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Sugary drinks kill around 2 lakh People a Year Globally
Consumption of sugary drinks may lead to diabetes, heart disease, and cancers and an estimated 184,000 adult deaths each year worldwide, shows a study by a team of researchers led by an Indian American.
In the first detailed global…
How a Mumbaikar changed a Banking Law – in 90 days!
A few months ago, a cheque of Rs. 75,000 issued to a Mumbai businessman was repeatedly being returned and he instructed his lawyers to file a case under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1882.
But the businessman, J.P. Vaghani, a partner of…
40 Years of Emergency: Dynastic Politics does not go well with Democracy
India is unlikely to see the imposition of another Emergency due to changes made in the Constitution and people being more vigilant, veteran journalist and political commentator Kuldip Nayar has said, noting that the Congress should have…
From Womb to Tomb – Women bear Pain and Torture
By Sukanti Rout: On December 16, 2012, a young physiotherapist was brutally raped and critically injured by iron rods and left to die. After that a number of rapes occurred in our country and gets added to the statistics to be forgotten.…
Ayurvedic Science shows way for New Diabetic Drug
Research inspired by the unique ayurvedic metallic preparations known as 'bhasmas' has led Indian researchers to propose a novel nano-particle-based drug for diabetes.
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers at the Agharkar Research…
Muslims join Yoga Day Celebrations with Enthusiasm
Like any devout Muslim during the holy month of Ramzan, Irfan Salmani Dehalvi, 42, woke up shortly before dawn, had 'sehari', the early morning meal before beginning the fast, and offered prayers. On Sunday, 'seheri' was followed by a mass…
International Yoga Day 2015: 35 Yoga Asanas in 35 Minutes
Participants performed 35 yoga asanas in 35 minutes at a session in New Delhi at Rajpath on Sunday to mark the International Yoga Day, officials said.
The yoga session included exercises, pranayam (a breathing technique) and mediation…
Does Modi do yoga? asks Russian President
"Does Modi do yoga?" That was the question posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin when he was told that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had started a Ministry of Yoga.
He was incredulous that a ministry of yoga (it is called…
France to supply Key Technology for BrahMos Missiles
France has agreed 'in principle' to India's request for a crucial internal guidance technology to be provided by French company Safran (Sagem) for the BrahMos missiles.
The issue was discussed in a bilateral meeting between the French…
A Tribute to Legendary Architect Charles Correa (1930-2015)
In an otherwise crowded world of architects, two names that immediately stand out are Le Corbusier and Charles Correa. Corbusier's legacy was an entire city - Chandigarh. Correa, who passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday evening aged 84, had…