Cabinet approves inquiry into Gujarat snooping
New Delhi – The cabinet Thursday approved a commission of inquiry into the alleged snooping of a young woman by the Gujarat Police, allegedly at the behest of then state home minister Amit Shah, informed sources said. They said the decision was taken at a cabinet meeting presided over by... read more »
Highlights of Delhi’s power economy
-Discoms say 80 percent of capital’s electricity tariff pertains to cost of bulk power purchased from state-run generating firms -Discoms say bulk purchases are long term contracts over which they have little control -In the past 10 years, the bulk power cost increased 300 percent from... read more »
Vaccination key to combat cervicalcancer
New York – Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women and is responsible for nearly 10 percent of cancer deaths in women – particularly in developing countries. In India, it kills over 74,000 women every year. Now, researchers have completed a systematic and comprehensive... read more »
New gene a risk factor for type 2 diabetes
New York – First the facts. The number of diabetes patients in India is expected to reach 100 million by 2030, according to the latest Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) study. And the number of type 2 diabetics is rapidly increasing in our country. To add to their woes, researchers in... read more »
27 killed in Iraq attacks
Baghdad – At least 23 people and four suicide bombers were killed and 14 wounded in separa! te violent attacks across Iraq Monday, police said. In one attack, gunmen broke into the... read more »
Panel suggests independent authority for higher education standards
New Delhi – A committee named to draft rules on distance education on Thursday suggested setting up of an independent authority through an act of Parliament to regulate the standards... read more »
Kim Jong-Un rounds up executed uncle’s relatives
Sydney – North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly rounded up hundreds of people connected to the country’s former second in command and his executed uncle Jang... read more »
Tips to make your clothes versatile
Los Angeles – From strappy heels to blazers, you can now take any fashion item ! from day to night. People.com shares tips on how to transform your daywear into evening... read more »
Three reasons why you should eat kiwi fruit
New Delhi – Other than its exotic taste, kiwi fruit contains numerous phytonutrients and well known vitamins and minerals that promote health. Here are a few reasons why you should eat kiwi: 1.... read more »
