Year: 2019

Mehul Choksi surrenders passport, gives up Indian citizenship

Mehul Choksi surrenders passport, gives up Indian citizenship

India will continue to pursue the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi although he has surrendered his Indian passport after becoming a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, officials with knowledge of the development said Monday. The absconding diamantaire is one of the prime accused in the ~13,500-crore Punjab National Bank

Assam’s Republic-Day tableau cleared

Assam’s Republic-Day tableau cleared

NEW DELHI – The Ministry of Defence has finally cleared Assam’s Republic Day Tableau.The State Government’s proposal was earlier rejected by the screening committee of the Ministry. Assam Government had proposed to display Mahatma Gandhi’s visit to Sualkuchi in 1946. The theme for the year was ‘Peace within’. Sources said

Decreased deep sleep may signal Alzheimer’s disease: Study

Decreased deep sleep may signal Alzheimer’s disease: Study

Older people who get less deep sleep have higher levels of the brain protein tau, a sign of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study. Slow-wave sleep is the deep sleep people need to consolidate memories and wake up feeling refreshed, said researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine

Jaipur: Railway station gets airport-like makeover

Jaipur: Railway station gets airport-like makeover

After promoting local art at various railway stations in NWR, the lighting and illumination at Jaipur junction has been given a major improvement by railways now. High quality LED lights have been installed at various points at Jaipur junction and its now giving the feel of illumination like Jaipur Airport.