Cause of Sindhurakshak fire yet to be ascertained: Antony
Indian Navy’s inability to salvage INS Sindhurakshak, which exploded and subsequently sank off the Mumbai coast on August 13-14 night this year, has made it difficult to establish the reason behind the incident. Defence Minister A K Antony told Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that the exact cause of... read more »
SC says gay sex a crime, activists dejected
New Delhi – The Supreme Court Wednesday held consensual sex between adults of the same gender a criminal offence, leaving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender! community dejected. But they vowed to fight on. Setting aside a Delhi High Court verdict of 2009 that decriminalised sexual... read more »
India’s trade deficit up $9.21 bn in November
New Delhi – India’s trade deficit rose to $9.21 billion in November, as imports declined sharply, government data showed Wednesday. According to data released by the commerce and industry ministry here, the value of merchandise exports in November grew by 5.86 percent at $24.61 billion... read more »
Miley Cyrus is artist of the year
Los Angeles – Pop singer Miley Cyrus has been named artist of the year leaving behind Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Justin Timber! lake. The MTV’s Artist of the Year was announced Tuesday, re! ports contactmusic.com. “She is the third artist to receive the distinction of being named... read more »
Now, mood-sweater helps you express unsaid feelings
London – Researchers have designed a new GER mood-sweater that will help the wearer express what he or she is feeling at that very moment without saying anything. According to the... read more »
Cook hopes Jonathan Trott will resume England’s No.3 position
London – England batsman Alastair Cook has expressed hopes that Johanthan Trott will return to his No. 3 position despite his abrupt departure from the Ashes tour with a... read more »
Carbon monoxide can help amplify effectiveness of chemotherapy
Washington – A team of researchers has revealed that the highly toxic carbon monoxide gas, which can be used to treat certain inflammatory medical conditions, may also have a role to... read more »
Amphetamines linked to high HIV risk
Melbourne – People who injected amphetamines were more at risk of contracting HIV or other blood-borne viruses, a new study has revealed that. The study by the Australian National... read more »
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina eyeing switch to Barcelona next s...
London – Liverpool custodian Pepe Reina has reportedly confirmed that he is quitting the club to join back Barcelona next summer. Reina is currently on a season-long loan at Napoli after being... read more »
