Putin creates ‘Ministry of Truth’ news agency to control Russian media
Washington – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the creation of a news agency in a move to further strengthen Kremlin control over the country’s media. An influential lawmaker described the move as a ‘powerful propaganda’ weapon and critics dubbed the ‘Ministry of... read more »
How brain balances learning new skills while retaining old ones
Washington – Researchers have developed a new computational model that explains how the brain maintains the balance between plasticity and stability, and how it can learn very similar tasks without interference between them. To learn new motor skills, the brain must be plastic: able to... read more »
Aniston `went through awkward phase in her 30’s` while married to Pitt
Washington – Jennifer Aniston has confessed that she had the most awkward phase of her life during her 30’s, which ironically also happens to be the time when she was married to Brad Pitt. The 44-year-old actress told Parade Magazine that right now she has nothing to worry about, although... read more »
Singapore PM urges country to not tarnish image of ‘law-abiding’...
London – Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has urged Singaporeans to not ‘tarnish’ their view of migrants. The comments from Loong came after protests broke out in Singapore following death of an Indian national in an accident. Loong also said that the ‘the vast... read more »
Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis engaged?
Los Angeles – Actress Mila Kunis, who is dating actor Ashton Kutcher, was spotted with a ring on her finger while on a date with her man here. The two were recently seen enjoying a... read more »
Modi trying to protect Godhra riots perpetrators: Minority minister
New Delhi – Minority Affairs Minister K. Rahman Khan Thursday accused BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of trying to protect the perpetrators of the violence... read more »
Farooq Abdullah to seek re-election from Srinagar
Srinagar – Union minister and National Conference (NC) patron Farooq Abdullah Thursday announced he would seek re-election to the Lok Sabha from Srinagar parliamentary constituency... read more »
Kerala’s ancient drama, dance and rhythm in Dubai
By Malavika Vettath Dubai – The staging of an unabridged Malayalam classic in the colours and drama of Kathakali; the rich repertoire of Koodiyattam, a 2,000-year-old Sanskrit... read more »
Nanoscience needs targeted funding: C.N.R Rao
Bangalore – The government should ensure targeted funding to promote nanoscience and nanotechnolog! y in solving pressing societal problems and improve the quality of life! , a top scientist... read more »
