Fog cover thins in Delhi, flights unaffected
New Delhi – The fog was not dense in the national capital Friday morning, giving respite to the city and allowing for smooth air operations. Some trains coming into Delhi were, however, delayed. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the visibility at 8.30 a.m. was 300... read more »
Kerala handloom gets a make over
Thiruvananthapuram – A clothing line crafted entirely from Kerala handloom and specializing in ethnic wear for women will be launched here Sunday. Hornbill, the new brand, is an outcome of the joint venture ‘Operation Phoenix’ between The People’s Company, a social... read more »
How the gym boosts brain, not brawn, power
New York – You all are aware of the plethora of health benefits that regular exercise brings. Now a! dd enhanced intelligence to that list. According to a new study, fitness has a long-term effect on a wide range of cognitive abilities like reasoning, remembering, understanding and problem... read more »
Rupee down 15 paise against dollar
Extending its losses for the fourth straight day, the rupee fell by another 15 paise to 62.29 against the dollar in early trade on Friday on the Interbank Foreign Exchange market due to strengthening of American unit overseas. Dealers attributed the rupee’s fall to dollar rising to five-year high... read more »
Bad boy` Suarez turns Santa for ill children to `transform image`
London – Striker Luis Suarez is trying to change his image of a bad boy as he became a Santa and dished out gifts at Liverpool’s Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, along with... read more »
Blacks happier at work than whites despite fewer pals and lesser autonomy
Washington – Researchers have said that despite working in more routine and less autonomous jobs, having fewer close friends at work, and feeling less supported by their coworkers,... read more »
Arsenal striker Walcott, wife Melanie Slade expecting first child
London – Arsenal star Theo Walcott is expecting his first child with wife Melanie Slade, it was announced today, according to reports. According to the Daily Star, the couple’s... read more »
`Drug addict` Hatton says meeting Mike Tyson was `therapy` for him
London – Ricky Hatton has been knocked out by a heart to-heart with former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson with Hatton saying that they have had similar problems with drinks and... read more »
Schmeichel says Man U should `axe` six players who `don’t c...
London – Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has slammed the club’s current crop of underperforming players, insisting they don’t care enough about United’s... read more »
