RBI hikes repo rate by 0.25 percent
Inflation worries forced the Reserve Bank to continue its firm stance and hike the short-term lending (repo) rate by 0.25 per cent, a step that will make corporate and consumer loans more expensive. There was no surprise in the first full policy unveiled by new RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on... read more »
Centre alerted Bihar govt., says Shinde
The Centre on Tuesday said it had alerted the Bihar government about possible terror attack on BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s rally in Patna which was rocked by serial blasts on Sunday. “We have said that we had given input (about Patna rally). Now, if it was a general... read more »
Why it’s healthier to give vent to your feelings
Washington – A new research has suggested that a common emotion regulation strategy called “cognitive reappraisal” may actually be harmful when it comes to stressors that are under our control. Psychological scientist and lead researcher Allison Troy of Franklin and Marshall... read more »
Specific molecules that can be targeted to treat Alzheimer’s disease ...
Washington – Researchers have identified a specific set of microRNAs that detrimentally regulate protein levels in the brains of mice with Alzheimer’s disease and beneficially regulate protein levels in the brains of other mice living in a stimulating environment. Plaques and tangles... read more »
BlackBerry rolls out updated OS 10.2 with Priority Hub and improved notifications
Washington – BlackBerry has reportedly updated the operating system for its Z10, Q10, and Q5 devices which is touted to be inclusive of better features and make the OS efficient. The... read more »
Booze behind most couples failing to have sex on wedding night
Washington – A previous study had revealed that many newly married couples are unsuccessful when it comes to consummating their marriage on their first night. And now, the Huffington... read more »
Raj wants someone to write a book on wife Shilpa
Mumbai – Businessman Raj Kundra, who has turned author with his book “How Not To Make Money”, believes a good book can be written on his actress-wife Shilpa Shetty. But he... read more »
Onion prices continue to rule upto Rs 90/kg
Providing no respite to consumers, retail prices of onions on Monday continued to rule high upto Rs 90 per kg in most parts of the country despite some easing of rates at wholesale markets... read more »
Clashes continue in Bangladesh for second day, toll reaches eight
At least four people were killed in fresh clashes in Bangladesh on Monday on the second day of a 60-hour Opposition strike, police said, bringing to eight the number of people killed during the... read more »
