Rape cases doubled in Delhi post Dec 16
New Delhi – The number of reported rape cases has doubled! and sexual assault cases increased fourfold in the national capital after the Dec 16, 2012, gang rape, an international human rights organisation said Monday. The conviction rates have conversely dropped from 41 to 24 percent between... read more »
Gold prices declined by Rs 250 to Rs 30,680 per ten grams
Gold prices declined by Rs 250 to Rs 30,680 per ten grams in the national capital on Monday on reduced offtake by jewellers and retailers at existing higher levels amid a weak global trend. Silver also dropped by Rs 400 to Rs 44,000 per kg on lack of buying support from industrial units and coin... read more »
Sensex closes 50 points down; oil and ! gas stocks down
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended Monday’s trade 50 points or 0.24 percent down, as inflation data dashed any hopes of the apex bank easing on monetary policy. Good buying was observed in information Technology (IT), healthcare and consumer durables sectors... read more »
Manisha Koirala enjoys own company
Actress Manisha Koirala, who has battled cancer, admits to having become a “recluse” and enjoys just being on her own. She took to Twitter to talk about the little things she does to keep herself in high spirits. “Becoming bit of a recluse…in my own company…painting,... read more »
‘Osama doc’ Afridi’s lawyer flees Pak after life threats from militants
Peshawar – The lawyer for Dr Shakil Afridi, who helped the United States track down al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, has fled Pakistan after receiving threats from militants. Lawyer... read more »
Sebastian Vettel’s F1 helmet fetches eye-popping $118,000 in charity auction
Washington – Four-time Formula One world champion, Sebastian Vettel’s race helmet reportedly fetched a whopping 118,000 dollars at a charity auction in London. A race helmet, worn... read more »
Dortmund’s late goal against 10-man Marseille propels them to last 16 of Champions L...
Johannesburg – Borussia Dortmund has made it through to the last 16 of the Champions League. Dortmund scored a late win against 10-man Marseille to triumph 2-1 in Group F. Defender... read more »
Ozone hole still not on path of recovery
Washington – NASA scientists have found that declining chlorine in the stratosphere has not yet caused a recovery of the ozone hole – formed annually over Antarctica. Two new... read more »
Holiday office parties may do more harm than good
Washington – A new study has found that office holiday bashes, which are thrown with the intention of promoting team unity, leave members of racially diverse groups feeling more disconnected... read more »
