Roll back demonetisation, says Kejriwal
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called for an immediate roll back of the demonetisation decision which has led to cash chaos across the country. Speaking in the Delhi…
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Four die as cruise ship runs aground near Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Nov 15 (IANS) At least four persons were killed as a small cruise ship hit a sandbank near the seashore in Cambodia’s Kampot province, police said on Tuesday. The accident occurred on Monday…
Ratan Tata meets Jaitley, declines comment
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Amid the battle raging for the control of Bombay House, the headquarters of the $103 billion Tata empire, interim Chairman Ratan Tata met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley here on Tuesday,…
Allegation of selective leak absurd: Naidu
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday rejected allegations that the demonetisation move was leaked to certain people. “The allegation of selective leak of demonetisation is absurd. No leak…
Pakistan Army shells Indian posts in J&K
Jammu, Nov 15 (IANS) The Pakistan Army on Tuesday resorted to heavy shelling and automatic gunfire at Indian positions on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said. Lieutenant Colonel…
No point criticising today’s hit songs: Bappi Lahiri
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IANS) Celebrated singer-composer Bappi Lahiri, who has stepped into the Disney world with “Shona” — a song for Hollywood film “Moana” — says he has always made music for the public instead…
Bariatric surgery may decrease risk of heart failure
London, Nov 15 (IANS) Obese individuals who undergo bariatric surgery for weight loss may have significantly decreased risk of heart failure, a research has found. Bariatric surgery for weight loss is achieved by reducing the…
Aussie scientists discover brain pathway for salt addiction
Sydney, Nov 15 (IANS) Australian scientists have identified the part of the brain responsible for salt addiction, considered one of the main causes of heart disease. Researchers from the University of Melbourne’s Howard Florey Institute…
Demonetisation creating anarchy in country: CPI-M
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Continuing its criticism of the demonetisation drive, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on Tuesday said the currency spike by the Narendra Modi government has created anarchy in the country….
Battery cars better than fuel cells to cut emissions
New York, Nov 15 (IANS) Electric vehicles that run on batteries are a better choice for reducing emissions than vehicles that run on hydrogen fuel cells, claims a study. Cars with hydrogen infrastructure provide few…
Google wants Indian youth to be ‘good digital citizens’
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Google India on Tuesday launched the second edition of the “Web Rangers” contest, saying it was an effort to promote and educate the youth about staying smart, safe and savvy…
Nothing can justify terror: Rivlin
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Nothing can justify terror, visiting Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said on Tuesday, and added that India and Israel stand together in defending their people and values against the threat of…
Uganda in tough group at Dubai Rugby Sevens
Kampala (Uganda), Nov 15 (IANS) Uganda’s national rugby team will face some of the powerhouses of the game at the 2016 Dubai Rugby Sevens tournament slated to be held from December 1-3. The east African…
Bolt plans to train with Borussia Dortmund
Berlin, Nov 15 (IANS) Multiple Olympic champion Usain Bolt is expected to participate in the training of top flight German football club Borussia Dortmund where a sprinting duel is expected with striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang….
Mauresmo quits French women’s tennis team
Paris, Nov 15 (IANS) French tennis player Amelie Mauresmo has announced that she will quit as captain of the French women’s tennis team because she is expecting her second child. The 37-year-old explained at a…
Say how you will deal with cash chaos: SC tells government
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to explain the steps it has taken or will take to deal with the chaos outside banks and ATMs following the demonetisation…
Eating meat may cause heart failure in older women
New York, Nov 15 (IANS) Consuming high-protein diet, especially meat, may increase the risk for heart failure in women over the age of 50, a study has found. The findings showed that the rate of…
Griezmann undergoes medical tests ahead of Madrid derby
Madrid, Nov 15 (IANS) Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has undergone medical tests after he returned from the French national football team camp with a traumatic injury. Atletico explained on their website on Monday that…
After NZ’s 7.5 magnitude temblor, Christchurch reboots itself quickly
By Nivedita Christchurch, Nov 15 (IANS) The people on this South Island of New Zealand were still recovering from the massive 2011 earthquake, when on Sunday night, another earthquake — with a 7.5 magnitude –…
Zayn Malik needs professional help: Mel C
Los Angeles, Nov 15 (IANS) Singer Mel C of Spice Girls fame thinks singer Zayn Malik would benefit from “professional help” to deal with fame. She believes the former One Direction band member would find…