August 29, 2013
CHENNAI: Three idlis, a bowl of sambhar and a tumbler of filter kaapi – Chennai's traditional breakfast is not just a gastronomical delight for many but also the most nutritious morning meal compared to those in other metros.
August 28, 2013
Large crowds gathered at the Lincoln Memorial, where President Barack Obama spoke at the same time that King delivered his spellbinding speech.
August 28, 2013
British pound on Wednesday crossed Rs 106 level, euro went past Rs 92, Swiss franc touched Rs 75 mark, Canadian dollar was at Rs 65 and Australian dollar was over Rs 60
August 28, 2013
A vendor displays goods for sale at a temporary structure along the track to the Amarnath cave on August 18, 2013
August 28, 2013
WASHINGTON: Do you know how the Indian Prime Minister's Office or Rashtrapati Bhavan works? Chances are if you are an ordinary Indian who doesn't belong to the elite services or have a family connection, you wouldn't get within sniffing distance of these high places, particularly if you are young.
August 28, 2013
MUMBAI: The rupee on Wednesday collapsed to a lifetime low of 68.85 against the dollar and closed at 68.80, registering its biggest single-day loss of 256 paise, as global oil prices jumped, deepening concerns about the current account deficit and capital outflows.
August 28, 2013
BANGALORE: India's maritime security will get a fresh impetus as the stage is now set for the launch of an exclusive home-built satellite for the Navy by European space consortium Arianespace from Kourou spaceport in French Guiana on Friday.
GSAT-7 is India's first dedicated spacecraft for defence applications.
August 28, 2013
DELHI: The capital Wednesday reveled in the spirit of Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as devotees, unperturbed by the humid weather, fasted, feasted and prayed at several brightly decked-up temples to mark the festivities.
August 28, 2013
Companies that import finished goods or raw materials are the worst hit as they scramble to hold onto margins while balancing the need to raise prices without deterring buyers
August 28, 2013
LONDON: Scientists have revealed that eating broccoli could help you avoid suffering the most common form of arthritis- osteoarthritis.
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have discovered that a compound sulforaphane, found mainly in the vegetable, slows down the destruction of cartilage in joints linked with osteoarthritis, the Mirror reported.
