Lal Thanhawla becomes Mizoram CM for record fifth time
By Sujit Chakraborty Aizawl – Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla, all set to assume office for a fifth time after leading the Congress party to a huge electoral win in the state assembly polls, is an acknowledged, tall political leader in the northeastern state for over a record four and... read more »
We won as no irregularity in our government: Lal Thanhawla
Aizawl – There was not “a single instance of irregularity of our government”, said Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla Monday after he led the Congress to victory in Mizoram for a second consecutive term. “People accepted our New Land Use Policy (NLUP) for their economic... read more »
Sensex closes on record 21,000-plus high
Mumbai – A day after the principal opposition party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won three key state assembly elections, a key index of the Indian equities markets Monday closed! at a new closing high of 21,326.42 points. This is the highest closing level so far of the Sensex which had... read more »
Boosting green habits through art
Kolkata – Youngsters here will be encouraged to use art to campaign for the environment, courtesy a new venture launched Monday. Initiated by Nokia India and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), the ‘Create To Inspire’ fellowship will channel artistic talents of the... read more »
New York has its first matrimonial pet-custody case
New York – A divorce case has turned into New York’s first matrimonial pet-custody case as well. A Manhattan Justice has granting the Washington Heights residents Shannon Louise... read more »
Dementia sufferers set to treble by 2050
London – A new analysis has revealed that number of people afflicted with dementia worldwide would treble by 2050. According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, 44 million people... read more »
Asthma takes toll on play, sex and work: Study
Melbourne – Asthma hampers dating, sexual pleasure and careers of people afflicted with the disease, a new study has claimed. According to Asthma Australia report on the study, about... read more »
Soon, `biopen` that will help draw new bones to repair damaged ones
Melbourne – Scientists are developing a ‘biopen’ that contains stem cells and growth factors, to repair damaged and diseased bone. The device could be ready for trials in human... read more »
Alzheimer’s drug to be developed within five years`
Washington – Scientists have said that a drug that could provide a breakthrough for Alzheimer’s disease will be available within the next five years. Recruitment of people aged 55 – 90... read more »
