Shift work can raise the odds of developing type 2 diabetes, with the risk seemingly greatest among men and those working rotating shift patterns, a new study has warned.
Janata Dal-United parliamentary board chief Upendra Kushwaha said that violence was 'deplorable' but hastened to add 'Besides making an appeal for peace, we can do little'.
A popular social media app has brought the four youth icons together for the #matkarforward social message in an attempt to create awareness amongst fellow Indians about the spread of fake forwards, hate messages and superstitions.
The best way of going about it is going for term insurance. This product gives your life cover but no returns if you outlive the expiry date of policy.
Invite only those people to the meeting who are going to be directly affected by the subject discussed.
Before participating in such a scheme, do a detailed background check of the company's credentials, especially if the promised returns are unrealistic.
'People see problems not being solved, they get tired of waiting, they start asking for a "strong leader" -- and what they really mean is a "dictator". They think that will fix everything. But it won't.' A German resident in India tells Dilip D'Souza about Hitler and the Nazis and why he is disturbed by what he sees in present-day India.
Osama Bin Laden's terror still looms large, even after his death. Now he seems to be creating a problem on the internet. According to Abhijit Limaye, Director, Development, Symantec, cyber criminals look to make a killing by leveraging the big news through spam, phishing and social engineering tactics.
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Gullible bank customers are getting fooled by callers who scare or lure them.
'Intrusions by PLA troops in the Ladakh sector are more in number than elsewhere and this region is now likely to remain an area of enhanced Chinese interest,' warns China expert Jayadeva Ranade.
Angry employees are more likely to engage in unethical behaviour at work, a new study has revealed.
South African Chad le Clos threw down the gauntlet to rival Michael Phelps with a cheeky grin after powering to the 100 metres butterfly gold.
The Brit film about chubby, intrepid Kolkata private eye will have its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival next month.
The threat of a nuclear terror strike is very real and lurking nearby, says Vicky Nanjappa
Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh said he is aiming for another "early finish" when he faces WBO Oriental super middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali of China in Mumbai on Saturday.
Williams posted pictures on her Instagram page and wrote: Caption this (MUST SWIPE RIGHT).
Where the larger-than-life villain hogged the show by hurting the hero or throwing hurdles in his path, the role of his female counterpart has evolved from seductive sidekick to she-devil.
The panel, chaired by Mallikarjun Kharge, has been tasked with addressing differences between Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and former minister Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Nearly 84 per cent of the commonly available bread forms contain cancer-causing chemicals.
Avoid thinking of investment as some 'become millionaire in a week' scheme, says Nikhil Sethi, founder and MD, Zuvomo, a crowdfunding firm. Always think of long term gains and plan your trades accordingly.
As per an order by the ministry of HRD, technical education in distance mode will now be fully regulated by AICTE. Keep an eye before applying online.
The government has already struck off 226,000 companies from the register for not filing statutory returns
Ambitious English county Somerset snapped up formidable Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardede on Thursday to partner explosive West Indian opener Chris Gayle for the domestic Twenty20 season. Jayawardene, the 38-year-old former test skipper, has scored 1,493 runs in 55 Twenty20 internationals and will feature in 12 of 14 domestic matches for the English county. "To have the top two run-scorers in the history of the World T20 walking out into the middle at Taunton is something that I hope the members and supporters will be looking forward to," Somerset director of cricket Matt Maynard said in a statement. Gayle, 36, who will play in the World Twenty20 semi-final against India later on Thursday, said in January, he would return for six Somerset matches this year after scoring 328 runs in three appearances for them last term.
Being distributed through a fake Flash Player app, the malware is designed for stealing login credentials, hijacking SMSs, uploading contact lists and SMSs to malicious servers, reports Romita Majumdar.
An investigation carried by Careers360 reveals the dubious nexus between state universities, education intermediaries and private/public educational institutions, who flout norms with impunity, often endangering the careers of students by conferring on them a degree, which may not be legitimate. All this happens as the regulators choose to look the other way. Read on!
Don't reveal any information to strangers.
Photographers often capture moments that are endearing and offbeat at the same time. We bring you a few examples!
While diligent paperwork helps claim tax benefits, with employers under pressure from the government, any lapse in documentation by an employee will lead to sharp cuts in salary.
This is particularly disturbing because these screenshots -- and videos of your activity on the screen -- could include usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, and other important personal information, researchers said.
Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood says he is fit and ready for the Ashes series against England after taking six wickets and coming through a Sheffield Shield match unscathed.
There is no mechanism to ensure that the customer gets his money back and nor are there any guidelines or rules to protect the customer from this problem
'All I would say to him is he's just got to have that belief in himself and get involved in the game and I guess have that presence'
Are you touching your skin too often? Ignoring sweat?
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