Goa governor concerned over rising crime against women
Panaji – An increase in crimes against women and children is a matter of concern, Goa Governor B.V Wanchoo said Tuesday in his New Year message. “There was an unfortunate increase in incidents of crime, especially against our children and women. It should be our concern to arrest and... read more »
Sensex trades flat in pre-noon session
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities was trading flat at 21.81 points or 0.10 percent up during the pre-noon trade Tuesday. Good buying was observed in the oil and gas and auto sectors while selling pressure was seen in banking index (bankex) sector. The 30-scrip sensitive index... read more »
Fructose itself has no impact on heart disease: study
Toronto – Fructose, naturally found in fruit, vegetables and honey, is the sugar often blamed for the obesity epidemic and doctors the world over warn against having an excess of it. A new research has shown that fructose does not itself has any impact on an emerging marker for the risk of... read more »
PM to face press conference on January 3
New Delhi – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will address a press conference at 11 a.m. on January 3 at the National Media Centre in central Delhi. Friday’s press conference will be Dr. Singh’s second such interaction with the media in his second term as the Prime Minister, which... read more »
Five fun things you can do for free on your next trip to Atlanta
Many people who visit Atlanta for the hundreds of conventions the city hosts each year never make it out of the few blocks around their hotels. But the city has much more to offer, and some... read more »
Tricks to look fresh after hangover
London – Excessive intake of alcohol can leave you with a hangover. But you can still look fresh by sleeping in a slightly elevated posture and by exfoliating your skin well to look... read more »
IIT-Bhubaneswar to promote research
Bhubaneswar – The Indian Institute of Technology-Bhubaneswar (IIT-B) has inked a research-oriented pact with the US based Dr. Dash Foundation (DDF), official statement said... read more »
Let’s not hatch eggs before they’re laid: Nigaar on Gauahar-Kushal
Mumbai – Gauahar Khan’s elder sister Nigaar Z. Khan believes it’s too early to predict whether the “Bigg Boss – Saath 7” winner will marry co-contestant... read more »
RBI says tapering effect on economy to be limited
The Reserve Bank has said the country is ready for the US Federal Reserve’s tapering, and has pegged the current account deficit at below 3 per cent for this fiscal in its eighth Financial... read more »
