Parliament disrupted over 2G spectrum, Telangana
New Delhi – The Lok Sabha was Tuesday adjourned for the day and the Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m. following an uproar over issues that included Telangana and the 2G spectrum allocation. In the Lok Sabha, the house was first adjourned till 12 noon, following protests over various issues that also... read more »
Smoking cessation products pose no serious heart risks: Study
Washington – Nicotine replacement gums or popular drugs prescribed to help people quit smoking may not pose serious heart risks in users, according to a study. In recent years, there have been concerns that some smoking cessation products may have serious cardiovascular risks. But in the... read more »
Vasundhara Raje to take oath Dec 13
Jaipur – Vasundhara Raje, the BJP’s chief minister-elect in Rajasthan, will be sworn-in Dec 13. She met Governor Margaret Alva Tuesday and staked claim to form the gover! nment in the state. This would be second time that Raje is to be the chief minister of the state. Her first chief... read more »
Lamar Odom gets three-year probation in DUI case
Los Angeles – Basketbal! l player Lamar Odom reached a plea agreement in his DUI case – he has got three years of probation and he has also agreed to attend a three-month alcohol education program. An attorney Lamar, estranged husband of Khloe Kardashian, appeared in Superior Court in... read more »
Resolving Mumbai attack case would be in Pak’s interest: Hina
Islamabad – Former Pakistani foreign minister Hina Rabbani Khar has said it would be in Islamabad’s interest to solve the Mumbai attacks case, saying that she also disagrees with... read more »
Choir singing can boost mental health
London – A new study has revealed that singing in a choir can be beneficial for the mind. An online survey of 375 people, which was carried on solo singers, choir singers and team... read more »
Omar challenges Modi to debate on Article 370
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday threw a challenge to BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, saying he was ready for a debate on Article 370... read more »
No Modi wave in UP, SP to go it alone: Akhilesh Yadav
New Delhi – There is no wave in favour of the BJP prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav asserted Thursday. “There is... read more »
Five food items vegetarians can’t stand
New York – Vegetarians often get to hear how boring their life is sans meat. But eating fake meat all the time simply kills the appetite. There are vegetarian dishes that no longer excite... read more »
