RIMC, Dehra Dun turns 91
byDehra Dun : Yet another prestigious school of Uttarakhand, though under the control of the ministry of defence, will become 90 years old. The…
More
Judicial activism strengthening Indian democracy – Justice Joseph
byShimla: Failure of other pillars of Indian constitution in providing good governance in the democratic society has pushed the judiciary to judicial activism, a role…
Health gets over 28 percent hike in budget
byNew Delhi: Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has proposed a hike in India’s health budget by over 28 percent in 2013-14 to Rs.37,330 crore (Rs.373 million),…
Holy tree at Gita’s birthplace awaits healing touch
byKurukshetra: There is relief in sight for a decaying ‘holy tree’ at a spot in Haryana’s Kurukshetra town where Lord Krishna is believed to…
Mediterranean diet cuts heart attack risk: Study
byLondon: A diet rich in olive oil, nuts and other Mediterranean foods reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke or death from heart disease by…
Goa CM can’t handle his e-waste
byPanaji: Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Tuesday said he does not know how to handle the e-waste he generates. He added that after plastic, e-waste…
Mega Surya Namaskar Event held in Solan
byAs part of Swami Vivekananda’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations, a ‘Surya Namaskar’ programme was organized in Solan on Monday 18 February 2013. On this…
Heart attack? It could be pollution
byWashington: Air pollution and ozone levels may also play a role in precipitating heart attacks, warns fresh research from the US. Rice University (Houston) statisticians…
19 percent of world’s reptiles close to extinction
byLondon: Nineteen percent of the world’s reptiles are close to extinction, according to a new study. The study involving more than 200 experts from the…
Bahra University to impart soft skills with UK based QAI
byShimla: To bridge the skill gap of students in order to increase employability, Bahra University, Solan, today announced tie up with UK based Qualifications…