SC refuses to order CBI probe against scribes in Agusta deal
A bench of justices Dipak Misra, A M Khanwilkar and M M Shantanagoudar said it could not direct probe against the media without having credible evidence as it would amount to violating their freedom and independence. read more »
Early signs of El Nino this year, warn forecasters
In what could spell bad news for this year’s monsoon, international weather agencies have begun predicting an El Nino event in the second half of... read more »
‘Green nods given to projects that don’t meet criteria’
It said the environmental clearances (EC) were granted to many projects during the period “without checking the compliance conditions” in the previous EC. read more »
Some bank bulls grow wary on policy uncertainty
(Reuters) – Bank shares have been the runaway winners of the post-election U.S. stock market boom as investors wagered that higher interest rates, lighter regulation, lower taxes and faster economic growth would boost profits for lenders. ... read more »
Amit Shah blows poll bugle in Bengal, says trained workforce will defeat Mamata
BJP national president Amit Shah today said the party’s trained workforce will win the 2016 assembly polls in West Bengal and its road to victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls will be... 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 »
The easiest way to lose weight: a glass of waterThe easiest way to lose weight: a glass of...
“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 Illinois,... read more »
