For 75-year-old pensioner Sova Sengupta the collapse of Indian property-to-media empire Saradha Group, to which she had entrusted her life's savings with the promise of a handsome return, spelt financial ruin.
Polish mine launches salt photo contestOne of the oldest salt mines in Europe, Poland's Wieliczka, on Tuesday called for photos of salt from across the globe for a contest and show at its underground museum.
Muslim religious leaders meet Holocaust survivors, heroesMuslim religious leaders from across the globe met with Holocaust survivors and their saviours in an emotional encounter Tuesday at Warsaw's synagogue, as part of an anti-genocide programme that includes a visit to Auschwitz.
Czech president in university row over gay rights activistThe Czech Republic's new President Milos Zeman has ignited a row with the country's university community, after he blocked the professorship of a critic who marched in a gay rights rally.
Madoff belongings go on show in Washington museumShamed US financier Bernie Madoff, serving a 150-year prison sentence, is back in the spotlight as the star of an exhibit in a US museum dedicated to gangsters and serial killers.
Stadium access for Saudi women under debateWomen could be allowed in to football stadiums in Saudi Arabia in the near future after the head of the country's football federation said he was in favour of the idea.
Chapman brothers unveil diabolical art in Hong KongThe Chapman brothers presented their latest epic installation featuring thousands of little figures in violent conflict Tuesday at the sidelines of Art Basel in Hong Kong, but dismissed the renowned fair as a "shop".
Macau hosts Asia's largest gambling expoCasino industry leaders met in the world's biggest gambling hub of Macau on Tuesday for the Global Gaming Expo Asia, a three-day fair of gambling innovations at the glitzy Venetian Macau hotel.
Halal food production on rise in the BalkansTrying to fight back against the persistent economic crisis in the Balkans, food producers here have turned towards halal food, targeting rising demand from markets in Western and Muslim countries.
Celebrity Style
Jessica Chastain: Fashion helped my confidenceJessica Chastain says discovering the fashion world helped her transform from a shy teen into a more daring person.
Calvin Klein Collection hint at second collaborationCalvin Klein Collection's womenswear creative director Francisco Costa has hinted there is another collaboration in the pipeline for the label, following their successful capsule collection with Macy's.
Rihanna hires high profile mentors for Styled to Rock USRihanna has hired Victoria's Secret's Erin Wasson and musician Pharrell Williams as mentors for her TV show 'Styled to Rock'.
Miranda Kerr borrows Orlando Bloom's clothesMiranda Kerr likes to wear her husband Orlando Bloom's clothes because it makes her feel closer to him.
Health
Alzheimer's leaves bilingual victims stranded in CanadaThe devastating effect of Alzheimer's disease on bilingual people has been thrown into focus in Canada, where the sudden loss of a second language can leave sufferers feeling like strangers in their own country.
'Gap' for HIV vaccine efforts after latest setbackThe hunt for an HIV vaccine has gobbled up $8 billion in the past decade, and the failure of the most recent efficacy trial has delivered yet another setback to 26 years of efforts.
New case of SARS-like virus in Saudi: ministryA new case of the deadly coronavirus has been detected in Saudi Arabia where 15 people have already died after contracting it, the health ministry announced on Saturday on its Internet website.
Latin American states weigh legalizing potAn Organization of American States report has called for taking a closer look at possibly legalizing marijuana in Latin America.
The San Antonio Spurs held off the late-charging Memphis Grizzlies to triumph 93-89 in overtime and stretch their lead in the NBA Western Conference finals to 2-0.
Paul Cezanne's "Les Pommes" sold for $41.6 million at an auction of Impressionist and Modern art held by Sotheby's in New York, while a painting owned by pop star Madonna went for $7.16 million.
