States must act strictly with hoarders, profiteers: Chidambaram
New Delhi – Finance Minister P Chidambaram has criticised states for not acting against profiteers and hoarders to check inflation. Addressing the Delhi Economics Conclave in New Delhi today, Chidambaram asked them to deal strictly with hoarding and profiteering. “There is also a need to... read more »
Dubai aims to be world’s most sustainable city by 2020
Abu Dhabi – Dubai aims to become one of the top ten sustainable cities in the world by 2020, when the city hosts the World Expo event. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of Dubai Municipality, announced that the civic body has started its efforts towards creating one of the most... read more »
Jennifer Aniston still likes to watch ` Friends ` reruns
London – Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she likes to watch reruns of her hit TV show ‘Friends’ with her fiance Justin Theroux. The 44-year-old actress said that she actually will always stop to watch the episodes – not just for the whole thing, but because she has forgotten a... read more »
Pak admits Iran gas pipeline project cannot go ahead unless US sanctions is...
Islamabad – Pakistan has said it cannot move ahead with the Iran gas pipeline project unless the issue of possible US sanctions is resolved. The comments from Pakistan came while asking Iran to resolve the issue of possible US sanctions that have delayed the multi-billion dollar gas pipeline... read more »
Gut bacteria linked to colorectal cancer
Washington – Researchers have discovered that colorectal cancer patients had fewer beneficial bacteria and more harmful bacteria than people without the disease. Jiyoung Ahn, PhD,... read more »
New online game reveals how much your personal data is exposed to risk
Sydney – A new online game allows users to understand how much their personal data is at risk of getting exposed and how much even the smallest piece of that information can be a... read more »
Jean Todt unanimously re-elected as FIA president
London – Jean Todt was unanimously re-elected as president of Formula One’s world governing body by the FIA general assembly on Friday, according to reports. According to the... read more »
Cairns confirms `still intends to appear` in boxing match with Doull despite `fixing` row
Wellington – Tainted New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns last night confirmed he still intends to appear in the Fight For Life charity boxing extravaganza in Auckland next Saturday... read more »
Now, `smart iPad baby seat` to take care of toddlers when you are...
Washington – Working parents can now heave a sigh of relief as a smart baby seat has been developed that holds an iPad in front of the baby’s eyes and lets her play and learn with innovative... read more »
