India
Stomach hormone triggers alcohol craving: Study
Alcohol is commonly viewed as a psychoactive substance that primarily affects brain function, but it is also a highly caloric food.
Karnataka High Court puts onus on state government for safety guidelines in schools
The court said that if the aided schools do not implement the guidelines, the salaries of their staffs will be stopped.
Healthkart bets big on health, nutrition market in India
"Unlike other retailers, we are in a speacialised category of health and it is growing in India," HealthKart co-founder and Managing Director Prashant Tandon said.
'Rang Rasiya'? It's a controversial film, has faced censorship problems: Randeep Hooda
Randeep agrees the role of the legendary painter was "very challenging", but overall he believes the team has done a "good job".
J&K DGP orders inquiry on DIG Beig's pictures showing abuse of power
The DIG's son described the pictures as the perks of power.
Russia successfully test-fires new intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile Bulava
The Defense Ministry said that the Yuri Dolgoruky nuclear submarine test-fired a Bulava missile from an underwater position in the Barents Sea on Thursday.
Singapore upholds law that criminalises gay sex
The judgment comes as gay rights have become an increasingly thorny issue in Singapore's traditionally conservative society.
Mamata's meeting with Tata Group MDs an encouraging step, says Partha Chatterjee
"It will be nice for them if they resolve the grievances of farmers in Singur as the Tatas stand for the people," West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee said.
Punjab: Farmers should be given subsidies in a big way, says CM Badal
"The condition of farmer is pitiable. Every farmer who is doing only farming is under heavy debt. This is not because of any weakness in him but is also due to polices of the government," Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said.
Pakistan SC rejects pleas seeking to declare 2013 polls void
The apex court's decision comes amid protests led by cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan.
Rajasthan textile sector to be linked with 'Make-in-India', says CM Raje
Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje said, "Foreign markets thrive on style and innovation and we want to introduce these in a big way to make Rajasthan the gateway for handicrafts and textiles."
Anirban Lahiri aiming to continue good run at CIMB Classic
Enjoying a fantastic run of form, Indian golfer Lahiri said he can now claim to have the game to beat the sport's top names at the cash-rich CIMB Classic.
Daniel Radcliffe's horcrux would be inside an album on his iPod: The best of the Reddit AMA of the former 'Harry Potter' star
We were pleasantly surprised to find Daniel Radcliffe opening up during an AMA session on Reddit recently.
Task Force on India Post to submit report by year-end: Centre
This is to further the role of Post Office in the financial inclusion, including Insurance products, to make Post Office financially viable among other objectives.
'If I lift this, will I get to rule Asgard?' Iron Man, Captain America, Hawkeye try to lift Thor's hammer in this new 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' teaser
In a casual conversation over beer, this bunch of superheroes tries to move Thor's hammer which 'only the worthy' can lift
Sania Mirza excited to be in Roger Federer's team in IPTL
"I am personally excited to be in the same team as Federer. I am looking forward to that. I think it is a great format and hopefully it is going to click," Sania said.