Online shopping rises 85 percent in 2013: Survey
New Delhi – Online shopping has risen by a whopping 85 percent in 2013 as compared to last year’s figure of $8.5 billion on increasing Internet penetration, rising fuel prices and wider choices in the comfort of one’s home, a report revealed Monday. “Online Shopping –... read more »
Gold imports curbs should continue: Chidambaram
Notwithstanding the likelihood of the current account deficit (CAD) narrowing to less than $50 billion, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday made a case for continuing some kind of restriction on gold imports. “I think there should be some restraint on gold imports. We should also attempt to... read more »
‘Fake’ interpreter at Mandela memorial claims to have exposed s...
London – The controversial sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela’s memorial service has said he is a “great fake” who exposed the South African government. Thamsanqa Jantjie spoke about his controversial hand gestures at Mandela’s memorial in a video posted... read more »
Al-Jazeera journalists arrested in Cairo for meeting banned Muslim Brotherh...
London – Egyptian police have arrested three journalists working for the Al-Jazeera broadcaster in the capital Cairo for holding illegal meetings with the banned Muslim Brotherhood , which was declared a terrorist organisation last week. Those arrested includes the TV network’s Cairo... read more »
Diet rich in meat and animal products as bad as smoking
Washington – A new study has revealed that smoking, diets rich in animal products, and alcohol have the strongest correlations with cancer incidence rates. This study is an ecological... read more »
Serena Williams wary of further ankle injuries
Washington – World No. 1 Serena Williams has reportedly revealed her ankle fears after successive injuries that marred her last two campaigns Down Under. Williams arrived in Brisbane... read more »
Now, furniture that snaps together with help from magnets
New York – A new magnetic furniture that snaps together without the need for a screwdriver is doing the rounds within the design world. Benjamin Vermeulen’s ‘MAG’ (Magnetic... read more »
New Year’s resolution tips that can help improve mental health revealed
Washington – All set to make a New Year’s resolution? Just consider few tips suggested by an expert to make a broad lifestyle change by better managing your emotional... read more »
Mars Express flybys `within touching distance` of Red Planet’s mo...
London – Mars Express made its closest fly-by yet of Red Planet’s moon, Phobos, skimming past at only 45 km above its surface, on Dec. 29. However, the probe is going too fast to click images... read more »
