Jayalalithaa announces Amma mobile phones for women groups
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday announced Amma mobile phone scheme for women self-help groups in her state. Jayalalithaa’s government plans to spend Rs 15 crore to buy 20,000 Amma mobile phones with special software in Tamil for trainers of the women self-help groups. Amma... read more »
John Kerry asks Nawaz Sharif to take action against LeT, Haqqani network
San Jose: US Secretary of State John Kerry has asked Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take action against terrorist groups like Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and the dreaded Afghan-based Haqqani network.Kerry commended Sharif’s pledge to not distinguish between terrorist groups and... read more »
Dalai Lama remains at Mayo Clinic for evaluation, cancels October US visit
Rochester: The Dalai Lama remains at Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic after canceling his US appearances for the month of October. A Mayo spokeswoman confirmed on Sunday that the 80-year-old Tibetan Buddhist leader remains at the Rochester clinic for a medical evaluation. No other details were... read more »
Another 17 refugees drown off Turkish coast
The boat was carrying 37 people, 20 of whom were rescued, when it sank in the Aegean Sea. The eight-metre boat had set off from the coastal village of Gumusluk. The area is part of the larger Bodrum peninsula, a popular tourist destination where this summer the body of drowned toddler Aylan Kurdi... read more »
Honda Jazz 3.0 version out; Features and specifications!
The third generation version of Japanese carmaker Honda’s premium hatchback Jazz made a comeback in the Indian market on Wednesday. With the car’s launch, the company offred a brand... read more »
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“Diet and exercise” – that’s the mantra that most people swear by, when it comes to losing weight the healthy way. But the word “diet” is more than just the food put on a plate.... read more »
Starbucks makes up for price hike with massive menu upgrade
Starbucks may have raised prices of their beverages but they are not heartless, as they decided to make up for it by making their menu better. Way better! The coffee giant had earlier... read more »
Youngsters tend to swap marijuana with alcohol after turning 21
In a new study, scientists have found that when people turn 21, while the consumption of alcohol drastically increases, marijuana use significantly declines. Ben Crost at the University of... read more »
High heels damage your ankles
Wearing high heels can strengthen the ankle initially, but leads to weakening and instability over time, a new study has warned. The findings are not surprising, said Tricia Turner, associate... read more »
