Politics of alienating groups affects growth: Rahul
In a veiled criticism of the BJP’s policies, Rahul Gandhi today said politics of alienating communities affects growth and the Congress stood for inclusive growth even as he sidestepped questions of his becoming Prime Minister.
LeT operative Jundal’s trial set to begin this week: Cops
Six months after the police filed the chargesheet against suspected LeT operative and key plotter of 26/11 Mumbai terror strike Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, the trial is set to start.
VIP culture: SC to decide use of red beacons
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would decide whether a person other than a high functionary is entitled to the use of beacons and sirens on their vehicles in view of their being misused and fla
Feeling hungry protects brain from alzheimer?
The feeling of hunger itself may protect the brain against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
The study in mice suggests that mild hunger pangs, and related hormonal pathways, may be as important to the much-discussed value of “caloric restriction” as actually eating less.
New ‘class system’ emerges in UK
Traditional working class in Britain is a “shrinking breed” and has been replaced by a whole new “elite” class, according to a new study.
Sarah feels 200 per cent better after rehab stint
Former Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, who checked into a rehabilitation facility in October 2011, says she is feeling much better and her health has improved dramatically since then.
Manmohan Singh in chair but not in power: BJP
Scoffing at Congress’ assertion that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and party president Sonia Gandhi shared a “unique” relationship, the BJP today said though Singh was technically at the helm, the real power rests in the hands of Gandhi.
1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Court reserves judgement
A Delhi court today reserved its judgement in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and five others are accused.
PM rebuffs Sinha’s demand for appearance before JPC
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today virtually rejected BJP leader Yashwant Sinha’s demand for his appearance before JPC on 2G, saying the panel should take a call on it even as he asserted that he had nothing to hide.
Govt can use CBI, put one in jail, says Mulayam
Raking up the issue of misuse of the CBI, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav today said fighting with the government is not easy as it can use the CBI and put one in jail.