MNREGA has potential to bring second green revolution: Sonia
Congress president Sonia Gandhi today strongly pitched for utilising MNREGA to increase agricultural production, saying the flagship scheme can play a big role to usher in second green revolution in India.
Flight operations remain largely normal at IGI airport
Flight operations at the Indira Gandhi International airport here largely remained normal today, even as the area witnessed shallow fog.
John Kerry sworn in as secretary of state
Veteran Senator John Kerry, who favours strong ties with India, was today sworn in as the US secretary of state, replacing Hillary Clinton as America’s top diplomat.
‘Bhujbal had links with koda aide’
Senior BJP leader Dr Kirit Somaiya on Friday alleged that PWD minister Chhagan Bhujbal and his family had links with Anil Vastavade, an aide of former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda, who is in th
U.S. backs India policy: Clinton
Lauding India’s “Look East” policy, the US on Friday said that it supports the strategy as part of its efforts to weave another big democracy into the fabric of the vital Asia-Pacific region.
For $17m, a London icon turns Chinese
Chinese carmaker Geely has acquired Manganese Bronze Holdings (MBH), manufacturer of the iconic London Black Cab, for $17.44 million. The acquisition covers the business and principal assets of MBH.
3D printer to help design lunar base?
The European Space Agency (ESA) plans to set up a base on moon by using a 3D printer to build it from lunar materials, scientists say.
I’ve tried botox, but never again: Nicole
Nicole Kidman says she is currently completely natural after trying botox briefly.
The 42-year-old actress, who is married to fellow Australian Keith Urban, is often at the centre of botox rumours due to her youthful appearance. Kidman, however, says she got out of the wrinkle-smoothing injections because she likes to have control over her facial expressions, the Daily Mail reported.
Harry Styles, Kate Middleton have best teeth
One Direction star Harry Styles and the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton have dazzled their way to the top of the best teeth polls.
Cloud of gas used to ‘weigh’ black holes
Scientists have developed a new technique of measuring the mass of supermassive black holes which they say could revolutionise our understanding of how they form and help to shape galaxies.