Himachal warmer, but rains this weekend
Shimla, May 26 (IANS) The hills of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday largely remained dry with the day’s temperature seeing a rise by three to four notches, a weatherman said, adding showers are in store this…
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Centre frames new guidelines for online advertisements
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has framed new guidelines and criteria to empanel suitable agencies and fix rates for advertisements on websites, it was announced here on Thursday. According to…
VHP accuses UP government of polarising people
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) The VHP on Thursday accused the Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh of polarising people on communal lines by creating “unnecessary controversy” over a Bajrang Dal training camp in Ayodhya….
Treat your skin with natural ingredients this summer
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Summer season calls for protecting the skin from tanning and ageing. Pamper your skin with turmeric powder, honey or caffeine for glowing skin, says an expert. Anju Majeed, senior scientist…
Inspector assaults hotelier in Delhi, sent to police lines
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) An inspector of the Delhi Police has been sent to the police lines on the charge of assaulting a hotel owner in South Delhi during a demolition drive. “An administrative…
Golf: Queen’s Cup to tee off from June 16
Koh Samui, Thailand, May 26 (IANS) Taking the total number of Asian Tour tournaments to 25 this golf season, the eighth edition of the $300,000 Queen’s Cup will tee off from June 16 at the…
Trailer of ‘Shorgul’ out
Mumbai, May 26 (IANS) Set against the backdrop of Uttar Pradesh, the trailer of Shorgul, which gives a glimpse of political drama, was unveiled on Thursday online. A 24 FPS Films Production, the Jimmy Sheirgill…
Sleep apnea gets worse in post-menopausal women
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Menopause can increase risk of developing sleep apnea, a potentially serious sleep disorder which can have negative effects on your health, says a city doctor. Sleep apnea begins with partial…
Italy pledges marine will fulfil fresh bail conditions
Rome, May 26 (IANS) The Italian government on Thursday expressed “satisfaction” and promised to fulfill all the conditions set by the Indian Supreme Court for allowing marine Salvatore Girone, accused of killing two Indian fishermen,…
Hamilton edges Rosberg to top first Monaco GP practice
Monte Carlo, May 26 (IANS) Formula One’s world champion driver Lewis Hamilton narrowly got the better of his Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix. Hamilton, at 1 minute 15.537…
Bread production hit by 30 percent in Bengal, say bakeries
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Production of bread in over 4,000 bakeries of West Bengal has been hit by 30 percent in wake of a CSE study which reportedly found certain harmful chemicals in bread, buns,…
SC allows Italian marine to leave India
Italian marines Massimiliano Latorre (L) and Salvatore Girone (R) accused of killing two Indian fishermen in 2012 during an anti-piracy mission. Rome claims the marines are immune to prosecution since they were serving on a…
Will not use potassium bromate, iodate in products: Bread makers
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Leading bread makers on Thursday asserted that they will give up the use of chemicals like potassium bromate and iodate, in wake of a study warning these chemicals may cause…
Hyderabad, Gujarat eye maiden IPL final spot
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Gujarat Lions will look to extend their impressive debut campaign when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad, who are also eyeing their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) final berth, in the second…
Renault enters used car business with Renault Selection
Bengaluru, May 26 (IANS) Leading automobile manufacturer Renault India on Thursday launched multi-brand pre-owned car business Renault Selection, to provide customers a reliable platform to buy, sell and exchange certified pre-owned cars of any make…
Faux Pas: Police verify Rahul Gandhi as resident of Indirapuram
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. (File Photo: IANS) Ghaziabad, May 26 (IANS) Does Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi live in Indirapuram locality of Ghaziabad? Obviously not. But the local police have ended up verifying his address as…
No need to panic about chemicals in bread: AIIMS director
New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) There is no need to panic about the presence of chemicals like potassium bromate and potassium iodate in the pre-packaged daily bread, but excess of anything should be avoided, AIIMS…
‘The Angry Birds Movie’ leaves you more annoyed than angry
Film: “The Angry Birds Movie”(Animation film) Director: Clay Kaytis and Fergal Reilly Rating: *1/2 Reviewer: Subhash K. Jha If you are an addict of the franchise game, “The Angry Birds Movie” could be your cuppa…
Paes-Hingis reach French Open second round
Paris, May 26 (IANS) Indias veteran tennis player Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Martina Hingis cruised into the second round of the French Open tennis tournament here on Thursday. The Indo-Swiss duo defeated…
Eight injured in blast in Haryana Roadways bus
Pipli (Haryana), May 26 (IANS) A low intensity blast in a Haryana Roadways bus here left at least eight people injured, police said on Thursday. The injured were rushed to a hospital in Kurukshetra near…