Tejpal’s police custody extended till December 10
Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a journalist woman colleague, will remain in custody of Goa Police for four more days. After the expiry of his six-day remand on Saturday, the 50-year-old journalist was produced before a local court, which extended his police... read more »
Saudi militants behind attack on Defence Ministry: Yemen
Saudi militants were behind the massive car bombing and assault on Yemen’s military headquarters that killed more than 50 people, including an Indian nurse and other foreigners, investigators said in a preliminary report. Al-Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was retaliation... read more »
Iran president defends n-deal
Tehran – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has defended the interim nuclear deal that his country signed with the world’s major powers in November, the media reported Saturday. “Our slogan is the centrifuges must rotate, but people’s life and economy of the country should... read more »
An exhibition documents making of Barahadisvara temple
New Delhi – Selected architectural drawings, paper impressions of the inscriptions of 1000-year-old Barahadisvara Temple at Tanjore of the Chola kingdom, along with a few paintings have been put together in an exhibition here to document the making of the temple. “Barahadisvara: The... read more »
Check diabetes with healthy foods
Los Angeles – Nutrition and diet play a major part in preventing, ma! naging or even slowing the rate of complications associated with diabetes, says an expert. Known as medical... read more »
6% GDP growth next fiscal, better 2nd half in 2013-14: Montek
Hyderabad – Exuding confidence that economy will be back on high growth trajectory, Plan panel Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Wednesday said that GDP will expand by over 6... read more »
Anna Hazare to observe indefinite fast for Lokpal Bill from Dec 10
Ralegan Siddhi (Maha) – Social activist Anna Hazare will launch indefinite hunger strike for a strong Lokpal Bill, at Yadavbaba temple here from December 10. Announcing his agitation,... read more »
India to meet borrowing target, mindful of bond yields: Mayaram
Mumbai – The government will stick to its 2013/14 borrowing programme but will calibrate its debt sale plans according to market conditions, Economic Affairs Secretary Arvind Mayaram... read more »
Secrets behind McDonald’s food revealed
Melbourne – Famous fast food chain McDonald’s has addressed some common concerns among customers regarding their food. When the company was asked if their milkshakes have pig fat in them,... read more »
