Black granite plaque lay tucked in a corner of Old Washermenpet police station For years, policemen attached to the Old Washermenpet police station believed the small square plaque, in black granite, on the left corner at the entrance of the station was its foundation stone. But, it now turns out the piece of stone has more history behind it than… Read more →
AS the 2014 Gulf Air Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix is set to roar into action today, top drivers gave the night race a firm thumbs up. The maiden night race at the iconic Bahrain International Circuit marks the 10th anniversary of the event. Bahrain part-owned McLaren Mercedes’ Jenson Button, who is currently in fourth place, said the team has… Read more →
Indonesia, Bangladesh and Ethiopia are among 10 countries set to take over as emerging economies from the powerful BRICS nations Paris: Indonesia, Bangladesh and Ethiopia are among 10 countries set to take over as emerging economies from the powerful Brics nations as they struggle with growing pains, a French credit body said on Tuesday. “After 10 years of frenetic growth”,… Read more →
FORMULA One mania peaked to feverish pitch yesterday as the region’s biggest sporting and social occasion of the year – the 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix – is set of officially start tomorrow at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. The highly anticipated event will celebrate 10 years of Formula One in the Kingdom, and in commemoration… Read more →
Scientists have used brain scanners to detect and reconstruct the faces that people are thinking of, according to a a study accepted for publication this month in the journal NeuroImage. In the study, scientists hooked participants up to an fMRI brain scanner – which determines activity in different parts of the brain by measuring blood flow – and showed them… Read more →
Salt is an integral part of our diet. But, consuming too much or too little of it could adversely impact our health; hence, moderation is the key, says Geeta Padmanabhan Salt is responsible for 2.3 million deaths globally, says a study released by Harvard School of Public Health. One in ten dies from a heart attack, stroke or some cardiovascular… Read more →
Abu Dhabi: The timely intervention of the Abu Dhabi Police Ambulance saved the life of a four-year-old Emirati child, who sustained serious injuries in a run-over accident. The accident occurred at Al Reef Villas on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. The medical team performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and provided first aid before transferring the child toAl Rahba hospital. Lieutenant Colonel Mohammad… Read more →
KOTTAYAM: (Kerala): Yesteryear veteran director P Ramdas, who introduced the neo-realistic wave in Malayalam cinema during the 1950s through his path breaking movie “Newspaper Boy”, has passed away at a hospital. Ramdas (83) died following age-related ailments yesterday. He is survived by his two sons, family sources said. Breaking the traditional notions and techniques of cinema, he stepped into the… Read more →
MOTORSPORT fans will have the unique chance of getting as close as it gets to Formula One racing in an interactive tent, known as F1 Game Zone, at the 2014 Formula One Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The exclusive marquee will offer a handful of exciting and challenging activities that give the general public a first-hand look at what it… Read more →
Two of Islam’s holiest cities, Makkah and Medina will now have an Indian connection. According to government sources, the Indian labour force will be roped in for the Haramain High Speed Railway project — Saudi Arabia’s plan to connect the two cities by high speed trains. The rails for the tracks will also be supplied by Indian companies. Government sources… Read more →
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