Shoma Chaudhary’s house defaced by BJP leader
New Delhi – BJP leader Vijay Jolly and party workers Thursday defaced the name plate and also poured black paint in front of the residence of Tehelka’s former managing editor Shoma Chaudhury. The Bharatiya Janata Party leader said Chaudhury was suppressing facts and evidence against the... read more »
Tamil Nadu will face centre’s conspiracy: Jayalalithaa
Chennai – Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Thursday asserted that her government would face “the Centre’s conspiracy” and tide over the power shortage in the state. Campaigning for her party candidate P. Saroja in the Dec 4 Yercaud assembly by-election, Jayalalithaa... read more »
Kerala classical arts festival starts in Dubai
Dubai – A five-day International Koodiyattam and Kathakali Festival (IKKF), showcasing the ancient and highly structured classical performing arts of Kerala, began in Dubai Thursday, a media report said. The seventh edition of Kerala’s classical arts festival is being held at the GEMS... read more »
Tejpal denied more time, may be arrested: Goa Police
Panaji – Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal’s request for two more days’ time to appear before Goa Police has been rejected and he could be arrested, a police officer here said Thursday. “The IO (investigating officer) has not accepted the request for extension. She is... read more »
Woods’ gal Lindsey Vonn doubtful over recovering in time for 2014 Sochi Olympics
London – American golf star Tiger Woods’ girlfriend Lindsey Vonn is still doubtful over her recovery from injury in time for the Winter Olympics, which will begin in Sochi on... read more »
Men burn more calories during sex than women
London – Men burn upto 101 calories during sex compared to just 69 calories for women, a new study suggests. This is the first time science has been used to show difference in male... read more »
Finding gift for significant other most difficult
New York – A survey has revealed that it is indeed most difficult to pick out the perfect gift for one’s significant other. The survey, which was conducted on 1,000 adult men and... read more »
Cats recognise owners’ voices but choose to turn deaf ears
London – Japanese scientists have discovered that cats can make out their owner’s voice when they are being called, but prefer to ignore it as they never evolved to care. For... read more »
Newly discovered HIV strain leads to faster AIDS development
Washington – A new study has suggested that a recently discovered HIV strain leads to significantly faster development of AIDS than currently prevalent forms. The period from infection to... read more »
