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 »
Mumbai Indians to name captain for CLT20 soon: John Wright
Raipur: Defending champions Mumbai Indians’ head coach John Wright said that the side will name a replacement skipper by Thursday after Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the Champions... read more »
MNC giant paid bribe to win Delhi Metro contract, UK prosecutor says
LONDON/NEW DELHI: The British subsidiary of French train and turbine maker Alstom paid around $8.5 million (nearly Rs 52 crore) in bribes over a six-year period to win transport contracts... read more »
ICICI Bank launches cardless cash withdrawal services
ICICI Bank on Wednesday said it would allow consumers to withdraw or transfer cash without debit cards.To avail this facility, a sender has to register the recipient’s... read more »
Bajaj Finance To Seek Licence To Launch Housing Finance Arm
Non-banking lender Bajaj Finance’s board has given its nod to launch a housing finance arm as a wholly-owned subsidiary. It will now apply to National Housing Bank for... read more »
Sun Pharma shares dip on surprise audit by USFDA at Halol plant
Shares of Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd were down by nearly 4 per cent on reports that its Halol manufacturing plant in Gujarat has been subjected to surprise inspection by the American drug... read more »
