Kerry blames Muslim Brotherhood for ‘stealing’ Egypt revolution
Washington – Secretary of State John Kerry has accused Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood of having ‘stolen’ the revolution that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak in 2011. Speaking at the State Department to leaders of multinational U.S. firms, Kerry said the Islamist group had... read more »
Drinking caffeinated coffee boosts blood flow
Washington – A new study has revealed that the caffeine in a cup of coffee might perk up your blood vessels, thereby improving your cardiovascular health. A study of 27 healthy adults showed, for the first time, that drinking a cup of caffeinated coffee significantly improved blood flow in a... read more »
Di Montezemolo says no chance of `personality clash` between Alonso, Raikko...
Washington – Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo has said that there will be no No.1 driver in the team next season between Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso. According to CNN, Di Montezemolo said that he does not like No.1 or No.2, adding that it depends on the timing. He further said that... read more »
Old smokers who quit reap heart benefits faster than previously thought
Washington – A new study led by Indian origin researcher has suggested that cigarette smokers who are over 65 years of age may be able to lower their risk of cardiovascular disease-related deaths to the level of never-smokers when they quit faster than previously reported. A study by Ali... read more »
Maid murder case: Delhi police opposes bail plea of BSP MP
The Delhi Police on Monday opposed in a court here the bail plea of BSP MP Dhananjay Singh, arrested along with his wife Jagriti Singh in connection with murder of their maid, claiming he... read more »
SEBI tightens corporate disclosure norms
Concerned over large-scale discrepancies in mandatory disclosures by listed firms, SEBI on Monday tightened its regulations in this regard and asked bourses to put in place a stronger... read more »
Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung, Merapi volcanoes erupt
Medan – Two volcanoes erupted on Monday in Indonesia, prompting warnings for flights and evacuation preparations, official said. Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province unleashed... read more »
Rupee up 70 paise to 62.41 against dollar amid firm equities
The rupee gained 70 paise, the most in one and a half months, to 62.41 against the dollar on Monday amid a sharp rise in local equities and dollar sales by exporters and banks. The rupee... read more »
HC asks CBFC to file affidavit on certification to ‘Ram-Leela’...
The Bombay High Court on Monday directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to file an affidavit stating if it had followed the guidelines framed under the Cinematograph Act before... read more »
