Selena Gomez cancels Australian tour
Los Angeles – Pop star Selena Gomez has cancelled her upcoming tour in Australia as she needs some time off, said a source. “Selena is okay. She just realised it was time to take a break for herself. She’s been working no! n-stop for six years. She hit a wall. She wants to spend... read more »
Priyanka creates playlist for New Year gig
Mumbai – Priyanka Chopra is gearing up to give her fans in Chennai a memorable New Year’s eve. The actress-singer is making a list of songs for her live performance. Her performance will take place at the Park Hyatt hotel, and she says she wants to enter the New Year “in... read more »
Tejas gets initial official clearance
Bangalore – Tejas, India’s indigeneously-designed Light Combat Aircraft, Friday got initial operation clearance (IOC-II). Defence Minister A.K. Antony handed over release to service document (RTS) to Indian Air Force chief N.A.K Browne. The certification paves the way for the induction... read more »
Sensex gains 173 points during pre-noon trade
Mumbai – A benchmark index of Indian equities markets gained 173.01 points or 0.84 percent during the pre-noon trade Friday. The rally was led by IT, oil and gas, auto and banking index (bankex) sectors. The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which... read more »
Robotic training system to aid recovery from stroke developed
Washington – Researchers have developed a new robotic trolley system for providing patients, who are recovering from a stroke, spinal cord or brain injury, and orthopaedic injuries,... read more »
No point opposing Lokpal after Anna’s consent: Khurshid
Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday slammed AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal for his opposition to the Lokpal Bill even after anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare supported it. “After... read more »
Exercise helps prevent diseases in kids
Washington – New studies have shown that when children increase their level of physical activity, they experience positive health benefits, which include less body fat, increased... read more »
Earth far from being fried by gamma ray burst, say researchers
Washington – Researchers have revealed that the chances of Earth being fried by a largest gamma ray burst are exceedingly rare. According to Dr. Rob Preece, doctoral candidate J.... read more »
Lalu is free – after 76 days in jail
Ranchi – RJD chief and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad walked out of prison on bail Monday, after being jailed 76 days ago in the fodder scandal. The Supreme Court granted him bail last... read more »
