London, Sep 4 (Inditop.com) A report, endorsed by an American defence expert and retired general, has claimed that the US and Britain’s decision to set a troops withdrawal date for Afghanistan ‘emboldens’ the Taliban to fight on. Gen Jack Keane, who was one of the prime movers behind...

Srinagar, Sep 4 (Inditop.com) Authorities did not impose curfew or restrictions in Srinagar Saturday even though separatists called for a shutdown across Kashmir Valley. ‘There are no restrictions anywhere in Srinagar city today (Saturday). Also, there are no restrictions anywhere in north and...

Bangalore, Sep 4 (Inditop.com) India’s premier science city failed to live up to its reputation as it gave a tepid response to a Microsoft-sponsored workshop here on the concept of the ‘virtual telescope’. Though the city is host to about 70 scientific and research institutions, including...

Bangalore, Sep 4 (Inditop.com) India’s premier science city failed to live up to its reputation as it gave a tepid response to a Microsoft-sponsored workshop here on the concept of the ‘virtual telescope’. Though the city is host to about 70 scientific and research institutions, including...

Washington, Sep 4 (DPA) Private security firm Blackwater Worldwide created over 30 shell companies in an attempt to secure millions of dollars in US government contracts, The New York Times reported Saturday. Blackwater, which is now known as XE Services, formed these companies after coming under harsh...

Kolkata, Sep 4 (Inditop.com) The Indian Fashion Carnival, slated to be held in this West Bengal capital Sep 10-12, has been postponed indefinitely, organisers said Saturday. Mindscapes One, the organiser of the event, said the event has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances and operational...

Hyderabad, Sep 4 (Inditop.com) A showdown between Telangana activists and the Andhra Pradesh government appears certain as the Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) selection tests will be held Sunday despite a Telangana shutdown being called by some students groups. Four students of the Osmania...