How horoscopes can turn into `horrorscopes`
London – A new study has revealed that studying the horoscope can be actually bad, as it can lead to indulgent and impulsive behaviour upon reading a negative prediction. Researchers at the University of South Carolina and Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland asked participants to... read more »
Pass Lokpal bill, Rahul appeals to parties
New Delhi – Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by a battery of senior ministers, Saturday appealed to all political parties to pass the Lokpal bill in parliament as it was a matter of “national importance” and will be a “serious weapon to fight... read more »
Kolkata Christmas Festival to begin Dec 20
Kolkata – Scheduled to be inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Kolkata Christmas Festival beginning Dec 20 here is set to usher in the festive spirit with food, fun an! d carols. The three-day carnival would roll across Park Street, stretching 2.2 km from Free School... read more »
Public-private partnership needed to remove illiteracy: Pallam Raju
New Delhi – Minister of Human Resource Development M.M. Pallam Raju Saturday said there is immense need of public-private partnership to completely eradicate illiteracy from society. Inaugurating the two-day Rotary South Asia Literacy Summit in the national capital, he said apart from... read more »
2G JPC report Congress’ cover-up, lacks credibility: Jaitley
New Delhi – Terming the Joint Parliamentary Committee probe report on 2G spectrum allocations as lacking credibility with even the dissent note having been edited, BJP leader Arun... read more »
Sensex closes flat; capital goods stocks plunge
Mumbai – A key index of the Indian equities markets Tuesday closed flat as a result of profit bookings, a day after it rallied 329.89 points, on the back of the recent state election... read more »
BSP MP dened bail, can’t attend parliament
New Delhi – A Delhi court Tuesday dismissed the interim bail application of Bahujan Samaj Party MP Dhananjay Singh, accused of destroying evidence in the case of a maid’s death.... read more »
Hair needs extra love in winter
London – Like your skin, even your tresses need some extra tender care and love in the winter season. It’s wise to concentrate on keepin! g your roots clean and choosing the... read more »
Lift up your spirits with X’mas cocktails
London – Make your Christmas parties sp! ecial by treating your guests to some innovative cocktails which will give them a new high. Bar.com, a new multi-platform tool showcasing inventive... read more »
