Sensex surges 230 points; banking stocks gain
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IANS) A benchmark index of Indian equities markets Friday surged 229.63 points or 0.83 percent as banking…
Read MoreAn editor’s observations; random thrillers (IANS Books This Weekend)
A leading editor of a prominent Indian magazine admits he is almost computer-illiterate; another senior journalist takes readers through the…
Read MoreRock music concert in Bengal
Kolkata, Jan 2 (IANS) A rock music concert amidst the serene hills of north West Bengal will be organised Saturday.…
Read MoreClimate talks: Optimism over-supply, action short-supply (Comment: Special to IANS)
I sent New Year greetings to all my friends who are prominent members of the climate negotiating teams of their…
Read MoreTwo-thirds of cancer cases due to bad luck: Study
Washington, Jan 2 (IANS) The majority of cancer cases can be explained by “bad luck” rather than the result of…
Read MoreKaley Cuoco-Sweeting not ‘feminist’
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Actress Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, who is reportedly pulling in $1 million per episode on “The Big…
Read MoreChicago Fire sign Brazilian defender
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 2 (IANS) Chicago Fire have signed Brazilian centre-back Adailton for the 2015 US Major League Soccer…
Read MoreWhy Emily Blunt turned down roles in ‘Captain America’?
Los Angeles, Jan 2 (IANS) Actress Emily Blunt apparently likes the idea of her starring in a superhero movie, but…
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