LONDON (TIP): Arctic sea ice may completely collapse within four years due to global warming, one of the world’s leading ice experts has warned. As the sea area freezes and melts each year, shrinking to […]
India’s badminton queen Saina Nehwal has signed up a 40-crore deal with Rhiti Sports Management company, making her the country’s highest paid sportsperson outside cricket. The London Olympics bronze medal list shuttler had a three […]
HAMBANTOTA (TIP): If Australia’s victory over Ireland can be called routine for a bigger nation against a smaller one, then South Africa’s over Zimbabwe was surgically clinical, almost coldly so. After limiting their neighbours to […]
COLOMBO (TIP): Bubbling with enthusiasm and energy, Afghanistan gave India a scare with the ball and a half with the bat, but 20 overs proved to be too long a time for them to sustain […]
The word ‘Pitr Paksha’ comprises of two words ‘Pitr’ which means ancestors and the ‘Paksha’ which means phase of the moon. The auspicious period in the dark fortnight of Ashwina (September-October) is known as Pitr […]
LONDON (TIP): Engineers have developed a gen-next bike which can adjust the seat, depending on whether the rider is going uphill, downhill, or simply on even terrain. The Cycling Sports Group has begun demonstrating its […]
LONDON (TIP): Engineers are developing a new technology which would allow you to ‘smack’ the screen of your mobile and silence its ringing. Software giant Microsoft has patented the idea, suggesting it will find its […]
Most people feel that when you live in a small room, it is impossible to decorate it well. But the truth is, despite having limited space, there are many a tricks you can use to […]
Plastics are now being extensively used for the packaging of foods and beverages. This is evident on the supermarket shelves: Cooking oil is packed in plastic packets, water in plastic bottles stacked up on store […]
If nuts can help stave off Alzheimer’s, what else is good for your mind? Here are some ways to keep your brain healthy It is the ticking timebomb that will affect 1.7 million of us […]
WASHINGTON (TIP): Scientists have found the clearest evidence yet of carbon dioxide snowfalls on Mars, based on the data provided by Nasa’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. This reveals the only known example of carbon dioxide snow […]
LONDON (TIP): There could be many more habitable planets in the universe than previously thought, suggest new computer models. It is believed that for water to exist in its life-giving liquid form, a planet had […]
NEW YORK (TIP): He missed out on a third US Open men’s doubles title but Indian tennis star Leander Paes was far from dejected as he insisted that he and his Czech partner Radek Stepanek […]
MUMBAI (TIP): Opening up retail and insurance sectors will generate lakhs of additional jobs in India, global human resource consultancy Mercer has said. According to the firm, labour statistics continue to be positive in the […]
KOCHI (TIP): Kerala may get an Indian Institute of Technology during the 12th Plan. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here on Wednesday that the Centre is seriously considering a proposal to set up an IIT […]
NEW DELHI (TIP): Biting the bullet, the government Sept 13 hiked diesel prices by a steep Rs 5.62 per litre and restricted the supply of subsidized cooking gas to 6 cylinders per household in a […]
MUMBAI (TIP): The Sensex rose more than 2 percent to new seven-month highs on Sept 14 after the government announced a hike in diesel prices and after the Federal Reserve announced a new asset purchase […]
Private equity activity in India witnessed an uptick in August with a combined deal value ofhighlight, accounting for over half the cumulative deal value, according to research and consultancy firm Grant Thornton’s latest ‘Dealtracker’ report. […]
MUMBAI (TIP): Tech Mahindra has set up three laboratories for Long Term Evolution technology, one in Delhi and one each in Pune and Bangalore. The software services provider, in which vehicle manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra […]
HYDERABAD (TIP): Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has received final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to manufacture and market Escitalopram Oxalate tablets in dosages of 5mg, 10mg and 20mg. The product is ready […]
PATNA /HYDERABAD/AMRITSAR (TIP): People across the country have expressed outrage following the central government’s decision to hike diesel price by five rupees per litre, and restricted sales of subsidized cooking fuel or Liquefied Petroleum Gas […]
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Ganesh (Ganesha),the god of wisdom and prosperity on the fourth day of the moons bright fortnight, or period from new moon in the lunar month of […]
The Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah on September 17 and 18 and Yom Kippur on September 26. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are considered High Holy Days in the Jewish religion. Rosh Hashanah is commonly […]
All it takes is to ensure that every bite you take delivers a powerful dose of phytonutrients to prevent heart disease. It’s an important ingredient to prevent cell damage and repair it. Here’s a list […]
Lack of vitamin B12 causes anemia, nerve damage, fatigue and poor memory. B12 irresponsible for blood formation and division of cells. It is also vital for complete functioning of the brain and nervous system. Vegetarians […]
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