WASHINGTON: Proposing that "enduring security and lasting peace do not require perpetual war," US President Barack Obama opened his second term in the White House with a promise of greater American engagement and less confrontation with the world that can "more durably lift suspicion and fear."

In a rousing inaugural address following his re-election and swearing-in for four more years at the helm of the world's most influential country, the US President offered plenty of hints that America would now focus on the challenging internal social, political, and economic dynamics rather than be sucked into solving the world's problems.

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SINGAPORE: Singapore prosecutors will charge 24 Indian workers for taking part in the city-state's first riot in more than 40 years, police said on Tuesday.

The men face jail terms of up to 10 years plus caning for charges of rioting with dangerous weapons in the hour-long fracas on Sunday night, triggered when an Indian construction worker was struck and killed by a private bus in the Little India district.

They were among 400 people involved in the rampage that saw 39 police and civil defence staff injured, and 25 vehicles — including 16 police cars — damaged or torched.

Two Bangladeshis, an Indian national and a Singapore perman

  SOWETO, South Africa: Tens of thousands of grieving South Africans will sit side-by-side with presidents, priests, queens and sheikhs on Tuesday at a memorial service for unifying global icon Nelson Mandela.Close to 100 world leaders and 80,000 South Africans will gather at a stadium in Soweto -- the crucible of Mandela's anti-apartheid struggle -- to bid farewell to a man whose life story earned uncommon universal respect.

News of the prisoner-turned-president's death at his home in Johannesburg on Thursday resonated around the world, triggering a wave of loving admiration from political and religious leaders, some of whom agree on little else.

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India is one of the biggest democratic countries in the world where Indian citizens vote for their representatives. A valid voter’s list with each voter having a voter ID card is a must to ensure elections are free-and-fair and legally viable. The Union Government, state assemblies, and panchayats are elected after a span of few years by Indian citizens who have attained 18 years of age and are listed in the voter’s list.     In a vast country like India, thousands of polling booths are set up to allow voters to cast their votes. Voting is a fundamental right of the Indians. Those who do not reside in India, such as the NRIs would not be eligible to vote. Howev

As an entrepreneur, you're probably so busy taking care of your business that you skip taking care of yourself. Not such a good idea, especially if you're being treated for a medical condition.   Your business can't afford to lose you, so here are three free apps from Apple that can help you take control of your healthcare so it doesn't take control of you.   mage credit: news.yahoo.com 1. Mango Health
If you're on medication, Mango Health for the iPhone or iPad can not only help you remember to take your daily dose, but it can even reward you for taking it safely and on time. Simply list all of your medications and when you need to take them. W

Still , Google India 's new add Sprawled across borders limits the sheer beauty of childhood love and love showing off the new add Google India won the hearts of the people . Gichi grooves between India and Pakistan has not shared memory , shared and not shared anecdotes . These refugees recall seeing it .just click and get lost in the beauty of human relationships .    

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1. Angela Merkel, the German Chancellor, who recently won a third term, tops the list for the seventh time in ten years.   2. The 65-year old Brazil President, Dilma Rouseff rose to second place in 2013 from third in 2012.   3. Melinda Gates, w/o Bill Gates, is also the co-chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.   4. Michelle Obama, the First Lady of the United States comes in the fourth place.   5. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, dropped to the fifth place from second in 2012.   6. Facebook's COO, Sheryl Sandberg, climbed to the sixth from a previous tenth in 2012.   7. The MD of International Monetary F

There is a distinct Tsarist hangover in St Petersburg. If that doesn't enthuse you, its midnight boat rides surely will    The curly haired guide on the motorboat I am jumping into from a pier near Zaharevskaya, Saint Petersburg, shoots unflattering looks. Is it just the strange Russian temperament I've encountered on this trip or can she actually be annoyed at me for arriving two-and-a-half minutes later than 11.30 pm, the reporting time, I wonder. It is only after our twilight cruise zips through narrow canals and reaches the imposing Neva river that I infer her reaction - the bridge we're beholding has begun to creak open from the middle as traffic on both sides

Have your fill of fun till the festive season lasts and then brace up for work   So, you have ignored those early morning workouts, binged on the scrumptious spread and have generously lazed around doing nothing during this little mini vacation post Diwali. Once the holiday period gets over, it will be time for that quick checklist to bounce back, prepare yourself for the grind and get your routine back on track. So here are few things you can do to get over the holiday mood.   Think health food The food and the holidays have made you pile on a few kilos, but fear not. Your busy work schedule will ensure that you remain active and lose some of it. "Plan your meals we

Diwali is a festival that has an amazing quality of not just brightening our lives but make it more interesting with the festivities associated with it.   However, a little precaution could add more sparkle to Diwali, and even a bit of callousness could lead to fatal consequences. Every year, the festival sees a considerable number of burn emergency, trauma and respiratory emergencies. Thanks to our carelessness, we end up spoiling the festive spirit hurting ourselves in various ways.   Expert say that emergencies are uncertain and can happen to anyone and any point of time, hence it is also equally important that while enjoying the festival proper care is taken. Emergencie

The entrance of the house brings in the main energy. Read on to find out more about the vaastu of the main entrance   The main entrance of the house is one of the most important areas. Dr Snehal S Deshpande, Advanced Feng Shui & Pyravastu Consultant tells us more about it. The main entrance is the mouth of a house which brings in main energy and here are certain rules about the dos and don'ts regarding the door.   Avoid a property which has a door facing South West as it is the entry of the devil energy and brings in struggles and misfortunes. If the wealth energy as per advanced Feng Shui of that house is good, the occupant may prosper during initial 3-4 years. But

We curse the rains, they give their weather a Twitter account. San Francisco isn't perfect, but its residents sure want it to be.    If you study big cities at the height of their glory, from ancient Rome, Carthage, Baghdad and Athens to modernday New York, Mumbai, London and Sydney, a few commonalities emerge — they embraced diversity and welcomed change. After travelling for nearly four months, I've seen first hand how welcoming or not (I'm looking at you, Dubai) some cities are. San Francisco is probably the most welcoming.   Unlike snooty New York and hurried Mumbai, San Francisco is cool and laidback. It has the most technologically-advanced popu

Title: Prey by the Ganges Author: Hemant Kumar Publisher: Wisdom Tree Pages: 387 Price: INR 295   In an attempt to unveil the disturbing facets of Bihar during the early Independence era, it seems like Hemant Kumar has exorcised his experiences of the state in his debut novel, 'Prey by the Ganges'. A heart-felt narration of ruthless murders, village politics, unabashed lust, revenge-laden intentions and more; the novel leaves no stone unturned to qualify as an attention-grabbing thriller.   The book opens on an eerie full moon night when Vaidya Shambhu Nandan, along with his servant Hariya, waits along the bank of river Ganges for his friend, Ravi. A terrify

Top Hollywood actor, Angelina Jolie has created increased global awareness of breast cancer and genetic testing along with pre-emptive medical procedures when she made her decision to undergo a double mastectomy public five months ago.   Her doctor confirms that by doing so she has saved many lives.   Dr. Jay Orringer, the Beverly Hills, Calif., surgeon who performed Jolie's breast reconstruction was heard stating in an interview with the New York Daily that he is already witnessing patients who say that they are inspired and are opting for gene testing.   He added that he thinks that it is going to have a very lasting impact.   As soon as Jolie reveal

A study says that the popping of crunchy, buttery and deliciously aromatic popcorns not only fill up the stomach but also removes the effect of pre-movie advertisement anxiety.   The new study by researchers from the University of Cologne reveals that the act of eating crunchy popcorns has the effect of blocking the brain from processing and encoding new information.   The study team found that when movie goers are listening to the name of a product then their lips and tongue usually simulate the pronunciation of that particular word and the brain also tries to repeat it simultaneously.   The consumers are able to remember a new name when they hear it over and over

Rank City State/UT Population 1 Greater Mumbai Maharashtra 11,914,398 2 Delhi M.Corp. Delhi 9,817,439 3 Kolkata West Bengal 4,580,544 4 Bengaluru Karnataka 4,292,223 5 Chennai Tamilnadu 4,216,268 6 Ahmedabad Gujarat 3,515,361 7 Hyderabad M.Corp Andhra Pradesh 3,449,878 8 Pune Maharashtra 2,540,069 9 Kanpur Uttar Pradesh 2,532,138

Men with stay-at-home wives don't think much about female colleagues at work. Read on to know more.    All she needs to do is sit and look pretty'; 'They shouldn't have let her helm the project, I hear she's trying for a baby'; 'This job is too stressful for women'; 'She gets to leave work early because of her kids'; 'She's PMS-ing. Scary!' Raise your hands if you've heard these conversations directed at a female colleague. While the gossip is often relayed as a whine or with outrage, have you wondered why in this post-feminist age, some prejudices run deeper than others? According to a recent study, it boils down to the

If you've lost your job or have been unemployed for a long time, naturally, it's not a very pleasant situation to be in, especially if your attempts in finding a suitable job are not bearing fruit.   Coping with the frustration and depression of being unemployed can be tough. We share a few tips on how you can deal with this delicate situation.   Don't waste time The most common thing people do during their unemployment phase is to waste time doing nothing or things that aren't productive! Instead of being idle and feeling sorry for yourself, use this precious time in searching for another job. You can also use this time to either study further or take up