Articles by Bihu Ray

India: Uncertainty prevails over Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa's health

India's Tamil Nadu considers interim CM, betraying gravity of Jayalalithaa's health condition

Jayalalithaa, who was admitted to a private hospital in Chennai on 22 September, has been advised a longer stay

Oct 8, 2016

Singapore: Teacher jailed for procuring nude photos from minor girls

On 7 October he was sentenced to 22 months' jail and fined S$500 under the charges for procuring nude photos and stalking his victims.

Oct 8, 2016

Donald Trump's nasty comments about women leave Republicans red-faced

The Republican presidential candidate faced severe criticism from his own party after the recording was revealed.

Oct 8, 2016

Us presidential election

Hurricane Matthew: Death toll rises to 842 in Haiti, several still missing

Water-born epidemics like cholera have already started claiming more lives.

Oct 8, 2016

Colombian President Santos wins Nobel Peace Prize

Santos negotiated an agreement with the FARC guerrilla group which was rejected by Colombians in a referendum.

Oct 7, 2016

Hurricane Matthew: Florida braces for devastating storm, nearly 300 dead in Haiti

In Pictures: Hurricane Matthew tears through impoverished Haiti, rescue operations hit hard

Hurricane Matthew, the most powerful Atlantic tropical storm in almost a decade, heavily bore down on Haiti on 4 October

Oct 7, 2016

Indonesia: Raging fire destroys several houses in Jakarta, 116 people homeless

Raging fire destroys several houses in east Jakarta; more than 100 homeless

Nearly 30 buildings, occupied by 44 families, were razed by the fire that raged from midnight till 4am.

Oct 7, 2016

Malaysia: Man killed by crocodile while fishing in Sabah

Mr Long and his friends went to the Kg Langkon River in Sabah's Kota Marudu district for fishing.

Oct 7, 2016

Scientists discover remains of Brazil's largest dinosaur

Scientists confirm discovery of 82-foot dinosaur, largest ever in Brazil

The fossils were discovered by paleontologist Llewellyn Ivor Price near the city of Presidente Prudente in Sao Paulo state in 1950s.

Oct 7, 2016

Hurricane Matthew: 300 dead in Haiti, Florida braces for devastating storm

In Hait rescue operations are delayed in remote regions, raising fears of higher toll.

Oct 7, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 starts smoking on board, prompting evacuation of US plane

Samsung phone starts smoking on board, prompting evacuation of US plane

Southwest and federal aviation-safety officials refused to reveal what model of Samsung phone was it was, saying they were still investigating.

Oct 6, 2016

Samsung

Thailand: Health ministry confirms 2 cases of Zika-linked microcephaly

Thailand makes Zika-linked abortions legal as fears over microcephaly rise

Thai law allows pregnant women to abort if the foetus is less than 24 weeks on valid grounds such as serious disease.

Oct 6, 2016

J Jayalalithaa in respiratory support, more experts arrive as followers in frenzied prayers

Jayalalithaa was admitted to Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on 22 September after she complained of fever and dehydration.

Oct 6, 2016

Spooky skull image of Hurricane Matthew goes viral, shock meteorologists

Spooky skull image of Hurricane Matthew goes viral, leaving meteorologists in shock

Hurricane Matthew is by far the most powerful Atlantic tropical storm and killed at least 19 in Haiti

Oct 6, 2016

Paris climate pact to take effect in November

Landmark Paris climate pact to enter into force in November

The agreement vows to curb global warming and combat the emission of greenhouses gases.

Oct 6, 2016

Singapore: Man posts intellectually disabled woman's nude photo online with nasty comment

'Boyfriend' jailed after mentally challenged woman's nude photos circulated online

The man befriended the victim and pursued her to be his girlfriend and sent nude pictures to his friend.

Oct 4, 2016

Jakarta police on hunt for billboard porn operator

Jakarta police on manhunt after explicit porn played on billboard instead of ad

Jakarta police say 10 people questioned.after porn clip broadcast on billboard.

Oct 4, 2016

China issues yellow alert for Typhoon Malakas; secong typhoon in a week

Hurricane Matthew: Haiti braces for devastating flash floods; Florida, North Carolina on alert

Matthew nearing landfall with gust speed of 145 mph; upto 40 inches rainfall expected.

Oct 4, 2016

IS chief Baghdadi, top 3 commanders poisoned during feast, say reports

IS chief Baghdadi, top 3 commanders poisoned during feast: reports

IS has immediately sprung into action and is trying to track down the culprits behind the incident.

Oct 4, 2016

Singapore: Rise in dengue cases, 200 new cases reported for 7th consecutive week

Sanofi's Dengue vaccine 'Dengvaxia' approved for use in Singapore

The vaccine will be made available to the public only after the doctors get familiar with it.

Oct 4, 2016

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