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 »
Apple patents `curved touch screen` design
Washington – Apple has been reportedly granted patent for curved touch screen designs for smartphones and other devices. The patent, dubbed ‘Curved touch sensor’ points to a... read more »
Britney Spears regrets TV show with K-Fed, but not dating Justin Timberlake
London – Britney Spears has confessed that her biggest career regret was her short-lived TV show with then-husband Kevin Federline, however, she said that she doesn’t regret dating... read more »
Op Blue Star Lt Gen Brar’s London attackers sentenced upto 14 years in jail
London – Operation “Blue Star” Lieutenant-General Kuldeep Singh Brar’s London attackers have been jailed for slashing his throat in revenge for the 1984 military offensive. A... read more »
Twitter launches private photo messaging on mobiles
Washington – Twitter has launched an update of its private messaging product with an ability to send photos via Direct Message on mobiles, and swipeable timelines in the mobile... read more »
CPAP reduces hypertension in patients with sleep apnea
Washington – Researchers have found that among patients with obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension that requires 3 or more medications to control, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)... read more »
