At least 28 people were killed and 61 wounded Wednesday by a car bomb targeting the Turkish military in the heart of the capital Ankara, the latest in a string of attacks to shake the country. The blast struck a convoy of military vehicles, said Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus, confirming the latest toll. It […]
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The sedition case against Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Kanhaiya Kumar appears to be an afterthought, relying mostly on a TV report. When the station house officer (SHO) of a nearby police station visited the JNU campus on February 9, he saw students at an evening rally commemorating the anniversary of the execution of 2001
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Organic milk and meat contain about 50 percent more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced equivalents, according to a pair of large-scale studies published Tuesday. Previous research has linked omega-3 with reduced rates of cardiovascular disease, improved neurological development, and better immune function. A team of two dozen researchers led by Carlo Leifert, a
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Much of the health benefits associated with mindful meditation training is due to the changes that this form of meditation causes in the brain, suggests new research. In mindful meditation people make a conscious, focused practice of attending to their current state and sensations. “We have now seen that mindful meditation training can reduce inflammatory
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During the course of the day, we’re all faced with many choices – some daunting, some second nature. Cream or sugar? Carrot sticks or chocolate? And in the quest for better health, there are also many choices that fitness freaks are forced to make. Workout or sweet slumber? Eat a protein bar or a handful
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Don’t let the high blood pressure that you have been diagnosed with scare you out of your wits. It is not exactly a disease, but only a warning sign that the food you have been eating and the lifestyle you have been leading have clogged your blood vessels and your heart is having to exert
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Commando trainer Shifuji uses kathak and sports to teach all you ladies about defending yourself A few years ago, Grandmaster Shifuji legally changed his name to one that most will associate with the wise, red panda from the film Kung Fu Panda. The Chinese title translates to `skilled worker’. Pune-based Shifuji, who spent 29 years
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If you want to know more about proteins, here’s some that we list out for you As they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away, the same way some amount of proteins a day keeps your body fit and fine. Your body definitely needs daily consumption of proteins WHAT IS PROTEIN? 1. Protein
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According to WHO data published in May 2014, liver disease deaths in India reached 216,865 or 2.44% of total deaths. Most doctors warn that it is imperative for people to be alert of liver diseases, as they are silent killers. “In most of the cases, patients don’t realize they are suffering from a liver ailment
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Priyanka Chopra broke the internet last night when she posted a video with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson as they made an official announcement of her Hollywood debut with Baywatch. Reports of her being a part of the film were circulating since a long time, but none of the actors confirmed it. Post yesterday’s announcement, everyone
Swipe Technologies has launched its Konnect 5.1 smartphone priced at Rs. 3,999. The smartphone is now available online exclusively via Snapdeal. The biggest highlight of the Swipe Konnect 5.1 smartphone is it packs a large 3000mAh battery, which is a highlight at this price point. It is available in a Sandstone Black colour variant, referring
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Exactly three years after BAE Systems pulled out of a joint venture with the Mahindra Group, both companies have teamed up again to make the M777 Ultra Light Howitzers for the Defence forces. At present, India and the United States are in discussions for a Foreign Military Sale of 145 M777 Howitzers, estimated at around
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For the 12th successive time, none could match up to India’s regional might but the host country’s record-breaking medal haul of 308 can hardly hide the fact that the standard of competition in the South Asian Games has failed to rise significantly. This was the best performance by any country in the Games’ 32-year history
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Batsman Lokesh Rahul and all-rounder Parveez Rasool have joined Royal Challengers Bangalore from Sunrisers Hyderabad for the 2016 Indian Premier League. IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla, said: “The Royal Challengers Bangalore have made strong moves ahead of the season. KL Rahul is one of the talented young batsmen in the Indian circuit while Parveez Rasool is
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Delegates from rival Libyan factions proposed a new unity government Sunday for the chaotic country, after months of UN mediation and the rejection of a previous Cabinet proposal. If approved by Libya’s internationally recognized parliament, a new unity government could eventually seek international military intervention against Islamic State extremists who have taken advantage of the
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At least seven Taliban and LeJ terrorists were killed in a fierce gun battle between police and militants in Pakistan’s Punjab province, police said on Wednesday. A gang of at least 12 terrorists were making their way to Sharqpur near Lahore when exchange of fire took place between the militants and police personnel, Counter Terrorism
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Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Saudi Arabia on Tuesday not to deploy troops in Syria, saying it would violate international law, while also demanding that Riyadh stop bombardments in Yemen. Zarif, whose country supports the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was questioned about Saudi Arabia’s announcement that it could deploy ground forces
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At least four US F-22 stealth fighters flew over South Korea’s airspace on Wednesday in an apparent show of force toward North Korea’s recent nuclear test and rocket launch. The nuclear-capable US fighter jets flew low over Osan Air Base near Seoul around noon, Xinhua reported. The F-22 stealth fighters, which made a sortie from
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The government has recommended that President’s Rule in Arunachal Pradesh should end, sources have told NDTV. If the President approves the cabinet’s recommendation, political groups can explore government formation. The cabinet made the recommendation based on a Home Ministry note that included a report from Governor JP Rajkhowa on the latest political situation in the
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The US’ decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan should not be a cause of concern for India as the regional security situation was taken into account at the time of sale, the Pentagon said today as it rejected India’s disappointment over the move. “We don’t think it should cause concern for India,”
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Salman Khan and his director-friend Sooraj Barjatya reunited 16 years after ‘Hum Saath Saath Hai,’ for the Diwali dhamaka, ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo,’ which featured the actor in a double role. Even though it was a family drama set in a fairy-tale kingdom with a desi romance woven in, the film surprised audiences with its
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China unequivocally opposes the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD), an advanced US missile defence system, in South Korea, vice foreign minister Zhang Yesui said on Tuesday. Zhang said this on the sidelines of the seventh high-level strategic dialogue between the foreign affairs ministries of China and South Korea, Xinhua reported. Zhang
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About 77 per cent of people in the national capital believe that corruption has not gone down in government offices in Delhi while some 62 per cent said neither the electricity bills have come down nor are they getting 20,000 litres of free water every month as promised by the AAP government, a survey by
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said Delhi Police should be more alert to combat criminals who misuse social media. ”Criminals are adopting new methods. A man in a remote village can get in touch with a criminal or execute any criminal act through internet. ”Criminals can create anarchy through social media. We need to
India’s limited-overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni is confident that India will do well in the upcoming Asia Cup. Speaking at a press conference, Dhoni said that India have been consistent in the T20I format barring one World Cup where they were not up to the mark. “There have been quite a few T20 tournaments where
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Celebrities like Karan Johar, Subhash Ghai and Ayushmann Khurrana have applauded Sonam Kapoor-starrer ‘Neerja’, saying that the actress has not only given “inspiring” performance but has also brought Neerja Bhanot back to life. The film, directed by Ram Madhvani, tells the real life story of Neerja Bhanot, an air hostess who lost her life while
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Shah Rukh Khan, who was a fan of many sports personalities and megastar Amitabh Bachchan during his teenage, has millions of fans of himself worldwide now. King Khan has die-hard fans who sometimes lie down in front of his car, sneak into his bungalow to take a dip in his swimming pool and ofcourse there
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The US will continue to fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows, and will support the right of all countries to do the same, President Barack Obama has said, as he called for “tangible steps” to reduce tensions in the South China Sea. “We discussed the need for tangible steps in the South China
U.S. President Barack Obama believes Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump would not be elected as his successor as being a President is tougher than hosting a reality show and Americans are too “sensible” to elect him. “I continue to believe Mr Trump will not be President. And the reason is because I have a
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Three SIMI linked fugitives who escaped from a prison in Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh in October 2013 and suspected to be involved in a series of bomb blasts and robberies around the country have been arrested in Rourkela in Odisha following a joint operation involving the Odisha and Telangana police along with the Intelligence Bureau.
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