India to become world’s third largest economy by 2028: Report
Beijing – India will overtake Japan in 2028 to become the world’s third largest economy, a new report has found. The London-based Center for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) said Japan is likely to follow a weak currency policy in future, which means that India will overtake its... read more »
Twitter stocks jump 2.5% post Christmas day
Washington – Twitter’s shares reportedly jumped 2.5 percent following Christmas and traded at another all-time high of 71.65 dollars per share. The microblogging site made its public debut with 45.10 dollars per share price on its first day of trading and briefly topped 50 dollars that day... read more »
Mid-life job stress could raise health problems later in life
Washington – A new study has suggested that more mid-life job stress means more health problems during old age. The research from Finland found that both physical and mental job strain were linked to illness later in life, Fox News reported. Mental job strain is generally a result of tight... read more »
How tweaking `hybrid vigor` gene generates higher tomato crop yields
Washington – Researchers have determined a way to produce more tomato fruit without sacrificing that unique and necessary bushy plant shape. The study by CSHL researchers has revealed one genetic mechanism for hybrid vigor, a property of plant breeding that has been exploited to boost yield... 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... 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... read more »
Earnings rise in Sabarimala temple
Thiruvananthapuram – Earnings at the famed Sabarimala temple in Kerala has shown a sharp increase. According to the Devasom Board, which manages the famed temple, the total earnings... read more »
Kids too young to understand ‘DDLJ’ romance: SRK
Known as Bollywood’s king of romance, Shah Rukh Khan feels that his kids are too young to understand the romance which was shown in his film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge”. “Saw... read more »
‘Me time’ starts for KJo
Mumbai – No work only fun, says Filmmaker Karan Johar. After a busy year with films like “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” and “Gippi”, he is on his much-needed break. “Officially tuning off... read more »
