Exercise helps prevent diseases in kids
Washington – New studies have shown that when children increase their level of physical activity, they experience positive health benefits, which include less body fat, increased muscular strength and reduced risk factors for major diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other... read more »
Earth far from being fried by gamma ray burst, say researchers
Washington – Researchers have revealed that the chances of Earth being fried by a largest gamma ray burst are exceedingly rare. According to Dr. Rob Preece, doctoral candidate J. Michael Burgess and Dr. Michael S. Briggs, earth was actually at the center of the hit from April’s big gamma... read more »
Lalu is free – after 76 days in jail
Ranchi – RJD chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad walked out of prison on bail Monday, after being jailed 76 days ago in the fodder scandal. The Supreme Court granted him bail last week. Lalu Prasad was convicted Sep 30 and sentenced to five years imprisonment Oct 3 last... read more »
Very hard to manage two shows: Kanika Maheshwari
Mumbai – TV actress Kanika Maheshwari! , who is married to businessman Ankur Ghai, is having a tough time managing between the schedules of “Nach Baliye 6” and “Diya aur Baati Hum.” “Reality shows are real and we have to prepare our act in five days. It is very... read more »
Bomb blast near Kabul airport
A car bomb went off on Wednesday near a gate used by NATO troops in the northern section of the Kabul airport, the Afghan Interior Ministry said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the... read more »
Baba Ramdev welcomes SC’s verdict on Section 377
New Delhi – Welcoming the Supreme Court’s verdict holding consensual sex between adults of the same gender an offence, yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday said homosexuality is... read more »
Cause of Sindhurakshak fire yet to be ascertained: Antony
Indian Navy’s inability to salvage INS Sindhurakshak, which exploded and subsequently sank off the Mumbai coast on August 13-14 night this year, has made it difficult to establish the... read more »
SC says gay sex a crime, activists dejected
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Wednesday held consensual sex between adults of the same gender a criminal offence, leaving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender! community... read more »
India’s trade deficit up $9.21 bn in November
New Delhi – India’s trade deficit rose to $9.21 billion in November, as imports declined sharply, government data showed Wednesday. According to data released by the commerce and industry... read more »
