A radical diet, which involves being fed through a nasal tube, has apparently become popular among women who are desperate to shed some extra pounds, say nutritionists. The British Dietetic Association revealed that models are already going on the Ketogenic Enteral Nutrition diet and the organisation fears that everyday dieters will start following them, a daily reported.

The Rajasthan Anti–Corruption Bureau has arrested a local revenue official for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 200.

From her debut with the 2000 film 'Refugee' to the latest release 'Talaash', Kareena Kapoor has come a long way in her decade-long career. The actress says she picks different kinds of roles as she prefers taking risks when it comes to choosing films.

Australian researchers are conducting the world's first clinical study to determine whether an improved diet can help people suffering from major depression.

Cadbury is launching a chocolate bar aimed just at women, in an attempt to win back lost sales among the diet-conscious, it has been revealed. The Crispello is the first new chocolate bar launched by the company since the 1990s and will be backed by a 7-million-pound advertising campaign, a daily reported.

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said Pakistan is making "unprecedented efforts" to normalise ties with India even as he called on the world community to address challenges like the situation in Palestine and the Kashmir issue.

Fat- and sugar-rich junk food diets can increase the risk of stroke or death at a younger age, according to a study. Researchers found that a high-calorie, high-sugar, high-sodium diet nicknamed the 'cafeteria diet' induced most symptoms of metabolic syndrome - a combination of high levels of cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure and obesity - in rats after only two months.

Amid the controversy raked up by the opposition Congress over his appointment, J.S. Sekhon, a retired high court judge, was on Friday sworn in as the new Lokpal in Punjab.

Crude was down in Asia on Tuesday as traders took profits and ratings agency Moody's downgraded the French government bond rating, analysts said.

A 34-year-old man has been taken into custody for questioning after he was seen taking pictures of Finance Minister P Chidambaram at the airport here, airport sources said on Wednesday.