10th round of oil and gas block auction in January: Moily
After more than a two-year hiatus, India will launch auction of oil and gas blocks in January as it looks to attract foreign investors to boost domestic production. “In order to accelerate domestic exploration, DGH (Directorate General of Hydrocarbons) has carved out about 86 blocks, for which... read more »
Jet sells 24 per cent equity to Etihad
Jet Airways and Etihad on Wednesday announced closure of a Rs. 2,069 crore deal for the Abu Dhabi-based carrier to pick up 24 per cent equity in the Indian airline, marking the first FDI infusion by an airline in the Indian aviation sector. Maintaining that all requisite regulatory approvals from... read more »
Police launch hunt for Bangalore ATM attacker
Bangalore – Police has launched a hunt to nab the man who attacked a woman bank officer with a machete at an ATM in the heart of the Karnataka capital early Tuesday, causing her grievous injury. “We have formed special teams to crack the case and alerted districts across the state to... read more »
‘Protein-filled breakfast helps loose weight’
Los Angeles – Eating a protein-filled breakfast is an answer for those who wants to loose weight instantly, according to new research. A new study re! veals that a meal high in protein instead of carbohydrates or fibre for! breakfast could help stave off hunger pangs later in the day. Eating... read more »
Sachin’s wife says `not being able to give 100 percent` behind `decision to retire`
Mumbai – Indian cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar’s wife Anjali has said that the star once decided to retire suddenly as he said that he could no longer give his hundred percent... read more »
Malaria may be evolving around natural defence
Washington – Scientists have discovered recent genetic mutations in a malaria parasite and have found a duplication of a gene known to enable the parasite to infect red blood cells... read more »
Conrad Murray plans to make film revealing MJ’s last secrets
London – Doctor Conrad Murray, who was held responsible for Michael Jackson’s wrongful death in 2009, is looking towards making a film in order to reveal the late singer’s final... read more »
Rosemary and spearmint extract may help stave off Alzheimer’s disease
Washington – A new study has revealed that enhanced extracts made from special antioxidants in spearmint and rosemary reduce deficits caused by mild cognitive impairment, which can be... read more »
UK capital gets approval to use .london domain
Johannesburg – London has reportedly got the approval to use the .london domain name in a bid to have its own identity in the world of the www. The British capital is said to get internet... read more »
