SC to decide fate of 218 coal blocks today
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will on Wednesday decide the fate of the 218 coal blocks, which were allocated to companies illegally by the Centre. The top court had earlier declared all 218 coal block allocations since 1993 as illegal and had reserved its decision on their fate. Attorney general... read more »
Tips to survive festive cravings
Even the most strong-willed and health-conscious will give in to temptation. Moreover, it’s no fun to always say `no’. The best way to avoid gaining the extra kilos on your hips and waist is to eat in moderation and follow a regular exercise regimen. There are small ways in which you... read more »
Beware! Too much time at the gym can turn you into an alcoholic
Using smartphone technology, a fascinating study has found that that on days when people exercise more – typically Thursdays to Sundays – they also drink more alcohol too. “Monday through Wednesday, people batten down the hatches and they cut back on alcohol consumption. But once... read more »
Sania-Cara qualify for Year-End World finals in Singapore
The Indo-Zimbawbwean combination of Sania Mirza and Cara Black became the fourth pair to qualify for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore, next month. It would be Mirza’s maiden appearance at the event, the WTA announced in a press release. Black would be making her 11th appearance in the... read more »
Turkey accused of collaborating with IS following release of 49 hostages
Mystery surrounds the surprise release of 49 Turkish diplomats and their families held captive for three months by Isis. The Turkish government is denying any deal with the hostage-takers,... read more »
Teen forced to sleep with 1800 men in Satanic sex cult
The daughter of a woman involved in a Satanic sex cult has revealed how she will never forgive her “evil” mother for forcing her to sleep with 1800 men by the time she was 18... read more »
Isis encourages Egyptian insurgents to continue attacks
Islamic State (Isis) has called on insurgents in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula to press ahead with attacks against the country’s security forces and continue beheadings – an announcement... read more »
Israel-Hamas Talks, Abbas at UN
RAMALLAH, WEST BANK: It’s a busy week in Mideast diplomacy, book-ended by the launch of Israel-Hamas talks about a border deal for blockaded Gaza and the Palestinian president’s... read more »
Alibaba’s IPO biggest-ever globally after additional shares...
HONG KONG: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd and some of its shareholders have sold an additional 48 million shares, a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Monday, making its IPO the biggest-ever... read more »
