Gold whizzes past Rs 31,000 level on heavy buying

Gold whizzes past Rs 31,000 level on heavy buying

Gold continued its ascent and today reclaimed the psychologically important Rs 31,000 per 10 gram mark at the domestic bullion hub on steady wave of speculative and stockists’ buying frenzy amid strong global sentiment.Significant increase in jewellery and investment demand against the backdrop of sliding rupee value also helped prices surge.The precious metal has been […]

Makeup Faceup

Makeup Faceup

Makeup can boost up confidence and sense of feel-good factor. People feel more socially inclined after doing makeup and knowing how to do it correctly can transform a recluse into an outgoing person. Indulge yourself with ourbeauty, body care and makeup tips, do a manicure and chase away the feeling of weariness and rejuvenate yourself […]

Soft drink consumption linked to increased aggression in kids

Soft drink consumption linked to increased aggression in kids

Children as young as five who consume soft drinks every day are more likely to have behavioural problems such as aggression, difficulty in paying attention and social withdrawal, a new research has revealed.Shakira Suglia, ScD, and colleagues from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, University of Vermont, and Harvard School of Public Health assessed […]

Linguistic minority schools question compulsory Teachers’ Aptitude Test

Linguistic minority schools question compulsory Teachers’ Aptitude Test

Nearly 15 trusts running Hindi-medium schools approached the Gujarat high court seeking exemption from the compulsory Teachers’ Aptitude Test (TAT) for appointment of headmasters. The linguistic minority institutes questioned the two resolutions passed by the state government on August 5 and 17. With these resolutions, the government has withdrawn the exemption granted earlier to minority […]

Facebook plans to roll out online purchase just by using log-in details

Facebook plans to roll out online purchase just by using log-in details

Facebook is planning to roll out a service that will allow you to make online purchases through your mobile devices just by using your Facebook log-in details. AllThingsD reported that the service would allow any online shopper to make purchases on partnering e-commerce mobile apps without entering billing information. The shopper however needs to provide […]

The hidden truth

The hidden truth

How much sugar do you have in a day? Two spoons with coffee? Three spoons, if you count dessert. So five in total? Not really. Even if you’re a health nut. Actually, especially if you’re health nut. Your healthy breakfast cereal contains sugar. So do your virtuous digestive biscuits. And your righteous granola bars. Replacing […]

Damien Hirst to create 30 designs for Alexander McQueen

Damien Hirst to create 30 designs for Alexander McQueen

Artist Damien Hirst is set to collaborate with luxury clothing and accessory brand Alexander McQueen to create 30 new designs to celebrate a decade of the brand’s famous skull-print scarf. Hirst will combine the original motif with his own ‘Entomology’ series of colourful insects to create kaleidoscopic artwork.Hirst was chosen because he combines his interest […]

Oscar Pistorius to face new weapons charges in South African court

Oscar Pistorius to face new weapons charges in South African court

Paralympic gold medallist Oscar Pistorius, accused of murdering his girlfriend, will face new charges of recklessly discharging a weapon in public when he appears in a South African court next week , local media reported on Friday. Neither prosecutors nor lawyers for Pistorius would comment on the reports carried by TV broadcaster ENCA, radio’s Eyewitness […]

Lindsay to do cameo in ‘Eastbound & Down’

Lindsay to do cameo in ‘Eastbound & Down’

Actress Lindsay Lohan has reportedly landed a cameo role in comedy show “Eastbound & Down”. She will appear as a bride in it. Lohan, 26, will play one of the lead characters’ daughter, who is about to get married in the show, which airs on HBO.The channel representatives confirmed that Lohan shot for a wedding […]