World

A profitable venture: Here's how a Chinese man sold an 800-metre-long concrete road

A man named Zhu broke down the road with the help of a hired digger and the concrete was then loaded onto trucks and sold to a stone materials factory.

Feb 3, 2018

Shanghai: Minivan carrying gas canisters ploughs into pedestrians, 18 injured

The van, said to be carrying gas canisters, rammed into pedestrians in front of a Starbucks store and burst into flames. About 18 people were injured

Feb 2, 2018

Xiaomi launches fourth-generation Smart TV Boxes with AI-based UI and 4K

Xiaomi on Monday launched its latest fourth-generation TV boxes in China. The new TV boxes come with the 4K support. Here is the detailed information on both the new devices.

Jan 29, 2018

Sandeep Samra: Who is the British Sikh nurse who wanted to join ISIS in Syria?

A Birmingham court has sentenced Sandeep Samra to three and half years in prison for allegedly preparing to fly to Syria to join the Islamic State.

Jan 28, 2018

The genius of Kerry Packer and the jackpot win of Indian cricket

Kerry challenged cricket governing authorities across the world and ushered in the 50-overs-a-side cricket matches.

Jan 23, 2018

Pawan Hans helicopter crash: Bigger skeletons in the closet?

An insider points out some murky details about the functioning of PHL and alleges that the company disregards flight-safety procedures.

Jan 23, 2018

Kerala ISIL recruit dies in Syria: 5th Indian to be killed in Mideast terror war

The Kerala Police on Friday, January 19, received reports that one Abdul Manaf had died in Syria.

Jan 19, 2018

All Rs 10 coins valid: Here's what RBI said

All the 14 designs of Rs 10 coin are valid and legal tender for transactions, the Reserve Bank India (RBI) said.

Jan 17, 2018

IPO watch out: Amber Enterprises India IPO to open on January 17

Amber Enterprises is a Punjab-based manufacturer of room air conditioners and its components. It has 10 manufacturing facilities across seven locations in India.

Jan 16, 2018

Sharjah to spend a whopping 2.7 billion dirhams on luxury real estate & retail projects

Shurooq and Eagle Hills will work together in a strategic partnership represented by 'Eagle Hills Sharjah Development', a dedicated real estate company that aims to develop the three projects; Maryam Island, Kalba Waterfront and Palace Al Khan.

Jan 16, 2018

Mass protests spread to 10 cities in Tunisia; what's happening in cradle of Arab Spring?

The Tunisian Prime Minister hoped that this would be the 'last difficult year' for the Tunisians.

Jan 13, 2018

Kerala woman escapes from captivity in Jeddah before being sent to Syria as 'sex slave' by lover

The police suspect that there was a plan to take her to Syria as a sex slave.

Jan 12, 2018

Uber, Careem to hire female cabbies in Saudi Arabia, but they'll have to wait till June; here's why

Careem confirmed that the women drivers will provide chauffeur service only to female passengers or families. Read to know more.

Jan 11, 2018

Caught on camera: Israeli PM Netanyahu's son brags about prostitutes, $20 billion gas deal

The video of Yair Netanyahu has put Israel's first family in a spot.

Jan 10, 2018

AirAsia India mulls IPO to beat market blues and catch up with market leaders IndiGo, SpiceJet

AirAsia India which commenced operations in 2014 has a fleet of 14 Airbus A320 aircraft and has around four percent domestic market share.