News Journal: 2014

Wednesday, 6 August 2014

Perth commuters lift train to free man's leg

People power saved a commuter whose leg became wedged between the gap in Perth, Western Australia during rush hour Transperth praised the actions of all who helped lift the train off the man The incident was not a problem caused by overcrowding Ambulance were called but the man escaped without injury Commuters and railway staff teamed up to free a man by rocking a train carriage to free his leg after he became...

Brilliant Advertising Campaign Is Ensuring Women’s Safety In Rape Capital of India

Halonix, a lighting solutions company, decided to do something about crime against woman. Maybe a small contribution that could be a significant step towards ensuring that women in India feel safe & secure. This is what they did. ...

Killer kick kills Indonesian footballer Akli Fairuz

A Indonesian striker Akli Fairuz, 27, playing in one of the country's top leagues has died after a goalkeeper kicked him in the stomach during a recent match. Fairuz sustained serious injuries after the challenge during a game on May 10 in Banda Aceh, on western Sumatra island, said Mahfudin Nigara from the Indonesian Football Association. Video...

Why India’s No 3 women’s doubles player Prajakta Sawant doesn't feel like playing for India anymore?

The Mumbai girl has been engaged in a court battle with the Badminton Association of India since 2012 when she alleged that national coach Pullela Gopichand ‘mentally harassed’ her.Mumbai-based 2011 and 2012 national badminton champion Prajakta Sawant, says she does not feel like playing for India anymore. Though Gopichand has continuously...

After September Mumbaikars can ride in an AC local train.

The railway authorities are contemplating rolling out the first air- conditioned local train by September this year, fares for which are currently being discussed. Sharat Chandrayan, chief public relations officer, Western Railway, said, “We are still looking at the September deadline for the AC local train.” As per plans, the first...

lock sabha election 2014 : Andhra Pradesh All seats name and their winner name

State - Andaman & Nicobar Islands Andaman & Nicobar Islands--->BISHNU PADA RAY(BJP) State - Andhra Pradesh Adilabad--->GODAM NAGESH(TRS) Amalapuram--->DR PANDULA RAVINDRA BABU(TD) Anakapalli--->MUTTAMSETTI SRINIVASA RAO(TD) Anantapur--->J.C. DIVAKAR REDDI(TD) Aruku --->KOTHAPALLI GEETHA(YSRCP) Bapatla--->MALYADRI SRIRAM(TD) Bhongir--->DR. BOORA NARSAIAH GOUD(TRS) CHELVELLA--->KONDA...

Exit polls point to Modi entry in Delhi

Ab ki baar Modi sarkar — that’s the unanimous verdict of several exit polls as far as the big picture is concerned, with all of them predicting either that the NDA would get a majority or would get very close to it. The polls also agreed that the BJP would get its highest tally ever — the range varying from a little over 200 to just under...

CITY ON BRINK OF TITLE: Dzeko Double In 4-0 Win Over Villa Leaves Pellegrini’s Men Needing Just A Point

London: Manchester City moved to the brink of the Premier League title with an emphatic 4-0 win over Aston Villa on Wednesday as Edin Dzeko scored twice to leave them needing just a point from the final game of the season. Dzeko’s double midway through the second half relieved the pressure that had gripped...

New Delhi: Drug major Sun Pharmaceuticals is recalling over 4 lakh bottles of anti-depressant and anti-allergy drugs in the US for failing to meet specifications. The recalls of anti-depressant Venlafaxine Hydrochloride extended release tablets of different strengths and anti-allergy Cetirizine Hydrochloride...

Bangalore: Flipkart is planning a blitzkrieg in its fashion lifestyle category that has helped bring in a new demographic of online shoppers, including younger buyers in the age group of 20 to 27 years and those in tier II and III cities. As part of that plan, India’s e-commerce poster boy is tying up with top lifestyle brands to roll...

London: Forty-four Indians, including 17 women, are among 705 aspirants shortlisted for an ambitious private mission to send four people on a planned one-way trip to Mars in 2024 to colonise the red planet. The Netherlands-based non-profit organization Mars One announced that 353 hopefuls from around the world have been eliminated...

e-cigarette EXPLODE and set fire to barmaid in busy pub

Laura Baty, 18, was serving a customer at the Buck Inn Hotel in Richmond, North Yorks, when she heard a huge bang and saw the device shoot towards her. The projectile flaming e-cig then singed her arms and set her dress alight. It had been on charge behind the bar but, after setting Laura on fire, landed on the floor and scorched...

School allows kids fag breaks to stop them bunking off school

A school head lets her pupils have cigarette breaks because she says it stops them from bunking off.Children at the school are allowed to light up twice a day under the supervision of teachers.But they only allowed to join the 10-minute sessions with parental permission. Head Claire George says it is the only way to stop problem...

I'm not a superman, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis has played down the notion that he is a "superman" who will bring sweeping reforms to the Roman Catholic Church, stressing that its ban on contraception and opposition to gay marriage will remain in place. The pope, in an interview with Italy's Corriere della Sera newspaper published on Wednesday, also said no institution...

A series of losses overseas for Team India saw skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's popularity taking a hit on internet and Virat Kohli's fan following rising. A study by search engine Google showed that Dhoni's last minute withdrawal from the Asia Cup and Kohli's century as a captain has impacted the ranking of these two cricketers on Google...

Attack on Islamabad court kills 11

A BLOODY attack on a crowded District Court complex in Islamabad has left 11 people dead and about 30 others wounded, shattering hopes of an imminent negotiated end to violence gripping the country. In a rare assault on the Pakistani capital, between four and six gunmen stormed the building in the city centre just before 9am yesterday,...

The Complete Results List Of Oscars 2014 Best Picture 12 Years a Slave Best Actor in a Leading Role Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club) Best Actress in a Leading Role Cate Blanchett (Blue Jasmine) Best Actor in a Supporting Role Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) Best...