Earth far from being fried by gamma ray burst, say researchers
Washington – Researchers have revealed that the chances of Earth being fried by a largest gamma ray burst are exceedingly rare. According to Dr. Rob Preece, doctoral candidate J. Michael Burgess and Dr. Michael S. Briggs, earth was actually at the center of the hit from April’s big gamma... read more »
Lalu is free – after 76 days in jail
Ranchi – RJD chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad walked out of prison on bail Monday, after being jailed 76 days ago in the fodder scandal. The Supreme Court granted him bail last week. Lalu Prasad was convicted Sep 30 and sentenced to five years imprisonment Oct 3 last... read more »
Very hard to manage two shows: Kanika Maheshwari
Mumbai – TV actress Kanika Maheshwari! , who is married to businessman Ankur Ghai, is having a tough time managing between the schedules of “Nach Baliye 6” and “Diya aur Baati Hum.” “Reality shows are real and we have to prepare our act in five days. It is very... read more »
Justice Ganguly should voluntary resign, Says Sibal
New Delhi – Law Minister Kapil Sibal said Monday that Justice A.K. Ganguly, who has been accused of sexual harassment by a law intern, should voluntary submit his resignation from the post of chairman of the West Bengal Human Rights Commission. “In the lig! ht of the latest revelation... read more »
Frame new law if disappointed over SC gay sex verdict: BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party Thursday refrained from taking sides on the Supreme Court’s judgment on same gender sex between a! dults, saying the government should... read more »
Chandy’s mass contact gets pat on back from HC
Kochi – The Kerala High Court Thursday made a complimentary observation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy’s mass contact programme in different districts, at which the grievances... read more »
Sensex closes 245 points down; automobile stocks plunge
Mumbai – A key index of the Indian equities markets Thursday closed 245.80 points or 1.16 percent down, its third consecutive fall this week, as bearish sentiment was observed ahead... read more »
Ready to pass Lokpal bill without debate: BJP
New Delhi – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday said it was ready to pass the Lokpal bill without debate if it was presented as it was after the select committee’s... read more »
Sri Lanka’s detention of Indian fishermen warlike act: Jaya...
Chennai – India cannot continue with the facile “do not touch” policy with Sri Lanka in the wake of its “brazen” and “warlike” mass abduction of Indian... read more »
