Delhi poll results show no pro-Modi wave: Nitish
The result of Assembly polls in four states was ‘anti-Congress’, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Monday but rubbished the Modi-factor for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s victory which was evident in its “below par” performance in Delhi. “There is no doubt that the results... read more »
Jeff Thomson says Johnson reviving old days of ’74 with `fiery pace` ...
Sydney – Mitchell Johnson’s Ashes rampage has got the highest praise from former Australian cricketer Jeff Thomson who was reminded of the hurricane force that he and Dennis Lillee were in the 1974-75 series against England, according to reports. According to News.com.au, Thomson... read more »
Drug therapy as effective as angioplasty in patients with stable disease
Washington – Scientists have found that treating the patients who are suffering from stable coronary artery disease but haven’t experienced a heart attack and an abnormal stress test with common procedure of angioplasty may not provide additional benefits compared to drug therapy alone. A... read more »
Stomach `clock` tell us how much to eat
Washington – Scientists have discovered the first ever evidence about nerves in the stomach that act like a circadian clock telling about the limit of food that one should eat. Researchers from the University of Adelaide have said that this new information could tell how the gut sends signals... read more »
Sensex regains 21k mark, soars 439 points
The benchmark BSE Sensex on Thursday regained psychological 21,000 level by surging over 439 points in the opening trade on heavy fund inflows amidst exit polls forecasting good show by the... read more »
Phelps: “If I feel like coming back, I could”
Sao Paulo – Retired swimming legend Michael Phelps has left open the possibility of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The 18-time gold medal winner earlier this year ruled out... read more »
China to improve school conditions in poor regions
Beijing – China has decided to improve basic schooling conditions for compulsory education in poverty-stricken areas, according to a new document unveiled Wednesday. “Schools in... read more »
Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks
Jerusalem – Amid reports of Israeli-Palestinian talks losing momentum, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel late Wednesday. Kerry has arrived in a bid to push forward... read more »
Putin favours amnesty proposal for inmates
Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a proposal about giving amnesty to inmates on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Russian Constitution should get a go... read more »
