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JD(U) may oust Manjhi as Bihar chief min...

JD(U) may oust Manjhi as Bihar chief minister

PATNA: Speculation is rife in Bihar’s political circles over the possible ouster of Jitan Ram Manjhi as the chief minister after he said his days in the office are numbered. The speculation gained strength a day after Manjhi said his days in office were numbered as his detractors in the party... read more »

The diminishing returns of a college education
Foreign degree holders better skilled fo...

Foreign degree holders better skilled for jobs

Functioning in an increasingly globalised environment, many companies feel that foreign degree holders have better technical skills for jobs compared to Indian university graduates, says a latest survey As per British Council’s ‘India Employability Survey 2014’, as much as 39 per... read more »

Winter special: 5 fruits you must have to boost immunity
High-fruit diets can worsen depression

High-fruit diets can worsen depression

The consumption of a diet high in fructose throughout adolescence can worsen depressive and anxiety-like behaviour and alter how the brain responds to stress, the findings showed. “Our results offer new insights into the ways in which diet can alter brain health and may lead to important... read more »

Nepal bus crash death toll rises to 47 a...

Nepal bus crash death toll rises to 47 as more bodies found

Emergency workers found three bodies immediately after the crash in mountainous Jajarkot district on Thursday, and pulled another 44 from the wreckage of the bus over the weekend. “The confirmed death toll so far is 47,” said Jajarkot police chief Dinesh Raj Mainali. “We have... read more »

Pakistan violates ceasefire on second consecutive day

Pakistani troops reportedly violated the ceasefire again on Tuesday morning, in Shahpur District of Jammu and Kashmir. A local resident of the area, Shehzad said, “The firing started... read more »

Uproar in LS as Congress seeks debate over rising communal violence

New Delhi: Congress on Wednesday gave notice of an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha over rising incidents of communal violence in the country. According to reports, the notice was given by... read more »

Erase your ex from your virtual world

When a relationship ends, all you are left with is memories and gifts you shared when the going was good. However, while it’s easy to get rid of a box of snaps, CDs, t-shirts or teddy... read more »

Israeli army announces total withdrawal from Gaza Strip

JERUSALEM: A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas meant to last at least three days and end nearly a month of fighting went into effect in the Gaza Strip in Tuesday morning. The truce came... read more »

Not returning to Samajwadi Party, says Amar Singh

Amar shares dais with Mulayam three months before end of RS tenur...

Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh who was expelled by the Samajwadi Party (SP) four years ago shared the dais with its president Mulayam Singh Yadav on Tuesday and went on to describe himself as... read more »