 PM

Tokyo, June 5 (ANI): Japan and China had agreed to shelve the territory row over Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea when the two countries normalized relations in the early 1970s, a former Japanese minister has said.

Sort out Keralites' woes in Kuwait, PM told

June 4, 2013 at 8:01 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Tuesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to sort out the woes of Keralites and other Indians in Kuwait following changes in labour laws.

Second edition of watermelon festival begins in Manipur

June 3, 2013 at 12:33 PM

Imphal, June 3 (ANI): The second edition of the watermelon festival began in Manipur with the main objective of promoting the cultivation of the fruit in the state.

Manipur doctors sent on medical mission to Myanmar

June 1, 2013 at 6:57 PM

Imphal, June 1 (ANI): A team of doctors and hospital staff from Shija Hospital and Research Institute is currently on a medical mission to Myanmar.

Concert held to celebrate 50 years of AIR, Imphal

June 1, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Imphal, June 1 (ANI): The Golden Jubilee celebrations of All India Radio, Imphal, was celebrated recently with a live concert titled "Matam Isei Seishakpa".

Manipuri women trained in entrepreneurship skills

June 1, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Imphal, June 1 (ANI): Empowering women and making them self-reliant is a top priority of the Government of Manipur.

Kiran Bedi awards scholarships to Imphal students

June 1, 2013 at 6:25 PM

Imphal (Manipur), June 1 (ANI): Kiran Bedi, India's first woman police officer recently visited Manipur capital Imphal, where she gave away scholarships to 50 students from the Aryans Group of Colleges.

Imphal, Agartala to be made international airports

June 1, 2013 at 1:29 PM

Agartala, June 1 (IANS) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has begun preliminary work to upgrade the airports in Imphal and Agartala as international airports as part of India's "Look East" policy to boost the region's connectivity and trade with Southeast Asia, officials said.

Philip Seymour Hoffman admits heroin abuse

June 1, 2013 at 9:46 AM

New York, Jun. 1 (ANI): Philip Seymour Hoffman has admitted that he spent ten days at an undisclosed East Coast detox facility earlier this month after he began taking heroin.

Visit to Japan, Thailand successful: PM

May 31, 2013 at 4:09 PM

On Board PM's Special Aircraft, May 31 (IANS) Describing his visits to Japan and Thailand as "highly successful", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday said India's "Look East" policy could benefit the northeastern states to a great extent.

US woman prepares cicada pizza

May 31, 2013 at 1:29 PM

New York, May 31 (ANI): A woman from New York has cooked a pizza with cicada as a topping.

Femen activists arrested for disrobing in front of Tunisian Justice Ministry

May 30, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Johannesburg, May 30 (ANI): Femen, a Ukrainian feminist group that uses nudity in protests has again created furor when three of its activists disrobed in front of the Tunisian Justice Ministry protesting against the detention of the group's member Amina Tyler.

Japan's wish to encircle China an illusion: Chinese daily

May 30, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Beijing, May 30 (IANS) Japan's hope to encircle China is just an illusion, said a state-run Chinese daily Thursday as Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh concluded his Tokyo trip and flew out to Thailand.

100,000 Christians killed every year, says Vatican official

May 29, 2013 at 9:24 PM

London, May 29 (IANS) Around 100,000 Christians are killed every year around the world because of their faith, a top Vatican official has said.

Obama jokes about lipstick smear on collar

May 29, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, May 29 (ANI): President Obama, who was recently caught having lipstick stains on his shirt's collar at Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration in the East Room, clarified that it came from a woman whom he greeted at a reception.

Skydiver will chill beers at 10,000 feet before serving it to customers at NY club

May 26, 2013 at 4:22 PM

New York, May 26 (ANI): New York clubs have come up with innovative ways to serve booze to its customers with the beginning of the Hamptons party season.

China, Pakistan vow to deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation

May 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Beijing, May 25 (Xinhua-ANI): China and Pakistan agreed to cement their strategic partnership and deepen comprehensive strategic cooperation in various areas, according to a joint statement issued Thursday during Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the South Asian country.

Earth's mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates

May 24, 2013 at 12:22 PM

Washington, May 24 (ANI): A Syracuse University researcher has argued that the Earth's mantle affects long-term sea-level rise estimates.

'The Hangover' franchise over, say actors

May 24, 2013 at 3:34 AM

Los Angeles, May 24 (IANS) For Comedian Ed Helms and actor Bradley Cooper, actors of the successful "The Hangover" films, the franchise is "over".

Manipur, Mizoram governments to honour Everesters

May 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM

Imphal/Aizawl, May 23 (IANS) The governments of Manipur and Mizoram will felicitate the members of the first Northeast India Top of the World Mount Everest Expedition, 2013, who recently scaled the highest peak of the world, officials said Thursday.

India always had consensus on Palestine: Khurshid

May 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Pointing out the centrality of Palestine in India's foreign policy, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday underlined its vital significance for the Indian nation.

Intellectuals call for support for Irom Sharmila

May 22, 2013 at 1:34 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) A panel of intellectuals including actors, filmmakers and journalists have appealed to the people to join activist Irom Chanu Sharmila in her demand for annulling the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur.

Imphal observes 30th International AIDS Candle Light Memorial Day

May 20, 2013 at 5:02 PM

Imphal, May 20 (ANI): Imphal observed the 30th International AIDS Candle Light Memorial Day in memory of AIDS victims.

Cannes prostitutes can make 'up to $40K a night'

May 19, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Washington, May 19 (ANI): Prostitutes in Cannes or the thousands of them who descend on the city each year during the Cannes Film Festival, can apparently make up to 40,000 dollars in a single night.

Imphal education and science meet attract scores

May 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Imphal, May 17 (ANI): A two-day EduFest 2013 at the GP Women's College in Imphal attracted a large number of students and parents seeking career guidance.

Brislington Ladies Football Club 'unbeatable' in 180 games over 10 years

May 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

London, May 16 (ANI): The Brislington Ladies Football Club has remained invincible in 180 games played over 10 years.

East Bengal in quarterfinals of AFC Cup

May 15, 2013 at 11:34 PM

Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Chidi Edeh scored a hat-trick as East Bengal romped into the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup with a 5-1 demolition of Myanmar's Yangon United here Wednesday.

Godrej Security to export 30 percent more to Africa

May 14, 2013 at 4:46 PM

Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Godrej group company Godrej Security Solutions (GSS) Tuesday said it is aiming to clock 27 percent growth in business to more than Rs.925 crore during this financial year and concentrate more on new markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.

Holding receives lifetime award from London University

May 14, 2013 at 12:54 PM

London, May 14 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket legend, Michael Holding was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the University of East London (UEL) at its annual Sports Awards over the weekend.

New SARS-like virus can likely pass person to person, says WHO

May 13, 2013 at 12:38 PM

London, May 13 (ANI): The World Health Organization has said that the novel coronavirus (NCoV) may be passed between people in close contact.

Deadly virus newly found in humans strikes in France

May 9, 2013 at 10:38 PM

Paris, May 9 (IANS) Novel coronavirus (NCoV), a newly discovered and potentially deadly virus, related to one that causes the common cold, has struck another victim, this time in France, CNN reported Thursday.

China angered over Pentagon's accusation of 'cyber espionage'

May 8, 2013 at 1:45 PM

London, May 8 (ANI): China is enraged by a blunt report by the Pentagon, accusing the country of cyber-espionage aimed at extracting US military secrets.

Chinese Premier underscores support for Palestinian cause

May 6, 2013 at 10:16 PM

Beijing, May 6 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday reaffirmed the country's support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, reported Xinhua.

China supports Palestinian people: President Xi Jinping

May 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM

Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday stressed that China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people.

Russia wants Mideast WMD-Free Zone conference

May 4, 2013 at 9:16 PM

Moscow, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow believes there is a pressing need to hold an international conference on a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East before the end of the current year, the Russian foreign ministry said Saturday.

India to engage more with East, Southeast Asia

May 4, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Greater Noida, May 4 (IANS) India Saturday pitched for greater economic cooperation and said it is committed to deeper engagement with countries of East and Southeast Asia.

Global warming could affect rainfall patterns

May 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Washington, May 4 (ANI): A NASA-led modeling study has provided new evidence that global warming could change future global rainfall patterns and increase the risk of both flooding and drought.

Foreign models walk the ramp in Manipur

May 3, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Imphal, May 3 (ANI): The northeast is rapidly making its presence felt on the fashion circuit. Recently, a fashion show "elegance of the indigenous" was organised in Imphal where foreign models walked the ramp in traditional attires.

Revolutionary People's Front claims responsibility for Manipur serial blasts

May 2, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Imphal, Mar 2 (ANI): The Revolutionary People's Front claims responsibility for three three recent bomb blasts and gun attacks which claimed the life of one security person and injured several others.

Manipur takes steps to revive its tourism sector

May 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM

Imphal, May 2 (ANI): With an aim to generate awareness and promote the tourism sector, a two-day seminar on "Strategy for Tourism Development and Capacity Building" was held in Imphal.

Lifetime exposure to rivals shortens males' lifespan and reduces mating ability

May 2, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that males that spend all their time reacting to their rivals die earlier and are less able to mate later in life.

Cops arrested for smuggling drugs in Manipur

April 30, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Thoubal (Manipur), April 30 (ANI): A eleven-member team of policemen was arrested for trying to smuggle a huge cache of drugs in Imphal.

China says it has caught terror suspects

April 29, 2013 at 5:24 PM

Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China said Monday it has caught suspected terrorists who are linked to an attack April 23.

Ninth Governor's Taekwondo Cup kicksoff in Manipur

April 28, 2013 at 5:32 PM

Imphal, April 28 (ANI): Taekwondo is one of the most popular indoor games and is played with great delight by both men and women in Manipur.

Duchess Kate makes video appeal for children hospices

April 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM

London, Apr. 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge has given her first ever video message online to appeal for support for a campaign for children's hospices.

Dacoits kill senior lawyer's son in East Delhi

April 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The 32-year-old son of a senior lawyer was killed while resisting a robbery at his home in Preet Vihar, East Delhi.

Jesus portrayed as 'The Original Hipster' in new ad campaign

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has launched a new ad campaign this month where they portray Jesus as "The Original Hipster."

China to build larger aircraft carriers amid territorial row with Japan

April 25, 2013 at 12:04 PM

Beijing, Apr. 25 (ANI): China has revealed its plans to build more aircraft carriers after commissioning its first last year.

Manipuris celebrate Bihu and Cheiraoba with gaiety and enthusiasm

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Imphal, Apr. 23 (ANI): Dancing to the rhythm of the dhol, the Assamese people celebrated 'rongali' or 'bohag bihu' with great enthusiasm.

Manipur youth take up mushroom cultivation

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Imphal, Apr. 23 (ANI): The youth of Manipur, who are keen to become financially independent, have found that mushroom cultivation can help them generate income not just for themselves but also for others.

Collective effort needed to ensure North-East socio-economic reforms: Mukherjee

April 23, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Imphal, Gangtok, April 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee who is on a recent visit to Manipur said that a collective effort is needed to encourage socio-economic reforms in the north-eastern states.

People participate in anti drug rally in Manipur

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Impahal, April 23 (ANI): Participants from all walks of life enthusiastically took part in the rally, which commenced from Khuman Lampak main stadium to the Thangmeiband Athletic Union Ground (THAU) in the Thangmeiband DM College (It was organized by the Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol ( CADA ).)

Russian hammer thrower banned for doping

April 23, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian hammer thrower Alisher Eshbekov has been banned for two years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid notoriously used in East German doping, the All-Russian Athletics Federation said.

Turkish, Palestinian presidents discuss Mideast peace process

April 22, 2013 at 9:48 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with Turkish President Abdullah Gul Monday over the latest developments in the Middle East.

Turkish PM to visit Gaza despite US request for delay

April 22, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists on visiting Gaza following his trip to the US despite US request for a delay, reported Xinhua Monday citing local media.

Mobily to use Reliance Globalcom's 'Hawk' submarine cable system

April 22, 2013 at 6:36 PM

Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) International telecom services provider and a unit of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, Reliance Globalcom, Monday said that Saudi Arabia-based mobile communications and technology provider Mobily has become its first customer to activate the newly launched 'Hawk' submarine cable system in the Mediterranean Sea.

'Bad boy' Suarez facing Liverpool axe over 'biting' incident to protect club's reputation

April 22, 2013 at 11:56 AM

London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could be booted out of the club for his shocking bite on Chelsea player Branislav Ivanovic.

19 bodies found after Indonesian boat capsize

April 21, 2013 at 7:08 AM

Jakarta, April 21 (IANS) Three days after a boat, carrying 44 people, capsized in an Indonesian river, at least 19 bodies have been recovered while four still missing and 21 other passengers having survived in the accident, an official said Saturday.

Woman dies in Indonesian boat capsize

April 17, 2013 at 9:24 PM

Jakarta, April 17 (IANS) A woman drowned and over 40 others were missing when a boat carrying 50 people capsized in the Mahakam river in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province Wednesday evening, reported Xinhua.

Chidambaram tells Harvard alumni that India, China will drive future growth

April 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Boston, Apr 17 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram has told Harvard University alumni that India and China will drive global growth in the years to come.

Kazakhstan's Astana City to host 11th Eurasian Media Forum

April 16, 2013 at 9:08 PM

Astana/New Delhi, April 16 (ANI):Kazakhstan will host the 11th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) in Astana on April 25 and 26.

'No reports received of injuries caused to Indian nationals': MEA on Boston blasts

April 16, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Asserting that India remains committed to the effort to defeat terrorism and to uphold the values that define democratic nations such as ours, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said the Indian Embassy in Washington DC and Indian Consulate General in New York have been placed on alert although no reports have as yet been received of injuries caused to Indian nationals following the blasts in Boston.

Epic voyage of ship Kon-Tiki to be recreated

April 15, 2013 at 3:56 PM

Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): The story of Kon-Tiki, a ship that sailed to prove the conventional migration theory wrong, is set to be told in a new film.

Somali pirates cost global economy '$18 billion per year', reveals World Bank report

April 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.

Somali pirates cost global economy '$18 billion per year', reveals World Bank report

April 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.

Footie badboy El Hadji Diouf has sex with stripper as lover turns down threesome

April 14, 2013 at 11:00 AM

London, Apr 14 (ANI): El Hadji Diouf cheated on his wife by bedding a lover, who was left sickened when he urged her to join a threesome with a stripper.

Kerry arrives in Beijing

April 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Beijing, April 13 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Beijing Saturday, kicking off his China visit.

'Beast from the East' rules out boxing comeback

April 12, 2013 at 6:20 PM

Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former WBA champion Nikolai Valuev, known as the "Beast from the East", has ruled out a comeback to boxing for health reasons.

Got depressed at not playing regularly in Portugal: Chettri

April 12, 2013 at 4:28 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri Friday admitted that he was depressed at not getting enough chances with Sporting Lisbon B team and hence decided to return home on a loan deal with I-League favourites Churchill Brothers.

Manipur hosts 27th edition of northeast games

April 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Imphal, Apr 12 (ANI): The northeast has a rich pool of talent, especially in the sporting arena. Recently, the 27th edition of the Northeast Games 2013, a big sporting extravaganza, was organized in Manipur and attracted the enthusiastic participation of sportspersons.

Urdu degree courses introduced in Manipur

April 12, 2013 at 2:28 PM

Imphal, Apr 12 (ANI): In a step towards promoting Urdu language in the northeast, a graduation degree course has been introduced by Jamia Misbahul Uloom Institute in Imphal.

Myanmar delegation visits Manipur to strengthen bilateral ties

April 12, 2013 at 2:20 PM

Imphal, Apr 12 (ANI): An eleven-member delegation from Myanmar recently visited Manipur to foster bilateral ties, with special emphasis on economic and diplomatic cooperation.

India, China push growth of foreign students in US

April 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) Describing foreign students, nearly four in ten of whom come from India or China, as a "potential asset" to the US economy, a leading think tank wants Congress to ease their way to stay and work.

Have to believe we can still clinch I-league: Morgan

April 10, 2013 at 5:32 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan feels leaders Churchill Brothers are still the favourites to win the I-League football title but hoped stranger things to happen that may favour his team.

AFC Cup: East Bengal win 2-1

April 9, 2013 at 11:17 PM

Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Striking once in each half, East Bengal continued their undefeated run with a 2-1 win over Singapore outfit Tampines Rovers in their AFC Cup Group H return leg fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium Tuesday.

Uganda football coach fired

April 9, 2013 at 4:05 PM

Kampala, April 9 (IANS) The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) sacked the coach of their national team, Bobby Williamson.

Skill development training for women in Manipur

April 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Imphal, Apr 9 (ANI): Empowering women by educating and making them economically independent is one of the top priorities of the Manipur Government. Its consistent efforts in this direction are now bearing fruit.

Manipuri officer to receive top military honours from UK Government

April 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

Imphal, Apr 9 (ANI): A young Manipuri youth serving as a Lieutenant in the British Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS), Special Forces, has been chosen for a prestigious gallantry award for his bravery during a fierce gunfight with Al-Qaeda insurgents in Afghanistan in 2011.

Had no knowledge of sex-bribe allegations: East Bengal

April 5, 2013 at 11:32 PM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) City soccer giants East Bengal Friday said it had no knowledge of the sex bribe allegation against three Lebanese match officials before, during and just after their AFC Cup match in Singapore against Tampines Rovers.

Fall of Berlin Wall may have given rise to generation of criminals: Study

April 4, 2013 at 4:20 PM

London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Children born to parents in former East Germany between 1991 and 1993 are at least 50 percent more likely to become criminals as they grew up than children born in the West, according to a research.

Kerry to visit Middle East again

April 4, 2013 at 8:04 AM

Washington, April 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Istanbul, Jerusalem and Ramallah, on his third trip to the Middle East since he took office in February, an official said.

Thejo Engineering targets Africa, South America, Middle East and Australia

April 3, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Chennai, April 3 (IANS) City-based Rs.150 crore Thejo Engineering Ltd, serving the bulk material handling sector, is focusing on African, South American, Australian and Middle East markets for growth, a top official of the firm said Wednesday.

Dedicated airline for northeast: Fresh bids invited

April 2, 2013 at 3:40 PM

Agartala, April 2 (IANS) With the aim of radically improving air connectivity in India's northeast, fresh bids have been invited for a dedicated airline in the region, a senior official said here Tuesday.