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Happiness Linked to Physical Fitness in Old Age

Health Tips: Being happy may help one remain physically strong during old age, researchers reveal.

Jan 21, 2014

Mumbai Marathon 2014: Organisers Hope to Raise ₹20 Crore from Event

The Mumbai Marathon, which is associated with charity, has been planning to raise more than 20 crore this year. Till now, the organizers of Mumbai Marathon has already accumulated over 16 crore from 269 NGOs.

Jan 16, 2014

A bomb blast victim from Manipur fights disability with sheer determination

Manipur, Jan 15 (ANI): 16 December 2007 - it was a dark day in the life of Maikel Meetai, a professional painter, who lost his both legs in a bomb blast triggered by insurgents in Imphal. Maikel was returning home from a painting competition. Today, the 24-year-old is fighting back disability, and is going ahead with his passion for painting.

Jan 15, 2014

Having green space near house can improve mental health

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): A new research has shown for the first time that green space does appear to improve mental health in a sustained way. Mathew P. White and colleagues note that mental well-being is a major public health issue, with unipolar depressive disorder the leading cause of disability in middle- to high-income countries. Some research suggests that part of the blame for this unhappiness lies in increased urbanization - nearly 80 percent of the world's population in more developed regions live in city environments, which tend to have little room for nature. Other studies suggest a link between happiness and green space, but no research had convincingly established cause and effect of nature on well-being over time. To help fill that gap, White's team decided to examine the issue.

Jan 10, 2014

Tongue-Piercing Device Empowers Paralysed Persons Move Wheelchair

A simple tongue movement will enable for a paralysed person to move his/her wheelchair.

Nov 28, 2013

Eye Contact Test in Infancy can Detect Autism Signs

A simple eye observation test conducted in infancy can help doctors detect autism early, a new study said.

Nov 7, 2013

Hrithik Roshan honours real life superheroes

Mumbai, Oct 9 (ANI): Bollywood’s very own super hero Hrithik Roshan along with his parents-in-law Zarine Khan & Sanjay Khan, and brother-in-law Zayed Khan, attended Dr. Batra's Positive Health Awards 2013 ceremony in Mumbai. On the occasion Hrithik appreciated the courage of the heros and presented the awards to the winners at a glittering ceremony that had over 1000 people in attendance. Dr.Batra's positive health awards 2013, was an initiative to recognize the heroism of those who have displayed outstanding courage and have inspired many people by different ways in their fight against disease and disability.

Oct 9, 2013

Stephen Hawking documentary unveiled in UK

Cosmologist Stephen Hawking tells the extraordinary tale of how he overcame severe disability to become the most famous living scientist in a new documentary film premiered in Britain on Thursday. Duration: 01:27

Sep 20, 2013

Full Text of PM's Speech on Independence Day: Singh Expresses Pain on INS Sindurakshak Blast

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Thursday on the occasion of Independence Day. He expressed pain on the loss of INS Sindurakshak submarine in which 18 sailors are feared to have lost their lives. Here is full text of his speech.

Aug 15, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Thursday amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here is Full text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Summary: Chidambaram Focuses on Economic Growth

Feb 28, 2013

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Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of President Pranab Mukherjee's Address to Parliament

President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament during the Budget session 2013-14 which began on Thursday. He touched upon various issues from slow economic growth to insecurity among women in his hour-long speech, and stressed on the need for greater transparency, probity and accountability in governance.

Feb 21, 2013

Average Lifespan of Indians Shorter than Chinese and Americans: Study

The average life span of Indians is shorter than that of Chinese and Americans, according to the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010.

Dec 14, 2012

'Barfi' Movie Review: Anurag Basu Impresses Critics; Inspirational and Must Watch Movie

Anurag Basu's much-awaited film "Barfi" starring Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Tollywood actress Ileana D'Cruz is all set to release on Friday. The movie produced by UTV Motion Pictures and Ishana Films has garnered positive reviews from movie critics assuring it to be the first choice of movie buffs.

Sep 13, 2012

Bollywood Wrap-Up: Katrina Kaif's First Look in 'Ek Tha Tiger' Released

Bollywood wrap up brings you all the latest news from the Hindi cinema world. From Katrina Kaif's first look in "EK Tha Tiger" to Madhuri Dixit's comeback on dance show 'Jalak Dhikla Ja,' take a look at all entertainment news we have for you today

Jun 10, 2012

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