More tax on alcohol can reduce fatal car crashes

New York : Making alcohol less affordable through increased state alcohol taxes could prevent thousands of deaths a year from car crashes, asserts a new study. Alcohol taxes impact the whole range of drinking drivers, including heavy drinkers, the findings showed. Published online in the American Journal of Public Health, the study found that alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes decreased by...

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CNG and PNG prices slashed in Gujarat

On Wednesday, Gujarat-based gas companies cut prices of piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) for domestic as well as vehicular uses after Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas (MoPNG) guidelines, as per statements issued by the state and private companies. Gujarat Energy Minister Saurabh Patel said, Pursuant to Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG)...

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Ekta Kapoor to turn ‘maha judge’ for ‘Nach Baliye 7’?

Mumbai : After a long search for a fourth judge for “Nach Baliye 7″, producer Ekta Kapoor might herself step into the chair to complete the quartet of judges for the forthcoming dance reality TV show. According to a source, Ekta will not be present for every episode, but will have the power to overrule the verdicts of the other...

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VIDEO : My Choice – Male Version

Deepika Padukone and Homi Adjania`s My Choice video is talk of the town since two days. While some liked the video, many criticised it and the video received a lot of flak for being one-sided. Now, a male version of the video has been released on YouTube by Ankur Poddar. The video, shows different men and speaks about the choices...

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My Choice: Is it Deepika’s right choice ?

Mumbai : Ever since Deepika Padukone’s video “My Choice”, aimed at spreading awareness about women empowerment, has released it is being bashed on social media. The video shows Deepika talking about the freedom of choice that women must have regarding multiple issues, including having the choice to indulge in sex before marriage or out of marriage or not having sex...

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Saina, Srikanth, Kashyap in Malaysia Open second round

Kuala Lumpur : Leading Indian shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the second round of the $500,000 Malaysia Open Superseries Premier at the Putra Stadium here on Wednesday. While World No.2 Saina registered a comprehensive 21-13, 21-16 victory over Indonesian Maria Febe Kudumastuti, World No.4 Srikanth overcame Englishman Rajiv Ouseph 21-10, 15-21, 24-22 in 56 minutes in the...

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Miami Open: Serena Williams earns 700th win, reaches semis

Washington : Seven-time champion Serena Williams overcame some hard moments to beat Sabine Lisicki of Germany 7-6 (4), 1-6, 6-3 on Wednesday for her 700th career victory at the Miami Open, a media report said on Thursday. The win also earned her a semifinal spot at the prestigious tournament, where she’s the two-time defending champion, reported Xinhua. The No. 1-seeded...

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