Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju Tuesday rejected allegations of corruption levelled against him and said those ‘who plant such news’ will get beaten up with slippers if they come to Arunachal Pradesh, his home state. “Who has planted this news? To help your own people is ... Read More »
This picture of Americans’ health is just sick. Adults in the United States — still — have the worst health compared with their counterparts in 10 other wealthy nations despite the fact that America spends far more on medical care than those countries, a new survey finds. The Commonwealth Fund ... Read More »
Banks continued to tighten lending standards to commercial real estate loans in the third quarter, according to a Federal Reserve survey released Monday. The Fed survey of senior loan officers of 69 domestic banks and 21 foreign banks found standards were tightened on all types of commercial real estate loans. ... Read More »
Soon, the government will rank all Indian states on the basis of their performance in education. The ranking parameters will include quality of school infrastructure, learning and research outcomes, innovation and much more. The whole idea behind this is to introduce a spirit of competition among states and push them ... Read More »
I t goes without saying that Indian weddings are an expensive affair. Couples are increasingly looking beyond spending mindlessly, and opting for a more intimate affair that reflects their personality better. While you can get a wedding planner to do it all for you, it has become common practise among ... Read More »
The weather will soon signal the waning days of warm weather by bringing about colorful leaves and crisp air. To mimic what’s going on outside the home, it’s only appropriate to redecorate inside the home with fresh, fall décor. From the colors and textures of fabric, to the design and style of accessories, ... Read More »
Owners of Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones covered by a new U.S. recall can get a replacement device beginning next week, the electronics giant said Thursday. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the voluntary recallThursday, which covers about 1 million devices. The recall is due to a battery defect that ... Read More »
I admit, I am totally lost when it comes to home decor. For years, we’ve lived in apartments where our ability to decorate was limited to strict leases and landlord preferences to no holes in the walls. So now that we’re in the process of purchasing our first home, I’m ... Read More »
A solid body of scientific evidence strongly suggests that the more time a person spends sitting, the higher their risk of death from any cause. Multiple large studies and high-quality data analyses show that regardless of age or health issues, the hours we spend in our office chairs, cars, or ... Read More »
Are health-care providers gaming Obamacare to get more money from insurers? Citing “serious concerns,” federal health regulators say they are investigating whether some health providers — to get higher insurance reimbursements — are steering people into Obamacare plans when those patients are getting or eligible for Medicaid or Medicare benefits. ... Read More »
Soon, there may be innovative health insurance covers in the market — say, a policy that covers diabetic patients or one which covers obesity — thanks to IRDAI. In July, the regulator introduced new regulations for health insurance policies replacing the Health Insurance Regulations, 2013. The new regulations allow launch ... Read More »
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge “feel very strongly” about getting expert mental health support for their children if they needed it. Kate, patron of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families – a children’s mental health charity – said getting early support for a child who is ... Read More »
