Apologize or face defamation, Trinamool Congress to Narendra Modi
KOLKATA: A day after slamming Narendra Modi as “Butcher of Gujarat”, the Trinamool Congress on Monday demanded that the Gujarat chief minister should apologize publicly or face a defamation case for questioning the sale of Mamata Banerjee’s painting. “Either he has to prove... read more »
Tornadoes strike central, southern US, killing 12
MAYFLOWER, Arkansas: A tornado system ripped through the central US and left at least 12 dead in a violent start to this year’s storm season, officials said. Matt DeCample, a spokesman for Arkansas governor Mike Beebe, said 11 in his state were killed on Sunday when a tornado carved through... read more »
Stress in marriage can lead to depression, says study
Washington: Marital stress may make people more vulnerable to depression, a new study has warned. The study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and their colleagues found that people who experience chronic marital stress are less able to savour positive experiences, a hallmark of... read more »
Bihar minister Shyam Razak slaps Baba Ramdev with case
A Bihar minister Monday filed a case against yoga guru Baba Ramdev for his remarks on Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi. “I have filed a case in the court against Ramdev for insulting and humiliating Dalits,” Shyam Razak, food and civil supply minister, told reporters here. He said... read more »
Flipkart to offer same day delivery amid rising e-commerce battle
BANGALORE: The ongoing battle for supremacy in the Indian online retail industry already has a clear winner — the customer — as companies trip over each other to provide the best and... read more »
Gold prices rise in futures trade on global cues
Gold prices rose 0.35 per cent to Rs 28,481 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators created fresh positions after the precious metal climbed to over one-week high in the global... read more »
NTT DoCoMo to sell stake in Tata Teleservices in bid to exit Indian market
NTT DoCoMo is reportedly planning to sell stakes in Tata Teleservices, putting an end to its unfruitful venture into the Indian market. According to PC World, Japan’s largest mobile... read more »
PM saddened by half-brother’s decision to join BJP
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said he was saddened by the decision of his half-brother Daljit Singh Kohli to join BJP.I feel very sad. I have no control. They are all... read more »
Storehouse of nutrients, leafy Kale a must in our daily diet
Kale, a green leafy vegetable of the cabbage family, has shot to fame in the recent past. It originated in Asia and was brought to Europe around 600 BC. Also, known as a hidden superfood, Kale comes... read more »
