Unemployment rate rises to 4.9 percent in 2013-14: Labour Bureau

Unemployment rate risesNew Delhi, Jan 8 : The unemployment rate in the country rose to 4.9 per cent

Chris Hemsworth feels 'parenthood' makes people 'less selfish'

Chris HemsworthWashington, Jan 08 : Chris Hemsworth, who has three kids, recently expressed that being a p

Rushdie calls Charlie Hebdo attack 'deadly mutation in the heart of Islam'

Salman RushdieLondon, Jan 08 : Condemning the terror attack at the Paris office of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, British Indian author Salman Rushdie has said that the attack was a sign of the "deadly mutation in the heart of Islam."

When religion combines with modern weaponry, it poses a real threat to "our freedoms," he wrote, reported The Independent.

He expressed solidarity with the magazine by urging people to defend the art of satire, "which has always been a force for liberty and against tyranny, dishonesty and stupidity."

Having an avocado a day could lower risk of heart disease

avocado a dayWashington, Jan 8 : Including one avocado to your daily diet can cut down the risk of developing heart diseases, claims a new study.

Avocados are known to be a nutrient-dense food, high in monounsaturated fatty acids. Previous studies have suggested that avocados are a cholesterol-lowering food, but this is the first study -- to the researchers' knowledge -- to look at health implications of avocados beyond monounsaturated fatty acids.

Jessica Biel feeling really good during pregnancy

Jessica BielWashington, Jan 8 : Jessica Biel, who is expecting her first child with Justin Timberlake, has s

Reese Witherspoon hops aboard Matt Damon starrer 'Downsizing'

Reese WitherspoonWashington, Jan 8 : Reese Witherspoon is set to star with Matt Damon in Alexander Payne

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