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Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

In a grand consistory held in the Vatican on Saturday, 51-year-old Indian priest George Jacob Koovakad was elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis. IMAGE: The red hat, or biretta, being......

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.' IMAGE: Pope Francis speaks with new Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad during a......

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Canada has ended with immediate effect the popular fast track study visa programme, SDS, a major policy decision that is likely to impact scores of international students, including from India.......

9 die in Costa Rica bank shootout

At least nine people, including five hostages and a senior policeman, were killed and 19 injured when the police stormed a bank in Monteverde, Costa Rica to foil a robbery attempt Wednesday. The......

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

The countries offering visa-on-arrival service to Indian nationals have been exploited as 'Donkey Routes' by agents for people who endeavour to reach the United States and Canada. Image only for......

Companies Plan Yoga Day Celebration

'An in-house contest encourages employees to share yoga and well-being practices with their families.' IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Spotted: Ash in Costa Rica!

We asked if you had spotted Aishwarya Rai in shops or beauty salons near you, and we received quite a response from around the world.Reader Mita Vashi spotted Ash on the hoarding of a car wash in......

PHOTOS: Costa Rica stun Italy to enter last 16; England ousted

Costa Rica continued their giantkilling spree in the World Cup as they defeated four-time champions Italy 1-0 to make it to the Round of 16 in the process knocking England out of the......

PHOTOS: Costa Rica shock Uruguay, Colombia ease past Greece

Oscar Duarte's first international goal and a late strike from Marco Urena helped unfancied Costa Rica inflict a shocking 3-1 defeat on former champions Uruguay at the Estadio Castelao in......

PHOTOS: Costa Rica dreams come true against Greece

For Costa Rica defender Michael Umana it was a case of dreams come true as he stepped up to take the decisive spot kick for his country in a World Cup last-16 penalty shootout with Greece on......

World Cup Roundup: Dutch, Costa Rica through after nerve-wracking drama

The World Cup served up more nerve-shredding drama with Netherlands scoring two late goals to beat shattered Mexico 2-1 and 10-man Costa Rica bouncing back from conceding a stoppage time equaliser......

FIFA WC: Costa Rica out to down German giants

IMAGE: Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez and Celso Borges during the press conference. Photograph: Gareth Bumstead/Reuters Costa Rica have got form when it comes to sending illustrious......

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