Voila Ageing can be reversed, say scientists
Sydney – The ageing process is like the married couple next door — when young, they communicate well, but over many years the communication breaks down. And as in relationships, says a new study, restoring communications reverses the ageing process, at least in mammals. A series of... read more »
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 »
Don’t hang Mollah, says rights group
New York – Human Rights Watch Thursday urged Bangladesh not to execute Abdul Quader Mollah, an Islamist leader sentenced to death for “war crimes” committed in the 1971... read more »
Shahbaz Sharif meets PM, extends invite to visit Pakistan
New Delhi – Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here Thursday and handed over an invitation from Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to... read more »
Tejas LCA will be battle-ready by 2014: Browne
Shillong – Tejas, India’s first indigenously designed and developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), would be fully battle-ready by 2014, Indian Air Force chief N.A.K. Bro! wne said... read more »
Confidence best accessory for women: Bipasha
Mumbai – Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu, who has recently launched an online accessory shopping destination, The Trunk Label, believes that “confidence” is the first and... read more »
Refusal is a problem with me: Amitabh Bachchan
Mumbai – Megastar Amitabh Bachchan finds it hard to refuse requests and invitations, something that he receives in abundance everyday. “Refusal is a problem with me. It would be difficult for... read more »
