A statement was recorded against Elamaram Kareem, former industries minister of the previous LDF Government, that he accepted a bribe of Rs 5 crores for the sanction accorded for iron ore mining at Chakkittapara in Kozhikode. Vigilance recorded the statement of Subair, driver of Noushad, a relative of Kareem. He also told vigilance that the […]
Tata Steel on Monday reported a 9.4 per cent increase in sales volumes to 2.06 million tonnes from its Indian operations in the October-December quarter. The private sector steel major had reported sales of 1.88 million tonnes in the corresponding quarter a year earlier, the company said in a statement. Production of saleable steel during […]
A good night’s sleep may be critical for maintaining brain health, says a new study. “One night of sleep deprivation increases morning blood concentrations of two molecules – a neuronal enzyme (NSE) and calcium-binding protein S-100B – in healthy young men. These molecules are typically found in the brain. Thus, their rise in blood after […]
The family parfum The first step is to have a clear understanding of which scents appeal to you. Look for traits of a classification system for fragrances, like florals (dominated by one or more flower), amber (both, sweet and exotic) and woody (typified by sandalwood and cedar tones). Then there is the leather family (honey […]
Today, there are tons of people who use foul language in every sentence. Unfortunately, foul language has become a kind of thrill for youngsters and even adults to use. You see even little kids drop the f-bomb quite often and this can be quite unpleasant to the ears. Moreover, the worst part of using bad […]
Hitting back at Narendra Modi, former union minister Jayanthi Natarajan on Sunday said she was targeted since as the environment minister she had stoutly opposed destruction of environment under BJP-ruled Gujarat. “It is a targeted personal attack. I totally deny what he says. It is completely baseless. There are major green violations in Gujarat. He […]
Mary Barra, the first woman ever chosen to lead a major car company, kicked off her tenure as General Motors CEO Sunday with the launch of a distinctly un-feminine vehicle: a new pickup truck. Barra, named last month to lead the world’s second largest auto maker, doesn’t officially take charge until Thursday. But she was […]
The rumoured Nokia Android phone is among the hottest topics in the technology industry right now, with several leaks and rumours emerging every week. The latest leak shows the engineering prototype of the handset for the first time. The image comes courtesy Twitter user Seamissu and shows the device covered in a jacket case. Only […]
Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP govt in Delhi will not hold any more janata durbar for the aam aadmi. Delhi chief minister on Monday announced there will be no more janata durbar, instead he will meet people once in a week. However, no complaints will be entertained during this meeting. The Delhi govt has urged people to […]
There was “no stand-off” with the US, he told reporters in Delhi, and predicted problems would be sorted out. The row erupted after the diplomat, Devyani Khobragade, was arrested in New York on charges of visa fraud and underpaying her housekeeper. She is now back in India after an apparent agreement with Washington. “If there […]