Meet 116 year-old man born in 19th century

Meet 116 year-old man born in 19th century

30-05-2013 

Who is the last living man born in the 19th century?

He is Jiroemon Kimura, a resident of Kyotango, Japan,according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Kimura celebrated his 116th birthday last Friday.

ANI report said Kimura…

Behind Rise and Smile of Dr Asthana

Behind Rise and Smile of Dr Asthana

25-05-2013 

A group of morning walkers who had floated a body called –Citizens’ Council-today honoured a man who was the model doctor,a medical practitioner.

Prakash Chandra Asthana, who rose without his parents to do MBBS,MD(Anaesth) to trail…

Woman in jail for delivering baby under influence of alcohol

Woman in jail for delivering baby under influence of alcohol

20-05-2013 

It was February 8,2012.Cyber world was abuzz with the news that a woman gave birth to 11 children — all at one go. The story was fuelled by this picture circulated on Indian blogs and with the said headline.

Blogs ran the picture stating…

Grandma skydives at 79

Grandma skydives at 79

18-05-2013 

Adventure has its own meaning.

This was redefined by Austrian Felix Baumgartner when she become the first skydiver to go faster than the speed of sound, reaching a maximum velocity of 833.9mph (1,342km/h).This was on October 14,2012.

That snake drinks milk is a pure myth

That snake drinks milk is a pure myth

17-05-2013 

A tiny piece of information regarding snakes by Pooja Shah in the July issue of care4nature(E-magzine) inspired me to share some more myths on snakes in rural Rajasthan which I think to an extent justify to science and rurals as well.

Myths,…

Kerala to promote ‘Neera’,Jharkhand yet to take a call on “Mahua’

Kerala to promote ‘Neera’,Jharkhand yet to take a call on “Mahua’

16-05-2013 

Reacting to the Kerala government’s decision to promote the state’s coconut water based drink “Neera” as a non alcoholic health drink, Ranjit Singh, a fruit dealer said that Jharkhand should also market its own health drink…

Merc SUV coming?

Merc SUV coming?

14-05-2013 

For the first time India may witness Mercedes – Benz’s Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) competing with BMW Xi, Audi Q3 and the upcoming Volvo V40 Cross Country, reports IANS.

‘Mercedes is planning to launch entry level SUV in…

US town Mayor is 4-year-old boy

US town Mayor is 4-year-old boy

13-05-2013 

He is four- year-old from Minnesota in the USA. Mayor Robert Tufts has been honoured to be selected as Mayor.

His selection was made last year in a festival “Taste of Dorset”.

ANI story based on New York Daily’s report…

Now what I do is the Will of the God,says Arjun Munda

Now what I do is the Will of the God,says Arjun Munda

10-05-2013 

It was Arjun Munda his wife Meera’s accident day.At first,offering prayers in his official bunglow ,the couple knows why the dawn seemed different from any other.

Both of them were inside the bunglow for the whole day offering puja,meeting…

When Law Officers turn lawless

When Law Officers turn lawless

06-05-2013 

The Bar Council of India’s web site lays out the professional standards expected from lawyers. The first sentence starts: “Advocates, in addition to being professionals, are also officers of the courts…”

It carries…