Archive for October, 2009

The US economy has returned to growth after a prolonged period of shrinkage in the first official recognition that the recession may finally be over.

Swissôtel signs Hotel in India.

Injured Cristiano Ronaldo says Real Madrid will keep improving despite a humiliating loss in the Copa del Rey.


India is well known for its diverse adventure tour options and has some of the best facilities in the world. It has so much to offer that at times it becomes difficult for tourists to decide or plan a trip.

You’re probably used to typing your name, address and credit card number when you buy things online. Amazon.com is guessing you don’t enjoy it, though, and wants to simplify the process by letting you purchase items with a short phrase such as “Shopping Fanatic” and an identification number.

President Obama’s envoy for climate change has dashed hopes of a bilateral deal on climate change during next month’s presidential trip to China. “There is no agreement per se,” said Todd Stern, adding that there had been no intention of cutting a separate bilateral deal.

Three days of nationwide postal strikes have begun, with 43,700 members of the Communication Workers Union taking action

A car bomb tears through a crowded Pakistan market, killing 91 people and injuring more than 200.

Arnold Schwarzenegger may have terminated his friendship with a Democratic rival after sending him a coded ‘f**k you’ message.

Manuel Pellegrini’s future is under question after Real Madrid lost 4-0 to third-division club Alcorcon in the Copa del Rey.


The school is denying the girl’s right to express her religious and cultural identity freely, who believes that wearing a nose stud was part of her religion and culture. The school should admit its mistake, apologise and reinstate the student.

Asian stocks were lower for a second day Wednesday amid worries U.S. consumers were continuing to struggle, undermining hopes for a quicker turnaround in an economy that’s a major export market for the region.

A study shows the effect of what happens when genes from bioengineered plants get lose. A gene that protects a squash from a viral disease also protects a wild gourd from this disease but it makes it more susceptible to other threats.

The European Union is set to approve the split of Northern Rock into two separate banks - paving the way for a partial sale.

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country may agree to ship just part of its stockpile of low enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment as per a U.N.-drafted plan.