Bill on Telangana with president, says Shinde
New Delhi – The bill for formation of new state of Telangana by bifurcat! ing Andhra Pradesh is with President Pranab Mukherjee, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Tuesday. Answering queries from reporters here, Shinde said he had sent the bill to the president through the prime... read more »
World leaders walk in for Mandela memorial service
Johannesburg – Top world leaders walked into the FNB Stadium here Tuesday joining thousands of people to attend the memorial service of former South African president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela who passed away Dec 5. As leaders walked into the venue, they were welcomed with... read more »
Revolutionary change needed in Congress: Aiyar
New Delhi – Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said Tuesday that the Congress Party needed a revolutionary change in structure. “The Congress needs a revamp and reorganization in the party structure. It’s too late for introspection. I think we need a serious revolutionary change in our... read more »
Anti-communal violence bill in winter session: Shinde
New Delhi – Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Tuesday said the government intends to bring the communal violence prevention bill in the winter session of parliament. At his monthly press conference, Shinde said the government was willing to address the concerns of any state on the... read more »
Two `dancing` black holes sighted at heart of remote galaxy
Washington – Astronomers using NASA’s Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) have spotted what appears to be two supermassive black holes, at the heart of a remote galaxy,... read more »
Kim Jong Un’s uncle ousted from leadership role, associates executed
Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un’s uncle has apparently been purged and two associates executed. The move is seen as the most significant ousting since Kim Jong took the... read more »
Facebook photo activities linked to body dissatisfaction among teen girls: Study
Washington – Certain Facebook photo activities are linked to body dissatisfaction among teen girls that may lead to eating disorders and a drive for thinness, a new study has... read more »
Exercise can help dementia patients improve thinking abilities
London – A new study has found that exercising can actually help people suffering from dementia boost their cognitive skills. For research purposes, Cochrane Collaboration conducted a... read more »
Now, smart bra that can detect stress
London – It might come as a relief to women as researchers at Microsoft have designed a smart bra that can detect stress. The prototype contains removable sensors that monitor heart and skin... read more »
