With a view to check burgeoning subsidy, the government decided to cap supply of subsidized LPG cylinders to six cylinders per year per household. Any requirement over and above the six subsidised bottles would have […]
Erstwhile finance minster Pranab Mukherjee introduced the highly controversial law against tax avoidance through foreign investments in his Union Budget speech. GAAR, or the General Anti Avoidance Rules, entails rules and laws that targets entities […]
The Sensex has surged 24.90% in calendar 2012 so far (till 17 December 2012). From a 52-week low of 15,135.86 on 20 December 2011, the Sensex has risen 27.61%. The S&P CNX Nifty has also […]
Pakistan’s relations with two of its neighbors-India and Afghanistan – are strained, and a third border, with Iran, marks the Sunni-Shia divide within Islam. Domestic social services are in decline. Governance is widely conceded to […]
KOLKATA (TIP): Indian batting fizzled out virtually without a spark as Pakistan took a winning 2-0 lead in the One-Day International (ODI) series by carving out a comprehensive 85- run victory in the second match […]
Sachin Tendulkar has spent more than 69418 minutes of his life batting in international cricket,easily the most than any other batsman. Sachin Tendulkar scored 19.24% of the total bat runs that India scored in the […]
o-m saha na-vavatu; saha nau bhunaktu;saha viryam karava-vahai;tejasvi na-vadhitamastu;ma- vidvisha-vahai; o-m Sa-ntih; Sa-ntih; Sa-ntih Om! May He protect us both, (the teacher and the taught). May He cause us both to enjoy protection. May we […]
Cast: Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Vinod Khanna, Arbaaz Khan, Prakash Raj, Deepak Dobriyal Direction: Arbaaz Khan Genre: Action Duration: 2 hours 9 minutes STORY: Super-cop Chulbul Pandey moves to Kanpur – where he crosses guns […]
One quick way to lower your blood pressure could be as simple as drinking a glass of beetroot juice, researchers say. Researchers from Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne, Australia, found that within […]
SINGAPORE (TIP): Scientists have warned of moregreat earthquakes – of the magnitude 8 to 8.5 – in theHimalayas, especially in areas with their surface yet tobe broken by a temblor.A research team led by Nanyang […]
Aplastic surgery treatment that uses extreme cold to blast away love handles and spare tyres is rapidly gaining popularity in America. The CoolSculpting treatment, which can be done during a lunch hour, is proving particularly […]
LONDON (TIP): NASA engineers were amazed after clicking a latest picture of the Sun which appeared to be “winking at them”. The image, which actually reveals sunspots caused by intense magnetic activity, was taken on […]
Weight loss foods are the first options that come to mind when we think of losing weight. And rightly so; food is crucial to daily living, and intricately tied to how much we do or […]
LONDON (TIP): Scientists are designing a new ambitious robotic humanoid helper with artificial muscles to help people with everyday tasks. Engineers at the University of Zurich’s Artificial Intelligence Lab hope that 1.2 metre tall Roboy, […]
NEW YORK (TIP): Researchers are developing a ‘smart closet’ that has the artificial intelligence to suggest occasion-based and colour-appropriate outfits. The Magic Closet is a computer programme, under development at the National University of Singapore […]
Decorating your home doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, you may be surprised at how easy it is to create a new look for just about any room in your […]
Have you seen the sea disappear in front of your eyes? A unique phenomenon rarely seen anywhere else, the sea recedes by as much as five kilometres every day on the Chandipur beach in eastern […]
Men are more likely to orgasm when sex includes vaginal intercourse and women are more likely to orgasm when they engage in a variety of sex acts, a new study has revealed. Findings from the […]
The outrage that the Delhi gangrape has triggered across the country seems to be unprecedented.We haven’t seen such a display of truthful emotions in the Indian parliament for a long time,while people are spontaneously coming […]
Indian laws against rape are amongst some of the toughest in the world. Owing to regular interpretation of Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the victim’s word is now considered substantive proof to […]
Acup of tea may provide a fresh burst of energy to the senses, but it also has certain beauty benefits.Read on to know them… Soothe tired eyes Spent long hours in front of the computer? […]
Who doesn’t like to have a clear complexion? Skin problems are nightmares for people of all ages. Everybody likes flawless skin. But with the cosmetic industry growing and with it producing numerous beauty products, it’s […]
Every December 24th millions of people are visited by a short, fat guy in a red suit. Where did he come from, why does he do it, and how does he accomplish this seemingly impossible […]
Pristine beaches, spiritual retreat, multi-cultural and well-planned township reminiscent of French colonial rule… Pondy is your perfect weekend getaway Some places have the power to lure you back again and again. Pondicherry is one such […]
NEW DELHI (TIP): Inaugurating the 2nd India- ASEAN Business Fair- 2012 in New Delhi today, the Union Minister for Commerce, Industry & Textiles Shri Anand Sharma expressed confidence that the two-way trade between India and […]
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