KOLKATA: A court in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, has begun the trial of police volunteer, Sanjay Roy, who is accused of raping and murdering a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The woman’s body was discovered inside a classroom on August 9, prompting federal police to arrest Roy. Last week, … Read more
Delhi: Thousands of religious Hindus, sweeping up toxic scum, ignored court warnings on Thursday against bathing in the sacred, sewage-filled Yamuna river, a grim display of environmental degradation in the Indian capital. Thousands celebrated the Chhath Puja festival of the Hindu sun god Surya, entering the fetid waters to pray as the sun set in … Read more
FILE – Miami Heat president Pat Riley points to the Larry O’Brien NBA Trophy after winning Game 7 of the NBA basketball championships June 21, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) MIAMI – It’s rare that Pat Riley doesn’t make the final decision when it comes to Miami Heat matters. After all, he is … Read more