Politics

Kurd leader says there is fear of civil war in Iraq

The leader of Iraqi Kurdistan says there is "real fear" that sectarian violence in Iraq could escalate into civil war. The autonomous region's president Massud Barzani was talking to AFP in an exclusive interview. Duration: 00:43

Oct 13, 2013

Cyclone Phailin leaves trail of destruction in Odisha, few casualties

Gopalpur, Oct 13 (ANI): India's strongest storm in 14 years left a trail of destruction along the country's east coast on Sunday, but little loss of life was reported after close to a million people took refuge in shelters. Cyclone Phailin was expected to dissipate within 36 hours, losing momentum as it headed inland after making landfall on Saturday from the Bay of Bengal, bringing winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph) to rip up homes and tear down trees. Authorities in Odisha said that the death toll stood at seven persons who died as winds whipped the coast before the storm slammed in. The storm snapped trees and electricity poles and smashed windows in several towns and villages of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. In some areas cars were crushed under the weight of uprooted trees and even large trucks had overturned. In Gopalpur region of Odisha, shopkeepers and residents recalled the horrors of last night when winds over 200 kilometres per hour, battered their town.

Oct 13, 2013

Childbirth ultimate test of couple's relationship

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): According to experts, birth of the first child can be the ultimate test of a couple's relationship, no matter how strong it was before the child come along. The study, which was conducted at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, researchers questioned 1500 new mums regarding their sexual health and intimacy. The findings of the research showed that majority of the respondents felt less physically and emotionally content in their relationship post childbirth, and they were largely unprepared for the changes.

Oct 13, 2013

Chandrababu Naidu blames Congress for destroying AP

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, who is on a hunger strike in protest of the creation of separate state of Telangana, blamed the ruling Congress of destroying Andhra Pradesh. Naidu, while addressing mediapersons in New Delhi said that the people in Andhra Pradesh were suffering due to the continuous agitations for last a few years.

Oct 13, 2013

Dussehra: Ansari, Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi witness burning of Ravan effigies in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday visited the Subhash Park in New Delhi where the effigy of the evil king Ravana, Meghnad and Kubhakaran burned at about 06:15 PM to mark the celebration of Hindu festival Dussehra. The dignitaries then visited the Ramlila Maidan like every year to witness the ritual. The other high dignitaries present at the site were Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dekshit and Law Minister Kapil Sibal along with Priyanka Gandhi. The VIPS were escorted to a flower bedecked stage by the organisers of the event soon after their arrival at the ground. The atmosphere in the ground was one of traditional gaiety, fun and frolic.

Oct 13, 2013

Secrets of staying sexually satisfied over long course marriages revealed

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): When a marriage gets old, having a sexually active life becomes an important key to hold the relationship together. Being creative can lead to a very happy sex life, even after decades of marriage, as trying new things in the bed can help spice up the relationship. It is also important to make one's sex life a judgment-free zone, as communication, and getting to know what one's partner likes helps a lot in rekindling the passion. While, laughter can act as a great aphrodisiac when trying new things don't work out as planned. Making plans about the night can make it fun while accepting.

Oct 13, 2013