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  • Climate deal comes one step closer to effect at United Nations
    UNITED NATIONS, September 21 (Reuters) - An agreement to fight global warming came one step closer to taking effect on Wednesday when dozens of countries deposited their ratification of the deal at the United N
    / 21st September 2016
  • As Obama's term wanes, so does focus on Israeli-Palestinian issue
    UNITED NATIONS, September 21 (Reuters) - In his first major United Nations speech eight years ago, President Barack Obama said he would not give up on Israeli-Palestinian peace.   In likely his last
    / 21st September 2016
  • The New Normal
    Aheli Moitra   A friend in Srinagar describes the situation in his land as The New Normal. While the Kashmir Valley has been no stranger to long bouts of curfews, 76 days of curfew is a new one even her
    Editorial / 21st September 2016
  • 'That's Karma for you'
    Jennifer Aniston on Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie divorce   Twelve years since their split and 11 years since her divorce with Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston has finally opened up about Brad and Angelina Joli
    / 21st September 2016
  • Manipuri transgender out to conquer the world
    She is attractive. She is accomplished. And among Manipuris, she is a celebrity and a household name -- a star who straddles the world of cinema and theatre.   She is also a transgender.  
    / 21st September 2016
  • Cliff Williams announces his retirement from AC/DC after 39 years
    He joined the band in 1977 as bass player alongside Bon Scott, Angus and Malcolm Young and Phil Rudd. And on Tuesday, Cliff Williams announced his retirement from rock band AC/DC, leaving co-founder Angus as th
    / 21st September 2016
  • Hollywood is racist: Daniel Radcliffe
    Actor Daniel Radcliffe believes it is "pretty undeniable" that Hollywood is racist.   The 27-year-old "Harry Potter" star considers the film industry to be "lagging behind" when it comes to appreciat
    / 21st September 2016
  • Loneliness may run in families
    New York, September 21 (IANS) Loneliness is linked to poor physical and mental health, and a new study of more than 10,000 people has found that the risk for feeling lonely is at least partially due to genetics
    / 21st September 2016
  • Navjot Sidhu not to float political party
    Chandigarh, September 21 (IANS) Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday said he won't float a political party in Punjab as it will divide the anti-incumbency vote and help the ruling BJP-SAD
    / 21st September 2016
  • Aniston talks of 'karma' on Brangelina split, says source
    Los Angeles, September 21 (IANS) "That's karma for you," commented actress Jennifer Aniston after news emerged that her former husband Brad Pitt and his wife Angelina Jolie are heading for splitsville, a source
    / 21st September 2016
  • Video games can beat tutors in improving math skills
    New York, September 21 (IANS) A computer-based brain training programme developed at Yale University helps improve student performance in reading and math -- in some cases even more than individualised tutoring
    / 21st September 2016
  • Eating eggs, peanuts early may ward off food allergies in babies
    London, September 21 (IANS) Introducing eggs and peanuts into children's diet early and at a young age may reduce their risk of developing food allergy, a new study has found.   Allergies to foods --
    / 21st September 2016
  • Doctors are most important component of society: Mukherjee
    New Delhi, September 21 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said that doctors are the most important component of society as they carry the tremendous burden of providing healthcare to the needy.
    / 21st September 2016
  • India have ability, belief to dominate world cricket: Kohli
    Kanpur, September 21 (IANS) Indian Test captain Virat Kohli asserted on Wednesday that his team has the ability and self-belief to upstage New Zealand in the upcoming home series and become the top ranked team
    / 21st September 2016
  • Nicotine sans tobacco may ward off Alzheimer's disease: Study
    New York, September 21 (IANS) Nicotine -- when given independent of tobacco -- could help protect the brain as it ages and even ward off neuro-degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease, U
    / 21st September 2016
  • Siblings' mental health problems may affect you
    London, September 21 (IANS) Individuals who have a brother or sister with mental disorders may be at an increased risk of developing the condition, a study has warned.   The study found that having a
    / 21st September 2016
  • After middle-finger salute, Philippines' Duterte asks EU 'Why insult me?'
    MANILA, September 21 (Reuters) - Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte demanded on Wednesday the European Union show him respect worthy of a president, despite giving the bloc a one-finger gesture and a vulgar four
    / 21st September 2016
  • Andhra, Telangana agree for mechanism on river water sharing
    New Delhi/Hyderabad, September 21 (IANS) The Apex Council on river water-sharing between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday decided to install telemetry system and constitute a joint committee to study a
    / 21st September 2016
  • Brad Pitt-Angelina: The split of all splits in 2016
    New Delhi, September 21 (IANS) Year 2016 has seen several marriages, engagements and relationships going sour in Hollywood and Bollywood, but the news of separation of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, a globally p
    / 21st September 2016
  • 'Beads of Arunachal Pradesh': a scholars' delight
    By Vishnu Makhijani IANS   Title: Beads of Arunachal Pradesh--Emerging Cultural Context; Authors: Sarit K. Chaudhuri and Sucheta Sen Chaudhuri; Publisher: Niyogi Books; Pages: 159; Price: Rs 995/$
    / 21st September 2016
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