Sensex trades flat in pre-noon session
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities was trading flat at 15.31 points or 0.07 percent down during the pre-noon trade Monday. Good buying was observed in the metal and auto sectors, while selling pressure was seen in the baking index (bankex) and IT sectors. The 30-scrip sensitive... read more »
Armaan my best friend: Tanisha
Mumbai – Actress Tanisha Mukherjee, whose proximity with Armaan Kohli during their stay in the “Bigg Boss” house hogged headlines, has dismissed any romantic talk by saying that he is her “best friend”. The grand finale of “Bigg Boss – Saath 7” was... read more »
‘Deprive Himachal ministers of red beacons’
Shimla – Inspired by the Aam Aadmi Party, a group of retired officials Monday asked Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh to remove red beacons and hooters from the vehicles of ministers and government functionaries. The chief minister should also curtail vehicles in his cavalcade,... read more »
Bacteria dodging antibiotics? Not any more
London – Not many know that there are few stubborn bacteria that become dormant when exposed to antibiotics, only to awaken later to begin their dreadful task. In a breakthrough research, the mechanism by which some bacteria are able to survive antibacterial treatment has been revealed at... 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 »
