Maldivian port workers on strike over election

Last Updated: Sunday, September 29, 2013, 21:29

A group of port workers went on strike in the Maldives Sunday, urging their government to hold the presidential election even as the foreign ministry pulled up India`s high commissioner for getting in touch with the poll panel.

Protests as Maldives Supreme Court suspends elections

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 09:38

The Supreme Court of the Maldives on Monday suspended Presidential Elections due this weekend following a legal challenge, sparking protests and fears of fresh instability in the troubled Indian Ocean archipelago.

Dabur forays into male grooming segment

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 15:57

The male grooming market is estimated to be more than Rs 2,000 crore per annum.

US congratulates Maldivian people for Prez polls

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 13:55

The US has congratulated Maldivian people on the conclusion of the first round of their presidential polls, saying the high voter turnout reflects commitment to democratic government.

Ousted Nasheed faces Maldives run-off after split poll results

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 10:29

Former Maldivian leader Mohamed Nasheed will face a run-off election on September 28 after his win in the presidential poll ended without a majority, provisional results showed on Sunday, nearly 20 months after his removal ignited months of unrest.

India stresses Maldives polls should be fair, to send observers

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 16:28

India on Friday asserted that it attaches importance to holding of free and credible polls in peaceful environment in Maldives.

Pakistani man buys girl to give birth to male child

Last Updated: Sunday, August 25, 2013, 17:53

His wish to father a son from a girl `bought` for the purpose landed a 55-year-old man in police custody in Pakistan`s Punjab province.

Why male pandas lose interest in sex when not in the wild

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 21:26

A new study has finally unraveled the mystery as to why male pandas struggle to mate when in captivity.

Its official! Mating skills improve with age

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 21:43

Older male nightingales are far better at wooing their female counterparts, than their young competitors, a new study has revealed.

I`m not just the `cool urban guy`: Farhan Akhtar

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 14:01

As an actor, director or producer, Farhan Akhtar has broken new ground with every project - and his winning streak continues with `Bhaag Milkha Bhaag`.

UN meet highlights plight of male victims of sexual violence

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 11:37

Male victims of sexual violence in conflict zones suffer from shame, stigma and health complications, participants at a UN meeting concluded Thursday.