More effort needed to reduce govt subsidies: Rangarajan
More efforts are required to reduce the subsidy and government needs to set an overall quantity for it, prioritising the areas that need greater focus, Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) Chairman C. Rangarajan has said. He also said that India will be able to contain the fiscal... read more »
China flays Abe’s Yasukuni visit
Beijing – China Thursday condemned Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to the Yasukuni shrine, saying the gesture is “a major new political obstacle” to already strained relations. “(We) strongly protest and condemn the Japanese leader’s wrongdoing, which... read more »
Two new faces in Mamata government
Kolkata – Two new ministers were inducted Thursday into the West Bengal government while a minister of state was elevated and given independent charge, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Thursday. Binay Krishna Burman, a lawmaker from Mathabhanga in north Bengal’s Cooch Behar... read more »
Tejpal seeks in-camera hearing of bail plea
Tehelka’s former editor Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a woman journalist, on Thursday filed an application before a local court demanding an in-camera hearing of his bail petition. Mr. Tejpal’s lawyer moved the application for in-camera hearing before the district and sessions... read more »
Worst time to have coffee in the day revealed
Washington – A new study has revealed that the worst time to consume caffeine in the day is six hours before bedtime as it can have significant, disruptive effects on sleep. The study... read more »
McDonalds’ site warns own employees against eating `unhealthy` fast food
Washington – McDonalds’ employee resources site has warned workers to avoid eating too much fast food including the kind of stuff served at the golden arches. According to CNBC,... read more »
Arvind Kejriwal to take swearing as Delhi Chief Minister on Dec 28, 2013, Ramlila Maidan
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said that the swearing-in ceremony is likely to take place at the Ramlila Maidan, where an anti-corruption movement, led by Anna Hazare, was launched in 2011. AAP... read more »
Actress Denise Richards keeping Sheen away from kids
Los Angeles – Actress Denise Richards has denied reports that she has banned her ex-husband Charlie Sheen from spending Christmas with their kids. The 42-year-old took to... read more »
Famous Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie shop at disc...
Sydney – Famous Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie hit a discount store to do some last-minute shopping for Christmas. They were spotted at Target in Robina over the weekend. The... read more »
