China’s growth may hit 7.6 percent
Beijing – China’s economic growth is likely to stand at 7.6 percent this year, slightly down from 7.7 percent in 2012, aut! horities said. Economic growth has been higher than expected since 2011 despite a declining trend, said a mid-term evaluation report Wednesday on the... read more »
Rupee down 12 paise on dollar demand
The rupee on Thursday weakened by 12 paise to 61.91 against the dollar in early trade at the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to demand for the U.S. currency from importers. Forex dealers said besides dollar’s gains against other currencies overseas, increased demand from importers for the... read more »
End of mass surveillance in ‘alternative’ Christmas message: Sn...
London – NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has reportedly urged an end to mass surveillance in his two-minute Christmas message that was carried on Channel 4 as an alternative to the British Queen’s traditional message. The 30-year old former NSA contractor made a reference to novelist... read more »
Kejriwal holds Janta Durbar
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday held a ‘Janta Durbar’ outside his Kausambhi residence during which many people put forward their complaints relating to water and electricity. Interacting with those present, Mr. Kejriwal said, “This is not my win, it is yours. I know that... read more »
`Devastated` Katy Perry gave up booze after split from Russell Brand
Washington – Katy Perry has revealed that she lived a booze-free life for three months as part of her healing process following her split from husband Russell Brand. In an interview... read more »
New Good Night ring promises to make snoring history!
London – A ring has been invented by Michael Carter-Smith – a saxophonist in the 1960s with rock band Amen Corner – and who claims that it targets pressure points on... read more »
Common traits of successful people revealed!
Melbourne – The common traits of successful people have been identified and listed. The most common trait is that successful people have is good intuition and aren’t afraid to make... read more »
Top 10 scientific breakthroughs of 2013
Washington – The annual list of groundbreaking scientific achievements, selected by Science and its international nonprofit publisher, has been revealed. The top most breakthrough has... read more »
New method for treating pancreatic cancer developed
Washington – Researchers have developed a possible new method for treating pancreatic cancer which enables the body’s immune system to attack and kill cancer cells. The method uses a drug... read more »
