At 78, Dharmendra bags endorsement deal
Mumbai – Veteran actor Dharmendra has been appointed as the brand ambassador of Okaya Power Group, an inverter and UPS battery manufacturer. The 78-year-old, who has been part of films like “Sholay”, “Phool Aur Patthar”, and “Satyakam”, was also honoured... read more »
Winter special: 5 fruits you must have to boost immunity
Winter is a time when those whacky cold winds can give you cold and flu and other seasonal health disorders. So one needs to have not just a healthy diet, but also consume fruits as they are packed with the necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help fight infections and boost immunity... read more »
Vodafone to challenge IT Dept’s tax demand in call centre case
New Delhi – UK-based telecom major Vodafone on Friday said it will challenge tax authorities’ order in a case related to sale of company’s call centre business, for which a demand of about Rs 3,700 crore was raised. “Vodafone disagrees with the Dispute Resolution Panel... read more »
India hopeful of solution despite US refusal to drop case
India on Friday said entire gamut of India-U.S. ties needs to be kept in mind by both sides while dealing with the case against its diplomat Devyani Khobragade and hoped that the matter will be resolved despite the U.S. refusing to accept its demand of withdrawing charges against her. Terming as... read more »
Santa Clause’s health habits revealed!
Washington – A geriatrician has taken a look at Santa Clause’s health habits. Dr. Thomas Cavalieri, dean of the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, said that because... read more »
China probes powerful ex-security officer over graft charges
Washington – Chinese President Xi Jinping has authorized a corruption inquiry against the powerful former head of the domestic security apparatus, Zhou Yongkang. It is the first time... read more »
Dangerous trend of using cinnamon, spice to provide cheap highs emerges
Washington – Researchers have warned that easily accessible kitchen ingredients like cinnamon, nutmeg and marshmallows are being turned into sources of holiday high by kids. Christina... read more »
Leaked Windows Phone 8.1 update photos show `on-screen buttons`
Washington – Leaked screenshots of the upcoming tweaked version of the Windows Phone 8.1 reportedly show the possibility of on-screen buttons in the mobile software. The leaked image... read more »
Afghan Taliban unwilling to negotiate with Karzai govt, says Pak
Islamabad – Pakistan security adviser Sartaj Aziz has said that the Afghan Taliban militant group is unwilling to enter into negotiation with the Karzai government. Aziz said that the Afghan... read more »
