Remo Fernandes Seeks Anticipatory Bail
Panaji, Dec 31 (PTI) Popular pop singer Remo Fernandes, accused of verbally abusing a minor girl who got injured by a vehicle driven by his son, has sought anticipatory bail from the Goa Children’s Court….
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Fire Engulfs Dubai Tower Near Burj Khalifa Before New Year Celebrations
http://www.socialnews.xyz/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/dubai-fire.mp4 Dubai, Jan 1 (IANS) Fire broke out on Thursday in a luxurious hotel in Dubai where people were gathering nearby to watch the New Year’s fireworks show. The fire broke out around 9.30 p.m….
Telangana CM’s ‘Yagam’ a Thoughtful Initiative: Modi
Noida: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Delhi-Dasna-Meerut Expressway & Upgradation of Dasna- Hapur Section of NH24, in Noida, Uttar Pradesh on Dec 31, 2015. (Photo: IANS/PIB) Hyderabad, Dec 31…
Amazon Gives Income from Anti-Islam Group’s Song to Refugees
Berlin, Dec 31 (AP) Online retailer Amazon has pledged to donate its share of revenues from the sale of a song by the anti-Islam group PEGIDA to refugees, undermining the cause of the far-right movement….
Case Against DMDK Men for Attack on Journalists
Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) A case was registered against DMDK legislator P. Parthasarathy and 18 party cadres on Thursday on the charge of attacking and injuring a few journalists protesting near party chief A. Vijaykant’s…
India Renegotiates Gas Price with Qatar, Saves Rs.16,000 Crore
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) In a major renegotiation of a long-term gas purchase agreement with Qatar sealed on Thursday, India has effected foreign exchange saving on the import of up to Rs.16,000 crore ($2.5…
Cadila Clarifies US Regulatory Warning on Gujarat Units
Ahmedabad, Dec 31 (IANS) Pharma major Cadila Healthcare on Thursday clarified that products from its Moraiya and Ahmedabad plants in Gujarat were safe in the market and effective. “We take quality and compliance issues seriously…
Pope Francis Wanted to Be a Butcher
Vatican City, Dec 31 (IANS) Pope Francis revealed on Thursday that when he was young he dreamt of growing up to be a butcher, as he admired those who practiced this profession when he used…
Death for Killers Of Bangladesh Blogger
Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Thursday sentenced two people to death for the February 2013 murder of blogger and activist Ahmed Rajib Haider. The court pronounced various prison terms for six others…
Warne Enjoys New Year’s Eve in Fancy Dress Party
Melbourne, Dec 31 (IANS) Legendary spinner Shane Warne was in party mood on Thursday as the Australian enjoyed New Year’s eve at a fantasy-themed fancy dress party. The former bowler appeared in high spirits as…
Singer Adnan Sami to Get Indian Citizenship on January 1
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) In the New Year, noted singer Adnan Sami will become an Indian citizen. He says it’s a “New Year gift”. Home ministry officials on Thursday said Sami will be granted citizenship…
Parents Can Help Reduce Fighting Among Youth
New York, Dec 31 (IANS) Involving parents makes programmes designed to prevent violence among youth more effective, a study says. Addressing the parents’ attitudes about fighting, involving them in violence prevention programmes and tailoring programmes…
Neural Activity Of Moving Animal Recorded in 3D
New York, Dec 31 (IANS) Researchers in Princeton University have developed an instrument that allows three-dimensional recordings of neural activity in nearly the entire brain of a free-moving animal. The recordings could provide scientists with…
Facebook Investor Class-Action Suit Cleared in US
New York, Dec 31 (IANS) A US judge has cleared a class-action suit against social networking giant Facebook from investors claiming it failed to fully disclose its risks at the time of its 2012 share…
Vitamin D Could Treat People with Multiple Sclerosis
New York, Dec 31 (IANS) Taking a high dose of vitamin D could be an inexpensive and easy way to treat people with multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disorder that affects the brain and spinal…
Essential Beauty Tips for Corporate Brides
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Most brides today are busy with work deadlines, responsibilities and end up with barely any time to plan their wedding. But taking care of simple things, including the right diet,…
Normal Birth Makes Baby Healthier, Says Study
New York, Dec 31 (IANS) Opting for a vaginal birth can make your baby healthier as researchers have found that this practice is beneficial for inter-generational transfer of the microbiome from mother to infant, which…
Knicks Cleanthony Early Shot in Leg During Robbery
New York, Dec 31 (IANS) New York Knicks player Cleanthony Early was shot in the right knee while being robbed after leaving a strip club. The attack came when several unknown men assaulted the basketball…
Tarantino Sued over ‘Django Unchained’
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and production banners the Weinstein Company and Columbia Pictures have been accused of copyright infringement over their 2012 film Django Unchained. Tarantino and the distributors were named as…
US Jury Indicts Friend Of Pakistani-Origin California Killers
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) A longtime friend of Syed Rizwan Farook, who supplied the Pakistani origin gunman with two assault rifles used in carrying out the massacre in San Bernardino, California, has been indicted by…