
Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Bang Bang’ box office collections beat ...
Timing is everything as is clear from Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Bang Bang’ box office collections. With no rivals on the horizon, ‘Bang Bang’ collections are crawling their way up and now have beaten Salman Khan’s ‘Kick’, at least overseas. ‘Bang... read more »

HRD in a fix over deemed universities
NEW DELHI: The HRD ministry is in a bind as to what stand to take on UGC report on 41 deemed universities. With the Supreme Court having already ordered physical verification of infrastructure and academic quality of seven of the 41 universties, the ministry is weighing options before filing its... read more »

6 ways sitting is killing you
That office chair, couch, cushion or bean bag isn’t the real culprit. It’s your lazy habit of parking yourself in a spot that is silently ringing the death knell for you. It’s tough to avoid sitting if you work in an office environment (unless you have a standing desk like some... read more »

Fresh fruit ice pops, anyone?
The heat is on and looks like it’s going to stay that way until the end of October. How about tucking into special foods and beverages to battle the hot temperatures? While nariyal pani and lemonades are sure to be high on everyone’s list, also try ice pops this time. These can be made... read more »

ISIL raise their flag over Syrian border town
Islamist militants known as ISIL have raised their flag on the outskirts of the Syrian town of Kobani. It would appear that after an assault lasting almost three weeks the town, which lies... read more »

Battling Ebola: US to enhance passenger screening, says Barack Obama
Washington: As the first patient diagnosed with Ebola on American soil, fights for his life in Dallas hospital, Barack Obama on Monday reiterated that the epidemic was a top national... read more »

Will Jayalalithaa Leave Jail? Court Hears Bail Plea
Jayalalithaa, 66, was arrested for corruption late last month after being convicted by a Bangalore court. Her trial was moved in 2001 to neighbouring Karnataka from Tamil Nadu to ensure it... read more »

Pakistan’s suicidal desperation: Modi-led India rising evoke LoC attacks
It would be a mistake to simply dismiss Pakistan’s 11th violation of ceasefire norms in October, which killed five civilians in villages close to the international border in Jammu, as... read more »

Recipe: Methi Pulao
It’s a mouth-watering dish, to say the least. There are very few who don’t like methi pulao, it is good for your health and pretty easy to cook. Ingredients: Two cups of basmati... read more »