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War erupts in J&K’s BJP unit
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is at war with itself in Jammu and Kashmir. Former BJP legislature party leader Chaman Lal Gupta, one of seven legislators suspended for cross-voting in the April 13 legislative
Read More »Cancer drug can reverse heart failure
A promising cancer drug can reverse a heart failure resulting from high blood pressure (BP). The drug, a type of histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor being evaluated in ongoing clinical trials, has been shown to
Read More »Actor Ben Kingsley to act in film by Sri Lankan director Rutnam
Oscar-winning actor Ben Kingsley would star in a movie made by Sri Lankan filmmaker Chandran Rutnam that would depict a terror attack on the capital city. The movie “A Common Man” revolves around the
Read More »Terrorism can’t be fought selectively: Indian PM
Terrorism has to be fought on all fronts and not selectively, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday. The prime minister told a news conference also addressed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel here that terrorism
Read More »My parents were sceptical about my acting says Lawrence
American actress Jennifer Lawrence says her parents were not so sure about her acting career, so they wanted her to complete her education before becoming an actress. The 20-year-old will be seen in director
Read More »Is ‘Shaitan’ a revamped version of Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Paanch’?
There seems to be a strong resemblance between Anurag Kashyap’s unreleased directorial debut “Paanch” and his forthcoming production venture “Shaitan”. And Bejoy Nambiar, who has helmed the latter, says both the films are inspired
Read More »Reliance Communications examining sale of controlling stake in arm
Leading mobile services provider Reliance Communications, part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG), Tuesday said it has received offers from several companies for acquiring its controlling stake in its infrastructure subsidiary — Reliance
Read More »Statue of Baba Saheb Ambedkar! Is it only a political ploy?
Bahujan Samaj Party is ruling the Uttar Pradesh state. Party claims Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar as its ideal epitome and state government is fullfiling the dream of Dr. Ambedkar. Jai – Bhim, Jai Bharat is seen in each flag
Read More »Computer games are beneficial for kids fight obesity
While parents usually worry over the negative influences of computer games on their children, scientists in New Zealand have found such games are actually beneficial for children. In a two-year study of 300 children,
Read More »India’s economy grows 8.5 percent last fiscal
The Indian economy grew by 8.5 percent in 2010-11, around 10 basis points below earlier projections, due to lower expansions in factory output and financial services in the fourth quarter, official data showed Tuesday.
Read More »Kashmir conflict will last for 100 years: Stephen Cohen
A leading American expert on South Asia feels that the India-Pakistan conflict over Jammu and Kashmir will last for 100 years — or perhaps even more. Stephen P. Cohen, author of “The Idea of
Read More »17 militants killed in military operation in Pakistan
At least 17 militants were killed Tuesday in a military operation in the country’s northwest tribal region, a media report said. An air strike in the Mamoozai area of Upper Orakzai Tuesday morning, destroyed
Read More »E-waste damages environment, endangers human health
Besides damaging environment, e-waste also endangers human health. E-waste, being a factor in oxidative stress, can trigger cardiovascular disease, DNA damage and possibly cancer, claims a recent study. E-waste, or electronic waste, describes end-of-life
Read More »Quit drinking or die, doctors tell Amy Winehouse
Singer Amy Winehouse’s doctors have given her an ultimatum – either she should quit drinking or brace herself for the worst. The 27-year-old is being currently treated at rehabilitation clinic The Priory, where she
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