Britain targets magazines that tout miracle diets
byLondon: British magazines should avoid promoting “fad diets and fitness myths” that do not actually help people lose weight after the holidays and may even…
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Virbhadra Singh back with a bang
byHe has seen it all before – straddling the political landscape of Himachal Pradesh for five decades, veteran congress leader Virbhadra Singh turned the tables…
Three day Tibet conference to examine China leadership transition
byDharamsala: Experts on China from around the world will participate in 3 day conference on Leadership Transition in China: Implications for the Chinese, Tibetans…
10 best independent films of 2012 (2012 in Retrospect)
byChennai: In a year when big-budget, star-studded Bollywood films and the Rs.100 crore club made headlines, there were some small-budget independent films too, which managed…
Hockey India inducts Mumbai Hockey Association
byNew Delhi: Hockey India (HI) today announced the induction of Mumbai Hockey Association (MHA) as its new Associate Member. With the inclusion of MHA, HI…
Ratan Tata: Responsible leadership, conscious capitalism
byMuch is written and known about the business success of the Tata Group, the global acquisitions and Ratan Tata’s role in them. Here’s a…
Life beyond needle, thread: Designers explore new creative mediums (2012 in Retrospect)
byNew Delhi: From entering lifestyle space, writing books to becoming an entrepreneur, the year 2012 saw a bevy of designers like Rohit Bal, Suneet Varma…
ECI team to visit Tripura to review poll readiness
byAgartala: The full Election Commission led by Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath will visit Tripura next week to review preparations for assembly elections in the…
Record fish catch in Bhakra back waters, trout farm high and dry
byShimla: A better than expected catch in Bhakra Dam back waters has boosted the fishery departments’ hopes of meeting the year’s targets in warm…
Nepal to ease visa regime for Chinese nationals
byKathmandu: The government of Nepal plans to ease visas for Nepal-bound Chinese tourists, officials said today. The ministry of tourism has submitted a report to…