Russia deploys missiles along borders with NATO countries
Moscow – Russia confirmed Monday that it has deployed its tactical Iskander-M missiles along the borders with NATO countries, insisting the deployment did not violate international treaties. “The deployment of Iskander missile battalions on the territory of the Western Military District... read more »
$13 bn needed in 2014 for humanitarian aid, says UN
Geneva – The United Nati! ons and humanitarian partners Monday appealed for some $13 billion in 2014 to help millions of people in humanitarian need around the world, with half of the funds going to Syria and the neighbouring region. Valerie Amos, UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian... read more »
Armaan Kohli arrested from ‘Bigg Boss Saath-7’ house
Mumbai – Actor Armaan Kohli was Monday arrested from the set of “Bigg Boss Saath-7” following a complaint filed by British singer-actress Sofia Hayat for allegedly assaulting her during their stay in the reality show, a police official said. “Armaan is in the police station... read more »
Roshans’ R 5000 cr property at stake; will Hrithik-Sussanne split be ...
Now that it’s final -Hrithik Roshan and Sussane are going ahead with their divorce, looks like the Roshans are going to pay for it, literally. If Sussanne files for divorce as per the current law, the Roshans will have to pay a hefty alimony to their bahu. Reports indicate that the Roshans... read more »
How vitamin D may help fight multiple sclerosis
Washington – A new study has revealed that ‘sunshine vitamin’ D may help combat multiple sclerosis by blocking the migration of destructive immune cells to the brain. Researchers... read more »
Johnson says `intimidation factor` helped gain `mental hold` over England in Ashes
Sydney – Ashes assassin Mitchell Johnson has said that his scare campaign has taken on a life of its own with England’s hapless batsmen now broken before they reach the crease,... read more »
How to distinguish between stars and brown dwarfs
Washington – Researchers have found clear observational evidence for the theoretically predicted break between very low mass stars and brown dwarfs. The data came from the SOAR... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal or Narendra Modi? A re-poll in Delhi could witness a whole new game
Narendra Modi has converted wins into big wins, and big wins into landslides, a preliminary analysis of Semifinals 2013 reveals. In Delhi, however, it’s AAP that has changed the game.... read more »
`The Sound of Music` star Eleanor Parker passes away at 91
Washington – Eleanor Parker, who gained fame for her role of a baroness vying for the affections of Colonel Von Trapp, played by Christopher Plummer in ‘The Sound of Music’, has died at the... read more »
