Cocoa shortage could make chocolates extinct by 2020
London – Chocolates could run out by 2020 as the cocoa supplies are diminishing across the world. Industry expert Angus Kennedy said that the chocolate bars may get replaced by slabs of palm oil and vegetable fats packed with raisins and nougat by 2020 as there is a worldwide shortage of... read more »
Why `dream dates` disappear revealed!
Washington – Ever wondered why a person you went on a few dates with and found “perfect” disappeared? Here are a few reasons. The first few dates are just ‘meet and greets’ and getting to know each other better, so don’t get carried away by the picture you painted in your head about... read more »
Police given free hand: Jayalalithaa
Expressing satisfaction over the law and order situation in state, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Wednesday said despite persistent attempts, Maoists have “been denied foothold” here and asserted her government will not spare anyone who tries to whip up communal passions. Tamil Nadu... read more »
Apex court’s anti-gay verdict misjudgement, say celebs
New Delhi – Celebrities like Madhur Bhandarkar, Kunal Kohli and Shruti Haasan have strongly disapproved of the Supreme Court’s verdict that holds same-gender consensual sex as an offence. The verdict, they feel, has pushed people to the dinosaur era. The Supreme Court bench of Justice... read more »
Spectrum auction notice in 15-20 days: Farooqui
New Delhi – The notice inviting applications (NIA) for the spectrum auctions in January 2014 is expected ! to come in another 15-20 days, M.F. Farooqui, secretary, Department of... read more »
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis engaged?
Los Angeles – Actress Mila Kunis, who is dating actor Ashton Kutcher, was spotted with a ring on her finger while on a date with her man here. The two were recently seen enjoying a... read more »
Modi trying to protect Godhra riots perpetrators: Minority minister
New Delhi – Minority Affairs Minister K. Rahman Khan Thursday accused BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of trying to protect the perpetrators of the violence... read more »
Farooq Abdullah to seek re-election from Srinagar
Srinagar – Union minister and National Conference (NC) patron Farooq Abdullah Thursday announced he would seek re-election to the Lok Sabha from Srinagar parliamentary constituency... read more »
Kerala’s ancient drama, dance and rhythm in Dubai
By Malavika Vettath Dubai – The staging of an unabridged Malayalam classic in the colours and drama of Kathakali; the rich repertoire of Koodiyattam, a 2,000-year-old Sanskrit theatre; graceful... read more »
