It was an eventful week with a lot of action on the border, and some of it, at the bourses. India struck Balakot in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan in a preemptive strike in the early hours of February 26. … read more
New York (IANS) Floods are associated with an increased risk of skin infections among humans, a skin expert has warned. Skin and soft tissue infections can develop when injured skin is exposed to floodwaters containing sewage, chemicals and other pollutants, HealthDay … read more
Araku (Andhra Pradesh) (IANS) From tribal hamlets to Paris, Araku coffee has come a long way and is set to lure the taste buds of New York’s coffee aficionados this year. Started as a livelihood project for tribals by Naandi Foundation, … read more
Chennai (IANS) Retired and serving employees of government-owned insurance companies are happy at the Centre’s decision to offer another chance to opt for pension scheme. “I am happy with the interest rates on bank deposits sliding down, getting a steady pension … read more
Mumbai (IANS) Actress Kangana Ranaut has slammed actor Ranbir Kapoor for not taking a stand on the country’s politics and other issues. Kangana was interacting with the media at the success party of “Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi” along with … read more
Ranchi: The highly anticipated public bicycle sharing project was inaugurated on Sunday in the state capital by Urban Development Minister CP Singh. After becoming a member a person would get the facility to ride the cycle for 24 hours and the cycle can be taken from any stand and it can … read more
Book: Finding Radha – The quest for love; Edited by: Malashri Lal and Namita Gokhale; Publisher: Penguin Random House India; Price: Rs 399; Pages: 265 This anthology is a tribute to Radha, whose character has remained a mystery and captured … read more
Srinagar, Marh (IANS) Two militants, five security men and a civilian were killed in the 48-hour-long gunfight that ended on Sunday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara border district. Police said two militants were killed today in this encounter which started on … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet plans to aggressively expand its international networks to fly out of the low fare and high fuel price operating environment. According to SpiceJet’s CMD Ajay Singh, the airline plans to aggressively deploy its new … read more
Panaji (IANS) Indian parents are now more open-minded and allow their wards the liberty to pursue alternative careers in dance, culinary arts and not just the hackneyed medicine and engineering, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said on Sunday. Addressing reporters on the … read more