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Goodwill gesture: Nawaz Sharif reaches ailing Atal

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At what time Pakistani premier Nawaz Sharif met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he stir up memories of his invitation to then PM, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to Lahore in February 1999. He wanted to revisit the Lahore Declaration, Sharif said, and pick up the threads from where things had to be abandoned in October 1999.

If there was any uncertainty about the sincerity of his assertion, he followed it up with an actual meeting on Tuesday with Vajpayee who has been paralyzed for many years now.

Detoxify, sleep well for radiant skin

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Hectic work schedules often keep women away from spending any time on nurturing their skin. But it’s easy to do it at home by detoxifying the body and getting proper beauty sleep.

Sun, stress, pollution and dirt leads to several skin concerns like uneven skin tone, blemishes and dull looking skin. However, an expert at cosmetic brand Lakme has shared tips on how one can get the desired flawless and radiant skin in the comfort of your home, said a statement.

For Men : How to wear shorts this summer

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Somehow shorts have been historically linked with boys more than men; having being taken as a school uniform for young lads in the earlier days.

The trend of grown men wearing shorts outside of extremely hot climates didn’t begin until after World War II, when the soldiers stationed in the tropics were issued shorts both for soothe and rationing cloth.

Shorts, as a piece of casual summer wear for men, did not come into fashion until the 1950s.

Earliest false tooth remains dating back to 3rd century BC discovered in Western Europe

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Archaeologists have discovered what could be remains of the earliest false tooth found in Western Europe.

The dental implant comes from the richly-furnished timber burial chamber of an Iron Age woman that was excavated in Le Chene, northern France, the BBC reported.

The woman, who was between 20 and 30 years old when she died, had an iron pin in place of an upper incisor tooth.

It is possible the pin once held a false tooth made from either wood or bone, which could have rotted away.

Older people can enhance quality of life with just 20 mins walk every day

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A new study has revealed that older people can increase their quality of life with just little mobility, that could include 20 minutes walk per day.

The Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders (LIFE) Study found that capability to walk without help is a key to functioning independently, as reduced mobility is a major risk factor for illness, hospitalization, disability, and death.

World’s heaviest human dies at 48

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Once the world’s heaviest human, Manuel Uribe, has died at the age of 48 in Mexico, medical officials said.

As per Preliminary reports, Manuel Uribe died due to an irregular heartbeat and an ailment linked to the loss of fluids in his legs, an official at the University Hospital in the northern city of Monterrey said.

He had trimmed down to 867 pounds, Contactmusic reported after he was listed as the world’s heaviest human by the Guinness World Records in 2007.

Officials used a crane to move him from his home in the town of San Nicolas de los Garza because he could not walk.

Kim K posts Florence wedding pics on Instagram

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Kim Kardashian recently posted the pictures of her lavish wedding to Kanye West on Instagram .

The first photo shows the newlyweds embracing each other after being pronounced man and wife, while another shows them walking down the aisle as smiling guests look on, News.com.au reported.

The 33-year-old reality TV star also posted a snap of her unusually demure custom long-sleeved white-lace Givenchy Couture gown, which was designed by Riccardo Tisci.

Sunlight deficiency causing bone-health problems in young women (May 28 is International Women’s Health Day)

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Sunlight missing from the lives of busy young women is making them deficient in Vitamin D, which has emerged as a major health issue among them, experts say. Vitamin D deficiency in young girls can precipitate osteoporosis and increase the risk of fractures.

“Vitamin D is a major regulator of calcium metabolism and hence is an important determinant of bone health. Despite abundant sunshine, Vitamin D deficiency is widespread in India,” Palash Gupta, senior consultant, Orthopaedics, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, told IANS.

2 killed as bus falls into ditch

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Twelve people were today killed and 20 others injured when a bus fell into the ditch near Uchasiya village in the district.

The bus carrying about 96 passengers was going from Bahraich to Delhi when the mishap took place on National Highway 24, police said.

The injured were rushed to a hospital where 12 died during treatment while the condition of 10 others was stated to be serious.PTI

India’s Sensex ruling flat after 165-point loss Tuesday

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After closing the previous day down 167 points or 0.68 percent on profit booking, the Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange was trading flat Wednesday.

The key index, which opened at 24,591.61 points, against the previous day’s close at 24,549.51 points, was ruling at 24,548.14 points some three hours into trading, with a marginal loss of just 0.64 points.IANS

MBA student arrested in false MMS case

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An MBA student from Bhatkal, residing in Vasanthnagar in a rented house was arrested by the Cyber police on the charge of allegedly circulating anti-modi MMS here on May 25.

The 24 year old accused, Syed Waqas was working as an intern in a private company was staying in Bangalore along with four of his friends who are pursuing MBA and CA courses. Though Osama Alamgar, Rehmatulah, Saad Kola and Mushahid were released after questioning, Waqas was taken to Belgaum for further investigation.

HKBKCE celebrates graduation day

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The 14th Graduation Day for the final year outgoing students of BE, MBA and M.Tech was celebrated at the campus of HKBK College of Engineering on May 24. All the students were presented with course completion certificates, character certificates and mementos, on the occasion.

Railway Minister’s brother is Station Master

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DV Suresh Gowda, a railway station master in Karnataka, is the younger sibling of Railway Minister DV Sadananda Gowda and he wants his brother to improve railway system in the State, especially Dakshina Kannada region.

Suresh Gowda, station master of Nandikoor near Mangalore, said he does not expect anything from his brother for himself.

Amway India CEO detained, sent to prison in AP

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William Scott Pinckney, The Amway India CEO, , was arrested by the Kurnool police on the charge of cheating and fraud, was remanded in judicial custody till June 10 by a magistrate court at Dhone in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday.

William Scott Pinckney’s petition for bail has been rejected.

Pinckney was detained by a special team from Kurnool in Gurgaon, Haryana, and was shifted to Kurnool on a transit warrant. During the period of custody, he will be held in the Kadapa central prison.

Ananth Kumar: Man known for political adroitness

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Ananth Kumar, once considered close to party patriarch LK Advani, is from the RSS stable and is known for his political adroitness with his ears close to the ground.

Kumar became a sixth time Lok Sabha member from Bangalore South, defeating Congress candidate and IT Czar Nandan Nilekani by a margin of 2,28,575 votes in what had appeared to be a keen contest that would throw up a challenge to him.

Born in a middleclass Brahmin family on 22 July 1959, 55- year-old Kumar is a Law graduate from Mysore University.

Toyota launches all new Corolla Altis priced at Rs 11.99 lakh

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Tuesday launched an all new version of its premium sedan Corolla Altis priced between Rs 11.99 lakh and Rs 16.89 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The vehicle was unveiled in February at the Auto Expo 2014 and is the 11th generation of the Corolla model. It will have five grades in petrol, priced between Rs 11.99 lakh and Rs 16.89 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Also, there are four grades in diesel, which are priced between Rs 13.07 lakh and Rs 16.68 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the company said in a statement.

Net capital inflows to India to rise sharply in FY’15: Nomura

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The net capital inflows to India are likely to increase sharply in FY’15, buoyed by the historic victory of the BJP-led NDA headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says a Nomura report.

According to the global financial services firm, this historic victory has enthused investor confidence that the government will pursue reforms and policies that will put India back on high growth trajectory over the medium term.

“We expect a USD 25 billion balance of payments surplus in FY’15,” Nomura said in a research note.

Gold at fresh 10-month low of Rs 28,100 on stockists selling

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ontinuing its losing streak for the second straight day, gold prices today fell by Rs 170 to trade at a fresh 10-month low of Rs 28,100 per ten gram in the national capital on increased selling by stockists.

Silver too fell for the third day and shed another Rs 50 to Rs 41,400 per kg on lack of buying support from industrial units and coin makers.

Realty industry has reason to expect better days

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With projects worth over USD 100 billion stalled or abandoned due to poor sentiments, the realty industry in India expects better days ahead, riding on the mood generated by the political stability expected in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government.

There are strong indications of that as well, with the realty index of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) rising almost 45 percent in May alone.

Sensex up 92 points; hovering above 24,600

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The benchmark BSE Sensex gained nearly 92 points in early trade Wednesday on buying in capital goods, power, banking, consumer durables, IT and healthcare stocks.

Besides, a firming trend in other Asian markets also influenced the trading sentiment here.

The 30-share index, which had retreated from record closing by losing 167.37 points in the previous session, recovered by 91.69 points, or 0.37 percent, to 24,641.20.

Also, the National Stock Exchange index Nifty rose 23.45 points, or 0.32 percent, to 7,341.45.

Brainy Stars participates in ‘Times Kidz’ expo

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Brainy Stars International Islamic Montessori participated in ‘Times Kidz World’, a Pre-Schools expo 2014, organized by Times Group here at The Lalit Ashok from May 17 to 19.

A large number of Montessori and pre-schools partook in the expo carrying various visions and techniques for the early childhood education of children. Compared to all visions the vision of brainy stars was found to be unique.

Tipu’s gold ring auctioned in London

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Tipu Sultan, the 18th-century Mysore ruler’s gold ring was sold at a price of £140,500 (Rs. 1.42 crore) by the Christie’s auction house for a much higher price than estimated on May 22.

The ring weighing 41.2 gm has the name ‘Ram’ inscribed on it in Devnagari script. The ring is said to have been taken off from Tipu Sultan’s finger after his death in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War by Duke of Wellington Arthur Welleslley.

Free course to become Alim and commerce graduate

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MARKHINS Institution has formulated a novel scheme for the upliftment of Muslims. The institute has started a course for SSLC passed students in which they will be taught commerce subjects along with Islamic studies. The seven year course will make a student Alim and a post graduate in commerce stream.

While the student will get commerce degree either from Bangalore University or Indira Gandhi Open National University (IGNOU), the almiat course is affiliated with Markazus Saqafatus Sunniya, Calicut.

Twinkle’s luck has worked for me: Akshay

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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar says his actress wife Twinkle Khanna has brought luck to his professional life.

The 46-year-old actor, who would be next seen in A R Murugadoss’s action thriller ‘Holiday’, said that she has always supported him in his decisions.

“Her (Twinkle) luck factor has always worked for me. She has supported me in all my decisions and has always been there. She doesn’t read the scripts that I am offered,” Akshay said in an interview here.

“She has her own life and she is busy with it. She is happy that we have a good family and we are all together,” he added.