Reconsider Adarsh report, Rahul urges Maharashtra
New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Friday said the report on Adarsh society allotments should be reconsidered by the Maharashtra cabinet. “I think Adarsh (report) should be reconsidered,” he said responding to a question.. The state is ruled by the Congress in... read more »
Siddaramaiah meets Rahul on Lokpal, price rise
New Delhi/Bangalore – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Friday met Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi and discussed with him the implementation of the Lokpal and measures to check price rise in view of the upcoming general elections, his aide said. “Siddaramaiah... read more »
Tips on safe air travel for pregnant women
New Delhi – Expecting mothers with no identified complications or concerns with pregnancy can travel by airplane without any worries but with caution, says an expert. Rita Bakshi, Chairperson of the International Fertility Centre, shares tips on how to help yourself to be safe while... read more »
Kejriwal, cabinet to take oath Saturday in history-making event
New Delhi – The stage is set for a new and exciting chapter in India’s political history to unfold here as Aam Admi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, who stunned everyone with his party’s electoral success, will take oath as Delhi’s seventh chief minister along with six... read more »
Algal extracts may counter effects of high cholesterol diets
Washington – In a new study, researchers including an Indian origin scientist have described the beneficial effects of the algal culture in supporting healthy cholesterol... read more »
Female drinkers at higher risk of developing liver disease than men
Washington – A new study has revealed that women drinkers are more susceptible to the damaging effects of alcohol than men because they are generally smaller in stature and have... read more »
UN condemns UK immigration bill for creating ‘climate of ethnic profiling’
London – The United Nations refugee agency has condemned British Prime Minister David Cameron’s proposed immigration laws. There are fears the laws could stigmatise foreigners,... read more »
Neil Gaiman`s `The Ocean At The End Of The Lane` wins book of the year title
London – Neil Gaiman’s book ‘The Ocean At The End Of The Lane’ has been voted as the Book of the Year by the Specsavers National Book Awards. The bestseller is a modern-day... read more »
Rouhani tweets Christmas greetings to Pope on Christmas
Washington – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani referred to Christmas as a ‘special day’ on Twitter. Rouhani also tweeted a photograph of him spending time with Christians,... read more »
