RSS likely to get Shiv Sena-BJP patch-up in place
MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena has begun preparations for a show of strength here on Monday to mark the second death anniversary of Balasaheb Thackeray. But it was not clear till late on Sunday if chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and other state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) bigwigs would visit the Thackeray... read more »
When you’re obese and pregnant
“Obese pregnant women are more likely to give birth to babies with excessive body fat and these children may grow up to be obese or overweight adults. The exact cause is not understood,” she says. Complications that obesity can cause in a pregnancy Obesity during pregnancy can increase... read more »
IS claims beheading of US aid worker, 18 Syrians
BEIRUT: The Islamic State jihadist group on Sunday claimed to have executed Peter Kassig, a US aid worker kidnapped in Syria, as a warning to the United States. The same video showed the gruesome simultaneous beheadings of at least 18 men described as Syrian military personnel, the latest in a... read more »
Tony Abbott and Angela Merkel announce joint working group to boost trade b...
Speaking at a lecture hosted by the Lowy Institute in Sydney, Ms Merkel said recent deals with Korea and Japan, today’s deal with China, and the prospective Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) mean Germany needs to push its European Union partners to speed up deals of their own. “If I look... read more »
Cricketer Brad Haddin rested from Australia squad for Soth Africa ODI series
Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has been rested from a near full-length squad to face South Africa in their pre-World Cup series with the world number one ODI spot at stake. The... read more »
Sania excited to be in Federer’s team in IPTL
On a high after winning the WTA Finals doubles crown and a clutch of prestigious titles this year, Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza says she is now bracing up for the International Premier... read more »
70 crore Indians have been issued Aadhaar numbers
NEW DELHI: Around 70 crore citizens across the country have till now received their unique identification (Aadhaar) number. According to unique identification authority of India (UIDAI),... read more »
Stray dogs rein terror in Shimla
SHIMLA: Tourist town of Shmla is grappling with the problem of stray dog menace. With roads and parks becoming shelter homes for stray dogs residents and tourists are wondering whether... read more »
Shiv Sena credits SC with divulging foreign bank account holders&...
MUMBAI: Snubbing the Centre for revealing the identity of only a few foreign bank account holders in the first tranche with regard to the blackmoney issue, Shiv Sena on Wednesday credited the... read more »
