13 dead in Bangladesh boat capsize
Dhaka: At least 13 people, including five woman and a child, were dead and many others remained missing after an overcrowded boat capsized in south-central Bangladesh. There were over 50 people in the boat when it capsized in Sandya river amid strong currents.
Brazil’s lula to stand trial for corruption
Brasilia: Brazil’s former president luiz Inacio lula da Silva must stand trial for corruption, a judge ruled, after prosecutors accused the popular leftist of masterminding the large-scale plundering of state oil company Petrobras.
World’s first smart candle can be lit with your phone!
los Angeles: A US-based company has created the world’s first smart real-flame candle that can be lit, extinguished and controlled using a smartphone, eliminating the need for matches or other fire starters. Using Wi-Fire technology, the new smart candle addresses safety and aesthetic concerns, resulting in a safer approach to burning candles that delivers increased peace of mind and enjoyment to users.