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Maharashtra Announces New Covid Rules an...

Maharashtra Announces New Covid Rules and Denial Center

🔴 Earlier on Wednesday, Coalition Health Minister Rajesh Bhushan wrote to Dr. Pradeep Kumar Vyas, Additional Secretary-General of Maharashtra.   In addition to all European countries, including the UK, there are currently 10 more countries that the Ministry of Health has classified as... read more »

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 unveiled with new ARM...

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 unveiled with new ARMv9 CPU cores and new Adreno GPU arc...

Qualcomm has unveiled its next-generation chipset for its flagship Android device, which has been improved across the board. In a sense, this is a complete departure from the previous design, as it transitions to a new ARMv9 instruction set and a new naming scheme. We won’t have to wait long... read more »

Opinion | Omicron option: you can’...

Opinion | Omicron option: you can’t take the risk

Opinion | Omicron variant: We can`t afford to take chances According to WHO, Omicron variant is highly contagious and it spreads faster, and that is why, it has been declared a variant of concern within four days of being detected. Since it has mutated to more than 50 forms, it will be difficult... read more »

83 Trailer: “To Win” Ranveer...

83 Trailer: “To Win” Ranveer Singh, Kapil Dev Lead India in Wor...

Trailer ’83’ crashed on the internet on Tuesday morning and took over the internet in just a few minutes. We were not at all surprised by the New Delhi. On June 25, 1983, the Indian cricket team led by Kapil Deva made the country proud by winning the world championship at Lord’s... read more »

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Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

Tehran – Iran and six world powers Monday started a new round of expert talks in Geneva on the ways of implementing the newly-reached nuclear deal. Iran and the P5+1 – the US, Britain,... read more »

'Russian blasts necessitate upgrading anti-terror system'

Second Deadly terror blast in 24 hours in Russian ...

Moscow –  The death toll in the suicide attack in Russia’s Volgograd city Monday rose to 15 even as President Vladimir Putin ordered... read more »

Explosives found outside Musharraf’s house

Explosives found outside Musharraf's house

Islamabad – Explosives were recovered from the vicinity of former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf’s farmhouse Monday, a media report... read more »

Bangladesh Polls: Conundrum of compromise or credibilit...

Bangladesh Polls: Conundrum of compromise or credibility

By Ashok Dixit New Delhi – Bangladesh goes to polls on January 5 under a multi-party interim government formed by the ruling Awami League, but several... read more »

Musharraf says Pak army firmly behind him against ̵...

Musharraf says Pak army firmly behind him against 'vendetta' treason case

Islamabad – Pakistan’s former President General Pervez Musharraf has denounced treason charges against him as a “vendetta”, saying that... read more »

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Swiss gold exports to India cross Rs 1.2 lakh crore

Switzerland’s gold exports to India crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2014 even as concerns persist over bullion being used to channel illicit funds into the Indian shores. The value of precious metal... read more »

Swiss gold exports to India cross Rs 1.2 lakh cror...

Switzerland’s gold exports to India crossed Rs 1.2 lakh crore in 2014 even as concerns persist over bullion being used to channel illicit funds... read more »

Gold Prices Fall as Traders Lock In Gains

Gold And Silver : 2014

Gold prices retreated from five-month highs as some investors locked in profits ahead of the weekend. The most actively traded gold contract, for February... read more »

SBI signs loan pact with EIB

SBI Q2 profit falls 33%

State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest bank and the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union’s long-term lending institution, signed a loan... read more »

Air India brings back passengers stranded at Budapest

Air India on Friday pressed into service two of its India bound international flights to bring back passengers stranded at Budapest, the capital of Hungary.... read more »

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George Bailey to lead Kings XI Punjab in IPL 7

ew Delhi: Australia’s T20I skipper George Bailey will lead the Punjab team in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League. Bailey becomes the second Australian after Adam Gilchrist to... read more »

Virat Kohli will break all records in internationa...

Karachi: Pakistani batting legend Zaheer Abbas has backed Indian batting ace Virat Kohli to break all the records in international cricket and said... read more »

Uthappa century sets Karnataka on course for triple cro...

KOLKATA: Robin Uthappa slammed a 135-ball 133 to set up Karnataka’s 21-run win over a spirited Jharkhand as the Ranji and Irani Trophy champions stormed... read more »

Sachin Tendulkar wants ICC to organise more Test matche...

Sachin Tendulkar comes up with new idea for juniors

MUMBAI: Batting-great Sachin Tendulkar has suggested that ICC must organise more Tests if the traditional format is to survive and credited Twenty20 cricket... read more »

Arabian nights: Indian Premier League 2014 to kick off ...

Having played surrogate hosts to Pakistan’s ‘home’ matches over the last few years, the UAE is now all set to welcome the seventh edition of the IPL to... read more »

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Cannes 2014: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Freida Pinto Bond Over Ph...

It was an afternoon of fashion, beauty and bonding for L’Oreal Paris ambassadors Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Freida Pinto at a special photoshoot for the brand at Cannes. It was the first time... read more »

Tiger Shroff shows ‘Heropanti’ moves on TV

It was time for some “Heropanti” on the sets of “Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega” as Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon made... read more »

Superstar Rajnikanth describes Modi’s win as ‘historic’...

Superstar Rajnikanth on Friday greeted the BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa for their parties’... read more »

Katrina Kaif to play heartbreaker, Rekha a begum in ‘Fi...

After the success of ‘Kai Po Che’, director Abhishek Kapoor is gearing up for his next project, ‘Fitoor’. The film, which is an adaptation of the... read more »

Khatron Ke Khiladi 5: Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor in gr...

Being one of the most anticipated movies of this year, ‘Singham Returns’ promotions are starting way in advance with the lead pair of the film... read more »

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Health & Fitness

Drinking three cups of tea a day can cut stroke risk by 20pc

Drinking three cups of tea a day can cut stroke risk by 20pc

London – A new study has revealed that just three cups of tea a day can slash the risk of a stroke by around 20 percent. The research at the University of California supports previous studies... read more »

Late nights can make you feel sick

Late nights can make you feel sick

Wellington – Jet lag, shift work or any late night might be the reason behind you getting sick, a new study has revealed. That’s because... read more »

`Hopeful` scientists say e-cigarettes could save millio...

E-cigarettes `may not` significantly reduce heart disease risk

London – If all smokers in the world switched from cigarettes to electronic cigarettes, it could save millions of lives, scientists have... read more »

Aerobics helps healthy aging adults improve memory and ...

Aerobics helps healthy aging adults improve memory and brain health

Washington – A new study has found that engaging in a physical exercise regimen helps healthy aging adults improve their memory, brain health and... read more »

Diabetes could also cause bone deterioration

Diabetes could also cause bone deterioration

Washington – Researchers including two Indian-origin scientists have confirmed that osteoporosis could be caused by type 2 diabetes. Senior author... read more »

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‘Smart drugs’ may harm young brains: Study

Kimberly Urban at the University of Delaware and Wen-Jun Gao at Drexel University College of Medicine found that any short-term boost in mental performance due to smart drugs may come at a heavy... read more »

Use Of Pill Could Influence A Woman’s Sexual Satis...

NEW YORK: A woman’s sexual satisfaction may be influenced by her historical use of the pill, suggest the results of a new study. According to... read more »

Yoga can ease stress for pregnant women

London – Practicing yoga during pregnancy can help you reap health benefits like stress reduction and a decrease in a woman’s fear of childbirth,... read more »

Eating grapes reduces knee pain

New York – Suffering from knee pain? Adding grapes to your diet can help you lessen that excruciating knee pain. Daily grape consumption may help... read more »

Control sugar: Limit fruit juice intake to once a day

London – Love fruit juice daily in the morning? Limit the glass to once a day because of its high sugar content, researchers from the British... read more »

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Pakistan army chief Raheel Sharif warns India of ‘unbearabl...

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s powerful army chief General Raheel Sharif has warned India of “unbearable damage” if it tried to impose a short or long war on his country. “Let me... read more »

Defence veterans end fast-unto-death, protests to ...

Defence veterans, who were on fast-unto-death, on Sunday called off their hunger strike following a clarification from Prime Minister Narendra Modi... read more »

OROP: Parrikar says ‘small issues’ will be ...

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar has said the “small issues” in the implementation of the one rank one pension (OROP) scheme will be addressed in... read more »

38 injured as Mangalore Express derails near Villuppura...

At least 38 passengers, including 25 women, were injured when Train No. 16859 Chennai Egmore-Mangalore Central Express derailed near Poovanur railway station... read more »

Thai police say closer to cracking Bangkok bomb case

Police claimed significant progress on Wednesday towards finding the mastermind of Thailand’s deadliest attack after an arrested man admitted being near... read more »

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Politics

FIR against 200 for stoning Bihar speaker’s house

An FIR was lodged here Thursday against 200 unidentified people in connection with the stone pelting at Bihar assembly Speaker Uday Narain Choudhary’s house by Rashtriya Janata Dal... read more »

Thai caretaker PM refuses to step down

Thai prime minister faces graft charges as standof...

Bangkok – Thailand’s anti-corruption agency is to bring charges of negligence against Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Thursday as... read more »

Development ignored in UP, despite Centre giving funds:...

Blaming Samajwadi Party for lack of development in Uttar Pradesh, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today said though the Centre is providing funds, the works... read more »

Salman Khurshid calls Narendra Modi ‘impotentR...

India, US don't want ties to be spoilt by one incident: Khurshid

Farukkhabad, Uttar Pradesh –  Union Minister Salman Khurshid has described Narendra Modi as “impotent”, in remarks that have been sharply... read more »

Rahul Gandhi silent on corruption in Parliament, says B...

Rahul Gandhi knows he is staring at defeat: BJP

New Delhi –  In a clear break from convention, the Congress-led central government seems set to use emergency powers and bring in ordinances to railroad... read more »

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Sci - Tech

Soon, unlock iPhone with your face as password!

Soon, unlock iPhone with your face as password!

Washington – Apple has recently patented a technology that would let users unlock their iPhones based on face detection. The US Patent and Trademark granted the patent called “Personal... read more »

Soon, male contraceptive pill that blocks sperm during ejaculation

Soon, male contraceptive pill that blocks sperm du...

Washington – Scientists have said that a new male contraceptive could be on the horizon after they identified a novel way to block the... read more »

Google-backed genetic testing firm stops manufacturing ...

Google acquires security firm Impermium with Indian connection

London – A Google-backed genetic testing firm, 23andMe has reportedly stopped marketing its at-home DNA testing kit following warnings from the Food and... read more »

California woman fights traffic ticket case for wearing...

Journo adopter says Google Glass is `doomed` for 2014

Johannesburg – A woman in the US has pleaded not guilty for driving with Google Glass. The device, not yet widely available to the public, features a... read more »

New stem cell breakthrough brings gastrointestinal diso...

New stem cell breakthrough brings gastrointestinal disorders cure closer to reality

Washington – Researches have successfully grown extensive numbers of intestinal stem cells and then coax them to develop into different types of mature... read more »

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Manchester United’s new ray of hope and Chelsea’s goal machine...

Louis Van Gaal tasted success for the first time as Manchester United manager last night, as his new-look side disposed off a disjointed Queens Park Rangers 4-0 at Old Trafford. All of the four... read more »

Viswanathan beats Ponomariov in Bilbao opener

 Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand started his campaign at the Bilbao Final Masters with a crushing win over former FIDE world champion... read more »

Is the Hockey India League losing its financial viabili...

Two hasty announcements have followed the pull-out of Ranchi Rhinos from the Hockey India League (HIL) last week. The quick introduction of Pune and the change... read more »

Players to watch out for in CLT20

Many call it a sidekick to the Indian Premier League. But for individual players, the Champions League Twenty20 is another platform for players to make a mark... read more »

Big chance for Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck to prove h...

After a GBP 16million move to Arsenal from Manchester United on deadline transfer day this summer, Danny Welbeck will be eager to start a new chapter in his... read more »

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World

Bangladeshi family from UK traced to ISIS

A Bangladeshi family of 12 from England, who went missing on the way back from a holiday in Dhaka, have confirmed in a statement issued by ISIS terrorists that they are in the “Islamic... read more »

Syrians increasingly desperate for healthcare as b...

in southwestern Syria with barrel bombs last month was only the latest episode in a long series of attacks by the Assad regime on medical facilities... read more »

Philippines ferry capsize toll rises to 59

The toll in the ferry capsize in central Philippines` Leyte province has risen to 59, officials said on Saturday. The passenger vessel MV Kim Nirvana-B, which... read more »

DBS India posts Rs 275-cr loss in FY15 on provisioning

Singapore-based DBS Bank has posted a loss of Rs 275 crore in FY15. This is the first time the bank has incurred a loss in its India business since it set up... read more »

A Google blunder knocked £175 off the price of a Nexus ...

A technical blunder at Google meant late-night shoppers could have picked up a 32GB Nexus 6 for as little as £304 ($474). Normally, those phones sell for... read more »

How is Taxable Income Calculated – Know Income Tax Slab Based

How is Taxable Income Calculated – Know Income Tax Slab Based

All individuals and entities in India, having a taxable income, are required to pay taxes to the Income Tax Department and file their income tax returns. If you are looking for financial... read more »

Indian Private Limited Company Incorporation Process via SPICe+

As part of Government of India’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) initiatives, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs introduced a web based incorporation service called as SPICe+. SPICe+ is one... read more »

UK to scrap `paid-visa` rule for `high-risk` Indians

Countries Indians can visit visa-free or with visa-on-arrival

As many as 16 countries provide visa-free entry and 43 countries allow visa-on-arrival facility to Indian ordinary passport holders, the government informed Rajya Sabha (Parliament’s... read more »

Change the Look of Your Interiors With These Ceiling Paint Ideas

Applying new coats of beautiful paint can drastically change the appearance of a space. Unfortunately, most people spend time deciding the color of their room walls and neglect the ceiling.... read more »

Take Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccines if Indians wish to travel to ...

China has made it mandatory for people coming from India and 19 other countries to get themselves inoculated with Chinese-made Covid-19 vaccines if they wish to travel to China. For Indian travelers,... read more »