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Sensex up 114 points in early trade on funds buying

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Extending yesterday’s gains, the benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 114 points in early trade today on increased buying by funds and retail investors mainly in oil and gas, banking, capital goods, realty and FMCG sector stocks.

The 30-share barometer gained 114.04 points, or 0.51 per cent, to 22,559.16. It had gone up by 41.23 points in the previous session.

The National Stock Exchange index Nifty was higher by 40.60 points, or 0.61 per cent, at 6,739.95 in the morning trade.

Women with unintended pregnancies avail shortest maternity leaves

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Mothers in the US who have unintended pregnancies return to work sooner after childbirth than mothers whose pregnancy was intended.

Dr. Rada K. Dagher, assistant professor of health services administration at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, said they know that it’s better for women to take time off after childbirth to take care of their physical and mental health.

She said returning to work soon after childbirth may not be good for these women or for their children.

SSLC toppers of last year’s yet to get promised desktops

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The SSLC results are just round the corner, but government school students who passed last year’s exams with flying colours and were entitled to free desktops have still not got them.

The Karnataka Secondary Education and Examination Board (KSEEB), in-charge of distributing the desktops, have already got the allocated fund of Rs 2.46 crore in its kitty.

But, rise in the prices of desktops quoted during the tendering process has led to the impediment, according to a well-placed source.

Failed in love, Fashion designer hangs herself

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On Friday night, a fashion designer allegedly hanged herself at her flat on CMH Road in Indiranagar.

According to Abhijitha, 35, who hailed from Chennai, said in a reported death note that her boyfriend Rohit Jain, an hotelier, had cheated on her and hence she was taking her life.

Recently the deceased had purchased a flat in the City and would stay there whenever she visited Bangalore, police said.
Four days ago, she arrived in the City and stayed in the flat ever since. Police have booked Jain for abetment to suicide.

Varanasi’s Shias consider Modi a good bet: Why

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Doshipura, a densely-populated neighborhood of mostly Muslim weavers, is quiet. Power cuts bring this bustling settlement of mainly Shia Muslims to a inoperative. Power looms and handlooms fall silent.

Doshipura is clutching on headlines, not for erratic electricity supply in the merciless summer. The neighborhood is in the news because of its large number of Shias openly rooting for Narendra Modi.

Modi try to alleviate fears of minorities

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Narendra Modi, BJP’s prime ministerial candidate sought to assuage the fears of minorities, particularly Muslims, saying nobody needed to be worried of a government headed by him.

“We are committed to provide a government where nobody needs to be apprehensive or fearful. We are committed to go the extra mile to ensure that not only are we fair and just, but that we are also perceived to be fair and just,” Modi told IANS in an interview.

Anti-Modi meet was hosted in Varanasi

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A broad coalition of intellectuals, artists and activists, including Teesta Setalvad, met here on Sunday to campaign against the BJP and its prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi.

Hosting talks with noted public personalities including economist Jean Dreze, activist Setalvad, filmmaker Anusha Rizvi, writer Hemant Shah and others, the coalition, whose aims is to resist communal fascism, informed against the forthcoming t “threat to India’s plural culture” from “fascist” forces.

Priyanka says she has no intention of joining politics

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Priyanaka Gandhi Vadra, the daughter of Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi said on Monday that she has no intention of joining politics.

A news agency quoted her as also saying that she did not expect any party to get a clear majority in the 2014 general elections.

Priyanka has been spending most of the election period campaigning in Sonia Gandhi’s Rae Bareli constituency and in her brother Rahul Gandhi’s Amethi constituency.

Smart phones in toddler’s hand a strict no-no

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Before handing over smart phone to your toddler, kindly note that cell phone use may make your kid less smart.

Toddlers who play non-educational games on touch-screen devices have a lower verbal score on developmental tests, a new study showed.

There was no significant difference in testing scores between children who used touch-screen devices and children without the same exposure to touch-screen devices, it showed.

However, majority of the parents believed their children received educational benefits by using smart phones, readers and tablets.

Syria: Rockets slam into Aleppo district, kill Nine

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Syrian state media say rockets have slammed into a government-held district in the northern city of Aleppo, killing 9 people.

The SANA state news agency said today that the overnight attack occurred in Aleppo’s residential neighborhood of Ashrafiyeh.

There was no claim of responsibility for the attack. Rebels fighting to oust President Bashar Assad from power have frequently fired mortars and rockets into cities that are under control of his forces.

I am a performer : Rajeev Khandewal

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Rajeev Khandewal, who enjoyed a fruitful stint on television, said he ventured into cinema to grow up as an actor.

Having starred in popular shows like ‘Kahiin To Hoga’ and ‘Saach Ke Saamna’, the actor, 38, said, “In TV, I was stuck for years. I wanted to grow up.”

The actor, however, acknowledged the wider reach of the medium of television and said he would like to straddle both the media.

He said that in other countries actors juggled both serials and films, “but here the perception is different. I don’t wish to be constrained by perceptions”.

GE makes $389 mn offer for Alstom’s India unit shares

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General Electric Co. (GE) Monday made a bid to buy shares worth up to $389 million in two India units of French engineering major Alstom SA.

According to a stock exchange filing by the offer manager Credit Suisse, GE has sought to buy 25 percent in Alstom T&D India Ltd. from public shareholders at Rs.261.25 a share, in a deal valued at $278 million.

A separate filing said GE is also seeking to buy 26 percent of Alstom India Ltd. at Rs.382.20 a share for a deal of up to $111 million. GE will proceed with the offers only if its bid for Alstom’s energy arm goes through, the filings said.

Nokia bets big on connected cars, launches $100mn venture fund

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Looking to tap the rapidly growing smart and intelligent automobile market, Finnish telecom giant Nokia today launched a USD 100 million venture fund to invest in auto technology across the globe, including India.

The Connected Car Fund, that will be managed by Nokia Growth Partners (NGP), will work in collaboration with another Nokia arm HERE to develop the ecosystem around HERE’s mapping and location products and services.

The fund extends NGP’s global investment activities in the US, India, China and Europe where NGP continue to invest in high potential businesses.

100 AIFs had targeted to raise over Rs 13,000 cr in FY’14

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About 100 AIFs – newly created class of pooled-in investment vehicles for real estate, private equity and hedge funds – are targeted to mop-up over Rs 13,000 crore in 2013-14.

This was sharply higher than the target of Rs 1,544 crore at the end of March 31, 2013.According to information available with market regulator Sebi, Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) were committed to garner Rs 13,465 crore in 2013-14 and of this they raised Rs 4,569 crore and invested about Rs 3,348 crore during the period.

Supertech case: SC agrees to examine plea, orders status quo

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The Supreme Court today agreed to examine real estate major Supertech Ltd’s plea against the Allahabad High Court’s order directing demolition of two 40- floor towers in Noida and ordered the company not to sell or transfer flats in the buildings.

A bench headed by Chief Justice R M Lodha issued notice on a batch of petitions filed by Supertech, NOIDA, flat owners of the controversial buildings and the petitioner on whose plea the high court had passed the order.

Now, restaurant that ‘parachutes’ meals to customers

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A Melbourne pop-up eatery has come up with a new way of delivering meals to their customers, by parachuting it.

Jafflechutes delivers their grilled cheese sandwiches to patrons waiting at the landing zone, which is marked with an X mark and hungry customers can pay in advance through PayPal, Metro.co.uk reported.

Adam Grant, who is one of the creators of the restaurant, claims they came up with the idea during a weekend in the countryside and their venture has raised enough money for them to potentially open a branch in New York as well. (ANI)

Secret of eternal youth unlocked, finally

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Want to look and feel young forever? The secret to the fountain of youth has been unlocked.

The scientists at Arizona Sate University have achieved a first-of-its-kind atomic level research at the enzyme telomerase that holds secrets as to how we age.

Telomerase is a naturally occurring enzyme that maintains telomeres and prevents them from shortening during cell division in cells.

Telomeres are found at the ends of our chromosomes and are stretches of DNA which protect our genetic data, make it possible for cells to divide.

Films with song-dance have more longevity: Rahman

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By Haricharan Pudipeddi (14:46)

Chennai, May 5 (IANS) Many filmmakers have started experimenting with “no song” movies, but double Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman says there are more “longevity” elements in a film with song and dance vis-a-vis one with just the story. The music genius, therefore, incorporates the same formula in his foreign projects, including forthcoming movie “Million Dollar Arm”.

Rekindle relationship during weekend break

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It is believed that lovers find romantic weekend trip a good way to save their relationship.

Glasgow City Marketing Bureau has found that there are several key elements to revive a relationship on a trip, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Here’s how:

* Go on a city break with your partner: Cities are bursting with life and romance, so you can soak up the atmosphere and find something to do wherever you turn.

* Spend 5.31 hours exploring the city on foot: The best way to discover new things and people is by walking.

Go monochrome for night out,

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Singer Jessica Simpson’s Carolina Herrera gown is eye-catching and perfect for a night out. When you step out to let your hair down, make sure to slip into a black floral dress just like Simpson for the red carpet glamorous look.

She recently wore the dress, which was nipped in at the waist, flattering her figure, with a flowing layered skirt. She teamed it with a classic black stilettos, reports dailymail.co.uk.

A classic monochrome dress is a party staple. Whether you opt for mini, midi or maxi length, it will make you look chic and feminine.

Sunlight can help control symptoms of severe asthma

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Exposure to sunlight provides Vitamin D which can help control symptoms of severe asthma as people affected with asthma are low on immunity, say experts.

“Asthma patients have very low immunity and deficiency of Vitamin D, so exposure to sunlight helps building their immunity,” Vivek Nangia, director and head, pulmonary, Fortis hospital, told IANS.

Asthma is caused by inflammation of the air passages in the lungs. Vitamin D helps in reducing the inflammation.

Kashmiri students beaten, forced to shout anti-Pak slogans in Greater Noida

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NOIDA/SRINAGAR: Three Kashmiri students from a private university in Greater Noida have alleged that fellow students misbehaved with them and forced them to shout anti-Pakistan slogans, drawing a sharp reaction from the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister who said UP authorities should admit their “inability” or “unwillingness” to protect them.

The latest incident comes two month after over 60 Kashmiri students were expelled from a Meerut university after cheering for Pakistan cricket team during an Asia Cup match against India.

Amazon.com beats other popular brands to become most reputed company in America

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Online retailer Amazon.com has reportedly bagged the top spot beating other popular brands like Apple, Coca Cola and Walt Disney to take the coveted title of the best reputed company for the second consecutive year in America.

According to 24/7 Wall Street, many of the nation’s most reputable companies are major players in the technology sector. Microsoft, Sony, Samsung and Apple make the computers, smartphones and TVs that many Americans enjoy in their spare time.

These companies also happen to be the market leaders for these popular technology products.

Sensex gains 104 points during pre-noon session

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A benchmark index of Indian equities markets gained 103.69 points or 0.46 percent during the pre-noon session Monday.

Good buying was observed in oil and gas, metal and capital goods sectors, while selling pressure was seen in IT sector.

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index (Sensex) of the S&P Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 22,412.80 points, was trading at 22,507.58 points in the pre-noon session, up 103.69 points or 0.46 percent from the previous day’s close at 22,403.89 points.

Bangladeshi infiltrators have to leave: Narendra Modi at Bengal rally

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BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Sunday said that infiltrators from Bangladesh will have to go back, while addressing a rally at Bankura district in West Bengal, just a day after Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee dared him to touch them.

The issue of Bangladeshi refugees is an important issue Modi has been addressing at his Bengal rallies highlighting that illegal immigrants from the neighbouring country have to pack their bags.