Worst airlines in terms of quality of food in US revealed
New York – A new survey has revealed that the worst airline food is offered by American carriers – Spirit Airlines and Allegiant Air – in their domestic flights. Charles Platkin of DietDetective.com, which compares and then rates the nutritional data of major carriers, said while not much... read more »
Ingredients and drinks that help you relax under stress revealed
Washington – Looking for some quick remedies that will help you relax and calm down after a stressful day at the office? Well, look no further. Food Technology magazine’s contributing Editor Linda Milo Ohr has jotted down some ingredients and beverages that may have a calming effect when... read more »
India to set up National Cancer Institute
New Delhi – India will set up a National Cancer Institute, with the union cabinet Thursday approving the proposal for the “landmark step” in the area of research in the disease which has emerged a major public health concern with 11 lakh new cases diagnosed every year. The 710-bed... read more »
Exposure therapy a boon for sexually abused teens
New York – If sexually abused adolescents revisit and recount aloud their trauma-related thoughts, feelings and situations, they would be in a better position to get rid of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a study has shown. The researchers stated that for treating adolescent PTSD... read more »
Taiwan fines Apple for unfair practices
Taipei – Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission (FTC) Wednesday slapped Apple Inc’s Asia subsidiary with a fine of 20 million new Taiwan dollars ($666,800) for pricing... read more »
China exposes corrupt disciplinary officials
Beijing – The top disciplinary arm of the Communist Partyof China (CPC) Wednesday detailed four corruption cases involving disciplinary officials as part of an anti-graft effort,... read more »
Special status for Bihar in cold storage due to politics: Nitish Kumar
Patna – Nitish Kumar today accused the Centre of withholding the grant of special status to Bihar for ‘political reasons.’ “We had an economic basis (for special... read more »
Worshippers rejoice in Bethlehem on Christmas Day
Pilgrims celebrated Christmas Day on Wednesday in the ancient Bethlehem church where tradition holds Jesus was born, as candles illuminated the sacred site and the sound of prayer filled... read more »
Gujarat govt. snooping extended to Karnataka, Gujarat Minister Am...
The snooping of a woman allegedly at the behest of then Gujarat Minister Amit Shah was not confined to Gujarat but extended to Karnataka as well, according to an investigative portal, contradicting... read more »