NEWS AT A GLANCE
Helmets cut risk of brain injury by half, says study
A new study has said that despite some criticism of bike helmets for not being protective enough, they do cut the risk of severe traumatic brain injury, or TBI, by half when riders suffer a head injury.
Posted On :23/Aug/2016 9:40:31 AM
Those who portray false images on Facebook are more stressed, says study
A new study has said that people who do not portray their true self on Facebook may have a greater stress level and feel less socially connected. The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Tasmania in Australia.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 6:36:30 PM
Internet Broadband speed set to increase by 4 times
The Central Ministry of Telecommunications as planned to increase the current internet broadband speed up by 4 times.The current broadband speed is rather slow and takes more time for downloading. Because of this, the central ministry has informed that it has plans.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 6:32:48 PM
IIT and IIM Courses: 2000 students drop out of course half-way in the last 2 years
The educationists have expressed deep regrets about the trend that many students, who join the IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) and IIM (Indian Institute of Management) among very tough competitions, drop out of these courses half-way.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 6:27:34 PM
Use Microsoft Edge to avail discounts
Microsoft is in full swing promotion to widespread Microsoft Edge mobile application. It has now announced that these mobile app users will receive exclusive offers while shopping. Microsoft applications including Google Chrome, Mozilla, Opera, etc are getting widely used.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 6:20:44 PM
Medical college admission to take place based on NEET rank list
The Indian Medical Council has given its nod to admit students into private and deemed medical universities based on NEET ranking list. Furthermore, students can select their preferred college by themselves.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 5:50:58 PM
Impact of GST on Traders/Dealers
With the onset of Goods and Service Tax Regime, it is pertinent for all the companies to revisit their supply chain mechanism to make their operations more effective and efficient. It is high time for the Chartered Accountants to have a look at their clients.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 5:12:43 PM
Factors to notice after repaying your housing loan
It has become very common for people to opt for housing loan and repay it within a specific deadline. A few of them also choose to foreclose the loan depending on their financial situation. Most of us assume that our job is done once we repay the loan completely and get back our original documents.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 4:46:54 PM
Chennai event - Kerala Food Festival (19th Aug - 28th Aug)
Buzz, the all-day diner at The Gateway Hotel IT Expressway showcases the magic of the culinary delicacies of Kerala.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 4:17:27 PM
Centre takes stringent moves to track black money
The centre is devising plans to ban sum above Rs 3 lakh, as a move to control black money. They have arrived at this decision as per the recommendations by the crew deployed by the Supreme Court, the centre.
Posted On :22/Aug/2016 3:53:22 PM
