'Indian crews are very good'

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Reuters Captain Peter......

I have fulfilled my promise to my parents, says Russel Rebello's brother

Three years ago Kevin Rebello made a promise to his parents and sister-in-law. That he will bring his younger brother Russel home, alive -- and, as hopes faded with each passing day -- or dead.......

Costa Concordia captain sentenced to 16 years in prison

The captain of the cruise ship Costa Concordia which sank off the Italian island of Gigilo in 2012 killing 32 people has been sentenced to 16 years in jail for manslaughter. The cruise ship Costa......

Costa's captain admits he was 'showing off' when doomed ship sank

The captain of the Costa Concordia admitted in court he attempted a tricky manoeuvre to show off when the vessel sank with the loss of 32 lives. Francesco Schettino, 52, said he was trying to......

10 things that can wreck the finances of a company

All of us may have at some point read about best of companies reeling under financial crisis, be it any sector. Image:  A cargo ship stuck on an offshore reef. Photograph: Reuters A......

What ails the cruise ship industry

From the Costa Concordia disaster to the stranded Carnival Triumph, a look at recent problems plaguing the cruise ship industry. Click NEXT to read...

Now, a new technique to get rid of spam mail

Researchers have proposed a new statistical framework for spam filtering that can quickly and efficiently block unwanted messages in your email inbox.Scientists from the Concordia University have......

Indian-American is dean of Vermont business school

Indian-American Professor Sanjay Sharma, dean of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, has been appointed dean of the School of Business Administration at the University of......

Sports Shorts: Galatasaray fined again over crowd trouble

Galatasaray fans cheer on their team during UEFA Champions League Group D match against Borussia Dortmund Photograph: Lars Baron/Getty Images Galatasaray, fined 50,000 euros ($62,575) last month......

Sports Ministry grants Rs 1.1 lakh to elite athletes

The Sports Ministry released financial assistance of Rs 1018.90 lakh on Monday from its National Sports Development Fund for imparting customised training to elite athletes, who are medal prospects......

Poonia to take part in Diamond League events

In a major boost to her preparations for the London Olympics, Commonwealth Games gold medallist discus thrower Krishna Poonia has been invited to take part in two Diamond League events -- IAAF's......

Poonia takes gold, crosses Olympic qualification 'A' standard

Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Krishna Poonia produced an impressive season's best effort of 62.25m to win gold at Halloween Throws Meet at Portland, United States on Tuesday. Poonia, who......

Poonia bags gold in Portland event

Commonwealth Games gold medalist Krishna Poonia, on Thursday, won gold in women's discus throw event in the Harvest Throw Meet in Portland, United States. Poonia came up with her season's best......