Gold prices declined by Rs 250 to Rs 30,680 per ten grams
Gold prices declined by Rs 250 to Rs 30,680 per ten grams in the national capital on Monday on reduced offtake by jewellers and retailers at existing higher levels amid a weak global trend. Silver also dropped by Rs 400 to Rs 44,000 per kg on lack of buying support from industrial units and coin... read more »
Sensex closes 50 points down; oil and ! gas stocks down
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets ended Monday’s trade 50 points or 0.24 percent down, as inflation data dashed any hopes of the apex bank easing on monetary policy. Good buying was observed in information Technology (IT), healthcare and consumer durables sectors... read more »
Manisha Koirala enjoys own company
Actress Manisha Koirala, who has battled cancer, admits to having become a “recluse” and enjoys just being on her own. She took to Twitter to talk about the little things she does to keep herself in high spirits. “Becoming bit of a recluse…in my own company…painting,... read more »
Tough to stay away from food: Manoj Bajpayee
For actor Manoj Bajpayee, food seems to be a huge weakness. The actor says he satiates most of his cravings by watching food channels. “So difficult for a foodie like me to stay away from yummy looking and yummy tasting food. watching food channel to compensate does a lot ! of good,” he... read more »
Formula for perfect Christmas dinner revealed
London – Scientists have come up with the formula for a perfect Christmas dinner. Psychologists Dr David Lewis and Dr Margaret Yufera-Leitch said careful measuring may be the... read more »
Adults outstrip teens in texting and using phones while driving
Washington – A new study has revealed that adults are more likely to text and use phones while driving than teens. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s report, several... read more »
UN secretary general receives Syria report
New York – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has received the final report of the United Nations Mission to Investigate Allegations of the Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria. “I have... read more »
Rajya Sabha hails Tendulkar’s Bharat Ratna
New Delhi – The Rajya Sabha Friday congratulated cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar for winning the country’s highest honour, the Bharat Ratna. It was Tendulkar’s first day in... read more »
Australian researchers find drug to prevent breast cancer
Sydney – Australian researchers have found a drug that is effective in preventing breast cancer. Professor Christobel Saunders from the University of Western Australia is one of the chief... read more »
