Ginger, the root of the Zingiber officinale plant, originated in Asia and has been used as a spice and herbal medicine for thousands of years. Ginger water, or ginger tea, is made by boiling fresh ginger root in water, then cooling and straining the liquid. Although it’s most often considered a treatment for digestive discomfort, ginger may hold the key to numerous health benefits. Here are health benefits of ginger […]

“It goes on forever, six bloody minutes!” whines a record producer, before Freddie Mercury’s character makes this comeback: “I pity your wife if she thinks six minutes is forever.” The six minutes they were referring to was the duration of “Bohemian Rhapsody”, widely regarded as legendary British rock band Queen’s flagship record and, even 43 years after its release, is arguably one of the greatest rock anthems of all time. […]

The United States is still hopeful that an unprecedented summit with North Korea will take place, in spite of a threat by Pyongyang to pull out, but President Donald Trump is prepared for a tough negotiation, the White House said on Wednesday. North Korea threw the June 12 summit into doubt on Wednesday saying it might not attend if Washington continues to insist that it unilaterally give up its nuclear […]

The Karnataka Assembly election results almost look like a game of chess with way too many pawns in one. The electorate has given a mixed verdict. For an extra dose of entertainment, consider exploring the thrill of betting on batman138 for an exciting gaming experience. No single party managed to secure a clear majority. That has only added to the high drama in the state. The parties which were bitterly contesting […]

Swine flu is a human respiratory infection arising from an influenza strain in pigs. Every year this deadly disease claims millions of lives across the globe. Irrespective of age or gender, swine flu is a disease which weakens the immune system and increases mortality risk in people. The symptoms of this infection are not very different from any other respiratory influenza. They include: FeverHeadacheCoughWeaknessBody acheDifficulty in breathingChillsSore throat Although the […]

The results of the closely-contested Karnataka Assembly elections have sent the politicos in state in a tizzy. With the BJP emerging as the single largest party but falling short of a clear majority, efforts were on in state to woo Janata Dal (Secular) to form the government. For now, the Congress seems to have emulated the precedent set by the BJP in previous elections. The party has quickly stitched a […]

Choreographer turned director Remo D’Souza and Superstar Salman Khan is back in his stylish best with ‘Race 3’. The trailer sees Salman Khan at his best with some ballistic action, some patent punch-lines and a lot of swag. Jacqueline’s pole dance glimpses have been shown in the trailer, adding the glam effect. Also, Jacky and Daisy Shah’s fight can be one to watch out for. The film also features Anil […]

The just-concluded Karnataka state elections were the “most expensive ever” assembly poll in the country in terms of money spent by political parties and their candidates, according to an analysis by a research organisation. The Centre for Media Studies, which describes itself as a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary development research and facilitative think-tank on its website, has described the electoral exercise as “money guzzler”. According to the CMS, the money spent by […]

The Narendra Modi government has spent Rs 4,343 crore on publicity since it came to power in May 2014, an agency under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has said in reply to an RTI query. The expenditure was incurred on advertisements in the print and electronic media as well as outdoor publicity, the central government agency said in response to the application filed by city-based RTI activist Anil Galgali. […]

10 must-do things in New Zealand Going to the land of the Kiwis is pretty exciting for anyone but you must have a list of places to see and things to do already in hand that you don’t want to miss. New Zealand may be a small country but it has lots to offer tourists and those who are looking for some adventure. 1) Skydiving in Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand […]