Month: March 2016
CONTACT LENSES MAY ALTER EYE’S NATURAL BACTERIA, SAYS STUDY
A new study has found that contact lenses may alter the natural microbial environment of the eyes and increase the risk for eye infections. According to researchers, contact lenses make the eye microbiome more skin-like, with higher […]
EXPERIENCE MUSIC CONCERT AT HOME WITH NUGS
NEW YORK (TIP): Bruce Springsteen’s generous gesture to snowbound followers this winter was the first time many music fans became aware of Nugs.net, a website that offers concert experiences to those who can’t make it […]
Most ‘outrageously luminous’ galaxies ever discovered
WASHINGTON (TIP): Astronomers have observed the most luminous galaxies ever seen in the universe —objects so bright that the researchers have taken to calling them “outrageously luminous”. Researchers at University of Massachusetts Amherst in the […]
Will retire from chairmanship of Sanofi India: Vijay Mallya
NEW DELHI (TIP): Beleaguered industrialist Vijay Mallya announced he will retire as chairman of Sanofi India and will not seek reelection as a director of the drug maker. Mallya, who has been the chairman of […]
STEEL LOANS WORTH 50K-CR MAY TURN BAD IN FEW MONTHS
MUMBAI (TIP): As banks close their books for the financial year, they are talking tough with stressed steelmakers and making clear their intent to classify them as defaulters. Banks have also asked the government to […]
EgyptAir Hostage Drama Ends; Hijacker Arrested, Passengers Safe
Authorities arrested the hijacker of an Egyptian airliner that was diverted to Cyprus today, after the plane’s passengers and crew were able to escape unharmed. The hijacker, who officials said was motivated by personal reasons […]
Pak Releases Video Of Arrested Indian ‘Spy’ Confessing RAW’s Role In Baluchistan; India Dismisses Claim
Pakistan on Tuesday released a video in which an arrested Indian spy is heard confessing New Delhi’s alleged involvement in terrorist activities in Balochistan. Kulbushan Yadav says in the video that he had been directing […]
SEBI directed to Sell SAHARA Properties To Repay Investors | Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 29, allowed market regulator SEBI to go ahead with the sale of Sahara properties whose unencumbered title deeds are in its possession. The step is being taken to recover […]
Trump campaign manager charged with assaulting reporter
Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski has been charged with assaulting a journalist at a campaign event. Mr Lewandowski is charged with simple battery over his encounter with former Breitbart reporter Michelle Fields. On 8 […]
Hindu-Americans Oppose Proposed Textbook Changes on Hinduism In California
WASHINGTON: Hindus in the US are strongly opposing against suggestions mooted by California‘s Department of Education to make changes in textbooks which they allege not only distort India‘s history but ignore facts on Hinduism. Following protests […]
YOUR BRAIN CELLS MAY HELP YOU KEEP A CHECK ON OVEREATING
Do you find it difficult to not overeat? Have you lost the track of diet plans that you almost always fail to implement? Well, stop fretting, for researchers have identified brain cells that can send signals to prevent […]
KATHERINE HEIGL ALL SET TO TURN INTO CAT LITTER-ADVERTISER
After showing her acting skills in the flicks like ‘Knocked Up’ and ’27 Dresses,’ Katherine Heigl is now advertising cat litter. The 37-year-old is the new face of Cat’s Pride Fresh and Light Ultimate Care cat […]
Kapoor & Sons | MOVIE REVIEW
STORY: Rahul and Arjun visit home – but with family secrets tumbling out, is their reunion a happy one? And what happens when pretty Tia joins the Kapoors and sons? REVIEW: So, Kapoor & Sons […]
Nation salutes Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day
23rd March is the day that Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev attained martyrdom. One example of the resoluteness of Bhagat Singh and his associates remains inspirational even today. In order to disgrace Bhagat Singh and his […]
Former Pakistan PM Gilani visited my house after father’s death: Headley
Yousuf Raza Gilani, who was Pakistan’s Prime Minister in 2008, had visited David Coleman Headley’s home within weeks after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the Lashkar terrorist told a Mumbai court today, giving a new […]