Mobile phones linked to literacy, prosperity: TISS report
PerformanceGurus Staff
Mumbai, Oct 19
Households owning mobile phones enjoy a higher level of economic prosperity and literacy compared to those which do not, claims...
Over 1 million killed in road accidents each year: WHO
PerformanceGurus Staff
United Nations, Oct 20
Some 1.25 million people die each year as a result of road accidents, according to a report issued here...
India leader in purchasing through social media: Study
PerformanceGurus Staff
New Delhi, Oct 19
Indian online shoppers rank on top when it comes to buying products from social media sites, according to global...
Government looking at raising FDI in news channels: Rathore
PerformanceGurus Staff
New Delhi, Oct 19
The government is looking at allowing more foreign direct investment in television news channels in view of shortage of...
Are tolerance and acceptance of dissent on wane, asks President
PerformanceGurus Staff
Kolkata, Oct 19
Amid rising protests against intolerance, President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday underlining the need for tolerance while wondering if "tolerance and...
Jadeja recalled to Test squad, replaces Harbhajan
PerformanceGurus Staff
New Delhi, Oct 19
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who had fallen out of favour with the national selectors, has been recalled to...
Scientists find gene linked to Parkinson’s disease
PerformanceGurus Staff
Washington, Oct 20
British researchers said they have identified a new gene linked to nerve function, that could hold the key to...
World to turn blue for United Nations’ 70th birthday
PerformanceGurus Staff
United Nations, Oct 20
From the Sydney Opera House in Australia to the Great Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, more than 200...
Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on sale of Maggi noodles (Roundup)
PerformanceGurus Staff
New Delhi/Bengaluru/Ahmedabad, Oct 19
Days after Nestle India's Maggi noodles cleared tests from three accredited laboratories, Karnataka and Gujarat governments on Monday...
How are the US Presidential hopefuls doing?
Sree Iyer
Round of Presidential hopefuls in the Democratic and Republican parties
The progress bar below shows how the Democratic Presidential hopefuls are doing. Eventhough Vice...